Weekend and Multi-Day Events Welcome World to George Washington’s Rockingham, Franklin Township: Rockingham State Historic Site, Friday through Sunday, Oct. 16-18, 10 to 11 a.m. daily. Visitors can explore the history of George Washington’s final Revolutionary War headquarters through an illustrated presentation in the site’s historic Dutch barn. The program includes reproduction artifacts and information about tours of the grounds. …

Salted Lime Bar & Kitchen, a downtown Somerville restaurant known for its Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails, will close Oct. 30 after eight years in business, with another restaurant expected to take its place. Owner Mark Farro announced the decision in a social media post, saying he plans to sell the restaurant at 46 E. Main St.

Easterseals New Jersey and Garden State Esports will host Level Up! A Unified Gaming Event from 9 a.m. to noon November 14 at Easterseals New Jersey, 9 Terminal Road, New Brunswick. The free event brings together students ages 14 and up with disabilities for an inclusive Mario Kart tournament.

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DEFENDING THE PLAN – Township Attorney Lou Rainone on defended the location of an affordable housing project during the Township Council’s October 13 meeting. The Township Council unanimously approved a tax incentive program October 13 for the conversion of a former Davidson Avenue hotel into 142 affordable apartments, despite concerns raised by residents about truck traffic, air pollution and access …

EFFORTS ACKNOWLEDGED – Zalak Mehta, a Franklin High School Junior, accepted the Township Council commendation on behalf of Karma Junction. The Franklin Township Council celebrated Hindu Heritage Month at its October 13 meeting, honoring a local nonprofit organization for its community service and recognizing a $1,700 donation to the Franklin Food Bank raised during the township’s annual Diwali celebration.

WANTS A VOTE – Township Councilman Shubhendu Singh said at the October 13 Township Council meeting that he would like a vote on the Flock Safety camera contract, sooner rather than later. Township Councilman Shubhendu Singh called for a full public review of Franklin’s controversial Flock surveillance cameras and a new Council vote on their future after a resident directly …

The Franklin High School girls’ volleyball team improved to 9-4 on the season with a straight-set victory over crosstown rival Central Jersey College Prep Charter School on October 13 at Franklin. The Warriors dominated the opening set, 25-10, before securing the victory with a 25-15 win in the second set. Central Jersey College Prep fell to 0-9.

LEASE ANNOUNCED – Levin Property Management has announced that the former K-Mart and several attached spaces in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue have been leased, with a formal announcement coming soon. (File photo.) Levin Management Corp., which manages Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, has listed the shopping center’s former Kmart space as leased.

09/20/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and theft in the area of Barron Cir. during the overnight hours. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s vehicle and stole $120, and property valued at $5,030.