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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Bench Replacement, Sponsorship, Could Be On Horizon For Township Trails
The township is looking into replacing deteriorating benches along trails, and may open up…
Public Pans ‘Pocket Park’ Plan
Residents opposed to a proposed “Grandparents’ Park” in Somerset spent more than two hours…
Township Council Goes To ‘Plan B’ For CDBG Grant Money, Will Help Renters
Getting almost non-existent response from East Franklin businesses to a COVID-19 relief grant program,…
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New Brunswick Man Charged With Murder Of Somerset Resident
A 34-year-old New Brunswick man was charged on January 17 with the murder of…
Updated: Township Doctor Charged In Sexual Assault Case
Update: Police filed an additional charge against the doctor, 4th Degree Sexual Contact, after…
Somerset Man Faces Gun Charges
A 25-year-old Somerset man faces multiple gun-related charges after a motor vehicle stop on…
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Somerset Patriots Name Scott Kelly And Nate Roe As Community Ambassadors
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have…
Somerset Patriots, Flemington Car & Truck Country, Clinton Honda, And Jaguar Land Rover Princeton Donate 1,000 Turkeys
Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots, along with Flemington Car & Truck Country, Clinton…
Holiday Toy Drive At TD Bank Ballpark December 1st – 12th
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots, the Double-A Affiliate of the New York Yankees, have…
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Franklin Food Bank Receives $1,800 From Unity Bank
The Franklin Food Bank was one of 19 food pantries in New Jersey and…
Amazon Opens Fulfillment Center, Donates To Food Bank
A large donation from one of the township’s newest businesses will help relieve some…
Two Virtual Amazon Job Information Sessions Scheduled
Township residents interested in applying for the more than 2,000 jobs at the soon-to-be-opened…
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Virtual Open Houses Set For Central Jersey College Prep Charter School
Sponsored Content. Prospective students of Central Jersey College Prep Charter School can attend a…
Warriors On The Academic Move
Afeefa Malik of Franklin Park was named to the University of Utah’s Fall 2020…
More Than Half Of District Students Opt For Remote Learning
More than half of the district’s students will be learning from home when schools…
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In Your Opinion: Grandparents Pocket Park Doesn’t Pass The Sniff Test
By Skip Schaeffer, Somerset. Regarding the virtual town meeting on January 12 on an…
In Your Opinion: FR&A’s Stance On ‘Grandparents’ Park’ Is Wrong
By Bill Connell, Somerset. The catalyst of this letter is that I did not…
In Our Opinion: Council Must Abandon ‘Grandparents’ Park’ Idea
Sometimes, what the Township Council thinks is a good idea doesn’t necessarily reflect public…
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Quail Brook Senior Center Virtual January Schedule Released
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers, managed by the Somerset County…
Quail Brook Senior Center December Schedule
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers, managed by the Somerset County…
Quail Brook Golf Course Recognized for Environmental Excellence
Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission. Somerset County Park Commission Quail Brook Golf…
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First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens To Stay Virtual Until 2022
First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens will remain virtual throughout 2021, the church’s senior…
Fr. Abraham Orapankal Named Pastor At St. Matthias
Father Abraham Orapankal, who has served as interim Pastor at St. Matthias Church since…
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…
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Life Story: Dr. James Peterson, 74; Orthodontist
Dr. James (Jim) Peterson, age 74, died peacefully after a valiant five-year battle with…
Life Story: Philip V. Russo, 87; Former Somerset Postmaster
Mr. Philip V. Russo passed away January 17 at his home in Somerset, surrounded…
Life Story: Latchman Ramjattan,78; Guyana Native
Latchman Ramjattan, of Somerset passed away on January 11 at St. Peter’s University Hospital…
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Villagers’ ‘Miniature Music Makers’ To Honor Co-Founder
A virtual musical revue honoring the program’s late co-founder is set for November 7…
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…
