The Franklin Food Bank is one of 14 food assistance organizations receiving a total of $1 million from RWJBarnabas Health. The Food Bank Network of Somerset County and Elijah’s Promise of New Brunswick are also among the organizations receiving grants. The grants are meant to help combat food insecurity in light of the interruption in federal food assistance benefits, including …
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER – Chaplain Lt. Col. Gregory D. Jans speaks during the annual Veterans’ Day observance in the Township Council chamber on November 11. The plight of military veterans dealing with service-related issues was one of the topics touched on at the annual Township Veterans’ Day observance on November 11. Several dozen people gathered in the Township Council chamber for …
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Somerset County and The Food Bank Network of Somerset County are partnering to host an emergency food distribution event to support Somerset County residents that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The event will take place at the Somerset County Public Works Complex at 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 15. This free, drive-through …
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Entries are being accepted for the Somerset County Park Commission’s 2025 Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Somerset County residents, according to a press release. Shutterbugs are invited to send in their best pictures of Somerset County parks. “Capturing the beauty of Somerset County’s parks was an unexpected and rewarding experience, but having my work recognized in the photo …
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More than three dozen crafters and makers will showcase their wares at the annual Holiday Craft Market, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 22 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center in the Municipal Complex. The event is sponsored by the Township Department of Parks and Recreation. This free event is open to the public and will feature 38 …
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The Franklin Food Bank is one of 14 local feeding organizations receiving a total of $1 million in grants from West Orange-based RWJ Barnabas Health. The grants are meant to help organizations serving vulnerable communities across the state, according to a press release. “As both an anchor institution and a partner in our communities, we recognize that food and health …
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A number of township restaurants are taking part in Franklin Township Restaurant Week, which runs now through November 8. The purpose of the week, which is observed nationally, is to allow township restaurants to showcase “the rich, diverse, and delicious dining scene right here in Franklin Township,” according to a press release. “Local restaurants will feature exclusive specials, prix-fixe menus, …
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SURPRISE DONATION – Franklin Food Bank executive director Derek Smith, left, hugs Township Councilman Alex Kharazi after Kharazi announced a $5,000 donation to the food bank from the Masjid-e-Ali on Cedar Grove Avenue. Franklin Food Bank executive director Derek Smith walked into the October 28 Township Council meeting prepared to tell members about the dire situation many township residents face …
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HERITAGE MONTH HONOREE – Vimal Sodhani thanks the Township Council for recognizing Hindu Heritage Month at the October 28 meeting. A local Hindu community leader was feted at the October 28 Township Council meeting. Vimal Sodhani, of the Sodhani Foundation, was featured during the Council’s annual recognition of Hindu Heritage Month. Sodhani’s foundation has made numerous charitable donations to a …
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SQUAD LEADERSHIP – East Millstone First Aid Squad Deputy Chief Christine Van Deursen and President Marylyn Kampo (left to right) at the Jeni Fund fundraiser on October 25. More than $7,000 was raised for two organizations – including the East Millstone First Aid Squad – at a fundraiser held at Twenty/20 Taphouse on Cedar Grove Lane on October 25. The …
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