Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
November 19, 2025
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ —Black civic, faith and policy leaders held a press conference Wednesday at St. James AME Church during the New Jersey League of Municipalities conference to announce that a statewide Black Agenda will be released Dec. 13 in Plainfield.The press conference was held at the city’s ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — In the early pre-dawn hours of Nov. 9, two officers from the South Brunswick Police Department raced to a single-vehicle crash in Franklin Township — and pulled a man from a burning car just seconds before it exploded into flames. Footage of the dramatic rescue, and can be seen ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Local business leaders, government officials, and community partners will come together on Monday, Dec. 8 for the Somerset County Business Partnership’s Annual Meeting & Luncheon, set to take place at the Palace at Somerset Park.“The SCBP Annual Meeting serves as the ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey users of social media platforms would gain a way to report fraud on their accounts under legislation released by the Senate Commerce Committee on Monday.The bill, S3017, would require the sites’ operators to provide a 24-hour, toll-free phone number to contact live customer ...
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School will once again welcome the community to its beloved Christmas Craft Fair on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. inside the St. Matthias School Cafeteria, located at 170 JFK Blvd., Somerset.The festive, family-friendly event will feature homemade ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office and Somerville Police have begun piecing together what happened inside a residence on Mastogen Drive, where the decomposed body of an elderly woman was discovered on the kitchen floor after the Somerset County SWAT team made ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — From small-business training and mental health advocacy to board meetings and low-cost ways to unwind, Franklin residents have a full slate of events on tap this week, Nov. 17–21.Beginner Yoga (Virtual)Date: Monday, Nov. 17Time: 5–6 p.m.Location: Online via Franklin Township ...
SOMERSET, NJ - For the first Monday since mid-summer, drivers can once again use New Brunswick Road without detours. The roadway reopened late last week after months of construction to replace Somerset County Bridge K0607 — offering long-awaited relief to commuters, school traffic, and nearby ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A woman was found dead inside a residence on Mastogen Drive Sunday afternoon after Somerville Police responded to reports of gunshots at1:08 p.m., according to Francis Roman, Chief of Detectives in the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.The Somerset County SWAT team and hostage ...
FRANKLIN PARK, NJ - A Franklin Park resident is asking for community support after being displaced by a fire that originated next door and spread into her home on Amethyst Way on Oct. 29.The fire was reported at approximately 8:45 a.m., according to the GoFundMe campaign launched to help the woman ...
Sponsored Event: Join us for Cedar Hill Prep's production of Winnie the Pooh on November 21st at 6:30 PMFRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — From political shakeups to local heroes and community safety, this week brought major headlines that shaped Franklin and Somerset County. Here’s a look back at the stories ...
BRIDGEWATER,NJ - A mid-morning fire Saturday in the Martinsville section destroyed the home of Somerville Police Officer Vito Spadea, with a $50,000 GoFundMe campaign to help him, his wife, and two young daughters recover, nearing the target.The family was not home at the time of the fire.The ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, to hear several development and extension requests, including a proposed outdoor storage facility on Route 27, a major building expansion on Howard Avenue, and an amended site plan for a new place of ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans would observe a statewide "Day of Civility" in November each year under a resolution approved by lawmakers in Trenton. “New Jersey will set the stage for this to be a domino effect for the world, not just our country,” the bill’s sponsor, Sen. Angela McKnight, (D - ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Tracy Biondi, a 56-year-old township middle school teacher, has been charged with cyber harassment and stalking stemming from the conviction of a high school field hockey coach earlier this year after he admitted to sexually harassing a student he coached.According to Somerset ...
SOMERSET, NJ — New Brunswick Road is officially open to traffic again after months of construction to replace Somerset County Bridge K0607. The reopening aligns with the county’s projected November 14 target — and today’s county update confirms the road’s status as “ROAD NOW OPEN ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson has officially entered the race for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, announcing her candidacy in a statement shared publicly on X on November 10. The announcement follows news that longtime Rep. Bonnie Watson ...
Update: The address is 2045 Route 27. Franklin Township, NJ — A commercial building on Route 27 was damaged early Thursday morning after a fire broke out overnight, according to a news release from Franklin Township Acting Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks.The Franklin Township Police ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 12, to mark the official grand opening of SV Liquor Depot, located at 1075 Easton Avenue in Somerset.The hour-long event, held from 5–6 p.m., brought together chamber representatives, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The New Brunswick Road Bridge replacement project continues to move toward its anticipated reopening date of on or about November 14, and a site visit this morning shows visible signs that the work is approaching completion.Somerset County updated its Construction Projects page on ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A tense late-night disturbance in the Park Avenue area last month quickly turned into a multi-location emergency involving an assault, kidnapping, vehicle pursuit, and several crashes. Piscataway Police said quick action and teamwork among officers led to the safe capture of a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With just a few weeks left in the regular season, the Points for Purpose TAPinto Fantasy Football League continues to deliver strong performances, surprising upsets, and a tight race among the charities and teams fighting for playoff positioning. Week 10 featured standout wins at the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners, led by Director Shanel Y. Robinson and Deputy Director Melonie Marano, approved more than $1.1 million in historic preservation grants Wednesday night while also hearing impassioned pleas from residents demanding stronger ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Business professionals from across Somerset County gathered Tuesday evening for a fast-paced Speed Networking Workshop hosted by the Somerset Business Hub and Somerset County Business Partnership, with support from BizTack Business & Executive Coaching.The event, held November ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin residents, scouts, and veterans gathered at the municipal complex on Tuesday morning for the township’s annual Veterans Day ceremony — a heartfelt tribute to those who have served and continue to serve the nation.The hour-long program, led by Lt. Commander Steve Gillooly of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council met Monday night for a full agenda that ranged from new public safety and infrastructure measures to community-focused discussions on food insecurity, housing, and the environment.The meeting, led by Mayor Phillip Kramer, opened with the Pledge of ...
EWING, NJ – Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) on Monday announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Veterans, local leaders, and community members gathered Monday morning at the Stage House Tavern for Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s annual Veterans Breakfast — an event dedicated to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for the nation.Danielsen, an Army veteran, described the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Assemblyman Joe Danielsen joined leaders from across the country in honoring U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who announced Monday that she will not seek re-election at the end of her term, marking the close of a historic career spanning more than five decades in ...
SOMERSET, NJ - FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Time is running out for residents to get their leaves to the curb. Franklin Township officials are reminding homeowners that there are only a few collection weeks left in the 2025 Fall Leaf Cleanup Program — and crews will not return once final pickups are ...