Community Building

Census information was relayed in a number of ways, including through these Census coloring books. Somerset County brought its Census 2020 roadshow to the township on January 18, offering education under the guise of entertainment at one of the township schools. The event was called “Winterfest 2020,” a nod to Census 2020 and the county administration’s desire to have as …

Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders Director Shanel Robinson is given the Oath of Office by Gov. Phil Murphy at the Freeholders’ reorganization meeting. Robinson is the first African-American to be named Freeholder Director. SOMERVILLE – Franklin Township residents played a pivotal part in the historic 2020 Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders reorganization meeting on January 3. A packed …

The 2018-19 Lady Warriors basketball team shortly after clinching a 34-0 season and winning the state Tournament of Champions. There are different things that can bind together a community; politics, volunteerism, and a shared history being some of them. In Franklin Township, the success of our children is one of the strongest magnets which pull us all together, even moreso …

Isla Glaser, right, with her mother, Haley and sister at the FTPD press conference on December 18. A 4-year-old township girl hailed as a hero for saving her mother’s life was named an “honorary junior police officer by the Franklin Township Police Department on December 18. Isla Glaser of Bartle Road was feted by the FTPD in a press conference …

Children enjoyed crafts and games after the tree lighting. A mini-concert by the Franklin High School Madrigals highlighted the annual township holiday tree lighting in the municipal complex. Following the lighting, the party was moved to the Senior/Community Center, where there was music, children’s activities and light refreshments available. There was also a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, to …

Several Franklin Township youth groups were recently awarded $9,000 in grants from the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Franklin received a $5,000 grant for its Girls Circle, Boys Council, and Youth Council, and a $4,000 competitive grant for its Peaceful Warriors program. The grants were part of $106,939 in grants awarded by the Freeholders. Funding was provided through the …

Franklin Township high school seniors and college freshmen received scholarship awards November 29 at the third annual Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation gala. More than a dozen Franklin Township students received $15,000 in scholarships November 29 during the third annual Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation gala at the Imperia on Easton Avenue. The awards went to current Franklin High School …

A group of FHS alumni and friends gathered at Middlebush Park on Thanksgiving to play flag football. A group of Franklin High School alumni and friends gathered at Middlebush Park on a blustery Thanksgiving morning to do what one does on Thanksgiving. No, not eat turkey. Play football. The Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation’s “I Love Franklin” week of events …

The six-day celebration of Franklin Township continued November 27 with a Franklin High School all-years’ reunion. Coordinated by the Warrior For Life Scholarship Foundation, the informal reunion was held at the Stage House Tavern on Amwell Road. “I Love Franklin” week has up until November 27 included an alumni basketball game, a “dine to donate” night at a local restaurant …

Mayor Phil Kramer reads the commendation given to representatives of East Millstone at the November 26 Township Council meeting. The historic village of East Millstone and a group of environmental stewards were recognized at the November 26 Township Council meeting. The Council commended East Millstone for being named a “Great Neighborhood” by the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning …