EFFORTS ACKNOWLEDGED – Zalak Mehta, a Franklin High School Junior, accepted the Township Council commendation on behalf of Karma Junction. The Franklin Township Council celebrated Hindu Heritage Month at its October 13 meeting, honoring a local nonprofit organization for its community service and recognizing a $1,700 donation to the Franklin Food Bank raised during the township’s annual Diwali celebration.

WANTS A VOTE – Township Councilman Shubhendu Singh said at the October 13 Township Council meeting that he would like a vote on the Flock Safety camera contract, sooner rather than later. Township Councilman Shubhendu Singh called for a full public review of Franklin’s controversial Flock surveillance cameras and a new Council vote on their future after a resident directly …

The Franklin High School girls’ volleyball team improved to 9-4 on the season with a straight-set victory over crosstown rival Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on October 13 at Franklin. The Warriors dominated the opening set, 25-10, before securing the victory with a 25-15 win in the second set. Central Jersey College Prep fell to 0-9.

LEASE ANNOUNCED – Levin Property Management has announced that the former K-Mart and several attached spaces in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue have been leased, with a formal announcement coming soon. (File photo.) Levin Management Corp., which manages Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, has listed the shopping center’s former Kmart space as leased.

09/20/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Barron Cir. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole $120, and property valued at $5,030.

Please note due to extreme heat and weather conditions these dates are subject to change. Bunker Hill Rd to Blackwells Mills Rd – Canal Rd Resurfacing – Out to Bid

Flock Safety, the controversial surveillance technology company whose license plate-reading cameras are used in Franklin Township, is facing growing legal and political challenges, including a federal court ruling that found some police use of its technology unconstitutional, proposed legislation that could restrict its use nationwide, and decisions by several communities to shut down their cameras. The developments, which have occurred …

By Jim Johnston. I am writing about the request of Tawheed Dawah Center, 630 South Middlebush Rd, to amend the prior site-plan approval and obtain relief from an existing condition. My understanding is that the applicant is seeking permission for prayer gatherings five times each day, seven days a week, along with parking-related relief associated with the revised plan. I …

GRAND RE-OPENING – “Wendy” and “Mr. Frosty” were on hand October 10 to greet customers at the Easton Avenue Wendy’s Grand Re-Opening. A line of customers wrapped around the Wendy’s on Easton Avenue on Oct. 10 as the restaurant celebrated its grand reopening after a total remodel, with the first 100 guests going home with a card good for free …

WINNING CATCH – Kyle Young savors the moment after he made the game-winning overtime catch October 9 in the football Warriors’ game against Edison. Kyle Young caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Rahmel Barr in overtime October 9, giving the Franklin High School football Warriors a 14-7 Homecoming and Senior Night victory over the Edison Eagles.