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’s AM Radio Station Ready For Emergencies
Township residents looking for information during emergencies now have another outlet, an AM radio…
Online Transaction ‘Safe Zone’ Created In Front Of Police Station
A “safe zone” for residents to conduct online business exchanges will be established in…
Financial Considerations Lead to Cuts In Private School Busing, New School Start Times
Not all private school students will be afforded bus transportation by the school district…
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Updated: Township Man, NBHS Vice-Principal, Killed By Drag-Racing Car
Update 3: Garcia on Feb. 22 was indicted on a number of charges in…
New York Man Charged With Municipal Building Burglary
A 25-year-old New York man was arrested on burglary and theft charges Feb. 15…
Somerset Man Indicted For Death Of Rutgers Student
A 36-year-old Somerset man was indicted Jan. 25 in connection with the September 2018…
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Lady Warriors Advance To Somerset County Finals With 61-55 Win Over Ridge
Montgomery – Despite some questionable officiating, the Franklin High School Lady Warriors advanced Feb.…
Major League LHP Logan Darnell Returns To Somerset
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed Major League left-handed pitcher Logan Darnell for the…
Somerset Brings Back Major League LHP Brett Oberholtzer
Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have re-signed four-year Major League left-handed pitcher Brett Oberholtzer for…
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Freeholder Director Levine Pitches Amazon HQ2 In Somerville, Newark
SOMERVILLE – New York’s loss may be Somerset County’s gain, if the county Freeholder…
Franklin Food Bank Receives Donation From Unity Bank And Employees
The Franklin Food Bank recently received a $1,200 donation from Unity Bank and its…
Fitness Factory Celebrates Grand Opening
The township’s newest health club, the Fitness Factory, threw itself a party on Dec.…
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TEECS Holds Annual Lottery For 2019-2020 School Year
More than 1,000 applicants vied for 26 open spots in the annual lottery held…
Warriors On The Academic Move
Alyssa Kowalsky of Somerset, a Hospitality Resort and Tourism Management Pre-Major major was one…
At Central Jersey College Prep, Demand Far Outweighs Supply
Applications for admission to Central Jersey College Prep Charter School once again far outnumber…
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In Your Opinion: Our Future Is Not For Sale
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on CS206 & NESE. It’s bad enough…
In Your Opinion: Our Drinking Water Is Not For Sale
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on CS206 & NESE. We’ve worked for…
In Your Opinion: Stop Efforts To Add Another Industrial Facility Next To Trap Rock
Submitted by the Franklin Township Task Force on CS206 & NESE. Have you felt…
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Mayor Kramer Holds ‘Valentine’s Day Wedding Extravaganza’
By PJ Parker. Mayor Phil Kramer is an expert of sorts when the subject…
Quail Brook Senior Center February Schedule
625 New Brunswick Rd. Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9…
Three ‘Mini-Libraries” Slated For Township Parks
A Boy Scout’s plan to build and install mini-libraries in three township parks was…
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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…
Updated: St. Matthias’ ‘Fr. Doug’ Resigns Amid ‘Serious Questions’ About Church Finances
Update: The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the matter, according to Det. Jeanne…
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Life Story: Joseph Raymond Ganim, 79; Former School District Business Administrator
Joseph Raymond Ganim, 79, passed away suddenly with his loving wife at his side…
Life Story: Maria Patti; Native Of Sicily
Maria Patti passed away on Feb. 17 at her home in Somerset, surrounded by…
Life Story: Margaret Oreka, 92; Past President Of East Franklin VFC Women’s Auxiliary
Margaret (Mazza) Oreka passed away on February 15, at her residence in Monroe. She…
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FHS Winter Cabaret Set For The Weekend
The annual Winter Cabaret, featuring Franklin High School singers, is set for 7:30 p.m.…
Open Space Advisory Committee Recommends Ban On Statues On Open Space
The Open Space Advisory Committee on Sept. 18 hardened its stance on the proposed…
Cultural Arts Council Gazebo Unveiling Set For Sept. 16
Submitted by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council. The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council…
