Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
July 28, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset residents will soon have a new spot to savor the authentic flavors of Hyderabad. Desi Daawat, a new Indian eatery, is set to host its grand opening celebration on Tuesday, July 29, at 7 p.m. at 900 Easton Ave., Suite 20.The event will feature appearances by Franklin Township ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A recovered stolen vehicle, stolen packages, and an elaborate social‑media deception scam were among several incidents reported in Franklin Township's police blotter for the week of July 6 to July 12.On July 6, officers responding to a fight call at a local hotel found a stolen motor ...
SOMERVILLE – A man tied to a nearly 30-year-old homicide in Bridgewater was sentenced this week to 10 years in state prison, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office officials announced in a press release Friday.According to the release, Superior Court Judge Angela Borkowski sentenced Robert Creter on ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If you stepped outside today and felt the air wrap around you like a damp blanket, you weren’t alone. The heat has returned to Franklin in full force, bringing with it thick humidity and a forecast that reads like a warning label: keep water close, stay shaded, and don’t trust a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Summer in Franklin is hitting its stride with two signature events this weekend: a throwback concert at the gazebo and the return of the Canal Road Walk & Roll. There’s no better time to get outside and connect with the community with clear skies and seasonable warmth in the ...
Get the best flavor and longest storage life from your homegrown garlic with proper harvesting, curing and storage. Then fill that space with a quick-maturing vegetable for a tasty fall harvest.Harvest garlic when approximately one third, but less than half of the leaves turn brown. Start by ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Last Thursday evening at the Franklin Gazebo, residents joined more than 1,600 communities across the country to honor the legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis and recommit themselves to the unfinished work of democracy.Organized by Somerset County Indivisible and a coalition of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From June 29 to July 5, Franklin Township Police responded to a variety of property crimes—ranging from bicycle-assisted shoplifting and license-plate theft to porch piracy and rental scams—according to the department’s latest blotter.On June 29, a shoplifter fled a Somerset Street ...
IRVINGTON, NJ — A Piscataway man was fatally shot late Monday night in Irvington, and now authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, according to Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II.Stephens said Irvington police responded to reports of gunfire around 10 ...
Franklin Township will hold its annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Franklin Township Municipal Complex, located at 475 DeMott Lane.The event is part of a nationwide initiative aimed at strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ -Gen. George Washington and other senior staff officers from the Continental Army, soldiers and camp followers brought colonial history alive Saturday on the grounds surrounding the Historic Somerset County Courthouse with craft demonstrations, songs, exhibits and the occasional ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Whether you’re into living history, live music, or a last taste of summer berries, this weekend offers a full spectrum of events in and around Somerset County. With help from Somerset County Tourism, here’s your weekend rundown—from Revolutionary War reenactments to tropical day ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If the air felt thick today, you’re not imagining it—Franklin is stepping into a stretch of summer weather that’s equal parts sunshine and sweat, with a thunderstorm or two waiting in the wings. The weekend will bring all the hallmarks of a classic New Jersey July: rising heat, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A proposal to transform a long-vacant parcel at 390 Davidson Avenue into a 26,064-square-foot mixed-use development took a step forward this month, as Planning Board documents revealed details of the planned office and retail project. But while the Davidson site awaits a formal ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A new summer initiative is putting community wellness at the center of township programming. Sponsored by Deputy Mayor Shepa Uddin, the 2025 Summer Health Series kicked off this month, offering Franklin residents a series of free workshops aimed at strengthening their mental, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Maureen Berzok, who served as the editor of TAPinto East Brunswick for more than a decade, was honored Monday with a proclamation during the township council meeting.The proclamation, read by Council President Kevin McEvoy, recognized Berzok for her outstanding service to the ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - Parts of Somerset County were underwater Monday after several storms dumped up to 8" of rain in parts of the county. Towns along the 78 and 22 corridor were hard hit, leaving motorists trapped on roadways as the water levels rose. Governor Phil Murphy declared a State of ...
UPDATE: Open Roadways: Amwell/Demott, Weston Canal/287, Weston Canal/Weston, Amwell/Mettlers, Bennetts/South Middlebush, & Franklin Blvd/Fuller road are now OPEN to trafficSOMERSET, NJ - As heavy rain continues to fall across Somerset County, several roads in Franklin Township are now flooded ...
UPDATE: FLASH FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP UNTIL 10:30 PMSOMERSET, NJ - The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Flash Flood Warning that now includes eastern Somerset County — putting Franklin Township specifically under alert — in addition to southeastern ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From June 22 to June 28, Franklin Township police recorded multiple property crime incidents, including shoplifting, vehicle vandalism, porch package thefts, license plate removals, and at least two online fraud cases, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s weekly ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Drivers should plan for delays and shifting traffic patterns on two key township roads today, July 14, as crews complete bridge and utility work.From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., alternating traffic will be in effect on the Blackwells Mills Causeway due to ongoing bridge maintenance. Motorists ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Did you hear the one about the comedy club owners who opened a restaurant in New Brunswick about a year and a half ago?Except, Victoria's Tratta Italiano at 94 Church St. is no joke.Its fold-out windows give passers-by a glimpse at the long, brick-backed bar. Right around the corner ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Down a short flight of stairs at 49 Bayard St., through the main door and then through a side door on the left, you’ll find Ramen Nagomi, a restaurant that has become a destination for diners hungry for authentic Asian flavors.Ramen Nagomi opened about nine years ago and started ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A woman is facing charges after police said she tried to stab a police officer and a firefighter before barricading herself in a home on Harvey Street.The woman, whose identity was not released by authorities, is facing two counts of aggravated assault and one count of possession of ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has returned to the Garden State, this time not in front of the camera but behind it, producing a new Netflix film starring his teenage daughter, Sunny Sandler. Production on “Don't Say Good Luck” is underway in Cranford, with filming expected to continue over the next ...
SOMERSET, NJ -A long-anticipated zoning board hearing for a proposed 200-unit apartment complex at the former Kmart site in Rutgers Plaza has been postponed.Levin Properties, L.P., the longtime owner of Rutgers Plaza, is seeking approval to demolish the vacant big-box retail building and replace it ...
SOMERSET, NJ - If the weather had a mood, this weekend would be heavy and restless. Franklin is heading into a stretch of classic New Jersey summer—high heat, thick humidity, and the ever-present chance of a storm rolling in just when you thought it might not.Friday gives us a bit of a breather.
SOMERSET, NJ - This weekend in Somerset County offers a little something for everyone—from opera in the spotlight to classic cars under summer skies, poolside paint nights, fresh pizza on the farm, and even a full moon sound bath. With help from our friends at Somerset County Tourism, here’s your ...
SOMERSET, NJ - In a quiet corner of police headquarters on DeMott Lane, Franklin officers now have a place to step away from the stress that comes with wearing the badge.The Franklin Township Police Department unveiled its new Wellness Room this week, offering officers and civilian staff a 24-hour ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – As the start of the new school year approaches, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen has once again kicked off Project Backpack, an annual initiative aimed at helping students in the 17th Legislative District head back to school with the tools they need to succeed.Now in its 10th year, the ...