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Township Council Purchases Water-Related Services
Two contracts totaling $628,893 were approved by the Township Council at its November 12…
Township Updates Street Resurfacing Projects
Here are the latest updates on the Township’s 2024 resurfacing program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing…
Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
The Township has released the following update to its 2024 Road Resurfacing Program: Cornelius…
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Franklin Township Police Log: October 1-31, 2024
10/01/2024 A business located on Somerset St. was the victim of a theft during…
Missing Township Man Found After Two-Day Search
An 88-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, who wandered away from his home on…
Search Still On For Missing 88-Year-Old Man
Law enforcement authorities were still searching the evening of November 7 for an 88-year-old…
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FHS Sports: Precious Wheeler Signs To Play Basketball For Rutgers University
Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers in the Franklin High School gym, Lady Warrior…
Jersey Mike’s Helps With FHS Dance Team’s Florida Goal
The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to…
FHS Sports: Football Warriors Fall To North Brunswick, 22-20
The North Brunswick Raiders spoiled Franklin High School’s homecoming football game with a 22-20…
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Cannabis Businesses Capped At 18 (Give Or Take); Township Receives More Than $260K In Sales Taxes
Township Council approval of an ordinance that limits the number of cannabis retailers in…
Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building Hearing Postponed To 2025
The October 17 Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing on the Levin Properties application to…
Starbucks Employees To Customers: Don’t Drink Our Water
Customers at the Cedar Grove Center Starbucks were greeted by an unusual sign on…
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Township Student Helps With Habitat For Humanity Restoration Project
A township resident was part of a crew of carpentry students from Somerset County…
FHS Offers ‘Safe Halloween’ For Township Kids
There were ghouls, goblins and games galore October 31 at the annual Safe Halloween…
Township Foundation Donates $7K In Sensory Supplies To Claremont Elementary School
A township-based foundation made the wishes of a number of Claremont Elementary School teachers…
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In Your Opinion: Leave The Leaves!
By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission Fall is perhaps the…
In Your Opinion: Council Needs To Do More Research Before Legislating
By Beverly Lawson. At the Township Council meeting on October 22, 2004, a resolution…
In Your Opinion: Support Cuozzo and Ganta for County Commissioner
By Robert Petersen. County governments control a significant portion of our property tax bill,…
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Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department Ladies’ Auxiliary Sets Tricky Tray Fundraiser
The Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has set their annual Tricky Tray fundraiser…
Quail Brook Senior Center November Schedule
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office…
Township Artists Display Their Work At Annual Art Show
The work of about 24 township artists was on display October 5 in the…
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‘Connect With Palestine Day’ Held In Colonial Park
Colonial Park’s Knob Hill Pavilion was the scene October 27 of a gathering showcasing…
Faith Temple Church Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
The congregation of Faith Temple gathered at their home at Temple Beth El on…
A Day In The Life: Township Bustling On A Spring-Like Day
Balmy weather on October 13 served as a backdrop for a number of events…
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Life Story: William J. Barkley Jr., 84; U.S. Army Veteran
William J. Barkley Jr., of Somerset passed away on November 8 at Riverview Medical…
Life Story: Jean Elguicze, 85; Volunteer At St. Matthias School
Jean Elguicze of Somerset passed away on November 11 at the McAuley Hall Health…
Life Story: William Ciampa, 65; Raised In Franklin
William Ciampa passed away on November 5 at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New…
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Inaugural Holiday Craft Market Set For November 16
Unique handmade goods from more than 30 local crafters and makers will be offered…
Franklin’s Got Talent: Youth Edition Debuts At Sampson G. Smith
Singers and dancers ruled the night October 18 at the inaugural Franklin’s Got Talent:…
Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Kicks Off Season At Franklin High School
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, to…
