More than 100 runners and walkers showed up at Colonial Park on a rainy October 7 morning determined to accomplish what they signed up to do: raise money for the Sister2Sister organization and help women suffering from breast cancer. This was the 18th running of the organization’s Run/Walk 4 Life, which is always held on the first Saturday of October, …
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GENERATIONAL FARMING DISCUSSED – The Generational Farmer panel at Somerset County’s Influencing Agriculture Conference included (l-r) Carol English of English Farm in Basking Ridge; Matt Puskas of Middlebush Farm in Franklin Township; and Jimmy Abma of Abma’s Farms in Hillsborough and Doug Van Nuys of Hillsboro Farm. A township farmer was among 13 Somerset County farmers who participated in panel …
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What may become an annual tradition kicked off September 30 in the Municipal Building on DeMott Lane. Called the “Not Quite Wine and Cheese Art Opening,” the event featured artworks in a variety of media created by nearly two dozen township residents. The idea for the art show was broached by Mayor Phil Kramer, who said that as he goes …
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About a dozen animals were brought by their owners September 30 to the township Animal Shelter for the annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals. The ceremony was conducted by The Rev. Joanna Hollis, rector of Christ Church in New Brunswick, and The Rev. D. Scott Russell, chaplain of The Canterbury House Episcopal Chapel, also in New Brunswick. Following …
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Township Councilwoman Crystal Pruitt (D-At Large) has another statewide recognition to add to her resume: person of color influencer. The recognition came in the pages of the September edition of ROI, a publication that covers business issues in the state. Pruitt is the external affairs lead for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind company. Prior to that, the magazine notes, “Pruitt …
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More than 900 backpacks containing school supplies were recently donated to children in need across the 17th Legislative District by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. Danielsen has conducted annual backpack drives for a number of years. Throughout the summer, the Assemblyman’s office has collected supplies including backpacks, colored pencils, hand sanitizer, highlighters, pencil cases/pouches, pens, folders, notebooks, and rulers, according to …
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There were several events on September 15 and 16 in the township. On September 15, a group of residents led by Bob LaCorte formally opened a “Little Free Library” at the Quailbrook Playground Park on New Brunswick Road. The library is the first of several LaCorte said he would like to erect in Franklin: On September 16, the latest class …
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GOOD SAMARITAN HONORED – Daniel Pierson, right, was honored by Mayor Phil Kramer and the Township Council for saving two toddlers after an auto accident on Cedar Grove Lane. A township resident who rescued two toddlers from an overturned car after an accident was commended by the Mayor and Township Council at the Council’s September 12 meeting. Daniel Pierson rushed …
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HISTORY MAKERS – Players and coaches of the Franklin Township Baseball League 14U team were honored by the Township Council at its September 12 meeting. Members of the Franklin Township Baseball League’s under 14 team were commended by teh Township Council September 12 for their appearance this summer in the Babe Ruth World Series. The team, known as the Warriors, …
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SILENT REMEMBERING – Participants in the observance included Deputy Mayor Ram Anbarasan, Councilwoman Kimberly Francois and Township Manager Robert Vornlocker. The Township Council on September 12 officially observed the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center which took the lives of six township residents. The annual ceremony was held at the 9/11 Memorial outside the Township Library’s …
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