The Franklin Food Bank was one of several organizations recently benefiting from the generosity of Somerset County residents. The Food Bank was given a $1,558 grant through the Adopt-A-Family (AAF) program, which is sponsored by the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and participating local food banks. The $1,558 came from more than $54,000 raised by the program. Donors were …
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Members of the Indo American Club, Canal Walk residents and The Sodhani Foundation with their Franklin Food Bank donation. Township residents are coming together during the holidays to help those in need. Starting with the Thanksgiving holiday, residents donated so that others could enjoy the season. The Somerset Run Men’s Club has so far raised more than $4,200 in a …
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An annual toy drive held at the Ukrainian Center on Davidson Avenue will be contactless this year, in light of coronavirus concerns. The Unity Holiday All Stars event is set for noon to 2 p.m. Organizers of the drive, sponsored by the non-profit Unity SME, hope to duplicate their previous success. “We’ve received between 1,500 and 1,600 gifts in the …
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The Somerset County Park Foundation is providing an opportunity to create a lasting memory in one of the Somerset County parks through the purchase of a Commemorative Brick, Legacy Tree, or Tribute Bench. Purchases support the valuable programs funded by the Park Foundation and offered by the Somerset County Park Commission. The bricks, benches, and trees provide individuals and organizations …
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Oscar Rodriguez cuts a ribbon on a van partially purchased with money raised from the community. The van is used for transporting his son, Matthew, foreground, to his doctors’ appointments. Looking on is Nicolas DiMeglio. Family members of a township boy who was nearly killed when he was struck by a car last year gathered together on November 11 to …
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The annual Franklin Woman’s Club Tricky Tray fundraiser had to be cancelled this year, but the club developed an online auction in its place. (File photo). The Franklin Woman’s Club is holding an online auction through November 8, as a substitute for the annual Tricky Tray that was cancelled due to the pandemic. The auction features beautiful themed gift baskets, …
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Former Gov. Chris Christie established this Cameo page to help raise money for the Center for Great Expectations. Former Gov. Chris Christie recently established a Cameo.com page to raise money for the township-based Center for Great Expectations, a fact which came as a surprise to the center’s founder and executive director. “That is so cool,” exclaimed Peg Wright, the center’s …
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The winners of the 2020 Trails Advisory Committee’s “Take A Photo From A Trail” photo contest have been announced. The annual contest is open to children and adults and seeks to publicize the benefits of Franklin’s many trails. The categories are each of the areas which host trails. Following are the winning photographs: Bunker Hill Natural Area A Secret Place …
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Somerset County residents who are amateur or professional photographers are invited to submit entries to the sixth annual “Show Us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Cash prizes are offered in the contest, the submission deadline of which is November 30. Photo Contest entries should reflect one of these five themes: Community – show us the vibrant community in …
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Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for scholarships and national recognition through the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months — virtually or otherwise – can apply at http://spirit.prudential.com. The deadline for applications is November 10. The contest is sponsored by Prudential Financial and …
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