Franklin Township Top Stories
By ROD HIRSCH
September 24, 2025
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — This is your chance to be part of something historic. Lace up. Line up. Get ready for a race like no other.The Route 206 Bypass will be shut to traffic for the first time ever on Saturday, Sept. 27 for “The Chase,” which will redefine what a community race can be. This will be a ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Jacques Lane is closed between Canal Road and South Middlebush Road this morning due to a downed tree, according to a township alert issued at 6:18 a.m.Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes until the roadway is cleared.
SOMERSET, NJ - The 2025 general election will take place Tuesday, Nov. 4, and Somerset County voters will decide contests ranging from local school boards to countywide offices and the state Assembly.To help residents prepare, TAPinto Franklin is continuing its Meet the Candidates series, a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Cyclists and walkers from across Central Jersey came to Franklin on Saturday morning, filling township roads and trails for the annual Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United (RCDCU) Bike-A-Thon, “Bike to Fight Prostate Cancer.”More than just a ride, the event served as a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Week 2 of the TAPinto Franklin/Somerset Fantasy Football League showed just how competitive this season is shaping up to be, with several games going down to the wire and two of our spotlight teams putting their missions on full display.The Cold Plungers had every reason to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather will leave the Franklin Township Police Department for a new opportunity out of state, closing a tenure she says was guided by faith, timing, and a promise to leave the agency stronger than she found it.In a one-on-one interview at police ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From live music at the gazebo to civic forums, charity rides, and a new business opening on Hamilton Street, this weekend is filled with reasons to get out and explore Franklin.Summer Gazebo Concert – High in the Mid 80’sBring your lawn chair and dancing shoes for an ’80s night at ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Local businesses filled AVE Somerset on Wednesday evening for the Somerset County Business Partnership’s latest Business Happy Hour, an event designed to help entrepreneurs and professionals build relationships that can grow their organizations.Franklin Township Chamber of ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County is calling on volunteers to roll up their sleeves and lend a hand during its annual Fall Leaf Clean-Up Project, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, through Saturday, Nov. 22.Organized by the county’s Office of Volunteer Services, the project matches groups with seniors ...
UNION, NJ – In a solemn and heartfelt ceremony, family, friends, township officials, coworkers, and first responders gathered to honor the life and sacrifice of Kevin Apuzzio, a Union native who gave his life in 2006 while attempting to rescue a woman trapped inside a burning home.Apuzzio, just 21 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Planning Board worked through a busy agenda at its Sept. 3 meeting, balancing approvals for straightforward items with a lengthy discussion about the design of a proposed shopping center at Davidson Avenue and New Brunswick Road.Several members were excused, but a quorum was ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Between August 17 and August 23, Franklin Township police responded to a range of thefts, burglaries, and shoplifting incidents, with several targeting vehicles and delivered property, according to the department’s blotter.On August 17, a license plate was stolen from a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The TAPinto Franklin/Somerset Fantasy Football League is more than just bragging rights this season. Each of the 12 teams is playing for a cause close to the manager’s heart, with local nonprofits and community initiatives set to benefit from the competition.This week, we begin ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Day 2025 drew strong crowds to the municipal complex on Saturday, with residents enjoying music, food, and activities under clear skies — a welcome contrast to last year’s rain-dampened festival.From noon to after 5 p.m., families filled the grass lot along DeMott Lane, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From Franklin Day to art festivals and family fun, this weekend is full of opportunities to get outside, give back, and enjoy the best of our community.Cats Only Rabies ClinicThe Franklin Township Animal Shelter, 475 DeMott Lane, will host a rabies clinic exclusively for cats on ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Councilman Carl Wright this week highlighted the work of Sister to Sister, a Hamilton Street–based nonprofit dedicated to supporting women and men affected by breast cancer, and encouraged residents to take part in its upcoming fundraiser.The organization will host its 20th Annual ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Local officials, veterans, first responders, and residents gathered Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex to mark the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with a solemn ceremony honoring the lives lost.The remembrance occurred at the township’s ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Somerset County man has admitted to distributing fentanyl that led to the deaths of four people and possessing cocaine with the intent to sell it—even after learning about the fatalities.Mauricio Gutierrez, 52, of Somerset, pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to four ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Families caring for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, or autism now have a new tool to help keep them safe thanks to a program unveiled by the Franklin Township Police Department.The initiative, called Franklin Community Connections, was officially launched on Aug. 22 ...
TRENTON, NJ – A recently approved bill credit program that will give New Jersey households $100 to help offset the rising cost of electricity has become the subject of an attempted scam, NJBPU officials have warned.According to a statement, the NJBPU has received reports of unsolicited calls from ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Sophia’s heels made a click-clack sound on the pavement as she hurried to the platform to catch the 3:37 p.m. train to Newark. When she was told the New Brunswick Train Station would be getting a $70 million overhaul, she shrugged.“That’s great,” she said. “As long as my train is on ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Cyclists of all ages and abilities still have time to sign up for the Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United, Inc. (RCDCU) annual Bike to Fight Prostate Cancer event, set for Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025.The ride, which runs from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., will start and finish at the ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — After months of discussion and debate, Franklin Township has adopted a new ordinance regulating feral cat colonies, sparking mixed reactions among residents, animal advocates, and township officials.The ordinance, approved by the Township Council, establishes formal rules ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Students and staff at Hillcrest School received a special donation this morning from the Triple B Foundation, an organization created to honor the legacy of community matriarch Charlotte Bayley.The nonprofit, formally known as Bayley, Barrington & Breedy, was founded by Bayley’s ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will hold a public hearing Tuesday evening on two ordinances up for adoption, including one that would establish new rules on wildlife feeding and free-roaming cat colonies. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at the municipal building.Ordinance No. 4471-25 ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A full week of community programs, remembrance ceremonies, and public meetings awaits residents in Franklin Township and Somerset County. Here’s a look at what’s happening:Tax Relief Filing EventHomeowners and renters can meet with state representatives on Tuesday, Sept. 9, ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Prostate cancer impacts one in eight men in the United States, yet many patients remain unaware of treatment options that can reduce side effects and improve quality of life. In a press release issued September 5, 2025, ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Somerset called on news ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Crews worked through the night to clear storm damage across Franklin Township, reopening several key roadways, though new closures remain in place Sunday morning.According to alerts from the Franklin Township Police Department and Montgomery Township officials:River Road (CR-533) in ...
SOMERSET, NJ — It was a busy week for Franklin Township athletes as the fall sports season got into full swing, highlighted by a big win for the Warriors football team and tough battles across the soccer and tennis courts.Football: Warriors Edge Passaic, 20-14The Franklin Warriors football team ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Storm-related damage continues to cause closures across Franklin Township as police report more downed trees and wires Saturday evening.At 5:06 p.m., the Franklin Township Police Department issued an advisory that Jaques Lane is closed due to trees blocking the roadway.Earlier in the ...