08/31/2025 A 50-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. 

Explaining Proposed Ordinance – Mayor Phil Kramer describes the proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of on-site generators. Hoping to preclude any thought of a developer creating a data center powered by generators burning combustible materials, the Township Council on September 30 took the first step in restricting the use of on-site generators. The ordinance would prohibit the routine …

The Franklin High School boys’ soccer team earned its second win of the season on September 29 with a 1-0 win over Hightstown High School. The goals were empty until there was slightly more than two minutes left in the game, when Senior Jose Villalobos Sancho put one past Hightstown goalie Jason Matano.

BRIDGE REPAIR DELAYED – A deeper-than-expected water main is the reason the bridge replacement project on New Brunswick Road will now not be completed for another month. Work replacing a bridge on New Brunswick Road will probably not be completed until the end of October, according to the Somerset County web site. The work was supposed to have been completed …

NEW CENTER OPENING – Somerset County Commissioners Director Shanel Robinson, CIC Director of Recovery Support Ken Musgrove, and Andi Williams, CIC Executive Director, left to right, speak with the FR&A’s PJ Parker at the center’s grand opening on September 18. People struggling with substance abuse who need help connecting with services, or who just need to talk, have a new …

Here is the latest on the Township’s 2025-26 road resurfacing program. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – Contractor to begin milling operations on or about Oct 2 2025. 

Rose Kraft, 86, of Somerset, entered eternal life on Sunday, September 21. Born in Szent Peterfa, Hungary, she lived a life full of kindness, strength and unwavering love. Having immigrated to the United States in 1956, she met her husband of 60 years, Louis, and they settled in the Somerset area while raising their family. Rose always had a heart …

Two township residents are among 22 Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School students honored by the College Board for their academic achievements. The students are Margaret Kim and Daniel Yuh, both of Somerset and members of the Class of 2026.

On September 19, Lucius Wilkerson of Granville County, North Carolina, departed this life with the love and support of family members. He was the son of the late Richard Wilkerson and Rosa Belle Thorpe Wilkerson (Jeffries). Lucius attended schools in Granville County before moving to Jersey City; later relocating to Somerset. He was employed over 41 years as a truck …

The 19th annual running of the Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United bicycle fundraiser was held September 20 at the Township Senior/Community Center. More than 100 riders participated in the event, which offered ride lengths of three, 10, 30 and 50 miles, as well as a 3-mile walk.