Robert A. Brodman of Somerset passed away peacefully on April 11 at the RWJ Hospital in Somerville. He was 87. Born on August 13, 1938, and raised in New York City, he lived in West Virginia, Wisconsin and Somerville before settling in Somerset in 1965. Robert served in the US Navy during the late 1950s. He later enjoyed a long …

Mrs. Deanna King Natividad entered into eternal rest on April 17 at the University Medical Center of Princeton, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 86 years old. Born in Pola Mindoro in the Philippines to Mariano and Eustacia King, Mrs. Natividad grew up with a deep appreciation for learning and hard work. She completed her early education …

TALKING SOLAR – Township resident Sterling Clyburn talks to the Environmental Commission about portable solar panels at its April 20 meeting. Sterling Clyburn has been collecting portable solar panels for 30 years. The Summerfields resident had a chance to talk about his hobby before an attentive audience on April 20.

ASSIST LEADER – Senior Myles Elliott contributed eight assists in the Warriors’ April 20 match against Watching Hills Regional. Watchung Hills Regional High School swept Franklin 2-0 April 20 in a boys volleyball match played at Franklin High School, improving to 4-3 on the season while dropping the Warriors to 2-8.

Authorities are investigating an April 18 residential fire on Irvington Avenue that resulted in an injury to a resident, according to a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department. At approximately 12:10 p.m., FTPD officers responded to a report of a fire at a residence in the 100 block of Irvington Avenue, according to the release. Upon arrival officers …

Thomas Edison Energy Charter’s boys’ volleyball team defeated College Achieve Central 2-0 on April 20, taking both sets 25-23 and 25-17 to improve to 3-6 on the season. Senior Jemuel Oppong led the team with 10 kills and 10 digs, while Sophomore Jeremiah Oppong contributed 6 kills, 8 blocks and an ace.

CALL FOR ACTION – Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell speaks April 18 at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens’ Health Equity Symposium. New Jersey Lt. Gov. Dale Caldwell on April 18 called on faith communities across the state to move beyond awareness and into action on health equity, telling a symposium audience at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens that …

GETTING INFORMATION – Attendees stop by a table of the Triple B Foundation during the April 18 Youth Services Fair at the Franklin Youth Center. Township families turned out April 18 at the Franklin Youth Center on Lewis Street for the facility’s second annual Youth Resource Fair, a one-stop event connecting teenagers and their parents with colleges, employers and community …

03/29/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and criminal mischief in the area of Baier Ave. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and damaged the ignition in a possible attempt to steal the vehicle. The damage was valued at $2,000.

Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School will host its annual wellness fair on April 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The school is located at 150 Pierce Street, 2nd floor.