The Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary has set their annual Tricky Tray fundraiser for November 16 at the Thomas J. Kavanaugh VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., with the prize drawing starting at 6:45 p.m. This year’s Tricky Tray features more than 300 prizes. Tickets are limited, so attendees are encouraged to …

William J. Barkley Jr., of Somerset passed away on November 8 at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. He was 84 years old. He was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. Shortly after graduating high school, he enlisted in the US Army and valiantly served his country. He retired from AT&T at which time he started his own consulting firm. …

Precious Wheeler. (Photo: FHS Athletics.) Surrounded by friends, family and well-wishers in the Franklin High School gym, Lady Warrior Precious Wheeler on November 13 made it official: She’ll be playing for the Rutgers University Lady Knights next year. After announcing her intention in September, Wheeler signed her commitment papers on the same boards that helped her earn the Rutgers jersey, …

Unique handmade goods from more than 30 local crafters and makers will be offered for sale at the Township’s inaugural Holiday Craft Market, set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. November 16 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. This free event is open to the public. The Holiday Craft Market will offer a wide variety of items, …

Jean Elguicze of Somerset passed away on November 11 at the McAuley Hall Health Care Center in Watchung. She was 85. Born in Somerville, she grew up in Elizabeth until the age of nine. She moved to Poland in 1948 and lived there until the age of 26. In 1965, she returned to the United States. Jean married her husband …

QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Township Councilman James Vassanella had several questions about the new noise nuisance ordinance before its final adoption at the November 12 Township Council meeting. The Township Council officially replaced the noise ordinance with a nuisance ordinance at its November 12 meeting. The move is seen by officials as making it easier for police to crack down on …

Here are the latest updates on the Township’s 2024 resurfacing program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing -paving will be completed on this project on 11/12/24 Cornelius Way – Paved Gunther Loop- Paved Pucillo Ln – Paved Debow St-Paved Jean Rd – Paved Lenape Dr Railroad Ave -Paved Virginia Ct -Paved Fort St – Paved Stone Leigh Way – Paved Elm St – …

The Township held its annual Veterans’ Day observance on November 11 in the Township Council Chamber and the Veterans’ Memorial Park, on DeMott Lane. Coordinated by resident Bob LaCorte, the event was hosted by Lt. Steve Gillooly of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. There was also a special presentation of a flag flown over Ft. Dix – through the …

A film screening and panel discussion about a proposed “Green Amendment” to the state Constitution is set for 7-8 p.m. November 14 at the Board of Education administration building, 2301 Route 27. The event is sponsored by the Franklin Township Environmental Commission. The after-movie panel will include state Sen. Andrew Zwicker (D-16), one of amendment’s prime sponsors; activist, author and …

ALUMNI DONATION – Members of the Ananda College Alumni Association with officials from the Franklin Food Bank and Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan after the alumni made a $500 donation. Alumni of a Sri Lankan boys’ school gathered at the Franklin Food Bank headquarters on November 9 to pitch in to the effort of relieving food insecurity in the township. The …