BALLOT TALLIES – Poll workers drop off vote tallies at the Municipal Building after voting ended on November 3. Democrat Adam Hamawy outpolled Republican Gregg Mele by roughly 3-to-1 in Franklin Township’s Election Day voting on November 3, part of a commanding performance across the four-county 12th Congressional District that propelled him to victory in the race to succeed retiring …

Franklin Township school officials are considering extending the District’s current strategic plan until June 2027 while exploring new ways to finance school construction projects and preparing to survey families and students about the District’s cellphone policy.

A new dining concept offering food from multiple restaurants in a single order is coming to MarketFair in Princeton, while a specialty candy store has opened in downtown Metuchen, adding to the changing retail landscape in central New Jersey.

Brian E. Gero passed away peacefully on October 31, surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born in Manhasset, New York, and later relocated with his family to Freehold, where he was raised. He attended St. John Vianney High School before continuing his education at Seton Hall University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting. Following graduation, Brian began …

Margaret A. Seeburg passed away at her home in Plattsburgh, New York on October 30, She was 87. Most knew her as Peggy and her family knew her as Nana. Born and raised in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset then East Windsor before moving to Plattsburgh, New York in 2024. She worked as a School Librarian at St. Peter’s …

10/11/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of theft by deception on 10/08/26. The victim received a text message and phone call advising her of unauthorized charges on her bank account and fraudulent activity connected to her personal information. The victim was instructed to withdraw $30,000 and provide it to a bank representative to protect her funds. The victim placed …

Towns that want to end their relationships with surveillance technology company Flock Safety are discovering that canceling a contract does not necessarily mean the company’s cameras will stop operating or be removed, with officials in two Minnesota cities reporting problems getting the company to follow their instructions.

Weather conditions could change these dates.  Canal Rd Resurfacing – PAVED  Randolph Rd Area Resurfacing -In Progress  Randolph Rd – Concrete work in progress Bell St Bort St Sanders Ave -Paved Jimmy Ct -Paved Campus Dr – Concrete work in Progress Belmont Dr  Golf View Area Resurfacing – In Progress Vilet Rd Golf View Dr -Paved Carraige Trail -Paved Champlain Way Horseshoe …

RENOVATIONS PLANNED – Bids are being sought for major renovations to the library main branch in the Municipal Complex. Bids are being sought for the largest renovation project in the township library’s main branch in more than two decades.

Renee Bou Mansour of Somerset, who is enrolled in the university’s Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, and Anthony Palacios of Somerset, who is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences, have been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester at Washington University in St. Louis.  It is with great pleasure that Southern New …