The Eight Villages
Posted by Bill BowmanThe eight villages that comprise Franklin Township are East Millstone, Franklin Park, Griggstown, Middlebush, Somerset, Zarephath and parts of Kingston and Little Rocky Hill.
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D&R Canal Commission Drops Support For Proposed Pedestrian Bridge Off Easton Avenue, Killing Project
Update: John Hutchison, the D&R Canal Commission’s executive director, shed more light on the…
Township Youth Center Gets Rave Reviews; Still On Target To Open In September 2020
A new library branch, a fitness center and music and video studios are just…
Preliminary School District Budget Sees Slight Tax Reduction, Creation Of New Programs
Another increase in the value of township properties is contributing to a projected slight…
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Township Homes Damaged In Separate Fires
A microwave oven and a discarded cigarette were blamed for two fires that damaged…
Township Woman Seriously Hurt In Auto-Truck Crash
A 17-year-old Franklin Park woman was seriously injured April 5 after the car she…
Franklin High School Student Charged With Making False Bomb Threat
A 19-year-old Franklin High School student was arrested April 3 and charged for allegedly…
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Warriors Baseball: Three-Run Inning Puts Away Hunterdon North, Leads To 6-4 Win
A three-run third inning powered the Franklin High School Warriors baseball team to a…
‘Lady Warriors Day’ To Feature Elementary School Tour, ‘Dinner Of Champions’
May 2 is Lady Warriors Day in the township to celebrate the Franklin High…
Lady Warriors Fall To Watchung Hills, 16-1
The Lady Warriors softball team threatened early, but could not pull the trigger and…
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Updated: Assemblyman Danielsen Hosts Job Fair April 17
The Imperia on Easton Avenue will once again be the venue for state Assemblyman…
Twenty/20 Taphouse Readying For Opening
Twenty/20 Taphouse, the third component of the three-piece “event center” on Cedar Grove Lane,…
Township Residents Looks Forward To Opening Of Day Care Business
Township parents will have another option for daycare for their toddlers come this fall,…
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Central Jersey College Prep 4th Graders Learn About Saving Energy
Fourth graders at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on April 16 learned different…
Franklin High School College Fair And Career Night Draws A Crowd
Nearly 100 representatives from colleges, businesses and military branches were expected at the annual…
March Madness Hits Franklin Middle School ‘Tricky Tray’
“March Madness” descended on Franklin High School March 30, in the form of the…
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In Your Opinion: Lady Warriors Softball Team Coverage Not Fair
By Suzanne Kafas, Somerset. I was very disappointed in your reporting of the Lady Warriors…
In Your Opinion: Urge Representatives To Reject Compressor Permits
By the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 & the Northeast Supply…
In Your Opinion: Prasad’s Primary Of Mayor Kramer Is Just A Nuisance
By Bill Connell, Somerset. Some may find it unusual I did not immediately write…
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Photo Gallery: Huge Crowd For Annual ‘Bunny Bazaar’
Organizers of the township’s annual “Bunny Bazaar” got a little help from Mother Nature…
Second Annual ‘Care, Share, Aware’ Special-Needs Services Showcase Held At Senior/Community Center
A program to show parents of special needs children the types of support services…
Tickets Available For Bill Grippo Retirement ‘Roast,’ Fundraiser
Tickets are still available for the May 30 “roast” of MacAfee Road Elementary School…
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New Zealand Mosque Attack Victims Remembered In Temple Beth El Vigil
People of all faiths packed Temple Beth El March 16 for a vigil in…
Former Mayor John Clyde Eulogized As Fearless And Caring Man
More than 100 mourners gathered at St. Matthias Catholic Church Jan. 29 to say…
Temple Beth El Commemorates Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting Ceremony, Concert
By PJ Parker. Temple Beth El on Amwell Road was the site Dec. 4…
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Life Story: Loren DeAngelis, 60; Classic Car Enthusiast
Mr. Loren DeAngelis passed away on Tuesday at his home in Somerset. He was…
Life Story: Pastor George Vernon Holloway, 65; Founded Communion Fellowship Ministries
Pastor George Vernon Holloway, 65, of Somerset, died on March 31 at Robert Wood…
Life Story: Michele Siebenlist, 46; Worked For Catalent Pharma Solutions
Michele Siebenlist, 46, passed away on April 7 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital at…
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Jets And Sharks Gonna Rumble At FHS
The Sharks and the Jets will meet at Franklin High School over the next…
‘Somerset Saturday Night’ To Benefit Local Organizations
The annual “Somerset Saturday Night” comedy fundraiser is set for 7-10 p.m. April 5…
FHS Guitar, Orchestra Students Get Creative In GO Cafe
Students in the guitar and orchestra programs at Franklin High School got to exercise…
