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County shutterbugs, amateur or professional, are invited to submit to the third annual “Show us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders, in cooperation with the Somerset County Business Partnership, the contest is open to residents and county staff. Entries will be accepted through Sept. 15. “We enjoy featuring images …

Submitted by Angela Dubivsky. Are you a woman, age 18 or above in search of opportunities to share and/or develop your talents and skills to make a difference in your community and to make new friends in the process?  If so, please accept an invitation to the annual Franklin Woman’s Club Meet and Greet Afternoon Tea to be held 2 …

The township’s first African-American police officer will be honored Aug. 26 during the Week of the People celebration. It’s actually a re-do of the honor given to Naaman Williams 35 years ago, when the Matilda Avenue park that bears his name was first dedicated. Williams was a founding member of the township police force – its second hire – and …

Space for commercial and non-profit organizations is still available for the fourth annual Franklin Day Festival, scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23 in Colonial Park. Volunteers are also needed for the event, where thousands of visitors are expected. The event will feature live music, more than 150 vendors, dance performances, 20 food trucks, a classic car show, an …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) – Monday – Friday. Take a ‘shot’ at being a tournament master by playing Single or Doubles games. This competitive game has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and …

A township resident has been appointed to the Alternatives, Inc. Board of Trustees. Ivette Michel of Somerset is the newest board member of the organization, which is a non-profit social service agency for people with special needs in Central New Jersey, according to a release about the appointment. “Ivette adds a unique perspective to our board from her experiences with …

It was a full day of fundraising July 17 for the Franklin Food Bank. Early in the day, hundreds of duffers gathered at the Royce Brook Country Club in Neshanic for the annual Golf Fore Groceries tournament. After the golfing, attention turned to the Palace at Somerset and the Gathering Fore Groceries. Starting with a cocktail reception sponsored by the …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) – Monday – Friday. Take a ‘shot’ at being a tournament master by playing Single or Doubles games. This competitive game has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and …

The Somerset County Park Commission Horticulture Department invites the public to the 18th annual “Garden Party” featuring garden lectures and music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 15. The Garden Party will be held in the Perennial Garden at the Colonial Park Gardens, Parking Lot F. Admission is free with donations kindly accepted. The schedule for the afternoon is …

Whistles, sirens and horns heralded the annual Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department’s Independence Day parade on July 4. The parade was comprised of fire and first aid tucks, antique cars and area residents, some of whom were decked out in their July 4th finery. The route took participants down Olcott Street, to railroad Avenue, South Middlebush Road, Amwell Road and than …