Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter
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The Franklin Township Animal Shelter was one of more than 200 animal welfare organizations throughout the region benefiting from Ocean State Job Lots third…
December 9, 2022Read More
Sweet, affectionate, and playful…that’s Syrus! He is 9 years young and was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter post-neuter when he developed separation…
September 2, 2020Read More
We have kittens! They are of varying colors, ages, and sizes. We have males and females of the adorable variety. All are ready to…
September 2, 2020Read More
Meet Hamper Kitty! She is between 7-9 years of age and was found abandoned on the side of the road in a hamper during…
September 2, 2020Read More
My name is Skully and I’m around 2-3 years of age. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter because my owners could…
September 2, 2020Read More
WANTED: A FOREVER HOME! Pretty, long-haired Giselle is a shy kitty who came to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter as a stray with her…
September 2, 2020Read More
Shubi-doobie-do! My name is Shubi and I’m a handsome guy who is around 4 years old. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal…
September 2, 2020Read More
Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk. The…
May 21, 2017Read More
Oct. 22 proved to be a crummy day for Second Chance for Animals’ annual Howl-O-Ween outdoor pet parade, but that didn’t deter the vent organizers from…
October 22, 2016Read More
More than 100 dogs in various shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 15 for the annual dog walk benefiting Second Chance…
May 15, 2016Read More
Latest Franklin Crime News
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An 88-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, who wandered away from his home on November 6, was found by law enforcement authorities more…
November 9, 2024Read More
Law enforcement authorities were still searching the evening of November 7 for an 88-year-old man with Alzheimer’s after he wandered away from his…
November 7, 2024Read More
Two Franklin youths, aged 14 and 13 years, were among three teens recently sentenced for the 2023 murder of a cab driver in…
November 4, 2024Read More
A 49-year-old Burlington Township man was arrested October 15 after he was allegedly found with a weapon and drugs on the Rutgers Preparatory…
October 17, 2024Read More
A 31-year-old Somerset man was killed October 15 after he was involved in a head-on car collision at Amwell and South Middlebush roads.…
October 15, 2024Read More
09/01/24 A 35-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction by North Brunswick PD. Franklin Township Police…
October 15, 2024Read More
There were no reported injuries in an October 3 fire at a Winston Drive Home. Fire fighters were dispatched to the single-family home…
October 5, 2024Read More
A 41-year-old Highland Park man was convicted September 27 on gun-related charges as a result of a road rage incident last year on…
October 1, 2024Read More
Township police are investigating a lewdness incident that occurred in the late afternoon of September 24 on the Delaware & Raritan towpath. Police…
September 25, 2024Read More
Police and fire officials are investigating the September 7 burning of two signs on the front lawn of a DeMott Lane home. Police…
September 8, 2024Read More
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Religion & Faith
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Colonial Park’s Knob Hill Pavilion was the scene October 27 of a gathering showcasing Palestinian culture. Called “Connect with Palestine,” organizers designed the event to highlight the art,…
October 28, 2024Read More
The congregation of Faith Temple gathered at their home at Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street on October 27 to celebrate a milestone: the church’s 43rd anniversary. Founded…
October 28, 2024Read More
Balmy weather on October 13 served as a backdrop for a number of events in the township. Franklin High School Project Graduation held the first of what will…
October 13, 2024Read More
More than 1,000 high school students ventured out to the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens on Somerset Street October 5 to meet with representatives of colleges and…
October 6, 2024Read More
The Township has released the following update to its 2024 Road Resurfacing Program: Cornelius…
A more than 6-month standoff ended October 8 when a new contract was signed…
An 88-year-old man suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, who wandered away from his home on…
Law enforcement authorities were still searching the evening of November 7 for an 88-year-old…
Two Franklin youths, aged 14 and 13 years, were among three teens recently sentenced…
The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to…
The North Brunswick Raiders spoiled Franklin High School’s homecoming football game with a 22-20…
It was the Franklin High School football and cheer team seniors’ turn for Senior…
Township Council approval of an ordinance that limits the number of cannabis retailers in…
The October 17 Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing on the Levin Properties application to…
Customers at the Cedar Grove Center Starbucks were greeted by an unusual sign on…
A township resident was part of a crew of carpentry students from Somerset County…
There were ghouls, goblins and games galore October 31 at the annual Safe Halloween…
A township-based foundation made the wishes of a number of Claremont Elementary School teachers…
By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission Fall is perhaps the…
By Beverly Lawson. At the Township Council meeting on October 22, 2004, a resolution…
By Robert Petersen. County governments control a significant portion of our property tax bill,…
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office…
The work of about 24 township artists was on display October 5 in the…
The 19th annual edition of the Sister 2 Sister 5K Run/Walk for Life was…
Colonial Park’s Knob Hill Pavilion was the scene October 27 of a gathering showcasing…
The congregation of Faith Temple gathered at their home at Temple Beth El on…
Balmy weather on October 13 served as a backdrop for a number of events…
William Ciampa passed away on November 5 at St. Peter’s Medical Center in New…
Richard Perrotta, 83, of Somerset, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4.…
Roger Bernard Griffin Sr, 64, of Somerset, closed his eyes on October 27. Roger,…
Singers and dancers ruled the night October 18 at the inaugural Franklin’s Got Talent:…
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, to…
