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

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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.
   

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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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