SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin residents won’t see an increase of their municipal taxes this year despite the hardships brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, but officials warn that the four-year trend of a flat municipal tax rate is unsustainable.

“There will be a time that we will have to not necessarily catch up, but we will have to start to increase as with our ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin.

You can submit events directly through the website by clicking on the "Submit Content" button located on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to a menu, simply pick events. 

Monday, ...

FRANKLIN, NJ – A group of local women have affectionately become known as 'Franklin Angels' for their dedication and efforts in helping members of the community secure COVID-19 appointments. 

Over the past several months, Franklin resident Carla Visser, along with Barbara Fisher, Susan Goen, and former Councilwoman Rozalyn Sherman, have been dedicating their time and ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – In his role as an activist, Tormel Pittman has spearheaded marches to denounce police misconduct in the wake of George Floyd’s death and led protests to demand the renaming of Roosevelt School.

On Saturday, he will be helping organize an event to take on the issue of urban decay.

The Inner City Clean Up will start at the corner of Seaman Street and Remsen ...

Akshat Parthiban is one of 575 semifinalists receiving an NHS scholarship

SOMERSET, NJ - The National Honor Society (NHS) announced that Akshat Parthiban, a high school senior at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School and member of NHS, has been selected as an NHS Scholarship recipient. Parthiban was chosen from nearly 10,000 applicants and will receive a ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Monday reported 22,374 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, an increase of 19 cases with 707 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Monday reported a total of 838,328 positive cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic began ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health Sunday reported 22,355 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight an increase of 111 cases with 706 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8, 2020.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Sunday reported a total of 837,052 positive cases of the coronavirus since the pandemic ...

NEW JERSEY - While the rest of the state economy slowly returns to pre-pandemic levels, the New Jersey real estate market reportedly experienced “a year we’ve not seen before” with no immediate signs of slowing.

Two state real estate experts with national credentials participated in a TAPinto panel discussion Tuesday about the “Current State of the New Jersey Real ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance has released the 2021 Summer Stage outdoor Concert series schedule featuring several bands that performed during last year's pandemic, as well as six new bands that specialize in blues, classic rock, folk, country - even an Elvis impersonator.

The free Saturday night series on the Division Street pedestrian mall kicks off May 29; all shows ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Do you have plans this weekend?

Check out our editor’s picks for some of the best things to do in and around Franklin Township. 

Friday, April 9

Venus Jewelers of Franklin

Venus Jewelers is hosting I Do. Wedding Band Weekend, an engagement ring and wedding band show featuring hundreds of ring styles on Friday, April 9th and Saturday, April ...

SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin.

You can submit events directly through the website by clicking on the "Submit Content" button located on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to a menu, simply pick events. 

Monday, ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ – In recognition of National County Government Month, Somerset County is hosting a live meet and greet Zoom information session titled “Where There’s a Will We Can Help: With Surrogate Tina Jalloh” to be held on Thursday, April 8 at noon. 

Learn how to probate a will and more when Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson speaks ...