ESSAY WINNER – Megan Hauss, who won an Honorable Mention in a contest sponsored by the Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women, poses with her parents at the D&R Towpath in Franklin. (Photo courtesy SCCSW.) Franklin High School Senior Megan Hauss won one of five honorable mentions in the Somerset County “Inspirational Women” Youth Essay Contest. Hauss’ essay …

A 23-year-old township man faces attempted murder and weapons charges after he allegedly tried to kill a man in Somerville, police said. Somerville Police officers were dispatched to the area of North Gaston Avenue and East High Street at about 3:09 a.m. February 25 after police received reports of loud noises and vehicles speeding, according to a press release from …

A 35-year-old North Brunswick man faces multiple drug charges for allegedly running a drug production facility out of a Cedar Grove Lane hotel room. The February 27 arrest was the result of a two-month investigation carried out by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force into the distribution of controlled dangerous substances from the hotel, according …

WILL NOT RUN – Township Councilwoman Crystal Pruitt announced at the February 28 Council meeting that she will not seek a second full term on the governing body. Citing the travel demands of her job as the reason behind her decision, Township Councilwoman Crystal Pruitt announced February 28 that she would not run for re-election this November. Pruitt, a Democrat …

A Hamilton Street developer is suing the Township over claims that political pressure scuttled an apartment building project targeted for the Hamilton Business District. The developer, John Park, claims in the suit that after township officials became aware of his project – comprised of two four-story buildings holding 233 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and retail space, and a covered …

Jane was a devoted wife to Frank Angelo Resta (deceased 1991), a loving mother to four children: June (Dennis), Frank (Celeste), Debra, and Ed (Lisa). An admiring grandmother to Andrea (Rob), Justin (Bena), Carlie, Carina, Ryan, Corey (Anna) and Sara. Jane was a mental health warrior. She loved family, friends, dance, and fashion, and she cared, loved and appreciated all …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. A confluence of things has me in a thoughtful mood.   Let me share.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your …

Mr. Daniel Marx passed away on February 23, 2023 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 78 years old.  Dan was born and raised in Irvington NJ, where he met his future wife, Esta Roth. He graduated from Irvington High School and furthered his education at Rutgers University, earning an MBA in Accounting. He was employed …

ON POWER LIST – Former Township Councilwoman Shanel Robinson is included in the 2023 edition of InsiderNJ’s African-American Power List. Nine people who either live in Franklin Township or are connected to the Eight Villages are included in InsiderNJ’s 2023 African-American Power List. InsiderNJ is “a nonpartisan website dedicated to political news in the state of New Jersey,” according to …

GETTING TOUGH – Schools Superintendent John Ravally said at the February 23 school board meeting that Franklin High School officials would get tougher with fighting students. Students who fight in Franklin High School face more stringent punishment than has been doled out in the past, the schools Superintendent said on February 23. Superintendent John Ravally said at the monthly Board …