Hundreds Of Police Officers Leave Franklin For Police Unity Tour
Four Franklin Township police officers were among nearly 400 men and women in blue who assembled in front of the Public Safety Building on DeMott Lane on a very rainy May 10 in preparation for the start of the 2024 Police Unity Tour to Washington, D.C. Over the next three days, the group, with the […]
Township Middle, High School Students Honored by RVCC Robeson Institute
Nine township middle and high school students were recently honored with Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, given by the Raritan Valley Community College’s Paul Robeson Institute for Ethics, Leadership and Social Justice. In addition to heavy Franklin representation among the current student honorees, the April 11 awards ceremony’s keynote speaker was Tiana Joy Jackson, a […]
Sorority Chapter Sets Food Drive
A food drive to benefit the Franklin Food Bank is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 5 at Stop & Shop, 3333 Route 27, In Franklin Park. The drive is sponsored by the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. This event underscores the Sorority’s commitment to public service and […]
Canal Walk Veterans Dedicate Refurbished Veterans’ Park, Receive State Medals
Canal Walk’s military veterans gathered April 24 to dedicate a refurbished Veterans’ Park and celebrate the baker’s dozen among them who received awards for their service from the state. The park, located near the 55-and-over residential development’s clubhouse, features a gazebo, flags from every service branch and a dedication plaque. After the ribbon-cutting, the ceremony […]
Township Shade Tree Sale Returns
Township residents can once again purchase shade trees through the annual Franklin Township shade tree sale. Trees, which cost $110 each, are available on a first-come, first-served basis by registering online at https://franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/f/ShadeTreeSale 🌳FAQs: – Only Franklin Township Residents can purchase a tree – Only one tree per address, in Franklin Township – There are […]
Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Sets April 28 For Concert At FHS
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band celebrates the 40th anniversary of their first concert at their annual free spring concert at 4 p.m. April 28 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave. Musical Director William Berz will lead the band’s performance of five works originally performed at the first concert in March 1984. Former musical directors […]
Williams TRANSCO Drops NESE Project, Gas Compressor Station
The company behind a $1 billion, multi-state gas pipeline proposal that would include a compressor station in the township has decided to walk away from the project. Williams-TRANSCO told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 10 that it would let the current approval for the project – known as the Northeast Services Enhancement Project, […]
Seeley’s Run Gets Long-Needed Cleanup
About 100 people were expected to gather in a rear parking lot at Somerset Village on Easton Avenue April 13 for the annual stream cleanup sponsored by the Franklin Township Environmental Commission and the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership. The cleanups – this one along Seeley’s Run – was named after the late John Clyde, a […]
Tour de Franklin Set To Launch On April 28
The Franklin Food Bank’s 35th Annual Tour de Franklin Charity Bike Ride is set for April 28 at Franklin High School. The Tour de Franklin is the Franklin Food Bank’s largest annual fundraising event, attracting up to 800 cyclists to provide critical funding for the Food Bank’s operations. It has also grown into a Spring […]
Masjid-e-Ali Iftar Brings Together Many Faiths
Representatives of multiple faith traditions gathered at Masjid-e-Ali on Cedar Grove Lane March 22 for the mosque’s annual Intra- and Interfaith Iftar. The event is held during Ramadan, a month-long Muslim observance of fasting and purification. Ramadan this year runs until April 9. During the month, Muslims fast during daylight hours, breaking that fast with […]
