HABITAT HELPERS – Left to right, SCVTHS Supervisor of CTE Robert Carrig, Alexander Arguello of Hillsborough, SCVTHS Carpentry Instructor Dan LaRue, Logan Russomanno of Bound Brook, Nick DeSan of Bound Brook, SCVTHS Cooperative Education Coordinator Gerald Mazzetta, Addison Ziegler of Branchburg and Christian Herzog Amantea of Somerset pitched in recently to help restore a flood-damaged Manville home. (Photo: SCVT.) A township resident was …

IN YOUR FACE – It was all fun and games and whipped creme October 31 at the annual Franklin High School Safe Halloween event. There were ghouls, goblins and games galore October 31 at the annual Safe Halloween event at Franklin High School. The event, sponsored by the Franklin High School Student Government, is designed to give kids a “safe …

The Township has released the latest updates of its 2024 road program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing – Milling of Fort St and Adams St to begin November 1. Weather permitting Cornelius Way – Paved Gunther Loop- Paved Pucillo Ln – Paved Debow St-Paved Jean Rd – Paved Lenape Dr Railroad Ave -Paved Virginia Ct -Paved Fort St Stone Leigh Way – …

Roger Bernard Griffin Sr, 64, of Somerset, closed his eyes on October 27. Roger, also known as “Record Playing Roger” was born on October 23, 1960, to Willie James Griffin and Eva Mae Griffin (Tellis), in New Brunswick. After graduating from Franklin High School, he went on to work for Northern Telecom as a traveling technician. He graduated from DeVry …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Meet Care Manager Shaquana Thompson, Office on Aging & Disability Services. Nov.7, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Shaquana will be available on the first Thursday of each month to answer questions about the Office on Aging & Disability Services, assist with referrals for services, and provide information and support. ** Shaquana will …

The Franklin Township Public Library will host a local author fair from 1-3:30 p.m. November 9 at the DeMott Lane location in the branch complex. The event will feature 20 authors, based in Franklin Township or the immediate surrounding area. The authors are a combination of traditionally and self-published, and their books are of various genres for children, teens, and …

CHARGING UP – Tara Kenyon, the Township’s Sustainability Consultant, charges a vehicle in the Municipal Complex. (Photo: Franklin Township Environmental Commission.) The Township’s efforts to promote access to electric vehicle charging through workplace charging was recently rewarded with three Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership certifications. Franklin received from Forth, a transportation electrification non-profit, Gold Certifications for charging stations in the Municipal …

By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission Fall is perhaps the most beautiful time of year. The summer greenscape is transitioning into a landscape full of color as the leaves change before dropping to the ground. It’s all stunning until you have to spend a dreadful day going outside to rake. I remember as a kid having …

Eleni H. Bourodimos, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Somerset on October 25. Born in Athens, Greece, on January 9, 1937, Eleni Mantzouranis Bourodimos was the daughter of late Dionisios H. Mantzouranis and the late Angeliki Stavropoulos Mantzouranis. She was the youngest of three siblings. She was deeply proud of her Greek heritage. Eleni had the wealth of …

THEY GOT THE TREATS – Some of the children who participated in the October 29 Trunk or Treat fundraiser for the Franklin High School Dance Team. The Franklin High School Dance Team took its fundraising for a national competition to Jersey Mike’s in Veronica Plaza on October 29. The team has qualified for the Universal Dance Association National in Orlando, …