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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Township Council Votes To Buy Nearly $300,000 In Equipment, Vehicles
Nearly $300,000 in purchases for the police, public works and fire prevention departments were…
Township Looks To Add More Electric Car Charging Stations
The township is adding another electric car charging station to its inventory, with more…
Dog Park Eyed For Consolata Property
The township is considering creating a dog park on part of the former Consolata…
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Somerset County Freeholder Director Promises Aid For Bound Brook; Arson Suspect Arrested
In the wake of news of an arrest in the massive January 12 Bound…
Township 19-Year-Old Charged With Murder Of New Brunswick Man
A 19-year-old township man faces a murder charge in connection with the death of…
Barker Road Shooting Under Investigation; No Reported Injuries
Law enforcement authorities are investigating a shooting that occurred on Barker Road on December…
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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Fall To Watchung Hills, 64-54
Although they kept the game close for three quarters, a final frame explosion by…
FHS Sports: Warriors Basketball Falls To Immaculata, 63-50
A lack of offensive rebounding was the major contributor to the Franklin High School…
Photo Gallery: Lady Warriors Break Skid, Defeat Bridgewater 47-35
Senior Keona Schenck led all scorers with 20 points to help the Franklin High…
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Budd Van Lines Participates In ‘Wreaths Across America’ Event
Submitted by Budd Van Lines. Somerset-based moving company Budd Van Lines on December 14…
Unity Bank Donates $1,500 To Franklin Food Bank
Unity Bank and its employees have donated $1,500 to the Franklin Food Bank. The…
Township Woman Named ‘NJ Realtor Of The Year’
Township resident Ya Yuan “Y.Y.” Lien was named 2019 Realtor of the Year during…
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Warriors On The Academic Move
Carolina Chaves of Somerset was among the 75 University of Scranton students who studied…
Township Resident, RVCC Professor, Wins Nursing Award
A township resident has been named the 2019 recipient of the New Jersey League…
Elizabeth Avenue School Holds Second Annual ELA ‘World Series’
Students and parents gathered at Elizabeth Avenue School November 21 for an evening of…
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In Your Opinion: ‘Yes Virginia, There Is A Grinch’
By Arnold W. Schmidt, Somerset. Yes, Virginia, there is a Grinch. Your friends who…
In Your Opinion: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You – But – You Can Do Something about It
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on Compressor Station 206 and NESE. For…
In Your Opinion: Vote To Save Local Environment
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force On Compressor Station 206 and NESE. In…
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Somerset County Golf Registration to Include Tee Time Service
The Somerset County Park Commission Golf Division has announced that all registration fees for…
Park Commission Accepting Wedding Ceremony And Photo Reservations
The Horticulture Department of the Somerset County Park Commission is accepting reservations for wedding…
Quail Brook Senior Center Announces January Schedule
625 New Brunswick Rd. Somerset, NJ 08873 908-231-7312 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.…
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Masjid-e-Ali Celebrates Eid With Gift To Franklin Food Bank
A $7,000 donation to the Franklin Food bank highlighted the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr June…
Masjid-e-Ali Mosque Hosts Community At Iftars
Members of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Davidson Avenue are in the middle of celebrating…
Annual St. Matthias Carnival Opens (Finally) To Crowds, Food, Fun
It was delayed three days by constant rain, but the 2019 edition of the…
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Life Story: Uche Chukwuma, 24; Aspiring Entertainment Lawyer
Uche Chukwuma, 24, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2019 in Woodbridge, New Jersey.…
Life Story: William G. Oberlander, Jr., 88; U.S. Army Vet
William G. Oberlander, Jr. of Somerset died January 1 at home, surrounded by his…
Life Story: Elena Stavrianidis, 84; Native Of Greece, Fled Persecution
Mrs. Stavrianidis passed on peacefully to the Lord on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019. Mrs.…
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Township Native Has Starring Role In ‘Newsies’ Production
Township native Kristen Seggio is performing a starring role in the White Plains Performing…
Township Musician Showcased In RVCC Recital
BRANCHBURG – A township student will be among those performing Nov. 19 at the…
SGS/HSC Players Set Alumni Cabaret
The fifth annual SGS/HSC Players Alumni Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. June 1…
