Leadership Somerset Application Deadline Extended
Adults aged 18 years and older who live or work in Somerset County and would like to make a positive impact in their community through the Leadership Somerset program have until November 11 to apply. Programs such as Leadership Somerset “build skills and support the development of emerging leaders through a series of seminars, workshops, and […]
Township Historic House Receives Restoration Funding
The Howe House in Colonial Park is one of four historic sites receiving nearly $1 million through Somerset County’s Historic Preservation Grant Program. Organizations received grant money for the stabilization, rehabilitation, restoration, and/or preservation of historic sites. The funds were made possible by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners through the Somerset County Open Space, […]
‘Why We Vote’ Town Hall Set For October 26
A “Why We Vote” town hall meeting is set for 6-8 p.m. October 26 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. The town hall is sponsored by the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area (GNBA), […]
Two Township Organizations Receive History Grants
The Ukrainian History and Education Center and the Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition were two of eight Somerset County organizations awarded grants recently through the County History Partnership Program. The grants assist organizations with general operating support and special projects. The Preservation Coalition’s $15,500 grant will be used to create a smart phone enabled audio tour […]
Yvonne Childress Named New Somerset County CFO
A longtime township resident has been named the new Somerset County Chief Financial Officer. Yvonne E. Childress, currently Director of Fiscal Operations at the County, was promoted to the position by the Somerset County Board of Commissioners. Childress replaces former CFO Nicola Trasente. Childress first joined the County in 2007 as Deputy Treasurer, according to […]
YMCA Camp Soar Returns For Second Year
Submitted by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners. The Somerset County Board of Commissioners is utilizing American Rescue Plan funds to support a second year of Franklin Township YMCA’s Camp SOAR at Colonial Park for under-resourced children from Bound Brook, Manville, Franklin, and South Bound Brook. The Commissioners agreed to fund an additional three weeks in 2023 […]
Two Township Non-Profits Among 40 Receiving Somerset Patriots Tickets
Two township non-profit organizations are among 40 in Somerset County which will receive Somerset Patriots’ tickets for use this season in the Somerset County Commissioners’ private suite at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater. The Franklin non-profits receiving the tickets are Elizabeth Avenue Volunteer Fire Co. Station 26 and Sterling Point Men’s Club. Somerset County Commissioner […]
County Officials To Investigate Proposed Warehouse’s Affect On County Property
A group of Canal Walk residents fighting warehouse sprawl was told August 23 that Somerset County officials will see if they can weigh in on a proposed warehouse targeted for property next to their development. The promise came after nearly 50 minutes of public comment from the group called the Citizens’ Warehouse Action Group and […]
SomCo Commission Director Robinson Wants To Meet With Families Over Bridgewater Mall Incident
Township resident and Somerset County Commission Director Shanel Robinson said February 16 that she plans on meeting with both families of teens involved in an altercation in the Bridgewater Commons Mall that has garnered national attention. What has caught the attention of Robinson – as well as civil rights activists across the country – is a […]
Somerset County Film Commission Launches Web Site
Submitted by Somerset County Film Commission. The Somerset County Film Commission announces the launch of its new website https://filmsomersetnj.org/ to promote the county’s various locations to film, television, and digital productions looking to shoot a short distance from New York City. With many locations situated within New York City’s 30 mile studio zone, Somerset County […]
