A number of water rescues were necessary between September 1 and 2 as a result of the floodwaters spurred by Ida. The remnants of Hurricane Ida roared into the township on September 1, dropping torrential rain and causing the Millstone River to rise to nearly historic levels, spurring what one township official called “catastrophic” flooding. Hurricane Ida made landfall in …

Another 13 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 2. That brings to 6,611 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 209 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

If Covid-19 vaccine booster shots begin to roll out around September 20, as is the federal government’s current plan, Somerset County will be ready. That was the word September 1 from Michael McCarty, the County health department’s liaison to the township’s Advisory Board of Health. McCarty told the Board at its regular meeting that the County has dosages of all …

Another 13 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 1. That brings to 6,598 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, as of the date indicated. These numbers may …

Another seven Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 31. That brings to 6,585 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 209 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

Another dozen Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus between August 28-30, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 30. That brings to 6,578 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 209 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported …

Elizabeth McCallion passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Somerset on August 29. She was 96 years old. Elizabeth was born in Long Island City, NY to Mary and Walter Clavin. She graduated from Julia Richmond High School in Manhattan and soon after married John McCallion. Several years later she moved to Metuchen, where she …

Re-enactors portraying members of the First Rhode Island Regiment march down Canal Road. Canal Road in Griggstown was once again trod upon by Revolutionary War soldiers adorned in their battle dress on August 28. Well, not really, but close enough.

Re-enactor Algernon Ward will be among those participating in the anniversary celebration. (Photo: Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition.) Submitted by the Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition. The Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition (MVPC) is teaming up with Franklin Township on August 28 to commemorate the 700-mile victory march of American and French troops along the Millstone River 240 years ago.

Another 19 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on August 27. That brings to 6,566 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 209 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. A testing site will be …