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Township Republicans were finally able to hold their annual horse race-themed fundraising party, although the race had to change. Party faithful gathered May 19 at the home of Ken and Dayna Lemieux for the Preakness Race “Fun-Raiser.” The event is normally tied to the Kentucky Derby, but bad weather forced a rescheduling. Members of the Republican slate for Township Council, …

A handful of township residents gathered at the municipal complex May 17 to join bicyclists around the country and all over the world in honoring those who were injured or killed while cycling. It was the 2017 Ride of Silence, an event that’s been held for 14 years around the country, and, in Franklin, for the last three years. We …

Five Franklin High School seniors were recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships by the Franklin Women’s Club. The honorees, who received their awards during a May 16 ceremony, are Heather Attanasio, Taylor Breen, Jada Edwards, Jamie Greene and Molly Swayne, according to a press release from the club. Funds for college scholarships were raised through the Franklin Woman Club’s annual Tricky Tray …

Barely 20 minutes into the start of the 30th anniversary St. Matthias Carnival, finding a spot in the church parking lot was already a dicey proposition. The beautiful weather no doubt played a part in the huge early turnout, but it seemed as though people were ready for the event that could be called the kickoff to the summer season. …

The annual township Memorial Day Parade will kick off on New Brunswick Road at 11 a.m. May 29. The parade route will stretch from New Brunswick Rd. to DeMott Lane, and will end at the Municipal Building. A special ceremony will take place at noon at Veterans Memorial Park, located in front of the Municipal Building. For more information, or …

Submitted by Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. Freeholder Brian D. Levine has announced that the county Office on Aging and Disability Services is looking to identify residents who will be age 100 or older in 2017. “We are asking residents to help us honor the centenarians in our community,” said Freeholder Levine, human services liaison. “These resilient individuals, who …

Submitted by Jim Zeitler. Boy Scout Troop 154 at the end of last year assisted the American Legion with the proper disposal of dozens of American flags with a Flag Retirement Ceremony. Although many of us know proper methods for displaying the flag, a much smaller number know the proper method for retiring the U.S. flag. The Boy Scout troop …

The Franklin Woman’s Club is looking for help from knitters and crocheters to material donors in its Purple Hat Campaign. The Purple Hat Campaign supports the “Period of Purple Crying” program, developed by the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome. Woman’s Club members are making purple newborn and preemie caps that will be donated to Prevention of Child Abuse – …

625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 563-4213 Open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. All programs begin at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise listed. Table Tennis (Ping Pong) – Monday – Friday. Take a ‘shot’ at being a tournament master by playing Single or Doubles games. This competitive game has been an Olympic sport since 1988 and …

Hundreds of walkers and cyclists took off from various points in the township April 30 to help raise money for the Franklin Food Bank. https://www.facebook.com/franklinreporter/videos/1153276984784012/ They participated in the 28th annual Tour de Franklin, the food bank’s premiere fundraising event. Food bank executive director Frank Hasner estimated that 800 people participated in all of the events, which included bike tours …