A 24-year-old Somerset man is one of two people charged with committing a July 27, 2025 robbery in the township, police said. Also charged was a 16-year-old Milltown woman, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. At about 1 a.m. on July 27, 2025, Franklin Township police responded to a report of a robbery in an …

Robert Pellegrino was born on June 2, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, to Gerard and Carmela (Santoli) Pellegrino. He grew up in Bloomfield, attended local Catholic elementary schools, and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair. In high school, Robert played football and was captain of the basketball team. In recognition of his accomplishments he was later inducted into …

Deneice S. Kinghorn, 70, passed away on January 2 at her home following a nearly 5-year battle with colon cancer. She was known for her faith, love of learning, musical talent, and lifelong devotion to her family and serving others. Deneice was born on July 6, 1955, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Clyde Raymond and Afton Lucille Scott. She grew …

Samuel Joseph Grosso passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset on January 13, at the age of 91, with his loving daughter by his side. Sam was born in Orange to Andrea (Andrew) and Lucia Grosso. He moved to New Milford after marrying his beloved Sylvia, on September 25, 1960. In his 20s, Sam served his country in Seattle, …

EXPLAINING OPTIONS – Township attorney Lou Rainone explains what options are available to the Township regarding the Williams-Transco NESE pipeline project. The last of the state permits needed for the construction of a $1 billion, multi-state natural gas pipeline project – part of which will come through Franklin – was approved January 12, and was immediately blasted by state environmentalists and …

A handful of ordinances related to the Township’s Affordable Housing Plan were introduced at the January 13 Township Council meeting. The ordinances would create four inclusionary zones and a redevelopment zone in different areas of the township to allow for the affordable housing developments. The Township has received state approval for its plan to provide for 659 affordable housing units …

SCHOOL TOUR – CJCP CEO Namik Sercan and Lt. Gov.-Elect Dale Caldwell during a tour of the CJCP campus. (Photo: CJCP). Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell stopped by Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on January 13. The visit, sponsored by the school and New Jersey Tutoring Corps, was highlighted by a discussion on education policy, the intersection between K-12 schools …

GAZEBO VIGIL – Michael Steinbrück, left, leads crowd in song during the January 11 “Ice Out For Good” vigil in the Cultural Gazebo. Dozens of people gathered in the township Cultural Arts Gazebo on January 11 to hold a vigil for those who lost their lives in interactions with agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The “Ice Out For Good” …

MAKING ART – Attendees at the Muslim Heritage Month event in the Township Library January 10 make Turkish mosaics. The art and culture of Turkey was on display January 10 at the Township Library’s Muslim Heritage Month observance. The event was co-sponsored by the library and the Muslim Heritage Month Coalition. Ayeshah Ali, a library Trustee and member of the coalition, …

Joshua Matthew Solovay, 25, died on December 28, 2025 at Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Josh was born on June 24, 2000, in Somerville to Denise (Brown) Solovay and Gary Solovay. He was raised in Franklin Township where his intelligence, drive, and curiosity were evident from an early age. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting from Rider University …