Christine Danielsen has returned to the Board of Education, albeit only for a few months. Former Board of Education member Christine Danielsen was brought out of “retirement” on September 24 to serve out the remainder of an unexpired term. Danielsen will fill out the term left by Michelle Shelton, who resigned in August after moving out of the township. Shelton’s …

The number of Franklin Township residents who have tested positive for the coronavirus increased by three over the preceding 24 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 24. The township on Sept. 23 erroneously reported no new deaths of Franklin residents attributed to the virus; in actuality, two more deaths of Franklin residents linked to the virus …

George Moritz, 94, passed into eternal heaven on September 23, 2020 with his loving children at his side. George (Iggy) was born in Teaneck, NJ. He graduated from NYU with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was the owner of Naumer Electric Company in New York City for many years. During this time he married and raised 4 children in …

James Edward Tucker, of Somerset, passed away at home on September 21. He was 48. Born in Roanoke, Virginia and raised in Montgomery, West Virginia, he also lived in Alabama before moving to Somerset in 1996. James worked in car sales for various dealerships throughout the central New Jersey area. He loved grilling, photography and most of all spending time …

Three more Franklin Township residents have reported positive test results for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 23. There have now been 1,551 Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, with 138 resident deaths attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, …

Bridgewater, New Jersey – Major League Baseball announced today that the Atlantic League Of Professional Baseball has been named its first “Partner League.” “We are excited to extend our relationship with the Atlantic League, which provides us a unique means to push the sport forward,” said Morgan Sword, MLB’s Executive Vice President, Baseball Economics & Operations. Don’t Miss Out! No …

Two Hillcrest Avenue residents face multiple drug-related charges after a September 14 search of their home revealed cocaine valued at $50,000. The arrests stem from a joint investigation carried out by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Organized Crime and Narcotics Task Force and the United State Postal Inspection Service that started on September 11, according to a press release from …

Major League Baseball (MLB) announced today that it has named the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) its first “Partner League”. As a Partner League, ALPB will meet regularly with MLB to discuss joint marketing and promotional opportunities, including the leagues’ shared goal of providing baseball to communities throughout the United States. This designation expands the current agreement between the …

Township Councilman Carl Wright made emotional comments about gun violence at the September 22 virtual Township Council meeting. Saying that township youth are being killed for “stupid” reasons, Township Councilman Carl Wright on September 22 made a plea for an end to the violence. Wright (D-Ward 4), who made his statement during the Township Council’s “Council Member comment” period, was …

Volunteers are being sought for the annual John Clyde Stream Cleanup. (File Photo). The annual John Clyde Stream Cleanup is set for 9:30 a.m. to noon September 26 at Seeley’s Run. The annual event, sponsored by the township Environmental Commission, is named after the late former township Mayor who created it. The Commission is partnering with Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership …