Spectators lined the parade route along DeMott Lane May 26 for the township’s annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade featured classic cars, the Franklin High School Warriors Marching band, Boy and Girl Scout Troops and many others.

SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS – (Left to right): SCVTHS Boys Soccer coach Jack O’Neill is joined by student-athletes Daniel Yuh of Somerset and Rohini Routray of Hillsborough and Girls Soccer coach Meghan Welch. Daniel and Rohini were honored at the 2024-2025 Greater Middlesex Conference Dan Hayston Memorial Sportsmanship Awards luncheon. (Photos: SCVTHS). Two township residents were among the Somerset County Vocational & …

EXPLAINING THE PLAN – Shri Kotdawla, the retail/office project’s engineer, testifies to the Planning Board at its May 21 hearing. A developer wanting to erect a two-building mixed-use office and retail center across from the Somerset Run housing development was told by the Planning Board on May 21 to rethink its plans. The plan, submitted by NPH Real Estate, calls …

The annual SGS/HSC Players Alumni Association Cabaret is set for 7 p.m. May 31 at the Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. The evening is directed by Terri Seggio.

Mrs. Mary Ann Hrapsky (Warga) passed away on May 15 at her home in Somerset with her devoted family by her side. She was 88 years old. Mary Ann was born November 21, 1936 in Somerville to the late George Warga and Mary Raio (Moore) and raised in Edison. She graduated from St. Peter’s High School in 1955 and married …

Scott W. O’Brien of Somerset passed away on May 16 at home. He was 46. Born in New Brunswick, he lived most of his life in Franklin Township. He worked as a Technician for Composecure in Somerset. Scott was a proud US Marine Corps veteran, serving in the late 1990s/early 2000s. He also enjoyed watching Minnesota Vikings football, comedy movies, …

05/04/2025 A 35-year-old North Brunswick man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Rt. 27. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance. 

By Jenny C. Kafas. About a year ago, I moved back to Franklin Township after graduating college feeling like I needed to start actually being the change I want to see in the world. I have always prided myself on being informed, reading the news, and not shying away from having convictions about issues I care about, but with all …

The 5th Annual “Tee Up Fore Teachers” Golf Outing, a fundraiser for the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation, is set for June 30 at  the Heron Glen Golf Course in Ringoes.The event, hosted by SSP Architects and Balken Risk Management, is more than just a day of golf; it’s a celebration of educators and an opportunity to support creative, impactful teaching …

SILVER MEDALISTS – SCVTHS Culinary students Alyssa Robinson of Somerset, Francesca Boian-Togyik of Manville, Sharon Castro Benitez of Hillsborough, Michael Dagostino of Bridgewater, Amy Hernandez of Hillsborough, and Delilah Bergman of Hillsborough, left to right, took home a Silver Medal at the NJAC Culinary Cook-off. (Photo: SCVTHS). A Franklin Township resident was part of a team of culinary students from …