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11/01/24 A Somerset resident was the victim of identity theft. The victim applied for employment …
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December 23, 2024
Franklin Township Police Department Promotes Four To Captain and Lieutenant
Four members of the Franklin Township Police Department command staff in a December 23 ceremony in t…
December 22, 2024
FTPD Brings Holiday Cheer With Annual Toy & Coat Giveaway
CRB GIVEAWAY – The line is out the door at the FTPD’s Community Relations Bureau on Hamilton S…
December 21, 2024
Updated: Former District Paraprofessional, SGS Wrestling Coach, Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
A 52-year-old former district paraprofessional and middle school wrestling coach was arrested Decemb…
December 20, 2024
McDonald’s Opens New Restaurant In Rutgers Plaza
MCDONALDLAND CHARACTERS – The Hamburglar, Grimace and Birdie were among the guests celebrating the g…
December 20, 2024
Interim Franklin High School Principal Named By School Board
NEW INTERIM – Kelley Guerrero speaks to the Board of Education December 19 after having been named i…
December 8, 2024
‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Kicks Off At Sampson G. Smith Middle School Campus
One of the biggest fundraisers for the organization that supports the Franklin Township Animal Shelt…
December 3, 2024
Elizabeth Avenue School Unveils Marquee
RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY – Elizabeth Avenue School principal Greg Romero cuts the red ribbon in front…
November 22, 2024
School Board Names New Hamilton Street Principal And Director Of School Management
NEW APPOINTEES – Nubeja Allen and Nicholas Solomon speak to the Board of Education November 21 after…
November 4, 2024
Cannabis Businesses Capped At 18 (Give Or Take); Township Receives More Than $260K In Sales Taxes
ASKING FOR HELP – Shani Madaminova, co-owner of Leaf Haus dispensary, asked the Township Council to …
May 22, 2024
CJCP: 14th Year Of 100 % Graduation, College Acceptance
Sponsored Content. Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) announced today that for the fo…
Most Recent News
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FTPD Officer Injured In One-Car Crash
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FTPD Collecting Toys, Clothing, For Those In Need
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Somerset Man Among Seven Charged In ‘Operation RU Pharm’
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Fire Restrictions Lifted, Caution Urged
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Highland Park Man Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison For Easton Avenue Road Rage Shooting
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Franklin Township Police Log: October 1-31, 2024
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
Here is the December 12 update of the Township’s 2024-25 road resurfacing program. New Brunswick …
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Fire Commissioner Stipend Increases Approved By Township Council
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Township Road Work Update
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Township Council Approves $220,000 In Purchases
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Board Of Education OKs Nearly $338,000 In Goods And Services
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Township Council Purchases Water-Related Services
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Township Updates Street Resurfacing Projects
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Road To Success Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
HIS FINAL ADDRESS – Outgoing Director of School Management, Orvyl Wilson, speaks to the RTS …
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District Equity Plan Discussed At Board Of Education Meeting
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School District Looks To Increase Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
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2024 Election: DiMeglio, Hopkins And Merris Win In BOE Election
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Board Of Education Candidate Information
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Road To Success Program Celebrates Holidays With Cookies & Cocoa
Students in the school district’s Road to Success program spent a few hours on December …
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Somerset Resident Named SC Vo-Tech Student Of The Month
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Warriors On The Academic Move
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Road To Success Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
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School District Looks To Increase Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
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Township Student Helps With Habitat For Humanity Restoration Project
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FHS Offers ‘Safe Halloween’ For Township Kids
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Life Story: Joey Fernandez, 53; Dedicated Uncle
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joey Fernandez …
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In Memoriam: Carmella Estelle Caliendo Bowman
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Life Story: Beatrice Cohen, 94; Loved Animals
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Life Story: Joseph Roy Brown, 66; Owned Nikki Bee’s Express Courier
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Life Story: Helen E. Rosol, 93; Loved Jersey Shore
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to …
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
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Town Hall Meeting On Opioid Settlement Fund Usage Set
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Councilman Wright Calls For Committees To Study Cannabis Taxes, Affordable Housing
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Noise Nuisance Ordinance Approved By Township Council
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Quail Brook Senior Center’s January Schedule
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road Somerset, NJ 08873 908-203-6151 Meet a Care …
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Quail Brook Senior Center December Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center November Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center October Schedule
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Nominations Sought Of Centenarians For Special Day
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‘Connect With Palestine Day’ Held In Colonial Park
RECOUNTING FAMILY HORRORS – Board of Education member Sami Shaban speaks to the crowd about …
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Faith Temple Church Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
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A Day In The Life: Township Bustling On A Spring-Like Day
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First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens Holds College Fair
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Husain Day Celebrated At Masjid-e-Ali
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Township Road Work Update
New Brunswick Rd (Willow to DeMott) -NEW BRUNSWICK RD FROM WILLOW TO DEMOTT TO BE …
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Township Council Approves $220,000 In Purchases
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Township Council Purchases Water-Related Services
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
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Township Council Approves Purchases Of Good And Services
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to …
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Venus Jewelers Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Location
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Inaugural State NJ-India Commission Trade Mission To India Announced At Samudhra Restaurant
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Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building Hearing Postponed To 2025
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Starbucks Employees To Customers: Don’t Drink Our Water
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Township Council Seeks To Cap Number Of Cannabis Retailers
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Fitness Factory Prepares For Major Expansion
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Plan To Raze, Build New Church Approved By Planning Board
PROJECT ARCHITECT RETURNS – Lawrence C. Johnson, the architect for the Macedonia Church, describes changes …
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Township Studying State Guidance On Affordable Housing Obligation
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Planning Board Resumes Hearing On Modified Church Plan
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Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building Hearing Postponed To 2025
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Zoning Board Approves 51,000-Square -Foot Warehouse, Despite Township Warehouse Ban
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Sri Lankan School Alumni Donate To Franklin Food Bank
ALUMNI DONATION – Members of the Ananda College Alumni Association with officials from the Franklin …
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Franklin Food Bank Raises $90,000 In ‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser
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Franklin Food Bank Receives $15,000 Grant From Bank Of America
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Sorority Chapter Sets Food Drive
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Tour de Franklin Set To Launch On April 28
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FR&A Man Of The Year: Derek Smith, Franklin Food Bank Executive Director
MAN OF THE YEAR – Derek Smith took over the reins of the Franklin Food …
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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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Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer Named 2020 Franklin Reporter & Advocate Man of the Year
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Franklin Reporter & Advocate 2019 People Of The Year: The FHS 2018-19 Girls Basketball Team And Coaches
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Sewerage Authority Approves 2024-25 Budget
FTSA Executive Director Joe Danielsen. The Franklin Township Sewerage authority approved its $17 million 2024-25 …
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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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Sewerage Authority Races To Fix Imperiled Line
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FHS Sports: Lady Warrior Basketball Opens Season With Big Win Over Hunterdon Central
MAKING HER MOVE – Sophomore Aleah Sunkins drives to the basket for two of her …
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Photo Gallery: Midnight Madness Highlights Middle, High School Basketball Teams
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FHS Sports: Precious Wheeler Signs To Play Basketball For Rutgers University
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Jersey Mike’s Helps With FHS Dance Team’s Florida Goal
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FHS Sports: Football Warriors Fall To North Brunswick, 22-20
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to …
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Township Council Seeks To Cap Number Of Cannabis Retailers
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Cannabis Businesses Prove Profitable For Township, Record $10 Million In Sales
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Township Council Creates Committee To Study Business Signage
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Another Retail Cannabis Business Gets Council Support
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Second Chance For Animals’ ‘Tricky Tray’ Sold Out
Approximately 300 people gathered at the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Davidson Avenue October 5 to …
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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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Animal Shelter Receives Donations From Ocean State Job Lot
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Environmental Commission Supports Proposed ‘Climate Superfund Act’
Supports Proposed Bill – Environmental Commission member Stan Jaracz brought the idea to the Commission. …
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Film, Panel Discussion On Proposed ‘Green Amendment’ Set For November 14
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Boy Scout Gets Open Space Committee Help For Eagle Project
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Township Shade Tree Sale Returns
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Seeley’s Run Gets Long-Needed Cleanup
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Holiday Sunday Events Draw Crowds
Holiday celebrations in the township continued on December 8. Early in the day, the St. …
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Free Holiday Concert At Sampson G. Smith School
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East Millstone Ushers In Holiday Season With Tree Lighting
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Sinterklaas Set To Visit Van Liew-Suydam House
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Inaugural Holiday Craft Market Set For November 16