Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
April 2, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - What if you could retire in just 10 years—completely tax-free? Now’s your chance to find out exactly how—but time is running out.Join Financial Strategist and CPA Carletta O. Beckwith for an exclusive, live workshop happening on April 10—just days away! She’ll walk you step-by-step ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has canceled the Planning Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday. The meeting was to be held at the Franklin Township Board of Education Administrative Campus and was expected to include the continued public hearing on the Onyx 789, LLC warehouse application. A new ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The Franklin Food Bank is asking the community to gear up for a milestone year at the 2025 Tour de Franklin, its largest annual fundraising event and a beloved spring tradition in the township.Held each April, the Tour draws up to 800 cyclists who ride through Franklin Township to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A small aircraft crash in Franklin Township claimed the life of a Lawrenceville man on Sunday, March 30, prompting a multi-agency investigation led by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), according to a newly released statement from the Franklin Township Police ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Authorities in Franklin Township are investigating a single-engine aircraft crash that occurred Sunday morning, prompting a multi-agency emergency response and an active federal inquiry.According to a press release issued by the Franklin Township Police Department, air traffic control ...
Somerset County, NJ — A delegation of passionate Jewish teens from Somerset County's CTeen chapter, under the guidance of Rabbi Mendel and Chaya Shemtov, directors of Chabad of Somerset County, located in Basking Ridge, attended the highly anticipated CTeen International Summit in New York City.
NEW BRUNSWICK – Public School District officials have yanked a social studies assignment that asked high school students to assess the case of a pro-Palestinian student activist who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last month.In a statement provided to TAPinto New ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Police are stepping up enforcement efforts along the heavily traveled Easton Avenue corridor in response to growing concerns from residents about speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive behavior on the road. The initiative, led by the department’s Traffic ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Backyard chicken keeping will soon be legal in Franklin Township, following a unanimous vote by the township council to approve Ordinance 4460-25 during a public meeting Tuesday night.The new ordinance amends the township’s municipal code to allow residents to maintain small backyard ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Excitement is brewing in North Plainfield as the renowned actor Robert De Niro prepares to film his latest project, "The Whisper Man," set to commence on April 7, 2024. This highly anticipated film also stars Michelle Monaghan and Adam Scott, promising a blend of talent and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County Commissioner Director Shanel Robinson, a longtime Franklin Township resident and U.S. Air Force veteran, is speaking out against Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea after his recent remarks criticizing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Youth Center received high praise Tuesday for its award-winning video “Sounds of Tomorrow,” which earned the New Jersey Recreation and Park Association's (NJRPA) Agency Showcase Award for Video Promotion.During a March 25 Township Council meeting, Councilwoman ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School is preparing to dazzle audiences this spring with a magical production of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella (Enchanted Edition) — a version of the beloved classic that celebrates diversity, resilience, and the power of dreams.Directed by Kiera Radvanski, the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility Tuesday, emphasizing community support and inclusivity for transgender and non-binary residents.Before the vote, a gathering occurred at the Franklin Gazebo, where friends, neighbors, and allies from ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The Franklin Township Planning Board will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the municipal building. Residents are encouraged to attend and participate in a discussion regarding the future of the township's Business and Industry (BI) Zone.The meeting agenda includes ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin softball team will open its season on Tuesday, April 1 at Pingry.The Warriors are coming off a 17-9 season in 2024 but will be moving up from the Valley Division to the Raritan Division of the Skyland Conference this spring."After winning our division with a 9-1 record, ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township residents will have another opportunity to comment on a proposed warehouse development. The Planning Board has rescheduled its hearing on the Onyx 789 LLC application (PLN-22-00017) to April 2. The meeting was originally slated for March 19 but was canceled.The ...
SOMERSET, N.J. – What if you could retire in just 10 years—completely tax-free? Financial strategist and CPA Carletta O. Beckwith is hosting an exclusive workshop to show you exactly how to make that a reality.The "Retire in 10 Years Tax-Free" event will take place on April 10. It will offer ...
SOMERSET, NJ - On Tuesday, the Franklin Township Board of Education approved its preliminary budget for the 2025-26 school year. The budget addresses rising fixed expenses, state aid reductions, and staffing adjustments while aiming to maintain essential programs and student services.The budget, ...
Update: Easton Avenue is open. SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department advises motorists to avoid Easton Avenue between Landing Lane and Franklin Boulevard due to a traffic accident.The township sent an alert at 7:01 pm announcing the closure. The roadway is currently closed in both ...
Update: South Middlebush Road is open.SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department advises motorists to avoid South Middlebush Road between Cortelyous Lane and Jaques Lane due to a utility pole fire.Northbound traffic is detoured to Cortelyous Lane, and southbound traffic is rerouted to ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board has approved a new warehouse development along Route 27. On March 5, it granted Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan approval with several conditions attached. The board voted in favor of EL-ION Franklin Development Group, LLC's ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A Franklin Township man has been charged with possession of child sexual abuse materials following an investigation by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, authorities announced Monday.Jared Kelly, 34, of Somerset, was arrested on March 7 after an investigation by the Somerset ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Thousands of spectators jammed the sidewalks along Main Street on Sunday for the borough's annual St. Patrick's Parade, a celebration of Irish heritage and traditions.
SOMERSET, NJ - The Internal Revenue Service is reportedly preparing to reduce its workforce by as much as 50%—a staggering cut that reaches far beyond numbers on a page. Such a drastic reduction threatens to deeply weaken the agency’s ability to carry out its essential mission of collecting taxes, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The township issued an alert at 1:36 p.m. stating that Demott Lane is closed between New Brunswick Road and Dellwood Lane due to a motor vehicle crash. The road will remain closed until further notice.Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Emergency ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Officials outlined plans for safety improvements along the Hamilton Street corridor in Somerset County during a public meeting on Wednesday.The project, which is 100% federally funded, aims to address high crash rates and other safety concerns along the 1.7-mile stretch of Hamilton ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Homeowners in Franklin Township will soon be allowed to raise backyard chickens under a newly approved ordinance to regulate small-scale poultry keeping while ensuring public health and safety.On Tuesday, the township council passed Ordinance No. 4460-25, amending the township's ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Youth Center will host its annual Medley’s March Madness Basketball Tournament Finals on Saturday, at 429 Lewis St. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.The event honors the late Bruce Medley, a longtime Franklin Parks & Recreation staff member who dedicated his career to youth ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – Authorities have arrested and charged three men with residential burglaries in Franklin Township and Hillsborough, Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced Friday in a press release.Rodrigo A. Lopez, 42, of Bridgewater; Edison Jimenez-Castro, 35, of Manville; and ...