The Franklin High School Lady Warriors field hockey team is still seeking its first win of the season after a 2-2 tie September 30 against North Plainfield. North Plainfield took a 1-0 lead about halfway through the first quarter, but Franklin struck back soon after. With less than two minutes left in the frame, Senior Dalena Lam fed Junior Victoria …

The eight seniors on the Franklin High School field hockey team were celebrated before the September 30 match against North Plainfield. Included were five players and three managers. The Lady Warriors also recognized the seniors on the North Plainfield squad, giving each of them a flower. Members of the Franklin squad honored were: Chijioke Azu Jasmine Biggins Ololade Famobuwa Dalena …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road Somerset, NJ 08873 908-203-6151 Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office on Aging & Disability Services.Oct. 3, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Shaquana will be available on the first Thursday of each month to answer questions about the Office on Aging & Disability Services, assist with referrals for services, and provide information and support. ** Shaquana will be available …

By Kiki Anastasakos, Ph.D. As the Presidential Election approaches, it is important to remember to vote for all positions on the ballot, especially Municipal and County candidates. Our local government makes decisions that affect our lives directly and profoundly. From public transportation to funding for public schools and public parks to traffic congestion, preservation of open space and support for local businesses, …

WARRIOR EDUCATION FOUNDATION – Members of the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation appeared at the September 26 Board of Education to talk about the 2023-24 Foundation grants. A variety of classroom projects made possible by grants from the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation were highlighted at the September 26 Board of Education meeting. The projects ranged from creating an autism …

The first Franklin Day since before the Covid-19 pandemic was scheduled for September 28, and township officials weren’t going to let rain stop that. An estimated 1,000 people donned rain gear and umbrellas to fend off the rain to visit a number of vendors, organizations and Township tables during the 5-hour event. Musical acts and cultural exhibits were also featured …

Maria Crisofulli of Somerset passed away on September 26 at the Regency Jewish Heritage Home in Somerset. She was 93. Born and raised in Newark, she has lived in Somerset since 1972. She was also a parishioner of St. Matthias Church in Somerset. She enjoyed cooking, sewing and most of all spending time with her family and loved ones. Her …

NEW SUPERVISOR – Giselle Perez speaks to the school board after being named the district’s new Supervisor of English Language Arts. A 20-year school district veteran was named as the new Supervisor of Elementary Language Arts by the Boar of Education at its September 26 meeting. Giselle Perez was scheduled to start her new position on September 27, or soon …

BIDDING ADIEU – Orvyl Wilson, the district’s Director of School Management, speaks to the Board of Education September 26 after his upcoming retirement was announced. After nearly a half-century in education, the only person to have served as principal in both Franklin High Schools is set to retire. Orvyl Wilson, who started his educational career in 1976 as a teacher …

GIVING THANKS – David Carcieri, CEO of the Greater Somerset County YMCA, expresses his thanks for the $750,000 allocated by the state and distributed by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen for the construction of a Y in Franklin. The fundraising campaign for a township-based YMCA branch got a large boost from the state on September 24. State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) …