Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
December 1, 2025
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Franklin residents who travel along Route 27 are being urged to stay alert after South Brunswick Police announced they are searching for a man accused of committing an armed robbery Monday morning in a preschool parking lot just over the township line in Kendall ...
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School is participating in this year’s Giving Tuesday initiative and is inviting supporters, alumni, parish families, and community members to contribute to its annual fundraising campaign.Donations made from Tuesday, December 2 through Tuesday, January 6 will directly ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - An 82-year-old woman suffered a minor injury when her car was struck by a train on Wednesday, according to South Brunswick Police. Authorities say she suffered a minor leg injury and was transported to an area hospital.At 3:05 PM, a freight train struck a vehicle on Route 535 ...
When looking for a unique holiday tree this season consider adding a plant you can enjoy now and throughout the year. Select a larger specimen to use as a floor plant, adding dramatic scale to your indoor décor. Smaller plants can be placed on tabletops throughout the house to add a bit of extra ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — The Franklin Food Bank, celebrating its 50th anniversary, announced Friday the launch of a $50,000 matching fund aimed at raising a total of $100,000 to sustain its vital community programs.According to a food bank announcement, the matching fund was gathered by a small group of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - AccuWeather forecasts a biting cold on Friday night, but a sunny Saturday — perfect for Small Business Saturday. Rain moves in Sunday, bringing a soggy end to the weekend.Tonight (Fri., Nov. 28): Expect a real chill — skies mostly cloudy with some breaks of sun early, and a low near ...
SOMERSET, NJ — One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning of Somerset is proud to help local homeowners upgrade their heating and cooling systems while taking full advantage of the powerful incentives offered through the PSE&G HVAC Instant Rebates Program.As a trusted, local participating ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Small Business Saturday, observed annually on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, is a nationwide initiative encouraging consumers to support local, independent businesses. For Franklin Township and the broader Somerset County area, this event highlights the vital economic role of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A massive two-alarm fire destroyed a large wood-frame garage on Friendship Road on Thanksgiving Eve, according to a release from the South Brunswick Township Police Department. The fire prompted a multi-agency response from fire companies across the area.Firefighters were ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Middle School cafeteria was the site of the Road to Success (RTS) program's annual Thanksgiving Celebration Tuesday evening, bringing together families, students, educators and community partners. The yearly tradition focuses on gratitude, student recognition ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School’s award-winning GoldN’Blues choir is heading to one of the biggest holiday stages in the country.NBC announced today that the student group has been selected as the 2025 “Star Choir” winner, earning a featured performance on NBC’s “Christmas in Rockefeller ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Drake Road remains CLOSED between Patton Drive and Tunnell Road due to an active water main break.Township officials also report water pressure issues and possible discoloration in the affected area along Drake Rd between Patton Dr and Tunnell Rd as crews work to make repairs.Drivers ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners is set to hold its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 25, 2025, where commissioners will vote on a major financial commitment for TD Bank Ballpark and address resolutions concerning public health, human services, and the county's ...
TRENTON, NJ – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs today announced that the New Jersey Board of Massage and Bodywork Therapy has temporarily suspended the license of a Somerset County massage therapist charged with criminal sexual assault against a client.David ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — This week brought stories of heroism, housing and warehouse decisions, state funding for local roads, and neighbors stepping up for families in need. Here’s a look at the top stories from Nov. 16–22.Sponsored Content: Somerset County Homeowners: Ask Your Heating Question and ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce will wrap up a year of business growth and community collaboration with its December Networking Event on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at The Bristal Assisted Living on Easton Avenue.The event, running from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., will bring chamber ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Township Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 25, for its final meeting of the month, where members are expected to vote on several ordinances, review the latest bill list, and consider a series of resolutions ranging from farmland preservation to hybrid vehicle ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -Police Officer Vitp Spadea, his wife Kim and their two young daughters, 8 and 10, have drawn strength and resolve from the outpouring of support received from friends, family and strangers after the family was burned out of their home Nov. 15 in Martinsville. “It's been ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ— Bloomfield has something sweet to celebrate. On October 25th, Sweet Bliss by Liss officially opened at 5 Sunset Avenue, marking the start of a new era for those seeking delicious, completely nut-free baked goods—without fear, compromise, or missing out. The grand opening celebration ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Families from Franklin Township, Piscataway, and the greater Central Jersey community filled the Cedar Hill Prep School gymnasium this week as the school’s youngest performers took the stage for a heartwarming production of Winnie the Pooh.The show marked a milestone for Cedar Hill ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - An accused shoplifter, identified as a North Plainfield Police sergeant and resident of Hillsborough, is charged with multiple counts after Weis Markets store security say he was observed leaving the Route 206 store four times this month without paying for grocery items in his ...
SOMERSET, NJ — First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG) held its annual Thanksgiving food distribution on Saturday, expanding the event through a partnership with local Black farmers connected to The Genesis Project™. The church distributed 500 boxes of fresh produce and assembled 500 ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township will receive $316,190 in state funding to support roadway upgrades along New Brunswick Road between Cedar Grove Lane and Willow Avenue, as part of a statewide investment announced Monday by Governor Phil Murphy.The grant is part of the FY 2026 Municipal Aid ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously Thursday night to grant Hawthorne Management, LLC a two-year extension on approvals for a previously approved three-story apartment building planned for 2 Hawthorne Drive, after testimony showed the developer is close ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Cedar Hill Prep develops curious, capable learners who think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.Joy L. Ragland didn't expect to cry at her son's school poetry reading.But when Cedar Hill Prep's middle schoolers took the podium on ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A proposal to significantly expand a Howard Avenue warehouse moved forward Thursday night after the Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment heard testimony from engineers, architects, planners, environmental experts and the company’s leadership—culminating in unanimous support ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Looking for something to do close to home this weekend and beyond? From holiday shopping and live jazz to family theater and stargazing, there’s plenty happening in and around Franklin.Trivia Night at Iron Peak (Nov. 21, 7 p.m.)Iron Peak Sports & Events will host a ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Week 11 of the Points for Purpose TAPinto Fantasy Football League delivered another slate of decisive wins, tight finishes, and big swings in the standings as teams continue fighting for playoff position — and for the Franklin Township nonprofits they represent.At the top, ...
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The United Black Agenda (UBA) celebrated two of New Jersey’s most influential Black legal organizations Tuesday night during an event at the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference, spotlighting their decades of advocacy and the coalition’s broader push for structural ...
PRINCETON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are inviting New Jersey residents to attend The Holidays at Drumthwacket, continuing the tradition of open house tours at the Governor’s official residence in Princeton.This year’s theme is America’s 250th Anniversary, according to a news ...