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Newly minted Eagle Scout Tom Mrotek, with certificate, is flanked by, left to right, his mother, Janet, brother, Ryan and father, Dale, at his Court of Honor June 26. (Photo: Michele Rojek.) By Michele Rojek Local Boy Scout Troop 113 celebrated another Eagle Scout on June 26; Thomas Mrotek stood in honor at his court as his family, friends, and …

Three of the eight winners of the FTPD’s College-Bound Sweepstakes. Eight Franklin students will depart for college this Fall with a goody basket courtesy of the Franklin Police Department. The baskets were filled with products donated by Amazon Inc., and were raffled off in a drawing held earlier this summer. Included in the baskets were a variety of items, such …

Eagle Scout Joseph Rojek with his mother, Michele, at his Court of Honor on June 19 at Somerset Presbyterian Church. The roll of Franklin Township Eagle Scouts increased by one on June 19, with Joseph Rojek’s official Court of Honor held at Somerset Presbyterian Church. Rojek, a senior at Franklin High School, has been a Scout only since 2015. Unlike …

June Virtual Programs and Classes for All Senior Center ClientsJune 7, 1 p.m. – The Coffee House Project with John Fitzpatrick. Join John and be transported to another time while listening to a live Zoom broadcast of some of the greatest hits from the 18th to the 21st century, which has been taken from an eclectic, interesting, sometimes humorous, and …

Tim Stevens recites the Scout’s Pledge during his Eagle Court of Honor on May 22. Flanking him are his mother, Lisa, and father, Mark. Boy Scout Troop 113 honored its latest Eagle Scout May 22 at Somerset Presbyterian Church with the ritual Court of Honor. The Scout, Timothy Stevens, is a former Franklin resident and Hillsborough transplant. He stayed with …

Classes and programs will not be held on Memorial Day Holiday (May 31).Zoom GuidelinesUnless otherwise specified, residents who are age 60 and above can join any of the Zoom programs listed in this schedule even if they are not a client at the center hosting the Zoom program.Zoom Activity Release FormsParticipants are required to obtain and complete an Activity Release …

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services aretemporarily closed until April 30, 2021. The county’s management team is following state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while they continue to assess the centers’ reopening dates. Senior Center programs that were offered on-site have been modified and are now available via Zoom, …

Eligible Somerset County senior citizens now have a wider selection of places they can go via the Somerset County para-transit services. As of March 1, eligible seniors will be provided transportation to businesses that provide personal services such as pharmacies, banks, credit unions, salons, and barbershops. Previously, transportation services were only provided for doctor’s appointments, grocery stores, county-operated senior wellness …

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers, managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, are temporarily closed until Feb. 28, 2021. The county’s management team is complying with state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while they continue to assess the centers’ reopening dates. Senior Center programs that were offered on-site have been modified and are now available via …

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all county-operated senior centers, managed by the Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services, are temporarily closed until Jan. 31, 2021. The county’s management team is complying with state-mandated public healthcare guidelines while they continue to assess the centers’ reopening dates. Senior Center programs that were offered on-site have been modified and are now available via …