An artist’s rendering of the 21,000-square-foot temple proposed for a parcel on South Middlebush Road. In a virtual meeting cut short because of recurring technical difficulties, the Zoning Board of Adjustment on October 1 began hearing testimony about a proposed 21,000-square-foot temple on South Middlebush Road. The board generally takes testimony past 10 p.m., with a 7:30 p.m. start time. …

All county-operated senior centers, which are managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services are temporarily closed until Oct. 31, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Somerset County management team is following state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while they continue to assess the centers’ reopening dates. Senior Center programs that were previously offered on-site have been modified and are now …

Another five Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 1. That brings to 1,594 the total number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, OEM reported. The number of deaths of Franklin residents that have been attributed to the virus stands at 141, OEM reported. …

Franklin resident and state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) kicked off a winter clothing drive on October 1. The “Head To Toe” drive, which will run through February 15, 2021, will collect hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and socks for children aged 3 to 16 years. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

Bridgewater, NJ- A Drive-Thru Job Fair for residents in Hunterdon and Somerset counties will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Somerset Patriots’ TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater (GPS: 860 East Main Street, Bridgewater). The event is free to attend, for employers and job seekers. It is presented by the Somerset Patriots …

Two more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 30. That brings to 1,589 the number of residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, according to OEM. There have been 141 deaths of Franklin residents attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported numbers …

Another Franklin Township resident’s death has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 29. That death brings the total number of township residents’ deaths attributed to the virus to 141 since mid-March, OEM reported. There are now 1,587 township residents who have tested positive for the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the …

Mrs. Jean Hambling passed away on September 28, 2020. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hambling was born in Irvington and worked for many years at Bristol Myers in Newark for over 30 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church and a member of the Elizabeth Avenue Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Hembling was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Hembling, …

Another half-dozen Franklin residents have reported positive test results for the coronavirus over the preceding 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 28. That brings the total number of township residents with positive test results to 1,585, OEM reported. The number of Franklin residents who have died from the virus remains at 140. Note: These are …

The Empty Bowls- Franklin Pottery and Craft sale will be held outdoors on Oct. 3. A modified Empty Bowls Pottery and Craft sale fundraiser for the Franklin Rood Bank has been set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 3. The event will be held at 34 Rue Chagall, in Somerset. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …