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Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Murphy Headlines Danielsen Fundraiser

Gubernatorial Candidate Phil Murphy Headlines Danielsen Fundraiser

With just over three weeks to go until the general election, township Democrats got a boost Oct. 12 by a visit from their gubernatorial candidate. Phil Murphy, the former ambassador and now the state Democrat’s hope to retake the governor’s office, showed up at a fundraiser for the Democrats’ 17th Legislative District candidates, state Sen. […]

Life Story: Angela Palmitessa Leccese, 108; Former Somerset Resident

Life Story: Angela Palmitessa Leccese, 108; Former Somerset Resident

Angela Palmitessa Leccese passed away on Tuesday at Ashley River Plantation Nursing Home in Charleston, S.C. at the age of 108. She was born in Jersey City to James and Maria (Lacitignola) Palmitessa and lived in North Bergen as a child. Once she married she and her husband Frank moved to Milltown. The young couple […]

‘House Built With Magic’ Event Set For Stop & Shop Easton Avenue Parking Lot

‘House Built With Magic’ Event Set For Stop & Shop Easton Avenue Parking Lot

Part of the Stop & Shop parking lot on Easton Avenue will become a construction area for a new Habitat for Humanity home. The “House Built With Magic” event will run from about 8 a.m. Oct. 12 through 3 p.m. Oct. 13. It is sponsored by Stop & Shop, Magic 98.3 and WCTC to benefit […]

Township Man Arrested On Gun-Related Charges

Township Man Arrested On Gun-Related Charges

A township man remains in custody at the Somerset County Jail, Somerville, following his arrest on gun-related charges. Rashan M. McMillan, 44, of Somerset was arrested Oct. 4 after he was found by police with a loaded revolver holding several spent shell casings stuffed in the waistband of his pants, according to a press release […]

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Celebrates New Building With Grand Opening

Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Celebrates New Building With Grand Opening

Faculty, staff and students at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School threw a little party for themselves Oct. 10, on the occasion of the grand opening of their new school building. The school, which for the past several years has been housed on Schoolhouse Road, has some more breathing room in its new digs at […]

Boy Scouts, Religious Observances Acknowledged By Township Council

Boy Scouts, Religious Observances Acknowledged By Township Council

Local Boy Scouts were commended for their help in a township event, and two religious observances were commemorated Oct. 10 by the Township Council. The Scouts, Alex Cocuzza, Sam Makowski, William Smith and Kyle Smith and Scout Leaders Dave Cocuzza, Jim Makowski and Randolph Szabo were commended for their participation in Operation Secure Shred in […]

Life Story: Marilyn Kluberspies, 77; Daughter Is Township Resident

Life Story: Marilyn Kluberspies, 77; Daughter Is Township Resident

Marilyn Kluberspies passed away on Oct. 9 at her home in North Brunswick with her loving family by her side. She was 77 years old. Mrs. Kluberspies was born in Queens and lived there as a child. After marrying her neighbor, she and her husband Frank moved to North Brunswick about 45 years ago as […]

Food Bank, PBA Hold Annual ‘Hot Dog Sunday’ Fundraiser

Food Bank, PBA Hold Annual ‘Hot Dog Sunday’ Fundraiser

Hot dogs, brats and burgers were on the menu Oct. 8 at the annual Hot Dog Sunday fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank and Franklin Township Police PBA Local 154. The event was held at the Corner Cafe Deli, Amwell Road and DeMott Lane, and sponsored by the cafe, PSEG, Stop & Shop, Bimbo Bread, […]

Photos & Video: 300 Run, Walk To Raise Awareness Of And Money To Fight Breast Cancer

Photos & Video: 300 Run, Walk To Raise Awareness Of And Money To Fight Breast Cancer

About 300 people ran and walked Oct. 7 to raise money for a township organization that helps women suffering from breast cancer. The 12th annual Sisters Network of Central New Jersey’s Breast Cancer Awareness Race/Walk 4Life, held in Colonial Park, featured a timed 5K race and a 1-mile walk challenge. According to the organization’s web […]

Video Story: Township Firefighters Train To Save Their Lives

Video Story: Township Firefighters Train To Save Their Lives

Firefighters from East Franklin and Community fire departments converged on the Rutgers Plaza parking lot Oct. 7 for training in newly purchased gear designed to save their lives. Called bailout gear, the equipment consists of rope, a hook, a device to aid in descending the rope and a carabiner, which is a metal lop that […]