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Franklin Veteran Installed As First Female Commander At VFW Post

A township resident made history on June 2 when she became the first female Commander installed at VFW Post 9111…

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Educators Of The Year Honored By School District At Annual Breakfast

Twenty district educators were honored June 1 during the annual Educators of the Year breakfast at the Imperia. Honored were…

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Township Commemorates Memorial Day With Parade, Ceremony

A marching band, military cadets, a Coast Guard flyover and lots of noise highlighted the Township’s annual Memorial Day parade…

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New FHS Boys’, Girls’ Basketball Coaches Named By School Board

Two Warriors were confirmed by the Board of Education May 25 to take the helms of the Franklin High School…

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Noise Ordinance Amendments Aimed At Warehouse-Type Activities Along Scenic Corridors

Amendments to the township’s noise ordinance that elicited applause from some Canal Walk residents opposed to a nearby warehouse application…

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Township Council Amenable To Partnering On Community Health Clinic

The Township Council appears to be heading into a three-way partnership that could result in a permanent community health center…

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Township Youth Center’s First Anniversary Acknowledged With Ceremony, Youth Fest

The Franklin Township Youth Center threw itself a birthday party on May 20 to celebrate its first year of operation.…

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Central Jersey College Prep’s Senior Class Accepted To The Top Schools In The Country

Submitted by Central Jersey College Prep. Central Jersey College Prep announced today that for the 13th straight year, 100 percent…

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Three Teens – Two From Franklin, One From New Brunswick – Charged In Cabbie Murder

Three juveniles – two from Franklin and one from New Brunswick – have been charged in connection with the May…

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Our Taxes at Work

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

Library’s New Franklin Park Branch Readying For Opening

March 5, 2023

School District To Receive 38 Percent Increase In State Aid For FY 2024

March 3, 2023

Work Underway On Council Chamber Carpet Replacement

February 22, 2023

2023 Fire Commissioner Salaries Approved By Township Council

December 15, 2022

Township Council Approves CDBG Grant Amendments

December 15, 2022

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…

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Latest Franklin Township News

Shade Tree Commission To Council: Don’t Allow Public Money For Private Trees
JUST SAY NO – Shade Tree Commission member Arnold Schmidt led his fellow Commissioners in sending a letter to the Township Council opposing a proposed deal that would allow public money to be spent […]
McDonald’s Told To Be More Specific About Building’s Facade
McDonald’s has to provide a few more details about its planned restaurant in Rutgers Plaza before it can receive the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission’s blessing. […]
School Board Holds Student Recognition Special Meeting
Students from across the district were honored for their achievements during the past school year in a special June 5 Board of Education meeting at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus. […]
Franklin Veteran Installed As First Female Commander At VFW Post
NEW COMMANDER – Township resident Laura Johnson, the first female Commander at VFW Post 9111, holds the Commendation given to her by Mayor Phil Kramer. A township resident made history on June 2 when […]
FHS Med/Tech Club Holds STEMposium
STEM TALK – Students gather in the Franklin High School cafeteria June 2 in preparation for the Med/Tech Club’s third STEMposium. The Franklin High School Med/Tech Club held its annual […]

Latest Franklin Crime News View all

Police: Township Man Fires Gun In Road Rage Incident, Arrested For Attempted Murder

A 39-year-old township man has been charged with attempted murder after police said he fired a gun at another driver in a road…

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Three Teens – Two From Franklin, One From New Brunswick – Charged In Cabbie Murder

Three juveniles – two from Franklin and one from New Brunswick – have been charged in connection with the May 11 murder of…

May 15, 2023Comments Off on Three Teens – Two From Franklin, One From New Brunswick – Charged In Cabbie MurderRead More

North Brunswick Cabbie Killed, Police Seek Help In Investigation

A 57-year-old North Brunswick cabbie was killed the night of May 11 after picking up a fare around Rose Street, police said. The…

May 12, 2023Comments Off on North Brunswick Cabbie Killed, Police Seek Help In InvestigationRead More

Armed Trio Robs Hamilton Street Jewelry Store

Three masked men – one of whom brandished a handgun – robbed a Hamilton Street jewelry store on May 1, police said. The trio…

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Former Rutgers Prep Teacher/Coach Sentenced To Four Years In Prison For Sexual Assault

A former Rutgers Preparatory School teacher and coach was sentenced on March 17 to four years in state prison for sexually assaulting a…

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Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit To Receive Donated Bullet Proof Vests

Three K-9s in the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office will receive donated bullet proof vests in a ceremony set for 2 p.m. March 14…

March 9, 2023Comments Off on Somerset County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit To Receive Donated Bullet Proof VestsRead More

Religion & Faith View all

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.…

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Faith Leaders Gather For ‘National Day Of Prayer’

Members of the township’s faith-based community and others on May 3 gathered at the Veterans’ Memorial Park on DeMott Lane to pray together as part of the National…

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St. Matthias School HSA Holds Annual Holiday Craft Fair

In yet another indication that the world is somewhat returning to normal, post-Covid, the St. Matthias School Home School Association held a full-fledged Holiday Craft Fair on December…

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Sports View all

New FHS Boys’, Girls’ Basketball Coaches Named By School Board

Two Warriors were confirmed by the Board of Education May 25 to take the helms of the Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ basketball teams.…

May 26, 2023Comments Off on New FHS Boys’, Girls’ Basketball Coaches Named By School BoardRead More

FHS Sports: Warriors Baseball Defeats Middlesex, 5-4

FHS Sports: Warrior Teams Have Mixed Results On The Diamonds

FHS Sports: Warriors Sign Letters Of Commitment To Play In College

News-pourri View all

Shade Tree Commission To Council: Don’t Allow Public Money For Private Trees

The Township Shade Tree Committee voted at its last meeting to tell the Township Council it opposes a proposed deal that would allow public money to be used…

June 8, 2023Comments Off on Shade Tree Commission To Council: Don’t Allow Public Money For Private TreesRead More

McDonald’s Told To Be More Specific About Building’s Facade

McDonald’s has to provide a few more details about its planned restaurant in Rutgers Plaza before it can receive the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission’s blessing. Specifically, the…

June 7, 2023Comments Off on McDonald’s Told To Be More Specific About Building’s FacadeRead More

School Board Holds Student Recognition Special Meeting

Students from across the district were honored for their achievements during the past school year in a special June 5 Board of Education meeting at Franklin Middle School…

June 7, 2023Comments Off on School Board Holds Student Recognition Special MeetingRead More

Franklin Veteran Installed As First Female Commander At VFW Post

A township resident made history on June 2 when she became the first female Commander installed at VFW Post 9111 in Kendall Park. Laura Johnson, a 20-year veteran…

June 3, 2023Comments Off on Franklin Veteran Installed As First Female Commander At VFW PostRead More

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