Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter
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Sweet, affectionate, and playful…that’s Syrus! He is 9 years young and was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter post-neuter when he developed separation…
September 2, 2020Read More
We have kittens! They are of varying colors, ages, and sizes. We have males and females of the adorable variety. All are ready to…
September 2, 2020Read More
Meet Hamper Kitty! She is between 7-9 years of age and was found abandoned on the side of the road in a hamper during…
September 2, 2020Read More
My name is Skully and I’m around 2-3 years of age. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter because my owners could…
September 2, 2020Read More
WANTED: A FOREVER HOME! Pretty, long-haired Giselle is a shy kitty who came to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter as a stray with her…
September 2, 2020Read More
Shubi-doobie-do! My name is Shubi and I’m a handsome guy who is around 4 years old. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal…
September 2, 2020Read More
Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk. The…
May 21, 2017Read More
Oct. 22 proved to be a crummy day for Second Chance for Animals’ annual Howl-O-Ween outdoor pet parade, but that didn’t deter the vent organizers from…
October 22, 2016Read More
More than 100 dogs in various shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 15 for the annual dog walk benefiting Second Chance…
May 15, 2016Read More
Latest Franklin Coronavirus News
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Another Franklin Township resident’s death has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 21. There have…
October 21, 2020Read More
Four more Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 20. There now have…
October 20, 2020Read More
The death of one more Franklin resident has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported October 19. There…
October 19, 2020Read More
Another 13 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the past 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October…
October 18, 2020Read More
Three more Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 15. That brings to…
October 16, 2020Read More
The deaths of two more Franklin residents over the last 48 hours have been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency…
October 15, 2020Read More
Township schools are scheduled to open November 30 for hybrid in-person learning, but it won’t be exactly the same plan that was envisioned…
October 12, 2020Read More
One more Franklin resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 12. That brings the…
October 12, 2020Read More
Religion & Faith
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Father Abraham Orapankal, who has served as interim Pastor at St. Matthias Church since 2018, has been named permanent Pastor. The announcement was made March 13 by Bishop…
March 13, 2020Read More
A $7,000 donation to the Franklin Food bank highlighted the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr June 5 at the Masjid-e-Ali mosque on Cedar Grove Lane. Eid-al-Fitr is the celebration marking…
June 5, 2019Read More
Members of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Davidson Avenue are in the middle of celebrating their holy month of Ramadan and, as they do each year, they have issued…
May 21, 2019Read More
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The township has agreed to pay $300,000 to a Franklin Township Police lieutenant and…
Whether the township can legally lease the Six Mile Run Reservoir Site land from…
More than $28,000 in merit bonuses for two district administrators were approved by the…
The Franklin Township Police Department’s first Black Captain is set to be formally sworn…
Two Hillcrest Avenue residents face multiple drug-related charges after a September 14 search of…
By Emma Richter. A celebration of life for Lionel Macauley, one of the…
The Franklin High School Warriors boys’ soccer team held off an aggressive North Hunterdon…
With less then two minutes to play in their game against the Franklin High…
Lady Warriors took to the fields on October 1 as the seasons of the…
Submitted by Venus Jewelers. Venus Jewelers will hold its annual Gem and Design Show…
Franklin Township business owners have another outlet to let customers know their status in…
Submitted by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, REALTORS. Township resident Nicolas DiMeglio, will…
Township schools are scheduled to open November 30 for hybrid in-person learning, but it…
Danah Lassiter of Somerset received a Master of Fine Arts degree in Creative Writing…
Students and staff of Elizabeth Avenue School will have a surprise waiting for them…
By Michele Rojek, Troop 113 Committee Publicity Chair. Franklin Township Boy Scout Troop 113…
By Mark Grieco. Several years ago, I happened upon a tour of one of…
By Bill Connell, Somerset I find it enjoyable to observe, assess, and comment. Sometimes,…
Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission. Somerset County Park Commission Quail Brook Golf…
All county-operated senior centers, which are managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging…
The Somerset County Meals on Wheels program will have an adjusted schedule during the…
Father Abraham Orapankal, who has served as interim Pastor at St. Matthias Church since…
A $7,000 donation to the Franklin Food bank highlighted the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr June…
Members of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Davidson Avenue are in the middle of celebrating…
Sondra Harbus, 79, died October 18 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New…
Rosemarie Gessner of East Brunswick passed away suddenly at the Robert Wood Johnson University…
Township native Kristen Seggio is performing a starring role in the White Plains Performing…
BRANCHBURG – A township student will be among those performing Nov. 19 at the…
The fifth annual SGS/HSC Players Alumni Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. June 1…
