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FHS Student Turns Near-Death Experience Into Inspirational Book

February 28, 2026

FHS Student Turns Near-Death Experience Into Inspirational Book

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New ‘School-Within-A-School’ Introduced At School Board Meeting

February 27, 2026

New ‘School-Within-A-School’ Introduced At School Board Meeting

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Fredericks To Be Named New Public Safety Director

February 25, 2026

Fredericks To Be Named New Public Safety Director

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Township Council Bans Federal Immigration Actions On Township Property

February 25, 2026

Township Council Bans Federal Immigration Actions On Township Property

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Snowstorm ‘Formidable,’ But Not A Blizzard In Franklin

February 23, 2026

Snowstorm ‘Formidable,’ But Not A Blizzard In Franklin

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Somerset Fugitive Caught After Three-Hour Standoff On Lenox Place

February 20, 2026

Somerset Fugitive Caught After Three-Hour Standoff On Lenox Place

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Hearings Resume For Proposed South Middlebush Road Mosque

February 20, 2026

Hearings Resume For Proposed South Middlebush Road Mosque

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Franklin Township Warrior Educational Foundation Holds Inaugural Gala

February 20, 2026

Franklin Township Warrior Educational Foundation Holds Inaugural Gala

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Shubhendu Singh Appointed To Township Council To Fill Vacated Ward 1 Seat

February 11, 2026

Shubhendu Singh Appointed To Township Council To Fill Vacated Ward 1 Seat

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K-Mart Apartment Plan Withdrawn; What’s Next A Mystery

February 4, 2026

K-Mart Apartment Plan Withdrawn; What’s Next A Mystery

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Most Recent News

Life Story: Beatrice Cohen, 94; Loved Animals

Life Story: Joseph Roy Brown, 66; Owned Nikki Bee’s Express Courier

Life Story: Helen E. Rosol, 93; Loved Jersey Shore

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Crime

FTPD Police Log: January 25 – 31, 2026

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Fredericks To Be Named New Public Safety Director

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Somerset Fugitive Caught After Three-Hour Standoff On Lenox Place

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FTPD Police Log: January 19-24, 2026

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FTPD Life Savers To Be Acknowledged By Township Council

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FTPD Police Blotter: January 11-17, 2026

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FTPD Police Log: January 4-10, 2026

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Taxes

Farmland Lease Extension, Snowplowing Contract Increase Approved By Township Council

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Wedding Fees, Pet, And Convenience Center Ordinances Introduced By Township Council

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Hamilton Street Business District Budget Introduced By Township Council

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Township Council Approves Contracts

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Township Council Approves Fire District Commissioners’ Stipends

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Township Receives State Municipal Aid Grant For 2026 New Brunswick Road Work

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New Brunswick Road Bridge Replacement Finally Completed

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School Board

New School District Assistant Athletic Director Named By School Board

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New ‘School-Within-A-School’ Introduced At School Board Meeting

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Schools Superintendent Search Firm Looks For Public’s Input

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Franklin Township Warrior Educational Foundation Holds Inaugural Gala

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School Board Approves Request For Early FHS Graduation

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School News

FHS Student Turns Near-Death Experience Into Inspirational Book

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‘The Crossing’ Concert Performance Set For FMS-SGS

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TEECS Robotics Team Scores In Competition

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Several Events Held For TEECS Students

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Elizabeth Avenue School Students Raise $650 For Franklin Food Bank

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FHS Madrigals Receive Council Commendation For Rockefeller Center Performance

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Road To Success Students Enjoy Thanksgiving Celebration

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Affordable Housing

Affordable Housing Ordinance Draws Late Objector, Attorney Says It Must Adopt

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Redevelopment Agency To Bring In Prospective Developer To Finish Project In Default

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Township Affordable Housing Plan Takes Another Step Forward

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Affordable Housing Ordinances Introduced By Township Council

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2025-2035 Affordable Housing Plan Details Approved By Planning Board

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Obituaries

Life Story: Salvatore Saladini, 93; Korean War Veteran

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Life Story: Thomas M. Hansen, 69; Owned Hansen Building Co.

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Life Story: Santi Gosh, 103; Beloved Caregiver

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Life Story: Marjorie Jo Lancsak, 73; Doted On Family

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Life Story: Otis Watson, 70; Worked For NJ Transit, Was Food Bank Volunteer

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Township Council

Wedding Fees, Pet, And Convenience Center Ordinances Introduced By Township Council

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Fredericks To Be Named New Public Safety Director

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Snow Removal Sparks Disagreement Between Resident And Councilmember; Council Grades Overall Effort

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Township Council Bans Federal Immigration Actions On Township Property

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Shubhendu Singh Appointed To Township Council To Fill Vacated Ward 1 Seat

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Senior Citizens

Quail Brook Senior Center March Schedule

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Quail Brook Senior Center January Schedule

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Quail Brook Senior Center Schedule For December 2025

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Quail Brook Senior Center November Schedule

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Franklin Senior Center June Schedule

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Religion

Hearings Resume For Proposed South Middlebush Road Mosque

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Ramadan Lighting Celebrated At Community Center

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St. Matthias Holds Annual ‘Night Of Winners’ Fundraiser

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Muslim Heritage Month Celebrated At Township Library

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Mosque Seeking Approval For Former Hindu Temple Site On South Middlebush Road

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Township Council Taxes

Farmland Lease Extension, Snowplowing Contract Increase Approved By Township Council

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Wedding Fees, Pet, And Convenience Center Ordinances Introduced By Township Council

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Township Council Approves Contracts

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Township Releases Final Status Update Of 2025 Road Resurfacing Program

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Township Council Awards $1.7 Million In Contracts

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Business

Unity Bank Named ‘Top Bank Investment Idea’

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Hamilton Street Business District Budget Introduced By Township Council

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Updated: Township Cannabis Industry Still Growing, Could Reach $28M By Year’s End

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Franklin Township Restaurant Week Underway

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The Second Time’s The Charm; Dispensary Approved In Residential Zone

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Somerset CPA Wins Statewide Award

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Hamilton Street Advisory Board Says ‘No’ To Advertising Murals

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News In Pictures

Hearings Resume For Proposed South Middlebush Road Mosque

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Affordable Housing Ordinance Draws Late Objector, Attorney Says It Must Adopt

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Outdoor Storage Site Approved By Zoning Board

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Planning Board Begins Master Plan Reexamination

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K-Mart Apartment Plan Withdrawn; What’s Next A Mystery

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Elizabeth Avenue School Students Raise $650 For Franklin Food Bank

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Franklin Food Bank Among Groups Receiving RWJBarnabas Health Grants

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Emergency Food Distribution For SNAP Recipients Is Set By Somerset County

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Franklin Food Bank Among Organizations Benefiting From RWJBarnabas Grants

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Franklin Township Restaurant Week Underway

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FR&A 2025 Man Of The Year: Vimal Sodhani, Philanthropist

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FR&A 2024 Woman Of The Year: Katie Nordhaus, Township Animal Control Officer

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FR&A Man Of The Year: Derek Smith, Franklin Food Bank Executive Director

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FR&A 2022 Man of the Year: Bill Grippo

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Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois Is Franklin Reporter & Advocate 2021 Woman Of The Year

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Sewer Rates, Connection Fees, To Increase Under New Budget

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Sewerage Authority Approves 2024-25 Budget

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Sewerage Authority Customers To See 10 Percent Hike In Rates

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Sewerage Authority To Drop Covid Waste Test

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Sewer Rates To Rise 13 Percent Over Next Two Years

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Sports

FHS Sports: Lady Warriors De-Fang Jackson Jaguars, 66-34; Earn Finals Berth

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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Basketball Advances To CJ Group 4 Semis With 66-35 Win Over Freehold

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New School District Assistant Athletic Director Named By School Board

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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Basketball Wins Big In NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 4 Tournament First Round

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FHS Sports: Rutgers Prep Dominates, Downs Lady Warriors In SCT Final, 55-37

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Cannabis

Updated: Township Cannabis Industry Still Growing, Could Reach $28M By Year’s End

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The Second Time’s The Charm; Dispensary Approved In Residential Zone

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Hamilton Street Advisory Board Says ‘No’ To Advertising Murals

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Zoning Board Denies Application For Cannabis Business In Residential Zone

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Cannabis Business Seeks Permission To Open Dispensary In Residential Zone

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Animal Shelter

‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Kicks Off At Sampson G. Smith Middle School Campus

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Second Chance For Animals’ ‘Tricky Tray’ Sold Out

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Annual ‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Wraps Up At SGS

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‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Benefits Second Chance For Animals, Animal Shelter

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Blessing Of The Animals Held At Animal Shelter

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Environment

Snow Storm May Be ‘Most Impactful’ In Five Years: State Climatologist

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Township Councilmember Potosnak Tapped To Head State Environmental Department

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NJ DEP Blasted For Permit Approvals Green-Lighting Transco Compressor Station

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Partial Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Discussed By Environmental Commission

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Township Environmental Commission To Push For Stormwater Management Utility

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Entertainment

‘The Crossing’ Concert Performance Set For FMS-SGS

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FHS Madrigals Receive Council Commendation For Rockefeller Center Performance

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Township Resident To Perform In RVCC Staged Readings

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Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Sets Concert at Franklin Middle School

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Franklin Day Performance Schedule Released

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