🌱 What crimes and scams hit Somerset neighborhoods in just one week?

Cheers Somerset! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What crimes and scams hit Somerset neighborhoods in just one week?
• What will Franklin do with its $600K Transco pipeline settlement?

Also on today's calendar: Exclusive Friday Evening Tour - Indoors and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A morning shower; very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Turning sunny and less humid, temps: high: 81, low: 57.
• Saturday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FTPD Police Log: August 9-15, 2026 (franklinreporter.com) — Franklin Township's latest police log details a string of incidents affecting Somerset residents, from car and bike thefts to scams costing one victim $172,000. The report also covers shoplifting, criminal mischief, fraud, and a large party shut down for noise and safety issues. Reading through can help neighbors spot common scams and crime patterns around Hamilton Street and nearby areas.
   

• Franklin Approves $600K Transco Settlement as NESE Fight Continues (tapinto.net) — Franklin Township, based in Somerset, will receive $600,000 from Transco for pipeline-related easements, a sum officials say is nearly 20 times the company's original offer. Township leaders and the NESE Task Force stress that taking the money does not weaken their long-running opposition to the Northeast Supply Enhancement project. The council also pushed for a 30-day deadline to finalize the settlement.
   

📸 Around Somerset

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Somerset

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 11
• Exclusive Friday Evening Tour - Indoors →
  East Amwell Historical Society Museum and Gallery, 1053 Old York Rd, East Amwell Township
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 12
• Operation Helping Hand: Running for Recovery 5K Run and Walk →
  Duke Island Park, 191 Old York Rd, Bridgewater
  9:00 am
• Faith Over Fear: Cancer Awareness Carnival →
  211 Demott Ln, Franklin Township
  12:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Celebrate National Coloring Day! →
  Graceful Academy of Dance, 650 Towne Center Dr, North Brunswick Township
  10:00 am
Sunday September 20
• Highland Park Arts in the Park Street Fair →
  Main Street Highland Park, 212 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ, 08904,
  11:30 am

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Other local events

Saturday September 12
• KANJ Onam - Payasam Contest 2026 →
  Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset
  11:30 am
• KANJ MEGA ONAM 2026 →
  Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset
  11:30 am
Monday September 14
• Thumb-Free Deep Tissue in Somerset →
  American Institute of Massage Therapy, 80 Cottontail Ln, Somerset
  9:00 am
Saturday September 19
• Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Fun & Games Festival →
  Warren County Community College, 475 NJ-57, Washington
  1:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Hunterdon Central at Franklin →
  Franklin, 500 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset
  4:00 am
Monday October 5
• Cupping with Silicone Cups in Somerset →
  American Institute, 80 Cottontail Ln, Somerset
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday September 10
• Pathogens Monitoring →
  430 River Rd, Piscataway
  8:00 am
• MLK Safety Week - During School Hours
  M.L. King Intermediate School 5205 Ludlow Street, Piscataway , NJ 08854
  8:05 am
• Highland Park Community Food Pantry Distribution →
  Highland Park Community Center, 220 S 6th Ave, Highland Park
  9:00 am
• Med Practicum-Piscataway, NJ →
  371 Hoes Lane Suite 200, Piscataway
  9:50 am
• Coffee and Chat →
  Vision of Hope Recovery Center, 233 Raritan Ave, Highland Park
  10:00 am
• Yoga Storytime →
  North Brunswick Public Library, 880 Hermann Rd, North Brunswick
  11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Delivery Driver(04551) - 60 Main Street #C in South Bound Brook. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Brunswick

• Compliance Specialist IV (jnj.com)

Middlesex

• Crash Closes Part Of Mountain Avenue In Middlesex (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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