Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
October 6, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County will open its Fall Surplus Auction to the public next week, giving Franklin residents a chance to bid on used county vehicles, electronics, office equipment and more. The online sale begins at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, and closes with staggered end times starting at ...
MANVILLE. NJ — Veterans and their families seeking resources, employment opportunities, health and wellness information, VA disability information, and access to services are invited to attend the second annual Veterans Resource Job and Wellness Fair. Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4-7 p.m. at the Thomas ...
NEWARK, NJ — An Orange Police Sergeant has been indicted by an Essex County Grand Jury on multiple counts of official misconduct and falsifying public records, prosecutors said in a news release Friday.Prosecutors say Sgt. Yolanda Holmes, 44, of Somerset, forged the signatures of a fellow officer ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township will once again light up with its annual Diwali Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to all.Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is observed across the world by ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials issued two separate traffic alerts Friday morning, warning drivers of road closures due to construction and repair work.The first advisory, sent at 9 a.m., reported that Hillcrest Avenue was closed between Arden Street and Holly Street for construction. Drivers ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Voters will have a chance to hear directly from candidates for the Franklin Township Board of Education at a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 7 to 9 p.m.The Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in collaboration with the League of Women ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Voters will have a chance to hear directly from candidates for the Franklin Township Board of Education at a community forum on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, from 7–9 p.m.The Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, in collaboration with the League of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Staff at the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital/Somerset were given a free lunch Wednesday by grateful owners of restaurants in Somerville and Hillsborough, delivered by the Somerset County Sheriff's Office.The special delivery via the pink police cruiser ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 7-Eleven employee is facing charges after a physical altercation inside the store on George Street left a 44-year-old Manville man dead.Taiwan Sanders-Boyd, 29, of New Brunswick, has been arrested and charged with second-degree reckless manslaughter, according to a press release ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Ward 5 Councilman James Vassanella used Tuesday night’s Public Safety Committee report to remind residents about simple but important steps to help prevent crime.“Please lock your doors and your cars at night, whether it’s in your driveway or on the street, and take your valuables ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police have announced that the missing 13-year-old girl has been found safe in Queens, NY.Simone Papasavas was reported missing Tuesday morning, and had not been seen since 3:20 a.m. off Rosewood Court.Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak reported ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has taken a bold step to protect air quality and head off potential environmental hazards by introducing an ordinance that would prohibit the routine or primary use of on-site generators powered by fossil fuels, petroleum products, or other combustible materials.The ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township Manager Robert Vornlocker responded to a wide range of public comments during Tuesday night’s council meeting, addressing issues from roosters and potholes to truck parking and school bus violations.Vornlocker said Animal Control will be on Phillips Road Wednesday morning to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council opened its Sept. 30 work session and regular meeting with a proclamation declaring Sept. 25, 2025, as “Save a Life Day”, aligning Franklin with a national initiative to combat the opioid epidemic.Council-At-Large Dr. Alex Kharazi introduced the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Four weeks into the TAPinto Franklin/Somerset Fantasy Football League, the competition is fierce, the standings are tight, and the community causes behind each team continue to shine. Week 4 saw big scores, close finishes, and one team staying undefeated as the season rolls ...
SOMEREST, NJ - Between August 31 and September 6, Franklin Township police responded to a spectrum of thefts, burglaries, and frauds, underscoring risks tied to unattended items, digital deception, and unlocked vehicles.On August 31, two out-of-town arrests were made on outstanding warrants by FTPD ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Millstone Valley Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary marked a milestone Sept. 20 with its 30th Annual Tricky Tray fundraiser.The event, held inside the firehouse truck bays, drew Franklin Township residents and visitors from neighboring towns. More than 400 baskets were available as ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Township Council will meet this week with a full agenda that includes key decisions on zoning, open space, water rates, and township labor contracts. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Municipal Building.On final adoption, the council will vote on an ordinance ...
Update: Hamilton Road is now open.FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A section of Hamilton Street was shut down Monday afternoon as police investigated a motor vehicle crash, according to township officials.The advisory, issued shortly after 3 p.m., reported that Hamilton Street was closed between John F.
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin commuters should continue to expect delays this week as two major roadway projects remain active: the Martino Drive resurfacing and the New Brunswick Road bridge closure.Martino DriveWork began today, Monday, Sept. 29, on Martino Drive. According to a Nixle alert, crews are ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Election season ramped up, police logged new theft and fraud cases, Franklin High School highlighted its leadership, and county officials updated the timeline on a key bridge project. Here are the top stories from Sept. 21–28.2025 Election Guide Published for Franklin VotersTAPinto ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Last Thursday's police shooting in which an assailant attempted to assault an officer with a knife inside a Cornell Trail home is the third time in five years a Hillsborough police officer was forced to fire his gun at a suspect inside a residence.Police also found the dead ...
UPDATE: Editor’s Note (Update – Sept. 29, 2025, 9:30 a.m.): Contrary to earlier information, Martino Drive will not be fully closed. According to a Nixle alert, crews will be on site and traffic will be managed with alternating lanes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Drivers should still expect delays in the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - What was supposed to be a quick, 33-day closure of the New Brunswick Road bridge has now stretched into the fall, with Somerset County officials confirming the project won’t wrap up until the end of October.The bridge, located about 400 feet east of Cedar Grove Lane, has been closed ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Trained to sniff out narcotics and explosives, the Somerset County Sheriff's Department K9 Squad will pause for a visit to John's Episcopal Church at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30 where Rev. Canon Ron Pollock will preside at a special Blessing of the Animals, a long-standing ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Week 3 of the TAPinto Franklin/Somerset Fantasy Football League is in the books, and the competition is as lively as ever. With every matchup tied to a local cause, each victory carries a little extra meaning for Franklin Township and beyond.The Wellness Warriors continued their ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School Principal Genesi Miles is stepping into her first full year leading the district’s largest school with a clear vision: building strong connections with staff, students, and families.Miles, who joined Franklin Township Public Schools in 2020, said her goal this ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities have charged a Somerset woman with endangering the welfare of a child following an incident earlier this month at a Cedar Grove Lane hotel, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.Prosecutor John P. McDonald said Franklin Township police responded around ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township law enforcement reported a range of theft, shoplifting, and fraud incidents between August 24 and August 30, highlighting both traditional thefts and increasingly common digital scams.On August 24, a frequent shoplifter known to a Somerset Street business walked out ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin residents will have the chance tomorrow to weigh in on a proposed land diversion at Castleton Park that would allow Sunoco Pipeline, LP to install a valve and related equipment on its existing pipeline.The Township of Franklin has filed a request with the New Jersey ...