Thomas E. Faglon of Somerset died peacefully with his wife Diane by his side.  He was 82. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Faglon resided in Somerset for 43 years.  Prior to his retirement, Tom worked as a I.T. Professional with Telcordia, Inc. of  Piscataway. Tom competes as a regional finalist in the Sutter Home winery “Build a Better Burger” …

A variety of books await students. Teachers and staff at Hillcrest Elementary School have another tool to use to boost reading among their students. A new book vending machine was unveiled in the school cafeteria September 15 to cheers and applause from students, who did not know it was coming.

Following is an update on the Township’s 2025 road resurfacing program. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – Contractor working on concrete work. 

08/17/2025 A 50-yearold Somerset man was arrested by Old Bridge PD for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. The FTPD took custody of him and transported him to Somerset County Jail after he was processed. 

Tony Andrew Vitello, of Somerset, passed away peacefully while sleeping at home on September 7, with family members close at hand. Tony was 99 years old and wanted to remain in the home he had lovingly built for his wife and children. Born in Anita, Pennsylvania, he spent his youth in Punxsutawney, PA with his parents and his five siblings. …

LEADING THE CHARGE – Mayor Phil Kramer led the Franklin delegation in a virtual public comment session run by state environmental officials about permit applications for a controversial natural gas pipeline project. More than 170 area residents – including a healthy contingent from Franklin – took to the Internet September 10 to persuade the state Department of Environmental Protection to …

A variety of performances are set for two stages on Franklin Day, which is scheduled for noon to 5 p.m. on September 13 in the municipal complex on DeMott Lane. Additionally, vendors and organizations will have tables to promote their products and services, and a number of food trucks are also scheduled to be there.

The Township will once again run its annual curbside leaf collection program starting the last week of October, and running through the end of December. Leaves only can be placed in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags available at home improvement stores. Leaves should be placed at curbside by 7 a.m. on the Monday of the week scheduled for pickups.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Elaine Ellmer Morris, 79, of Bridgewater, on September 9. Born February 16, 1946 in Newark, NJ to the late Anthony and Idamae Ellmer, she grew up the oldest of three siblings in Irvington, and spent the majority of her summers down the shore with her grandparents, the late …

Four students in local schools were among the more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 71st National Merit Scholarship Program announced September 10 by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The high school seniors will compete for 6,930 scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered in the Spring of 2026.