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The Franklin High School field hockey and girls’ tennis teams lost their matches on September 20. The tennis team, playing at home, fell to Hillsborough, 5-0.
Read More »FHS Sports Roundup: Girls Tennis, Field Hockey Fall
Coronavirus Update: 13 More Positive Test Results
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 13 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 20. That brings to 15,824 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 233 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest …
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 26 More Positive Test Results From September 17-19
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 26 Franklin residents from September 17-19, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 19. There were 14 new cases reported on September 17, four new cases reported on September 18 and eight new cases reported on September 19, OEM said. That brings to 15,811 the number of Franklin residents who …
Read More »FHS Sports Roundup: Girls’ Soccer Notches First Win Over St. Thomas Aquinas
The Franklin High School girls’ soccer team earned their first win of the season on September 19, topping St. Thomas Aquinas 8-0. Franklin scored three goals in the first period and five goals in the second.
Read More »Life Story: Marie E. Zimmerman, 66; FHS Class Of 1974
Marie E. Zimmerman, 66, passed away suddenly September 14 at home in New Brunswick. Born December 11, 1955 in Somerset, Marie graduated from Franklin Township High School in 1974. Shortly after, she began a 20-year career working for Dr. Michael Nissenblatt at Central Jersey Oncology, as the office manager. After retirement, Marie enjoyed working with flowers and her passion was …
Read More »RCDCU Cyclists Ride Again For Prostate Cancer Research
Just about 200 cyclists and walkers showed up at the Franklin Township Senior/Community Center September 17 for the annual Renaissance Cyclists Defeating cancer United charity bike-a-thon. The RCDCU event has been going on for 15 years – with some time off for the Covid pandemic – and has raised more than $31,000 for prostate cancer awareness.
Read More »FHS Sports: Girls’ Tennis Woes Continue, Fall To Colonia, 5-0
The Franklin High School girls’ tennis team fell to undefeated Colonia, 5-0, on September 16. With the loss, Franklin is 1-5 overall and 1-4 in the Skyland Conference.
Read More »Public Safety Town Hall Set For September 22
A town hall to discuss township public safety issues is set for 7 p.m. September 22 in the Township Council chambers in the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane. The event is presented by Councilman Carl Wright (D-Ward 4).
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 23 More Positive Test Results
Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 23 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 16. That brings to 15,785 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 233 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest …
Read More »Officials: B9 Schoolhouse Warehouse Project Needs Redesign To Conform To Scenic Corridor Ordinance
Rendering of two proposed warehouses at Schoolhouse and Mettlers roads. (Graphic: Link Logistics Real Estate). The developer of two proposed warehouses at Schoolhouse and Mettlers roads will have to redesign the project to conform to the township’s Scenic Corridor zoning regulations, township officials said. That’s because Mettlers Road has been designated a Scenic Corridor, a zoning overlay which imposes a …
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