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 […]
Annual St. Matthias Golf Classic Set For May
The annual St. Matthias Golf Classic is set for May 15 at the private West Course of Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Rd. Hillsborough. The event is held to support the St. Matthias School. Following a 7 a.m. welcome, players are free to use the range and putting and chipping greens before enjoying a […]
Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit To Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vests
Three K-9s in the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will receive donated bullet proof vests in a ceremony set for 2 p.m. March 14 at the Veterans Memorial Plaza, located outside of the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Somerville. The donations are being made by “Living For A Cause (LFAC)” for dogs, The Friends of Solo Foundation, […]
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. […]
At 12 Years Old, Township Resident Has Broadway Lights In His Eyes
At 12 years old, township resident Ethan Joseph has appeared in a Broadway musical, an independent movie, as well as on Off-Broadway. And from the looks of things, his journey is just beginning. Joseph, a 7th Grader at Timothy Christian School in Piscataway, is currently performing in a production of “Raisin” at the Axelrod Performing […]
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 […]
Hamilton Street Developer Claims Politics Is Behind Plan To Scuttle Apartment Complex
A Hamilton Street developer is suing the Township over claims that political pressure scuttled an apartment building project targeted for the Hamilton Business District. The developer, John Park, claims in the suit that after township officials became aware of his project – comprised of two four-story buildings holding 233 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and […]
Statewide African-American Power List Includes Township Luminaries
Nine people who either live in Franklin Township or are connected to the Eight Villages are included in InsiderNJ’s 2023 African-American Power List. InsiderNJ is “a nonpartisan website dedicated to political news in the state of New Jersey,” according to its web site. The publication regularly publishes “power lists” of different aspects of the state’s […]
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 […]
