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Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher James Pugliese for the 2020 season. “From day one, the entire organization made me feel like I was already a part of the family,” said Pugliese. “I can’t wait to play in front of the greatest fans in baseball and help bring a championship back to Somerset.” Pugliese …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, along with Magic 98.3 FM and WCTC 1450 AM, have announced that the team will host National Anthem Auditions on Saturday, March 7th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Bridgewater Commons Mall.   The event will be a fundraiser designed to benefit Operation Shoebox New Jersey, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to collecting donated supplies to ship …

The township Environmental Commission plans to lobby the Township Council to institute a ban on single-use plastic bags and Styrofoam. The township would join the growing list of New Jersey communities banning the use of single-use plastic bags under a proposal being prepared by the Environmental Commission. The proposal, now in the discussion stage, would also ban the use of …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and manager Brett Jodie have announced the coaching staff for the 2020 season. Former Patriot infielder Ty Wright has been hired as the new Third Base/Hitting Coach, while Jon Hunton will return as the team’s Pitching Coach/ Director of Baseball Operations. Fox Beyer will continue to work as a volunteer Assistant Coach. “It means a ton. …

The Board of Education returned its leadership to their positions and welcomed a new member at the January 2 reorganization. The board re-elected Nancy LaCorte as president and Ardaman Singh as vice president. Sworn in for his first term on the board was Walter Jackson. Jackson won his seat in November, along with LaCorte and Singh. After taking his Oath …

Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 and NESE. For the health, safety and future of our families and communities, we continue to oppose the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project. Williams/Transco needs permits from NJ and NY before any construction of NESE could start on their proposed compressor station in Franklin Township and pipeline in Old …

Photo courtesy American Planning Association – NJ. The historic village of East Millstone has been named a “Great Neighborhood” by the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association. The award is one of several given out by the association, according to its web site. East Millstone and the other designees will be feted at an awards ceremony, slated for …

PostNet marketing manager Sean Hubbs and township Deputy Mayor James Vassanella (l to r) cut the ribbon Oct. 26 at the PostNet grand opening ceremony. The Somerset Park Pharmacy has expanded its offering of services with the addition of as PostNet franchise at its 900 Easton Avenue location. PostNet features a varied menu of services, from copying and printing to …

Crime scene tape stretches across Matilda Avenue after midnight on Oct. 23. One person was reportedly shot to death in their car Oct. 22 while driving on Matilda Avenue. Preliminary details were sketchy, but Franklin Township police and Somerset County Prosecutor’s detectives were on the scene late into the night. Police have blocked Matilda from Franklin Boulevard to Ralph Street. …

Bridgewater, New Jersey – The New Britain Bees (36-33, 70-67) scored a run in each of the least three frames to power past the Somerset Patriots (26-40, 68-68) 5-4 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark. The Bees began the scoring in the first when Jonathan Galvez singled in a run. Then in the fourth, New Britain added an unearned via …