Layout of some of the Sterling Pointe apartments approved May 19 by the Planning Board. The Sterling Pointe 55-and-over community will get a little bigger, now that two apartment buildings were approved May 19 by the township Planning Board. The Board approved the developer’s application to build two four-storey buildings, each holding 30 apartments.

Another nine Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 19. That brings to 6,042 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive …

The Rev. Douglas Haefner, center(File photo). The Rev. Douglas Haefner, the former pastor at St. Matthias Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard, pleaded guilty on May 19 to one count of theft, admitting that he stole more than $500,000 in parish funds. Haefner entered the plea before Superior Court Judge Peter J. Tober, sitting in Somerville. Haefner was released on …

FHS Unified Track shot putter Joe Wood prepares to launch during the May 18 meet. Joe Wood strode to the throwing circle with a determined look on his face, cradling the 6-pound shot put in his right hand. With his left foot firmly braced against the stop board, Joe brought the silver ball up to level with his right ear, …

A New Brunswick man suffered a non-threatening gunshot wound while driving his car early in the morning of May 16, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The man, who was not identified, was struck while driving in the area of Hamilton Street and Franklin Boulevard at about 3:58 a.m., according to the release.

Five more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 18. That brings to 6,033 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest …

Vaccination clinics for township students aged 12 years or older are scheduled for dates in May and June, according to a letter from the schools Superintendent. The Pfizer version of the COVID-19 vaccination will be administered from 3-7 p.m. on May 27 and June 1 at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus, 415 Francis Street, according to the May …

Another 12 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus between May 15 and 17, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 17. That brings to 6,028 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These …

Jessica Levin. A township resident has been promoted to the role of Chief Operations Officer for Abacus Worldwide LLC, an international association of independent accounting, consulting and legal firms. Jessica Levin joined Abacus in 2020 as North America Regional Director, focused on the United States and Canada in three areas: Membership Recruitment/Retention, Membership Engagement and Member Referrals/Collaboration. In the time …

Another nine Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 14. That brings to 6,016 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported numbers …