Increases in nearly all of the township Fire Commissioner annual stipends were approved by the Township Council at its December 10 meeting. The only Commissioners who did not seek an increase were those in Fire District 4, who will continue to receive $300 for each commissioner and $400 for each officer.

New Brunswick Rd (Willow to DeMott) -NEW BRUNSWICK RD FROM WILLOW TO DEMOTT TO BE CLOSED FOR PAVING 12/10/24  Home, Ambrose and Dunbar streets Resurfacing -Ambrose St to be milled 12/9/24 and paved 12/10/24. 

Holiday celebrations in the township continued on December 8. Early in the day, the St. Matthias School held its annual Christmas Craft Fair at the school.

The Franklin Township Police Department is collecting new toys and gently used or new clothing for those in need, now through December 14. The items can be dropped off at the FTPD Community Relations Bureau, 935 Hamilton Street, or at police headquarters, 495 DeMott Lane.

One of the biggest fundraisers for the organization that supports the Franklin Township Animal Shelter returned to the Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith campus on December 7. The Second Chance for Animals’ “Santa Paws” is a chance for pet parents to get their furry or feathered or scaley friends a picture with Santa Claus, suitable for h9oliday card use.

Beatrice Cohen, 94, passed away peacefully on December 5 at Stein Assisted Living in Somerset. Born on April 14, 1930, in Lakewood, she was the beloved daughter of the late Issac and Molly Perlin. She grew up in Lakewood then spent much of her life in Parsippany before settling in Somerset. A hardworking and dedicated professional, she enjoyed a fulfilling …

Joseph Roy Brown, also known as “Patrick”, of Somerset passed away peacefully at home on December 2. He was 66. Joseph was born in Bellas Gate, St. Catherine, Jamaica on March 23, 1958. He grew up with his grandaunt Edna McCalla and Cousin Stanley Fraser, until he immigrated with his sisters to New York City to join his mother Ruby …

Helen E. Rosol, 93, passed away peacefully in her home of over 70 years in Somerset December 4, after an extended illness. Helen was born July 15, 1931 in New York City to Ethel Trunk Smutz and Steven Smutz. Helen grew up near Dunellen, on what was then a small farm where she learned everything from butchering livestock, gardening, to …

The annual lighting of the Township holiday tree was held on a very chilly December 6. The event was hosted by Stephen Dahl, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Director.

The champagne was flowing December 6 at Venus Jewelers‘ in the Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue as the family owned business celebrated its new location. The new, larger store is only steps away from its former location, but light years away in feel and ambience.