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FTPD, Foundation Distribute Food At CRB

FTPD, Foundation Distribute Food At CRB

The Franklin Township Police Department and the North Bridge Foundation distributed more than 1,400 boxes of food to township residents on October 19. Operating out of a truck parked at the FTPD’s Community Relations Bureau on Hamilton Street, members of the FTPD and foundation gave the food to all who asked for it. “I am […]

FR&A Video Story: FTPD, Six Other SomCo LE Departments, Observe Breast Cancer Month

FR&A Video Story: FTPD, Six Other SomCo LE Departments, Observe Breast Cancer Month

SOMERVILLE – The Franklin Township Police Department joined six other Somerset County law enforcement agencies in wrapping a vehicle in pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The seven agencies displayed their cars in an event October 15 in front of the Somerville Court House, here. Among those representing the FTPD at the event […]

FTPD Gets First Black Captain; Two Others Promoted

FTPD Gets First Black Captain; Two Others Promoted

The Franklin Township Police Department’s first Black Captain is set to be formally sworn in to his post during the October 13 virtual Township Council meeting. Capt. Sean Hebbon, a nearly 24-year veteran of the FTPD, is one of three members of the force who were recently promoted to Captain. Also being formally sworn in […]

Assemblyman Danielsen Conducting Winter Clothing Drive For Children

Assemblyman Danielsen Conducting Winter Clothing Drive For Children

Franklin resident and state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) kicked off a winter clothing drive on October 1. The “Head To Toe” drive, which will run through February 15, 2021, will collect hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and socks for children aged 3 to 16 years. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to host our annual […]

Empty Bowls Pottery And Craft Sale Set

Empty Bowls Pottery And Craft Sale Set

A modified Empty Bowls Pottery and Craft sale fundraiser for the Franklin Rood Bank has been set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 3. The event will be held at 34 Rue Chagall, in Somerset. Available for purchase will be hand-made pottery and other craft items. Empty Bowls – Franklin Township is an independently […]

2020 Disability Advocates Awards Nominations Open

2020 Disability Advocates Awards Nominations Open

SOMERVILLE – Applications for the 2020 Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services’ Disability Advocates Awards are being accepted through October 2, 2020. The awards are for individuals, organizations and businesses in Somerset County that are exemplary advocates for adults and children with disabilities. Nominees must demonstrate exceptional support for empowering individuals with disabilities […]

Canal Walk Mask Makers Donate To Elizabeth Avenue School Students And Staff

Canal Walk Mask Makers Donate To Elizabeth Avenue School Students And Staff

Students and staff of Elizabeth Avenue School will have a surprise waiting for them when (if?) they return to school for in-person learning at the end of November: about 500 reusable face masks. The masks are the gift of the Canal Walk Mask Makers, a group of residents from the active-adult community in the township […]

Township’s 9-11 Observance Will Be Virtual

Township’s 9-11 Observance Will Be Virtual

The official township observance of the September 11 terrorist attacks will be held virtually this year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was made by Township Manager Robert Vornlocker during the Township Council’s September 8 meeting. In the five years since the township’s 9-11 Memorial was erected next to the main branch […]

FTPD Opens New Community Relations Bureau On Hamilton Street

FTPD Opens New Community Relations Bureau On Hamilton Street

The Franklin Township Police department started a three-day celebration of its new Hamilton Street Community Relations Bureau on September 1. Helping out with the celebration was FTPD PBA Local 145 and the Week of The People organization, which partnered to give local students school supplies in backpacks. The new bureau is located at 935 Hamilton […]

Classic Car Parade Winds Through Canal Walk, Somerset Woods

Classic Car Parade Winds Through Canal Walk, Somerset Woods

Residents at the Somerset Woods Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and Canal Walk development received a treat on August 21: a rolling classic car show. Owners of more than two dozen classic cars – including a few from the 1920s – participated in the car parade which started at Colonial Park. Cavalcade of Classic Cars…Mustangs, Caddys, […]