Another five Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 4. That brings to 7,077 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 213 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. The First Baptist Church of …

Elizabeth Avenue School principal John Haney honors Donna King, a school paraprofessional, during the breakfast ceremony. Nearly 40 of the school district’s teachers and educational service professionals were honored November 3 at a special breakfast. For some, the ceremony was a year in the making.

The death of another Franklin resident has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 3. Another 15 Franklin residents tested positive for the virus on November 2 and November 3, OEM reported. That brings to 7,072 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. …

Update: Two New Brunswick men have been charged with the murder of Lorenzo Hill Staten. Police said the killing was not random, and all three knew each other. The shooting death of a Franklin man is under investigation by New Brunswick police.

Mayor Phil Kramer, right, and Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan review voting results on November 2. Final tallies were updated on November 9, and included all provisional and write-in ballots. Democrats have once again swept the Township Council race with four incumbents and one newcomer being installed by Franklin voters, according to unofficial results of the November 2 election.

By Bill Grippo. Congratulations to all who ran for office, your commitment to public service is noteworthy.

Another 15 Franklin residents reported positive Covid-19 test results over the weekend, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on November 1. There were six new positive tests reported on October 30, seven new positive tests reported on October 31 and two new positive tests reported on November 1, OEM reported. That brings to 7,057 the number of Franklin residents …

By Andrew Dars, Somerset. To all,

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Rob “Kash” Kashinsky prepares to administer a flu shot to his wife, Crystal on October 31. (Photo: Rob Kashinsky). Dozens of Franklin residents received Covid and other vaccinations in two events sponsored by township residents on October 31. Rob “Kash” Kashinsky of DeMott lane held one at his home, while the other was held at the southern end of town …