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‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Benefits Second Chance For Animals, Animal Shelter

The annual “Santa Paws” pet photo fundraiser for Second Chance for Animals returned to Franklin Middle School – Sampson G.…

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‘Doc’ Gooden Visits Students At FMS -Sampson G Smith Campus

There was a special Doctor in the house at one of the township Middle School campuses November 29. The Doc…

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South Middlebush Road Temple Site Sold For Planned 60,000 SF Islamic Center

Plans for a $15 million, 60,000-square-foot Islamic center – including a mosque, a boarding school, and a state-of-the-art gym –…

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Veterans’ Day Observed In The Township

The Township Council chamber and veterans Memorial Park in the municipal complex were once again the venues for the annual…

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FHS Sports: Iyanna Cotten Signs Commitment Letter To Play Basketball At D1 St. Peter’s U

It’s official: Iyanna “YaYa” Cotten will play basketball for the St. Peter’s University Peacocks in Jersey City next year. Cotten…

November 9, 2023Comments Off on FHS Sports: Iyanna Cotten Signs Commitment Letter To Play Basketball At D1 St. Peter’s URead More

Mayor, Council Democrats, ‘Vote For All 3’ BOE Slate Unofficial Winners In General Election

The Democratic Mayoral and Township Council slate, and a slate of Board of Education candidates which includes an incumbent, appear…

November 8, 2023Comments Off on Mayor, Council Democrats, ‘Vote For All 3’ BOE Slate Unofficial Winners In General ElectionRead More

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Middle School Suspension Rate Of Concern To District Officials

Approximately 18 percent of Franklin Middle School students – nearly one-in-five – were suspended from school in the 2022-23 school…

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Central Jersey College Prep Named To College Board Honor Roll

Sponsored Content. College Board, a mission-driven national not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity, recently announced that…

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Rabbi Calls For Peace, Mercy, In Wake Of Hamas Terrorist Attack In Israel

The Rabbi of Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street told his congregation that hatred of all Palestinians is not the…

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Our Taxes at Work

Construction To Close Landing Lane Bridge For Approximately One Month

December 1, 2023

Contracts Worth More Than $900,000 Approved By Township Council

November 16, 2023

Board Of Education Approves $185,000 Worth Of Contracts

October 25, 2023

Sewerage Authority Customers To See 10 Percent Hike In Rates

October 4, 2023

Township Farmer Participates In County Conference

October 4, 2023

Township Council Approves Naaman Williams Park Fitness Equipment

September 19, 2023

Township Council Approves Application For CDBG Grants

July 18, 2023

School District Asks State Permission To Continue To Use Modular Classrooms

June 30, 2023

Board Of Education Approves $3.5 Million For Goods And Services

June 27, 2023

Contracts Worth More Than $300,000 Awarded By Township Council

May 30, 2023

Township Council Introduces $20 Million In Bond Ordinances

May 16, 2023

Township Council Awards $2.8 Million In Contracts

May 16, 2023

Updated: Township Council Introduces $66M Budget With Slight Local-Purpose Tax Increase

May 9, 2023

New Franklin Park Library Branch Work Continues, Old Location Is Closed

April 27, 2023

School Board Approves $214 Million FY 2024 Budget

April 26, 2023

Delay In Equipment Delivery Pushes Opening Of New Library Branch

March 23, 2023

Township Council Wraps Up Budget Hearings

March 22, 2023

Council Moves To Raise Water Rates, Impose New Fee

March 15, 2023

Township Council Begins 2023 Budget Hearings

March 14, 2023

Updated: School Board Committee Discusses Tentative FY 2024 Budget

March 10, 2023

Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter View all

Franklin Township Animal Shelter Receives Do…

The Franklin Township Animal Shelter was one of more than 200 animal welfare organizations throughout the region benefiting from Ocean State Job Lots third…

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Syrus Ready for His Forever Home

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…

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Kittens Ready for Their Forever Homes

We have kittens! They are of varying colors, ages, and sizes. We have males and females of the adorable variety. All are ready to…

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Hamper Kitty Ready for Her Forever Home

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…

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Skully Ready for His Forever Home

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…

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Giselle Ready for Her Forever Home

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…

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Shubi Ready for His Forever Home

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…

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Second Chance For Animals Holds 10th Annual …

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk. The…

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Weather Brings Pet Parades At Spring Hills, …

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…

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FR&A Gallery: Pups Strut Their Stuff In ‘Paw…

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, 2016Comments Off on FR&A Gallery: Pups Strut Their Stuff In ‘Paws For A Cause’ Fund RaiserRead More

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Latest Franklin Township News

Life Story: Dr. ‘R.G.’ Krishna, 93; Was Physician
Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dr. “R.G.” Krishnan, passed away on November 30 at the age of 93. Dr. Krishnan was born in Ottapalam, Kerala, India. He worked as a physician in Bombay […]
Par2Play Celebrates Grand Opening
CUTTING THE RIBBON – Mayor Phil Kramer cuts the ribbon while Par2Play co-owner Atul Kakar and others look on at the indoor golf center’s grand opening November 30. About 100 people gathered at […]
Construction To Close Landing Lane Bridge For Approximately One Month
BRIDGE TO CLOSE – The pedestrian walkway on the Landing Lane Bridge will remain open during the month-long construction project. The Landing Lane Bridge will be closed in both directions for […]
‘Doc’ Gooden Visits Students At FMS -Sampson G Smith Campus
DOCTOR K SPEAKS – “Doc” Gooden speaks to an SGS students while Natasha Rodgers, founder of the organization that brought him to the school, looks on. There was a special Doctor in the […]
Life Story: Linda B. Fischer, 71; Former Township Resident
Linda B. Fischer of Randolph passed away on November 27 at the Pine Acres Convalescent Center in Madison. She was 71. Born in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset, Hightstown and Cranbury before […]

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One Person Killed In Thanksgiving Night Fire

Police are investigating a Thanksgiving night fire in an Amwell Road home that left one person dead. Police and firefighters responded to the…

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Police Investigate Shooting, Car Crash On Matilda Avenue

Police are investigating an October 24 shooting that led to a car crashing into a Matilda Avenue business. The driver of the car,…

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‘Suspicious Package’ Shuts Down Municipal Complex

UPDATE: Police have released a few more details about the incident. Police said that at about 4 p.m. on October 19, a man…

October 20, 2023Comments Off on ‘Suspicious Package’ Shuts Down Municipal ComplexRead More

FTPD ‘Tuesday Night Talk’ Focuses On Psychological Security In Wake Of War

Religious, political and law enforcement leaders were brought together online October 17 for an installment of the FTPD’s Tuesday Night Talks, this one…

October 17, 2023Comments Off on FTPD ‘Tuesday Night Talk’ Focuses On Psychological Security In Wake Of WarRead More

Township Resident’s Car Shot On Easton Avenue

A 25-year-old New Brunswick man faces attempted murder and other charges after he shot a township resident’s car while allegedly trying to shoot…

October 6, 2023Comments Off on Township Resident’s Car Shot On Easton AvenueRead More

Township Residents Scammed Out Of Thousands Of Dollars

Two township residents were scammed out of a total of $39,000 in separate incidents in late September, police said. In the first incident,…

October 3, 2023Comments Off on Township Residents Scammed Out Of Thousands Of DollarsRead More

South Bound Brook Man Charged With Township Car Burglaries, Among Others

A 53-year-old South Bound Brook man faces multiple charges connected with a rash of burglaries and thefts in August and September, including some…

September 27, 2023Comments Off on South Bound Brook Man Charged With Township Car Burglaries, Among OthersRead More

Township Man Charged With Sexual Assault

A 42-year-old township man faces sexual assault charges stemming from an alleged September 11 incident. A woman told police that she was sexually…

September 26, 2023Comments Off on Township Man Charged With Sexual AssaultRead More

New Activity In Investigation Of 1982 Murder

The investigation into the longest unsolved murder in Somerset County recently took a new twist with the exhumation of the remains of the…

September 19, 2023Comments Off on New Activity In Investigation Of 1982 MurderRead More

Six Mile Run Attacker Faces 16 Years In Prison After Plea Deal

A 38-year-old Raritan man faces up to 16 years in state prison after having plead guilty earlier this month to two counts of…

September 11, 2023Comments Off on Six Mile Run Attacker Faces 16 Years In Prison After Plea DealRead More

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South Middlebush Road Temple Site Sold For Planned 60,000 SF Islamic Center

Plans for a $15 million, 60,000-square-foot Islamic center – including a mosque, a boarding school, and a state-of-the-art gym – with 400 parking spaces are being laid by…

November 20, 2023Comments Off on South Middlebush Road Temple Site Sold For Planned 60,000 SF Islamic CenterRead More

‘Day Of Action’ Call Leads To Increased Police Presence At Various Locations

There will be an increased presence of township police around schools, houses of worship and community centers starting today in light of the call for violence against Jews…

October 13, 2023Comments Off on ‘Day Of Action’ Call Leads To Increased Police Presence At Various LocationsRead More

Rabbi Calls For Peace, Mercy, In Wake Of Hamas Terrorist Attack In Israel

The Rabbi of Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street told his congregation that hatred of all Palestinians is not the productive response to the terror attacks carried out…

October 12, 2023Comments Off on Rabbi Calls For Peace, Mercy, In Wake Of Hamas Terrorist Attack In IsraelRead More

Somerset Presbyterian Church Sets ‘Mini Prom’ For Kids

A “mini Prom” for youths aged 5 to 10 years is set for noon to 4 p.m. June 10 at Somerset Presbyterian Church, 100 John F. Kennedy Boulevard.…

May 31, 2023Comments Off on Somerset Presbyterian Church Sets ‘Mini Prom’ For KidsRead More

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FHS Alumni Basketball Game Returns After Covid Hiatus

After a four-year, Covid-inspired pause, the once-again annual Franklin High School alumni basketball game was held November 27. Once again organized by Kyle Pitts, the…

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FHS Sports: Iyanna Cotten Signs Commitment Letter To Play Basketball At D1 St. Peter’s U

FHS Sports Gallery: Lady Warriors JV Volleyball Team Falls To Hillsborough, 2-1

FHS Field Hockey Seniors Get Their Night

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Construction To Close Landing Lane Bridge For Approximately One Month

The Landing Lane Bridge will be closed in both directions for approximately a month starting December 4 for priority repairs to the retaining wall. Work will be conducted…

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‘Doc’ Gooden Visits Students At FMS -Sampson G Smith Campus

There was a special Doctor in the house at one of the township Middle School campuses November 29. The Doc in this case was Dwight “Doc” Gooden, the…

November 30, 2023Comments Off on ‘Doc’ Gooden Visits Students At FMS -Sampson G Smith CampusRead More

Township Council Declines Request To Weigh In On Hamas-Israeli War

The Township Council on November 28 declined requests to pass a resolution supporting a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israeli War. Council members, led by Mayor Phil Kramer, said they…

November 29, 2023Comments Off on Township Council Declines Request To Weigh In On Hamas-Israeli WarRead More

Sikh Community Members Angered Over Alleged Bias Incident

An alleged bias incident against a township Sikh boy has members of the religious community calling for justice. According to Ardaman Singh, who described the incident at the…

November 29, 2023Comments Off on Sikh Community Members Angered Over Alleged Bias IncidentRead More

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