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Mayor Kramer Begins Covid ‘Responders’ Recognition

Mayor Kramer Begins Covid ‘Responders’ Recognition

Mayor Phil Kramer took some time during the October 27 virtual Township Council meeting to recognize individuals who helped with the township’s Covid-19 response. Kramer awarded those being recognized with special masks. “This has been very trying times for all of us,” he said. “Some of us have stood out among others.” “I know I’ve […]

Changes in Election Day Polling Places

Changes in Election Day Polling Places

Coronavirus restrictions have resulted in changes to some in-person polling places for the November 3 election. The changes are as follows: Kingston Presbyterian Church, Griggstown Fire House, Wynnefield Club House, and Beacon Hill Club House have been changed to Griggstown Fire House, 1037 Canal Road, South of Bunker Hill, for Districts 1 through 7. Society […]

Entries Sought For Somerset County Photo Contest

Entries Sought For Somerset County Photo Contest

Somerset County residents who are amateur or professional photographers are invited to submit entries to the sixth annual “Show Us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Cash prizes are offered in the contest, the submission deadline of which is November 30. Photo Contest entries should reflect one of these five themes: Community – show […]

Applications Available For ‘Spirit Of Community’ Awards For Students

Applications Available For ‘Spirit Of Community’ Awards For Students

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for scholarships and national recognition through the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months — virtually or otherwise – can apply at http://spirit.prudential.com.  The deadline for applications is November 10. The contest is […]

FHS PTSO Conducting Shoe Drive For Student Programs

FHS PTSO Conducting Shoe Drive For Student Programs

The Franklin Township High School PTSO is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through November 30 to raise funds for student events. Gently worn, used and new shoes can be left at Franklin High School in the rear of the building across from the football field. The amount of money earned depends on the total weight […]

Cops Get Crafty With Township Kids

Cops Get Crafty With Township Kids

The coronavirus has put a damper on many things, but township police and the recreation department are trying to put some “normal” back into Halloween. The cops and rec department have teamed up for “Crafts With Cops,” a two-day program ending October 23 through which kids can decorate pumpkins for the spooky holiday. The pumpkins […]

Tech Consortium Donates $5,000 To Aid Black Township Youth

Tech Consortium Donates $5,000 To Aid Black Township Youth

A $5,000 donation made October 21 by a consortium of more than 1,400 IT companies from around the country will be used to help Black students in the township. The donation was made to the Franklin Township Police Department’s Community Relations Bureau, and was presented in a short ceremony at the bureau’s Hamilton Street headquarters. […]

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’s Newest Captains Sworn In By Council

FTPD’s Newest Captains Sworn In By Council

The three newest Captains in the Franklin Township Police Department were formally sworn in at the October 13 virtual Township Council meeting. Included in the trio was Capt. Sean Hebbon, the first African-American to rise to the rank of Captain in the FTPD’s history. The department’s first Black police officer, Naaman Williams – after whom […]