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A local state Assemblyman wants to have a “Cup of Joe” with his constituents. Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) has scheduled six Zoom information sessions to talk about a range of topics.
Read More »Danielsen Schedules ‘Cup Of Joe’ Info Sessions
In Your Opinion: Grandparents Pocket Park Doesn’t Pass The Sniff Test
By Skip Schaeffer, Somerset. Regarding the virtual town meeting on January 12 on an idea for a Grandparents Pocket Park on Willow Avenue, the Franklin Reporter & Advocate article describing the meeting, and the two different opinions listed on the FR&A website:
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 49 New Cases Over Last 48 Hours
The number of Franklin Township residents who tested positive for the coronavirus increased by 49 over the past 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on January 18. On January 17, 25 new cases were reported, and on January 18, 24 new cases were reported. That brings to 3,688 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive …
Read More »New Brunswick Man Charged With Murder Of Somerset Resident
A 34-year-old New Brunswick man was charged on January 17 with the murder of Thomas Segun, 62, of Somerset, police said. Police responding to a Hamilton Street multi-use building found Segun in a common stairwell of the building, suffering from stab wounds to his upper body, according to a press release from the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.
Read More »Life Story: Dr. James Peterson, 74; Orthodontist
Dr. James (Jim) Peterson, age 74, died peacefully after a valiant five-year battle with cancer on January 14 at his home in Somerset, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elmwood Park, a son of Helen Valenti, of Elmwood Park, and the late James Peterson, Jim earned his B.S. degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and his doctorate degree in dental …
Read More »Life Story: Philip V. Russo, 87; Former Somerset Postmaster
Mr. Philip V. Russo passed away January 17 at his home in Somerset, surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Russo was 87 years old. Mr. Russo was born in New Brunswick and was a lifetime resident of Franklin Township. He served our country faithfully in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. He then began a lengthy career with …
Read More »Tour De Franklin Fundraiser Returns In April
A modified Tour de Franklin bike fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank is set for April and May. The ride, now in its 32nd year, is usually held on one day in April. But due to concerns about large gatherings during teh pandemic, tour organizers have decided to extend the time riders can complete their routes from April 25 through …
Read More »Coronavirus Update: 77 New Cases In Last 48 Hours
Another 77 Franklin residents tested positive for the coronavirus over the past 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on January 16. There were 34 new cases reported on January 15, and 44 new cases reported on January 16, according to the OEM. That brings to 3,639 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the …
Read More »In Your Opinion: FR&A’s Stance On ‘Grandparents’ Park’ Is Wrong
By Bill Connell, Somerset. The catalyst of this letter is that I did not think the Franklin Reporter & Advocate’s Editor’s letter regarding parks reflected the wisdom I know he has.
Read More »Coronavirus Update: Three Dozen More Cases
Another 36 Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on January 14. That brings to 3,561 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, OEM reported. Of those, 176 have died. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, as of the …
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