National Guard Armory On State List For Migrant Processing Sites
It’s not needed now, but the U.S. Army National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street remains on the list of sites to process migrants arriving in in New Jersey, a military official said on January 24. The Armory “was previously identified as a potential state site should the need arise to process migrants,” Lt. Col. Agneta Murnan, […]
Assemblyman Danielsen’s ‘Head To Toe’ Clothing Drive Underway
State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s (D-17) annual “Head to Toe” Winter Clothing Drive is underway, through February 16, 2024. The drive seeks donations to support families in need within the 17th Legislative District during winter. The drive is seeking donations from constituents and other interested parties. Donations can be placed at a drop box in the […]
Assemblyman Danielsen Delivers $1.5 Million For Youth Center, SCAP Partnership
A $1.5 million state budget appropriation for the Franklin Township Youth Center and the Somerset County Action Program was delivered at the October 10 Township Council meeting by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. The money will be used to fund a number of programs jointly administered by the Youth Center and SCAP, officials said. Speaking of […]
Assemblyman Danielsen Distributes More Than 900 Backpacks To Students
More than 900 backpacks containing school supplies were recently donated to children in need across the 17th Legislative District by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. Danielsen has conducted annual backpack drives for a number of years. Throughout the summer, the Assemblyman’s office has collected supplies including backpacks, colored pencils, hand sanitizer, highlighters, pencil cases/pouches, pens, folders, […]
Assemblyman Danielsen Sponsors ‘Project Backpack 2023’
State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) is once again sponsoring his annual backpack drive for families in his District. Danielsen is collecting donations of backpacks and school supplies now through August 31. Last year, Danielsen distributed about 1,200 backpacks to students in Franklin, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick, and Piscataway. “The demand far exceeded the supply […]
MVC Mobile Unit Returns To Franklin Township
The state Motor Vehicle Commission’s mobile unit paid another visit to the township on May 11, this time to cater to patrons of the Senior/Community Center. Staking out some space behind the Villagers Theatre in the Municipal Complex, the mobile unit was on hand to assist patrons with a variety of tasks, said unit supervisor […]
Danielsen Receives Somerset County Dems Nod For Primary Election
State Assemblyman and township resident Joe Danielsen was endorsed by the Somerset County Democratic Committee in the 2023 primary for the Assembly’s 17th District. Also endorsed were Danielsen’s District 17 running mates, state Sen. Bob Smith and Assemblyman Joe Egan. Danielsen is running for his fifth full two-year term on the Assembly. He replaced former […]
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 […]
Danielsen Starts ‘Head To Toe’ Clothing Drive
State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is once again running his “Head to Toe” clothing donation drive. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, etc. for children aged 3 to 16 are sought. All clothing must be clean or new. Donations are being accepted from December 1 to February 13, 2023 in the lobby of 334 Elizabeth […]
Danielsen Bill To Enhance Large Venue Security Signed Into Law
Legislation designed to enhance security at large venues – co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen – was signed into law on November 14 by Gov. Phil Murphy. The bill – S721 – requires sports and entertainment facilities capable of seating more than 5,000 people, movie theaters capable of seating more than 1,000 people, and places […]
