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Vassanella: Township Needs To Be Aggressive Against Warehouses

Township government needs to be more aggressive in finding ways to stop the influx of warehouses in Franklin, a Township…

November 23, 2022Comments Off on Vassanella: Township Needs To Be Aggressive Against WarehousesRead More

School Board Names New FHS Vice-Principal

The Board of Education reached outside the district for the new Franklin High School vice-principal. Kelley Guerrero, a Bergen resident…

November 18, 2022Comments Off on School Board Names New FHS Vice-PrincipalRead More

Township Ceremony Honors Military Veterans

The Township’s annual Veterans’ Day observance was held indoors this year, but the drizzle outside didn’t dampen the spirits of…

November 11, 2022Comments Off on Township Ceremony Honors Military VeteransRead More

Canal Walk Anti-Warehouse Group Presents Township Council With ‘Wish-List’

Canal Walk residents opposed to what they call warehouse sprawl in the township presented the Township Council on November 10…

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Planning Board Approves New McDonald’s For Rutgers Plaza

A 62-seat, 4,400-square-foot McDonald’s targeted for Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue was approved November 9 by the Planning Board. The…

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School Board Approves Lease For Employee Health Center

In a move it hopes will cut health care costs for its employees, the Board of Education on October 20…

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Genesi Miles Named New Pine Grove Manor Principal

A temporary action last month became permanent on October 20 when the Board of Education named Genesi Miles as the…

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Levin Makes Case For Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building, Residents Not Convinced

Township residents packed the Council chambers on October 12 for the chance to give the Levin Management Company their thoughts…

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CJCP Charter School Class of 2022 Challenged To ‘Make A Difference In Someone Else’s Life’

The 42-member Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Class of 2022 was challenged to make a difference in someone else’s…

June 24, 2022Comments Off on CJCP Charter School Class of 2022 Challenged To ‘Make A Difference In Someone Else’s Life’Read More

Our Taxes at Work

Township Council Buys More Than $200,000 Worth Of Goods

November 26, 2022

Library’s Franklin Park Branch Incurs Unexpected Cost

November 17, 2022

New Middlebush Skate Park Becoming Destination Spot

October 13, 2022

Township Council Approves Two Contracts

October 13, 2022

School Board Approves Eight Budget Goals; Budgeting Process Begins

September 28, 2022

School District Administrators Awarded Merit Bonuses

September 1, 2022

Updated: DeMott Lane Repaving Work Set To Begin; Will Be Road Closure

August 5, 2022

Township Council Votes To Spend $1.3 Million On Road Resurfacing

July 13, 2022

Township: Violations Of State Sick Leave, Vacation Policies Were On Paper Only; No Prohibited Payments Made

July 8, 2022

Township Council Buys Goods And Services At June Meetings

June 28, 2022

Library Board Approves $3.8 Million Budget

June 4, 2022

Township’s Saffie Kallon Honored For Work With Youth Center

May 25, 2022

$3 Million Bond Ordinance Introduced, Earmarked For 2022 Road Resurfacing Program

May 24, 2022

At Last! Franklin Township Youth Center Gets Grand Opening

May 15, 2022

UPDATED: Township Library Tax Forces Slight Municipal Property Tax Increase

May 10, 2022

Franklin Township Youth Center Grand Opening, ‘Youth Fest’ Set For May 14

May 8, 2022

Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter View all

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

Danielsen Starts ‘Head To Toe’ Clothing Drive
State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is holding his annual clothing drive. (File photo). State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is once again running his “Head to Toe” clothing donation drive. […]
Warrior 4 Life Foundation Holds All-Class Reunion To End ‘I Love Franklin’ Week
Warrior alumni from a variety of classes took over tables at the Twenty/20 Taphouse on Cedar Grove Lane November 25 to cap off “I Love Franklin Week.” The event was sponsored by the […]
Commendations To Women’s Club, Environmental Commission At Township Council Meeting
Councilwoman Kimberly Francois, far right, presented a Council commendation to Mary Lou Bak, co-president of the Franklin Women’s Club. The Township Council awarded commendations to the […]
Township Council Buys More Than $200,000 Worth Of Goods
New HVAC units and police cars were approved for purchase at the November 22 Township Council meeting. The Council awarded a contract worth $95,289 to Blackwood-based McCloskey Mechanical Contractors […]
Life Story: Leroy Roy’ Rebbel, 90; Former Somerset Resident
Leroy “Roy” Rebbel, 90, passed away on November 23 at Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington. Mr. Rebbel was born December 13, 1931, in Baltimore, MD to the late Nicholas and Blanche […]

Latest Franklin Crime News View all

Township Man Faces Multiple Charges In Vehicular Death Of Freehold Resident

A 19-year-old township man faces multiple charges – including First Degree Aggravated Manslaughter – in connection with the death of a Freehold man…

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Township Man Killed In Knifing, Suspect Arrested At Train Station

A 24-year-old New York man was charged September 29 with murder and related offenses in connection with the killing of a 20-year-old township…

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FTPD Police Blotter

September 18, 2022 – September 24, 2022 09/18/2022 A business on Easton Avenue reported a theft of $38.00 worth of gas during the…

September 27, 2022Comments Off on FTPD Police BlotterRead More

FTPD Weekly Blotter: September 11-22, 2022

09/11/2022 A Somerville man was arrested by North Brunswick PD for two outstanding warrants out of our jurisdiction. Franklin Township PD assumed custody…

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Public Safety Town Hall Set For September 22

A town hall to discuss township public safety issues is set for 7 p.m. September 22 in the Township Council chambers in the…

September 16, 2022Comments Off on Public Safety Town Hall Set For September 22Read More

Philadelphia Man Charged In 2020 Park Street Murder

A 33-year-old Philadelphia, Pa. man has been charged with the April 2020 murder of a Park Street man, authorities said on September 6.…

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Religion & Faith View all

Updated: St. Sharbel Looks To Replace Current Church With New Construction

Update: The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved St. Sharbel’s application at its August 4 meeting. In a brief hearing, the Board was told that any concerns held by…

July 9, 2022Comments Off on Updated: St. Sharbel Looks To Replace Current Church With New ConstructionRead More

St. Matthias Elementary School Receives 2022 Best Of Somerset Award

Submitted by St. Matthias Elementary School. St. Matthias Elementary School has been selected for the 2022 Best of Somerset Award in the Elementary School category by the Somerset…

May 19, 2022Comments Off on St. Matthias Elementary School Receives 2022 Best Of Somerset AwardRead More

Start Of Ramadan Celebrated At Municipal Gazebo

The beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was observed on April 1 at the township’s cultural and performing arts gazebo in the Municipal Complex on DeMott…

April 2, 2022Comments Off on Start Of Ramadan Celebrated At Municipal GazeboRead More

Sports View all

Franklin High School Outstanding Fall Athletes Recognized In Ceremony

Franklin High School fall athletes were honored in a ceremony held at the school on November 15. Here is a list of the winners: 4-Year…

November 16, 2022Comments Off on Franklin High School Outstanding Fall Athletes Recognized In CeremonyRead More

Franklin Township Pop Warner 12U Team Captures Central Jersey Championship

FHS Sports: Football Warriors End Winless Season, Falling To Plainfield, 40-26

FHS Sports: FHS Football, Cheer Seniors Get Their Night

News-pourri View all

Danielsen Starts ‘Head To Toe’ Clothing Drive

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen is once again running his “Head to Toe” clothing donation drive. Donations of hats, scarves, mittens, gloves, socks, etc. for children aged 3 to…

November 29, 2022Comments Off on Danielsen Starts ‘Head To Toe’ Clothing DriveRead More

Warrior 4 Life Foundation Holds All-Class Reunion To End ‘I Love Franklin’ Week

Warrior alumni from a variety of classes took over tables at the Twenty/20 Taphouse on Cedar Grove Lane November 25 to cap off “I Love Franklin Week.” The…

November 26, 2022Comments Off on Warrior 4 Life Foundation Holds All-Class Reunion To End ‘I Love Franklin’ WeekRead More

Commendations To Women’s Club, Environmental Commission At Township Council Meeting

The Township Council awarded commendations to the Franklin Township Women’s Club and the township Environmental Commission at its November 22 meeting. The Council congratulated the Women’s Club on…

November 26, 2022Comments Off on Commendations To Women’s Club, Environmental Commission At Township Council MeetingRead More

School Board Honors SGS/HMS Players Volunteers, Director

Volunteers who helped bring to life the many plays and musicals presented by the SGS/HMS Players over the past two decades were honored at the November 17 Board…

November 22, 2022Comments Off on School Board Honors SGS/HMS Players Volunteers, DirectorRead More

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