RCDCU Sets Date For Third Annual ‘Fun & Games Show’ Fundraiser
Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United is set to hold its third annual “Fun & Games Show” fundraiser on April 22 at the Franklin Township Senior/Community Center, 505 DeMott Lane. The event will run from 2-6 p.m. Participants will have the chance to bid on “Price Is Right” Showcases, a basket raffle and a 50/50 raffle […]
Township Centenarian, WWII French Resistance Fighter, Is Honored By His Native Country
It was 78 years in the making, but Michel Mockers, a member of the French Resistance during World War II, finally received the highest recognition available from his native country at a special ceremony March 21 in the Township Council chamber. Mockers, who turned 100 in December, received the Knight of the Legion of Honor […]
Kingston Teen Searching For Village History
A 13-year-old Kingston resident is putting the final touches on a voluminous history of the Village and is looking for help in tying up some loose ends. Markus McParland, an 8th Grader at the Yinghua International School in Kingston, stopped by the township Historic Preservation Commission – of which his father, Glen, is a member […]
Franklin Day Organizers Looking For Sponsors, Vendors
Franklin Day returns to Colonial Park this year, and organizers are looking for corporate sponsors, food vendors and exhibitors. The annual festival, which hasn’t been in the park for several years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, will be held from noon to 5 p.m. September 23 at the park’s Knob Hill Grove near Lot C. […]
Preserve Renaming, New East Millstone Park Signs Discussed By Open Space Committee
The renaming of the Negri-Nepote Grassland Preserve and new signs for what will be Mettler and Naruta Park was discussed at a recent meeting of the Open Space Advisory Committee. Committee members discussed the signs for what will be the new Mettler and Naruta Park – the East Millstone pocket park named for the late […]
FHS Senior Wins Honorable Mention In County Essay Contest
Franklin High School Senior Megan Hauss won one of five honorable mentions in the Somerset County “Inspirational Women” Youth Essay Contest. Hauss’ essay was about Girl Scout Leader Keri Gould. The contest, held in celebration of Women’s History Month, was sponsored by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women.“Women have always contributed to our […]
Assemblymen Danielsen’s ‘Head-To-Toe’ Clothing Drive Nets More Than 1,500 Pieces
More than 1,500 hats, socks, scarves, and gloves for children between the ages of 3 to 16 years were collected by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) during his recent Winter Head-to-Toe clothing drive. The annual event was held this year between December 1, 2022 and February 13, 2023. Danielsen’s office coordinated with New Brunswick-based Elijah’s […]
34th Annual Tour De Franklin Set For April 30
The 34th annual Tour de Franklin Charity Bike Ride, the largest fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank, will be held on April 30 at Franklin High School. The Tour de Franklin consists of seven events including 62-, 40-, 25-, 10-, and 5-mile rides through Somerset as well as a 10-mile ride and 1-5 mile walk-or-ride […]
More Than 300 Gather To Honor MLK, Contribute To Township Scholarship Program
More than 300 people were encouraged to keep Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream of racial equality and equity alive January 18 at the 25th annual Franklin Township Community Breakfast, sponsored by the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation. The breakfast serves as the foundation’s major fundraiser. Money raised is awarded to […]
FTPD’s Food Distribution Program Seen As Big Success
A food distribution program that is estimated to have given out about 12,000 pounds of produce a month for more than a year is still going strong, police say. The program is run by the Franklin Township Police Department’s Community Relations Bureau at 935 Hamilton Street. The head of the bureau, Det. Sgt. Rebecca Lea, […]
