An artist’s rendering aerial view of the project, presented at the Planning Board meeting. A project that will provide 37 three-bedroom apartments in eight buildings was approved October 20 by the Planning Board. The project is the latest phase in the Renaissance Redevelopment area, overseen by RPM Development of Montclair.

Senior Ilyas Jaber had a foot in both goals October 20 that propelled the Warriors over the Montgomery Cougars, 2-1 in overtime. Montgomery took a 1-0 lead at the 16-minute mark of the second period, but Jaber fed senior Kwaku Owusu at the 35 minute mark of the second period to tie the game at 1-1.

Ilyas Jaber (No. 10) was one of the seniors honored October 20 during Senior Night. The eight senior members of the Franklin High School boys’ soccer team were honored before the October 20 game with their Senior Night. The senior players honored were:

Township open space consultant Tara Kenyon told the Committee about the options available to internally maintain the grassland preserves. Purchases the township will have to make to internally manage the two grasslands preserves were discussed at the October 19 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting. The preserves – Negri Nepote and John Clyde Memorial – need to be protected from invasive …

Another Franklin resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 19. That brings to 6,976 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 numbers …

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.