09/01/24 A 35-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction by North Brunswick PD. Franklin Township Police took custody of him and he was transported to Somerset County Jail.  09/02/24 A Mount Vernon, NY resident was the victim of criminal mischief during the early morning hours in the area of Randolph Rd. The suspect, …

The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Avenue, to start its 42nd season with its free Fall concert, “American Voices”, at 3 p.m. October 20.  The band is under the direction of Music Director William Berz. American composers of many different types of music, diverse backgrounds, and different eras will be featured during the performance. …

FAIR WARNING – This sign greeted customers of Starbucks on Cedar Grove Lane October 13 and 14, after issues with the store’s filtered water arose. Customers at the Cedar Grove Center Starbucks were greeted by an unusual sign on October 13 and 14; one warning them about the water in the store. “Do not trust our water,” the sign began. …

Balmy weather on October 13 served as a backdrop for a number of events in the township. Franklin High School Project Graduation held the first of what will be three clothing drives. The organization get paid by the pound for the clothes, which are sent to needy people overseas. We stopped in at the event, held at Franklin Middle School …

The Township’s 2024 Leaf Cleanup Program begins the week of October 28, and extends to the week of December 9. Run by the Department of Public Works, the program’s goal is to “keep our neighborhoods pristine during the fall season,” according to a press release on the program. Leaves can be placed in any 30-gallon biodegradable brown paper leaf recycle …

MAKING HER CASE – Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather explains the need for changes to the Township’s noise ordinance during the October 8 Council meeting. Classifying noise as a “nuisance” and better regulating large outdoor parties were topics of conversation at the October 8 Township Council meeting. The Council took up two proposed ordinance amendments: one that would require registration …

POT TALK – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker talks about the proposed ordinance amendment limiting the number of cannabis retailers in the township to 18. The number of cannabis retailers in the township would be officially limited to 18 under an ordinance amendment introduced at the Township Council’s October 8 meeting. There is some leeway in that number, however. If a …

By Rabbi Eli Garfinkel of Temple Beth-El. Here is what I have to say about October 7th: October 7th is a grim day and will always be one. Speaking only for myself, my emotions are a strange chili of anger, fear, hope, and pride.I am angry at Hamas for starting a needless war that has resulted in mass death. I am …

Mrs. Anna Sframeli passed away October 6 at Community Medical Center in Toms River. She was 98 years old. Mrs. Sframeli was born in New Brunswick but was a lifetime resident of Franklin Township. She was also a lifelong parishioner of St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in New Brunswick. Anna was a loving, caring and wonderful mother, grandmother, …

Mrs. Vivian Cottrell passed away on October 4 at her home in Somerset. She was 75 years old. Mrs. Cottrell was born in Somerville and was a lifetime resident of Franklin Township. She was employed for many years as a Teachers Aide for the Franklin Township Board of Education and was employed as a crossing guard, business administrator and Commissioner …