FURTHERING THE LEGACY – Somerset County Commission Director Shanel Robinson talks about the legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King during the annual Franklin Township Community Breakfast on January 19. The dream of the late Dr. Martin Luther King is not a “relic to be remembered,” but a “living legacy to be realized,” hundreds of attendees at the annual Franklin Township …

12/14/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of a theft between 12/08/25 and 12/14/25. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s jewelry and a coin collection valued at a total of $9,600. There were no signs of forced entry to the residence. 

NEW ORDINANCE REVIEW – Mark Healey, the Township’s principal planner, reviews some of the aspects of the proposed zoning changes to the BI Zone at the January 14 Planning Board meeting. A series of design and location specifications designed to limit where in the township warehouses can be built – and how large they can be – was approved and …

DEP COMMISSIONER NOMINEE – Township Councilmember Ed Potosnak, center, after he was sworn into his second Council term by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill at the January 3 Council reorganization meeting. Also pictured in Potosnak’s partner, John Marchetti. (File photo). Township Council member Ed Potosnak has been nominated by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to be the next commissioner of the state Department of …

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Adrienne Holmgren Spencer, 74, who passed away peacefully on January 4 in Lady Lake, Fl. Adrienne was born on June 26, 1951, in New York City. In 1964, her family moved to the suburbs of New Jersey, where she lived until her retirement in 2006. After graduating high school, Adrienne pursued a …

A 24-year-old Somerset man is one of two people charged with committing a July 27, 2025 robbery in the township, police said. Also charged was a 16-year-old Milltown woman, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.

Robert Pellegrino was born on June 2, 1946, in Newark, New Jersey, to Gerard and Carmela (Santoli) Pellegrino. He grew up in Bloomfield, attended local Catholic elementary schools, and graduated from Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair. In high school, Robert played football and was captain of the basketball team. In recognition of his accomplishments he was later inducted into …

Deneice S. Kinghorn, 70, passed away on January 2 at her home following a nearly 5-year battle with colon cancer. She was known for her faith, love of learning, musical talent, and lifelong devotion to her family and serving others. Deneice was born on July 6, 1955, in Idaho Falls, ID, to Clyde Raymond and Afton Lucille Scott. She grew …

Samuel Joseph Grosso passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset on January 13, at the age of 91, with his loving daughter by his side. Sam was born in Orange to Andrea (Andrew) and Lucia Grosso. He moved to New Milford after marrying his beloved Sylvia, on September 25, 1960. In his 20s, Sam served his country in Seattle, …

EXPLAINING OPTIONS – Township attorney Lou Rainone explains what options are available to the Township regarding the Williams-Transco NESE pipeline project. The last of the state permits needed for the construction of a $1 billion, multi-state natural gas pipeline project – part of which will come through Franklin – was approved January 12, and was immediately blasted by state environmentalists and …