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Franklin Gazebo Opening Celebrated With Speeches, Music

By PJ Parker The long-awaited Franklin Gazebo was celebrated Sept. 16 on the Franklin green amid the…

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Councilman Chase: Prasad Should ‘Consider Resigning’ From Governing Body

A Township Councilman on Sept. 13 called on an embattled colleague to “consider resigning” over his actions…

September 14, 2018Comments Off on Councilman Chase: Prasad Should ‘Consider Resigning’ From Governing BodyRead More

Video Story: 9-11 Observed In The Township

For the 17th consecutive year, fire fighters and other first responders gathered at St. Matthias Church on…

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Councilman Prasad: ‘Peace And Nonviolence’ Park Opponents Are Republicans Who Don’t Want ‘Colored Statues’ In Town

Opponents of a proposed “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park that would feature bronze statues of Ghandi, Martin…

September 10, 2018Comments Off on Councilman Prasad: ‘Peace And Nonviolence’ Park Opponents Are Republicans Who Don’t Want ‘Colored Statues’ In TownRead More

Financial Considerations Lead to Cuts In Private School Busing, New School Start Times

Not all private school students will be afforded bus transportation by the school district this year. Students…

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‘Week of the People’ Celebrates Franklin’s Multi-Level Diversity

The 47th annual Week of the People celebration was held Aug. 25 at Naaman Williams Park. As…

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District Updates List Of Areas Too Hazardous For Students To Walk To School

The school district has an updated list of areas it considers too dangerous for children to walk…

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Ravally: School Buildings Will Be Ready For Start Of School

There will still be a few loose ends to tie up, but for the most part, district…

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Officials: Spray Park Construction Site Should Not Interfere With Franklin Day Festival

The Colonial Park spray park’s construction site should not impact the Franklin Day festival in September, a…

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Our Taxes at Work

School Board Sets New Goals For Superintendent

August 24, 2018

Catalpa Park Construction Start Delayed Until Next Year

August 16, 2018

Township Council Approves Purchase Of Five Electric Cars

August 16, 2018

Updated: Private School Students May Still Get District Buses In 2018-19 School Year

August 4, 2018

School Board Approves Nearly $30,000 In Superintendent’s Merit Pay

July 19, 2018

Griggstown Volunteer Fire Company Dedicates New Pumper Truck

June 17, 2018

Projected Opening Of Township Youth Center Set At Winter 2020

June 14, 2018

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Trinity Ready for Her Forever Home

Trinity Domestic Short Hair Adult Female Medium Black & White / Tuxedo Trinity is a very quiet, independent, 2 year…

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Teck Ready for His Forever Home

Teck Dog • Pit Bull Terrier Mix • Senior • Male • Large This sweet guy is Teck. He loves people…

June 1, 2017No CommentRead More

Bricks Needs To Be The Star Of The Show

Bricks Dog • Pit Bull Terrier & Shar Pei Mix • Senior • Male • Large Bricks is a sweet boy…

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Moet Needs A Home For Herself

Moet Dog • Pit Bull Terrier • Adult • Female • Large Moet is a very sweet girl who loves hugs,…

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Second Chance For Animals Holds 10th Annual 'Paws For A Cause"

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause”…

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Weather Brings Pet Parades At Spring Hills, Second Chance For Animals Together

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…

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Pops Wants To Be Your Best Friend

Pops. Dog • Pit Bull Terrier • Senior • Male • Large. Pops is a great dog! He seems to like…

May 25, 2016No CommentRead More

Princess Kitty-Face Loves To Play

Princess Kitty-Face. Cat • Domestic Short Hair • Young • Female • Medium. This sweet girl is Princess Kitty-Face! This beautiful…

May 25, 2016No CommentRead More

FR&A Gallery: Pups Strut Their Stuff In ‘Paws For A Cause’ Fund Raiser

More than 100 dogs in various shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 15 for the annual dog walk…

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Kittens Are Ready for Their Forever Home

Kittens! Kittens! Various colors, ages and sizes. Males and females. All adorable and ready to go to their furr-ever homes! More…

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Latest Franklin Township News

Somerset County GOP: Deputy Mayor Robinson Should Release All Emails Concerning Monument Park
The chairman of the Somerset County Republican party Sept. 18 called on Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson to release all of her emails concerning the “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park […]
Life Story: Vivian Lanfrit, 92; Son Is Township Resident
Vivian Lanfrit passed away on Saturday September 15, 2018 at the Parker Home in Piscataway. She was 92 years old. Mrs. Lanfrit was born in Casiacco, Italy and came to the United States in 1948 […]
Patriots Fall To Revs In Regular Season Finale
York, PA- The Somerset Patriots (37-26, 72-54) lost 6-1 to the York Revolution (35-28, 67-59) on the final day of the 2018 regular season at PeoplesBank Park on Sunday afternoon. Somerset started […]
In Your Opinion: Gazebo Organizer Thanks Supporters
By Bill Grippo. On Gazebo Ribbon Cutting Day I wish to thank all the many wonderful people in Franklin Township and beyond who generously supported the vision and dream of a performing arts gazebo in […]
York Offense Too Much For Patriots On Saturday Night
York, PA- The Somerset Patriots (37-25, 72-53) were bested by the York Revolution (35-27, 67-58) by a score of 11-2 in the penultimate game of the regular season at PeoplesBank Park on Saturday […]

Crime & Safety View all

South Middlebush Road House Destroyed In Early Morning Fire

An unoccupied house on South Middlebush Road was destroyed in an early morning fire on Sept. 6. There were no…

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New York Woman Busted For Prostitution In Easton Avenue Massage Parlor

A New York woman faces a prostitution charge after she was busted in an Easton Avenue massage parlor propositioning an…

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Township Woman Seriously Injured When Struck By Car On Easton Avenue

Township police are looking for witnesses to an Aug. 22 accident at Easton Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard that…

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Township Man Charged With Receiving Stolen Trailer Generator Worth $140,000

A 43-year-old township man was charged Aug. 15 with receiving stolen property after he was allegedly seen with a stolen…

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Township Man Faces Weapons, Burglary Charges In Alleged Hillsborough Attempted Break-In

Quick response to a 9-1-1 call from a Hillsborough homeowner early in the morning of Aug. 16 averted a home…

August 16, 2018Comments Off on Township Man Faces Weapons, Burglary Charges In Alleged Hillsborough Attempted Break-InRead More

Township Man Busted Shortly After Allegedly Robbing WaWa

A 45-year-old township man faces robbery and other charges after he allegedly stole cash from a gas station booth at…

August 7, 2018Comments Off on Township Man Busted Shortly After Allegedly Robbing WaWaRead More

Township Man Sustains Serious Head Injuries After Motorcycle Accident

A 23-year-old township man was in serious condition Aug. 5 after he was thrown from his motorcycle on Ralph Street.…

August 7, 2018Comments Off on Township Man Sustains Serious Head Injuries After Motorcycle AccidentRead More

Religion & Faith View all

Griggstown Reformed Church Hosts 138th Annual Harvest Home Festival

As it has since Rutherford B. Hayes was the U.S. President, the Griggstown Reformed Church held its annual Harvest Home Festival on Aug. 18 on…

August 19, 2018Comments Off on Griggstown Reformed Church Hosts 138th Annual Harvest Home FestivalRead More

Sports View all

Patriots Fall To Revs In Regular Season Finale

York, PA- The Somerset Patriots (37-26, 72-54) lost 6-1 to the York Revolution (35-28, 67-59) on the final day of the 2018 regular…

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York Offense Too Much For Patriots On Saturday Night

Patriots Power Past Blue Crabs 8-3

Patriots Walk Off With 5-4 Win

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Somerset County GOP: Deputy Mayor Robinson Should Release All Emails Concerning Monument Park

The chairman of the Somerset County Republican party Sept. 18 called on Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson to release all of her emails concerning the “Peace…

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Township Victims Of Terror Attacks Remembered

Franklinites who were victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were remembered Sept. 13 at the township’s annual memorial ceremony. The ceremony is held…

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League Of Women Voters Sponsors High School Essay/Video Contest

Submitted By The League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area is sponsoring an essay and video contest,…

September 9, 2018Comments Off on League Of Women Voters Sponsors High School Essay/Video ContestRead More

Zoning Board Approves Plan To Raze Two Buildings, Build 8 Apartments

An application to raze two apartment buildings and construct one in their place won Zoning Board of Adjustment approval Sept. 6. The new building, planned…

September 7, 2018Comments Off on Zoning Board Approves Plan To Raze Two Buildings, Build 8 ApartmentsRead More

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