By Bill Connell, Somerset. Long ago I was a young professional, talking to my Father about work. In an effort to show him how smart I was I irritated him. He said “Listen you little p%$&k, when you are done playing games I will show you how it’s really done.”   Sadly he passed away within weeks of this remark but …

Another 17 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the last three days, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 18. Six positive tests were reported on October 16, three positive tests were reported on October 17 and eight positive tests were reported on October 18, OEM reported. That brings to 6,975 the number of Franklin residents …

Frank Edward Catalina, 78 of Somerset, died at home Oct. 15 after a lengthy battle with cancer.He was born on Nov. 3, 1942 in Jersey City to Anne (Stierli) Zando and the late Edward Catalina.He grew up in Secaucus and North Bergen and spent his youth exploring the New Jersey Meadowlands. A proud graduate of St. Peter’s Prep (’61), Frank …

Another eight Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 15. That brings to 6,958 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 212 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

The three senior players on the Franklin High School field hockey team were honored at the Senior Day on October 14. Sponsored by the Franklin Athletics Booster Club, the event also featured gifting flowers to seniors on the visiting North Plainfield team. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

The girls’ tennis team’s seniors were honored on October 14. The dozen Franklin High School seniors on the girls’ tennis team were honored October 14. Each player was acknowledged separately by FHS Athletic Director Ken Margolin and given a special pillow. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

The Franklin High School girls’ tennis team celebrated Senior Day in a big way October 14, defeating Somerville High School 4-1. Freshman Pia Donnelly won the first singles match, 6-1 and 6-3, second singles was won by Senior Aditi Jacob, 6-1 and 6-3, and third singles was won by Senior Malinda Quain, 6-4, 6-4. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

Township Councilman Ted Chase told the Council that the program is run by volunteers. You’ve heard of the Adopt-a-Road program, now meet the Adopt-a-Drain program. The ambitious program seeks to use volunteers to keep clean the 7,473 storm drain grates located throughout the Eight Villages. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

Delays in a project at the National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street have forced the relocation of five township polling places. Township Clerk Ann Marie McCarthy told the Township Council at its October 12 meeting that the Armory “had delays in their asbestos removal project,” and so would not be able to serve as a polling place. Don’t Miss Out! …

Another eight Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 13. That brings to 6,948 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 212 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …