Ruth E. (Brayall) Lancsak of Somerset died October 18 at home in Somerset with her family by her side. She was 99, just 17 days short of 100. Born in Houlton, ME, Mrs. Lancsak resided in Somerset most of her life. She was a self-employed Beautician in Somerset for over 60 years, retiring in 2012. She loved spending time we …

Mr. Yalcin Atatimur passed away on October 16 at his home in Somerset. He was 94 years old. Mr. Atatimur was born and raised in Turkey. He completed his primary education there then came to the United States to attend Columbia University. He completed his undergraduate work then received his master’s degree in engineering from Columbia. Mr. Atatimur went into …

Homecoming at Franklin High School served as the backdrop October 17 for Senior Nights for the school’s football and cheer teams, and marching band. Team members were introduced with their escorts, given commemorative pillows, and then given time for pictures.

“EXPERT” TESTIMONY – Eduard Lanetskiy testifies about the proximity of cannabis dispensaries to schools and other “sensitive uses” at the October 16 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. An application to establish a cannabis dispensary at Demott Lane and Amwell Road, which was rejected in August, was approved on October 16 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Board granted the …

The Franklin High School Girls’ Soccer team made senior night special on October 16, beating St. Thomas Aquinas 7-1. Franklin took a fast lead in the first half, outscoring Aquinas 3-0.

Senior Night for the girls’ soccer team was held October 16 before the match against St. Thomas Aquinas. The girls were given the red-carpet treatment, a plushie, and opportunities for pictures.

The following are the latest updates in the Township’s 2025 street resurfacing program: Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – COMPLETED

Groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum will share the same space on October 18, and both are promising the coexistence will be peaceful. Franklin Township Indivisible, Somerset County Indivisible, and other groups are planning to participate in the nationwide No Kings series of rallies by holding one from noon to 2 p.m. at the Franklin Township Cultural Arts …

DETAIL MAN – Engineer Adnan Khan reviews some details of a proposed 3-story, mixed-use building at the October 15 Planning Board meeting. A 3-story, mixed-use building targeted for a Hamilton Street parcel was approved October 15 by the Planning Board. The 4,605-square-foot building will be constructed between North Dover and Baier avenues, across from Sophie’s Bistro restaurant.

EXPLAINING THE PLAN – Craig Stires, project engineer, told the Planning Board that the developer tried to save as many trees as possible along Atrium Drive. A modified plan to raze an empty office building on Atrium Drive and construct two small warehouses in its place was approved October 15 by the Planning Board. This was the second appearance for …