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Township Council Wraps Up Budget Hearings
The final municipal departments made their 2023 budget requests to the Township Council at…
Council Moves To Raise Water Rates, Impose New Fee
An ordinance amendment that calls for a 15 percent increase in water rates was…
Township Council Begins 2023 Budget Hearings
Budget requests for a number of township departments were heard at a special March…
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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…
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…
Township Man Charged With Attempted Murder
A 23-year-old township man faces attempted murder and weapons charges after he allegedly tried…
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FHS Tournament Basketball: Boys Advance, Girls’ Season Ends
Franklin High School’s basketball teams had mixed results in their February 21 NJSIAA Tournament…
FHS Boys’ Basketball: Novielli Powers Warriors To SCT Quarterfinals Over Bernards, 89-64
To say Franklin High School’s Jake Novielli was locked-in from the three-point zone during…
FHS Girls’ Basketball: Lady Warriors Advance To SCT Quarterfinals with 43-21 Win
The Franklin High School Lady Warriors secured their spot in the Somerset County Tournament…
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First Adult-Use Recreational Cannabis Store Opens In Franklin
History was made in the township on March 12 when Bloc, Franklin’s first adult-use…
Unity Bank Earns Top, 5-Star Rating from Nation’s Premier Bank Rating Firm
Unity Bank has earned the Top (5-Star) Rating for financial strength and stability from…
Township Council Passes Resolutions Of Support For Three More Cannabis Applications
The Township Council on March 14 approved its 65th, 66th and 67th supportive resolutions…
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Annual St. Matthias Golf Classic Set For May
The annual St. Matthias Golf Classic is set for May 15 at the private…
TEECS Robotics, Model UN Teams Compete With Distinction
The Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Robotics and Model UN teams are making names…
Updated: School Board Committee Discusses Tentative FY 2024 Budget
Update: The Board of Education on March 16 voted to introduce it’s tentative FY…
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In Your Opinion: So Much To Do At Franklin Township Youth Center
By Elakkiya Elamaran, Somerset. The Franklin Township Youth Center is an amazing community center…
In Your Opinion: Thoughts On Various Subjects
By Bill Connell, Somerset. A confluence of things has me in a thoughtful mood.…
In Your Opinion: Head To The Library To Be Astonished
By Elakkiya Elamaran What’s better than heading down to the library and enjoying an…
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Girl Scouts Honored By Township Council
Local Girl Scouts, and Girl Scout Week, were honored at the March 14 Township…
At 12 Years Old, Township Resident Has Broadway Lights In His Eyes
At 12 years old, township resident Ethan Joseph has appeared in a Broadway musical,…
FHS Senior Wins Honorable Mention In County Essay Contest
Franklin High School Senior Megan Hauss won one of five honorable mentions in the…
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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…
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…
St. Matthias Elementary School Receives 2022 Best Of Somerset Award
Submitted by St. Matthias Elementary School. St. Matthias Elementary School has been selected for…
- Obituaries
Life Story: Robert L. Belloff Jr., 76; Was Corrections Officer
It is with both immense sadness and deepest gratitude that the Belloff family announces…
Life Story: Daniel J. DiMaria Sr., 88; Daughter Is Somerset Resident
Daniel J. DiMaria, Sr., 88, affectionately known as ‘Popdan’, entered into eternal life on…
Life Story: Robert Zisk, Sr., 67; Volunteer With Franklin Township Little League
Robert C. Zisk, Sr., of Somerset passed away on March 12. He was 67.…
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Expanded Film-Making Schedule Approved By Council; Franklin Deemed ‘Film Ready’
Fresh on the heels of Franklin being designated one of the first “Film Ready…
Park & Rec Talent Show Set For March 24
Franklin Parks & Recreation will host the 2nd annual Franklin’s Forever 55 “Got Talent” show on March 24.…
SGS/HSC Players Put Finishing Touches On ‘The Wiz Jr.’
Members of the SGS/HSCC Players are fine-tuning their performances in “The Wiz Jr.” ahead…
