Another five Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 6. The Sept. 6 report follows two days of no new positive test results being reported. There now have been 1,469 township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, with 138 of those patients dying from the virus, …

Saverio (Sam) Donato of Somerset died peacefully in his home September 3. He was 78. Born in New Brunswick, Sam was the third generation owner of a family business, New Brunswick Housewreckers and Salvage Co., until his retirement in 2000. Sam lived a full and colorful life filled with the things he loved. He was a sculptor, painter, author, poet, …

Another Franklin Township resident has tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 3. That brings the total number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March to 1,464, OEM reported. The number of Franklin residents’ deaths attributed to the virus remains at 138. Note: These are the latest reported …

Stefano “Steven” Patti, of Somerset passed away on August 29th at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 80. Born in Ribera, Sicily, he immigrated to the United States in 1971, settling in Staten Island, New York before moving to Somerset in 1982. Steven owned Alfredo’s Restaurant on Easton Avenue in Somerset for many years before …

Another trio of Franklin residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 2. That brings to 1,463 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, OEM reported. The number of township residents whose deaths have been attributed to the virus remains steady at 138, OEM reported. …

Sweet, affectionate, and playful…that’s Syrus! He is 9 years young and was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter post-neuter when he developed separation anxiety and related destructive behaviors after the surgery. Syrus would do best in a home where he is not left alone for any extended period of time. He loves attention and being around people, and could …

We have kittens! They are of varying colors, ages, and sizes. We have males and females of the adorable variety. All are ready to go to their fur-ever homes! Please be aware that since all kittens are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, the smallest kittens we have available are at least 2 pounds and at least 9 weeks old. …

Meet Hamper Kitty! She is between 7-9 years of age and was found abandoned on the side of the road in a hamper during a snowstorm. There are times when she enjoys being petted, but she also needs you to know that she is an independent thinker and sometimes there’s some serious catitude beneath the pretty exterior. Hamper Kitty can …

My name is Skully and I’m around 2-3 years of age. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter because my owners could no longer care for me. I am confident and independent, and I truly believe that I’m the boss of the house. I want you to know that my lack of a tail does not detract from …

WANTED: A FOREVER HOME! Pretty, long-haired Giselle is a shy kitty who came to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter as a stray with her kittens in tow. She raised them and they have since been adopted…now it’s her turn! Giselle does need a quiet home that can shower her with love and affection. She enjoys being petted and getting head …