Venus Jewelers in Rutgers Plaza was burglarized on April 26. It’s owners say they plan to reopen. The owners of a township jewelry store burglarized on April 26 have vowed to reopen and make good on any of their customers’ items that were stolen. Venus Jewelers in Rutgers Plaza was burglarized early in the morning of April 26. Neither township …

Another 15 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 5. That brings to 5,940 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 township residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the latest reported …

Registration is open for the 2021 Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United bike tour to raise money for prostate cancer screening. The ride will take place virtually, due to COVID-19 restrictions, on September 18 and 19.

An artist’s rendering of a proposed warehouse on Cottontail Lane. The township Planning Board on May 5 approved several applications, including one for a warehouse on Cottontail Lane and a property subdivision for a proposed township library branch. The 100,125-square-foot warehouse targeted for current vacant land could hold one or two tenants, the Planning Board was told.

A township Environmental Commissioner wants stricter enforcement of the state’s anti-idling laws at township warehouses. Commissioner Arnold Schmidt will write a recommendation to the Township Council, with the backing of his fellow Commissioners, asking that developers and owners of warehouses be required to install “No Idling” signs wherever trucks are located on the properties.

Another township resident’s death has been attributed to the coronavirus, and 18 more residents have tested positive for the virus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 4. This brings to 5,925 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 203 residents have been attributed to …

Another 40 Franklin Township residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the weekend, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on May 3. This brings to 5,907 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020. OEM reported. Ten new cases were reported on April 30, 19 new cases were reported on May 1, …

Albert W. Stuedly of Somerset died May 2 at home with his family by his side. He was 89. Born in Weehawken, Mr. Stuedly resided in Somerset for many years. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a manager with Bell Communications, Piscataway. Mr. Stuedly was a US Navy veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife Marion …

Classes and programs will not be held on Memorial Day Holiday (May 31).Zoom GuidelinesUnless otherwise specified, residents who are age 60 and above can join any of the Zoom programs listed in this schedule even if they are not a client at the center hosting the Zoom program.Zoom Activity Release FormsParticipants are required to obtain and complete an Activity Release …

The COVID-19 vaccination site at Rutgers Plaza will be activated during the week of May 3. (File photo). Somerset County’s ancillary COVID-19 vaccination site at Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue will be in operation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 3-7. The vaccine administered from the site will be the Johnson & Johnson version, which requires only one dose. …