The Township has released the latest updates of its 2024 road program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing – Milling of Fort St and Adams St to begin November 1. Weather permitting

Roger Bernard Griffin Sr, 64, of Somerset, closed his eyes on October 27. Roger, also known as “Record Playing Roger” was born on October 23, 1960, to Willie James Griffin and Eva Mae Griffin (Tellis), in New Brunswick. After graduating from Franklin High School, he went on to work for Northern Telecom as a traveling technician. He graduated from DeVry …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office on Aging & Disability Services. Nov.7, 10 a.m. – 1 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 …

The Franklin Township Public Library will host a local author fair from 1-3:30 p.m. November 9 at the DeMott Lane location in the branch complex. The event will feature 20 authors, based in Franklin Township or the immediate surrounding area. The authors are a combination of traditionally and self-published, and their books are of various genres for children, teens, and …

CHARGING UP – Tara Kenyon, the Township’s Sustainability Consultant, charges a vehicle in the Municipal Complex. (Photo: Franklin Township Environmental Commission.) The Township’s efforts to promote access to electric vehicle charging through workplace charging was recently rewarded with three Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership certifications. Franklin received from Forth, a transportation electrification non-profit, Gold Certifications for charging stations in the Municipal …

By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission Fall is perhaps the most beautiful time of year. The summer greenscape is transitioning into a landscape full of color as the leaves change before dropping to the ground. It’s all stunning until you have to spend a dreadful day going outside to rake.

Eleni H. Bourodimos, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset on October 25. Born in Athens, Greece, on January 9, 1937, Eleni Mantzouranis Bourodimos was the daughter of late Dionisios H. Mantzouranis and the late Angeliki Stavropoulos Mantzouranis. She was the youngest of three siblings. She was deeply proud of her Greek heritage. Eleni had the wealth of …

THEY GOT THE TREATS – Some of the children who participated in the October 29 Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Franklin High School Dance Team. The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to Jersey Mike’s in Veronica Plaza on October 29. The team has qualified for the Universal Dance Association National in Orlando, …

SCHOOL DONATIONS – Makeda Fryson and Kwame Breedy of the Tripe B Foundation, and Claremont Elementary School vice-principal Angela Pape (left to right) talk about the supply donation made by the Foundation to the school. A township-based foundation made the wishes of a number of Claremont Elementary School teachers come true October 28 with the donation of $7,100 worth of …

Florence Kessel, 91, of Somerset, passed away peacefully on October 26 at Overlook Hospital in Summit. Born in Brooklyn, New York, she later settled in Somerset, where she raised her family and became an active community member. Florence attended New York Uuniversity and Montclair State College, where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in history with a minor in music. She …