The annual Franklin Woman’s Club Tricky Tray fundraiser had to be cancelled this year, but the club developed an online auction in its place. (File photo). The Franklin Woman’s Club is holding an online auction through November 8, as a substitute for the annual Tricky Tray that was cancelled due to the pandemic. The auction features beautiful themed gift baskets, …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally said the fact that nine students and staff tested positive for the coronavirus in October was not the “direct reason” the district started an in-school testing program. (File photo). Update: An outside contractor in contact with the district’s alternative program has tested positive for the coronavirus, district spokeswoman Mary Clark said on November 2. Original Story: …

The Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries told more than 400 people on an October 30 conference call that First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens would remain closed throughout 2021. (File photo.) First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens will remain virtual throughout 2021, the church’s senior pastor said during an October 30 telephone conference. Citing the recent surge in positive coronavirus tests …

Another 22 township residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the last 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 31. OEM reported that 13 residents tested positive on October 30, and another nine tested positive on October 31. That brings to 1,774 the total number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since …

Robert “Dickie” R. Hart Jr., 68, passed away suddenly at home on October 29. Dickie was born March 1, 1952 in Plainfield to the late Robert and Dorothy Hart. He grew up and lived in South Plainfield, before settling in Somerset. Dickie owned and operated Dick Harts Autobody in Middlesex for many years. He was a proud life member of …

Former Gov. Chris Christie established this Cameo page to help raise money for the Center for Great Expectations. Former Gov. Chris Christie recently established a Cameo.com page to raise money for the township-based Center for Great Expectations, a fact which came as a surprise to the center’s founder and executive director. “That is so cool,” exclaimed Peg Wright, the center’s …

The winners of the 2020 Trails Advisory Committee’s “Take A Photo From A Trail” photo contest have been announced. The annual contest is open to children and adults and seeks to publicize the benefits of Franklin’s many trails. The categories are each of the areas which host trails. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

Five more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 29. There have now been 1,752 township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, with 154 deaths attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, as of the …

A program to test students and staff in township schools for the coronavirus on an ongoing basis began in two schools on October 28. The tests were given to staff and students at Franklin High School and Claremont Elementary School, said district spokeswoman Mary Clark. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

The Stage House Tavern on Amwell Road reopened October 28, nearly two weeks after closing after an employee tested positive for the coronavirus. In that time, another three employees tested positive for the virus, and a fifth is awaiting test results after having tested positive and negative. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …