The following are the latest updates in the Township’s 2025 street resurfacing program: Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – COMPLETED Sebring Rd – PAVED Annapolis St – THIS STREET HAS BEEN PULLED FROM THE PROJECT. WILL BE ON FOR NEXT YEAR. Lexington Rd -PAVED Phillips Rd – PAVED Francis St – PAVED Link Rd -PAVED School Ave -PAVED Lewis St – …
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Groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum will share the same space on October 18, and both are promising the coexistence will be peaceful. Franklin Township Indivisible, Somerset County Indivisible, and other groups are planning to participate in the nationwide No Kings series of rallies by holding one from noon to 2 p.m. at the Franklin Township Cultural Arts …
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PURCHASE EXPLAINED – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said the money for the surveillance system is coming from a grant. The Township Council voted to spend nearly $340,000 on a multi-faceted surveillance system at its October 14 meeting. The Council will pay the total over four years, with the first year’s payment being $87,225. Money for the system comes from a grant, …
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Explaining Proposed Ordinance – Mayor Phil Kramer describes the proposed ordinance that would restrict the use of on-site generators. Hoping to preclude any thought of a developer creating a data center powered by generators burning combustible materials, the Township Council on September 30 took the first step in restricting the use of on-site generators. The ordinance would prohibit the routine …
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The 19th annual running of the Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United bicycle fundraiser was held September 20 at the Township Senior/Community Center. More than 100 riders participated in the event, which offered ride lengths of three, 10, 30 and 50 miles, as well as a 3-mile walk. The event raises money for prostate cancer awareness and screening. Shirley Spruill, the …
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A milestone was reached September 20 at the Millstone Valley Fire Department – the 30th running of the Ladies Auxiliary Tricky Tray fundraiser. The fire department’s truck bays were filled with tables filled with people, residents of Franklin as well as surrounding towns. They all spent about the event’s first two hours choosing for which of the more than 100 …
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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. Pickup will …
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The township’s three public high schools achieved award-winning rankings in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report’s annual ranking of high schools. The ranking takes into account a number of criteria, including graduation rates, performance on standardized tests, enrollment in advanced placement courses, and how well they prepare students for college, according to the magazine. The publication reviewed more than …
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A township-based cultural organization was awarded more than $26,000 in two grants from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission. The Ukrainian History and Education Center was awarded a $20,175 Local Arts Program grant to provide in-person and virtual programming on Ukrainian folk arts and traditions for Somerset County residents. The organization was also awarded a $6,000 grant through the …
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HUMAN ART – Face painting was one of the activities available August 16 at the annual Week of the People celebration held in Naaman Williams Park. The 51st Annual Week of the People celebration was held August 16 in Naaman Williams Park. On hand were vendors, games and activities for kids, entertainment and free hot dogs and hamburgers, as well …
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