A number of individuals were recognized at the October 27 virtual Township Council meeting. Mayor Phil Kramer took some time during the October 27 virtual Township Council meeting to recognize individuals who helped with the township’s Covid-19 response. Kramer awarded those being recognized with special masks.

Another township resident’s death has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 27. In addition, 14 more township residents have tested positive for the virus, according to OEM, the second consecutive day that positive test results have been in the double-digits. There have been 1,737 residents who have tested positive for the virus …

Another 13 Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on October 26. Since mid-March, 1,723 township residents have tested positive for the virus, OEM reported. Of those, 153 have died. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, as of the date indicated. These numbers may …

Coronavirus restrictions have resulted in changes to some in-person polling places for the November 3 election. The changes are as follows:

Another 19 Franklin residents have reported testing positive for the coronavirus on October 24 and 25, according to the township Office of Emergency Management. That brings to 1,710 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March. Of those, 153 have died. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, …

Somerset County residents who are amateur or professional photographers are invited to submit entries to the sixth annual “Show Us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Cash prizes are offered in the contest, the submission deadline of which is November 30.

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for scholarships and national recognition through the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months — virtually or otherwise – can apply at http://spirit.prudential.com. 

Camryn Hadley. (Photo: PRSA NJ). A college student from Somerset recently won the 2020 Public Relations Society of America-NJ Future Public Relations Professional of the Year scholarship. Camryn Hadley, a Rowan University senior majoring in public relations/advertising, was given the award at the virtual PRSA NJ 31st Annual Pyramid Awards.

The Franklin Township High School PTSO is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through November 30 to raise funds for student events. Gently worn, used and new shoes can be left at Franklin High School in the rear of the building across from the football field.

Stage House General Manager Donald “Junior” Erickson posted this message on the restaurant’s web site. The Stage House Tavern on Amwell Road remained closed on October 24, a week after an employee at the restaurant tested positive for the coronavirus. A post on the restaurant’s web site by Stage House general manager Donald “Junior” Erickson confirmed that the employee had …