Christopher Zwingli, a loving husband, devoted father, and accomplished professional, passed away on May 14 at Care One in Bound Brook at the age of 68. He leaves behind a legacy of determination, kindness, and a commitment to pursuing his passions. Born on November 20, 1954, in Ridgewood, Christopher was the son of Carl Allen and Carol (Dooley) Zwingli. After …

UPDATE: All of the bond ordinances were approved at the May 23 meeting. Bond ordinances totaling nearly $20 million for capital improvements and purchases were introduced by the Township Council at its May 9 meeting.

Contracts worth nearly $2.8 million were awarded by the Township Council at its May 9 meeting. The largest, for $1,874,520, went to Shauger Property Services of East Orange for the MacAfee Road water main replacement.

ASKING FOR HELP – David Brook tells the Environmental Commission about the issues faced by his clients due to odors emanating from a township business. A group of residents battling a township fragrance company over odors emanating from its plant have turned to the Environmental Commission for help in the latest stage of that fight. The residents live near Agilex Fragrances …

Three juveniles – two from Franklin and one from New Brunswick – have been charged in connection with the May 11 murder of a North Brunswick cabbie in the township. A township 14-year-old and 13-year-old and New Brunswick 13-year-old were charged on May 12 and were transported to the Middlesex County Youth Detention Center in North Brunswick to await a …

SAAAFE! – Peyton Bonds slides safely into second base during the Warriors’ May 15 game against MIddlesex. The Franklin High School baseball Warriors overcame five errors to best Middlesex, 5-4, on May 15. All five of the Warriors’ runs were unearned because Middlesex, too, committed five errors.

CULTURAL APPRECIATION NIGHT – Schools Superintendent John Ravally was one of many attendees for whom turbans were prepared by members of the Sikh Youth of Franklin group. Franklin Township’s wealth of diversity was on display May 12 at the inaugural Diversity Night Festival at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G.Smith campus. The event featured performances, food and crafts highlighting the …

A 57-year-old North Brunswick cabbie was killed the night of May 11 after picking up a fare around Rose Street, police said. The man, Kofi Addo, was apparently shot by a person inside the cab, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.

‘SCUSE ME WHILE I SKY – Senior Myles Castillo leaps to avoid being taken out by a slide during the Warriors’ May 11 game against East Brunswick. The Franklin High School softball Warriors survived a late rally to hold on for a win, but the baseball Warriors were overwhelmed by their opponent in May 11 action. Despite a late-inning four-run …

CONGRESSWOMAN RETURNS – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, seen here speaking at the 2022 Youth Center grand opening, will return to the center on May 20 for its first anniversary. (File photo). U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman will be the featured speaker at the Franklin Youth Center’s first anniversary celebration, slated for noon on May 20. Coleman will speak during the …