Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
March 9, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ—Residents of Franklin Township will have two opportunities to engage in local government discussions. The Township Council has scheduled a budget hearing and a regular council meeting for consecutive days.The budget hearing will be virtual on Monday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. It will focus ...
SOMERSET, NJ - South Middlebush Road between Amwell Road and Bennetts Lane remains partially closed as emergency repairs continue, township officials announced in an update at 7:40 a.m. Thursday.While the roadway was initially expected to reopen by 5 a.m., officials now say the northbound lanes ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — South Middlebush Road between Amwell Road and Bennetts Lane is closed due to ongoing roadwork, township officials announced late Wednesday. The closure will remain in effect until 5 a.m.Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes and expect potential delays. Officials ...
NEW JERSEY — The average property tax bill in New Jersey surpassed $10,000 for the first time ever in 2024.The data was made public in Governor Phil Murphy’s “Budget in Brief” summary of his $58.1 billion annual spending plan for the fiscal year that begins July 1.New Jerseyans now on average pay ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is asking the public to take the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Planning Survey. The purpose of the needs assessment survey is to collect information to help improve community-based services and programs for ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A Route 206 store was robbed twice within a week late last year, along with several other commercial locations in Somerset County, resulting in the arrest of a 26-year-old Scotch Plains man and a 17-year-old unidentified juvenile from Roselle, according to Somerset County ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Motorists should avoid the area of Easton Avenue and John F. Kennedy Boulevard due to a motor vehicle accident, according to an alert from the township.The crash has prompted police and fire responses, impacting the northbound lanes of Easton Avenue. Drivers should expect ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — The Franklin Food Bank is inviting the community to come together for an afternoon of food, art, and philanthropy at Empty Bowls 2025, set for Sunday, March 9, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hotel in Somerset.According to Franklin Food Bank officials, this will mark the ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Franklin broke things open in the second quarter and went on to a 65-34 girls basketball victory over Princeton in the quarterfinals of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament on Monday.Aleah Sunkins scored 22 points for Franklin (11-15), which outscored Princeton, 17-3, in ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A Brooklyn man has been convicted of first-degree murder and several other charges in connection with the 2023 killing of a Franklin Township resident, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.After a two-week trial, a Somerset County jury found ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin girls basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament with a 56-33 victory over Old Bridge on Thursday night.Alivia Stewart and Jamila McRiney scored 13 points apiece for Franklin (10-15), which outscored Old Bridge, 21-5, in ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a 4-year-old child in Franklin Township, authorities announced Wednesday.Chamyr Harris, 26, of Linden, was arrested Monday in Woodbridge without incident and charged with first-degree murder and second-degree ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – A 48-year-old township man charged with possessing child sexual abuse materials has been identified as a middle school teacher in Union County, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy proposed a record $58.1 billion state budget with more than $1 billion in new taxes and fees, a continued commitment to property-tax relief, and a raft of socially progressive initiatives that may collide with what he called “the noise of chaos and confusion” of ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The organizers of the annual Garden State 10 Miler are gearing up for another successful event, emphasizing community involvement and charitable impact. Scheduled for March 23, the race will feature both a 10-mile run and a 5K, with proceeds benefiting local youth programs and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will convene on Tuesday, Feb. 25, to discuss a range of municipal issues, including the swearing-in of new police officers, a public hearing on the 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, and multiple financial resolutions.The meeting, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Somerset County, in partnership with Franklin Township and state and federal agencies, will hold a Public Information Center on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, to discuss proposed safety improvements along Hamilton Street (County Route 514).The meeting will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
SOMERSET, NJ - acques Lane will be closed today from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. for tree maintenance, according to local officials.Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes during this time and plan for potential delays in the area.For more information, visit: https://nixle.us/G4PLP.
SOMERSET, NJ - Oink and Moo BBQ, a restaurant known for its smoked meats and Tex-Mex specialties, opened its doors Wednesday in Franklin.Established in 2011, Oink and Moo BBQ gained recognition in 2016 when its food truck was named the No. 1 Food Truck in the United States. The eatery, which has ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A car crashed into a business on Friday afternoon after the driver accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake, police said.The business has been confirmed as the Starbucks at 120 Cedar Grove Lane. The Franklin Township Police Department responded to reports of a crash ...
SOMERSET, NJ -The Township of Franklin will host its 5th Annual Ramadan Lighting Ceremony on Feb. 23, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center (505 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ).Community members, local leaders, and law enforcement will gather to reflect on unity and ...
Sponsored Event: Free Webinar: IRS Triggers and Making Yourself Audit-ProofSOMERSET, NJ - Looking for things to do this weekend? Here are our editor’s top event picks in and around Franklin Township.Have an event coming up in Franklin Township? Please share it with the community by adding it to our ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Woodbridge man has been charged with murder and child endangerment in connection with the death of his 4-year-old biological child in Franklin Township, authorities announced Thursday.Sean Tate, 36, was arrested Tuesday in Woodbridge without incident, according to Somerset ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Franklin erased a three-point halftime deficit and went on to a 57-53 girls basketball victory over Union Catholic on Wednesday.Aleah Sunkins finished with 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists, three steals and three blocks for Franklin (9-15), which outscored Union ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin girls basketball team has been seeded fifth in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament that gets underway next week.Last season, Franklin competed in North 2, but the Warriors have been shifted to Central Jersey in this season's coordinate-based realignment by the ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Two Franklin athletes, one in the boys' meet and one in the girls' meet, finished first in their events in the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 indoor track meet last week.Franklin junior Sinai Kelliehan came in first in the girls' 400-meter dash with a time of 59.78 7.Franklin ...
UPDATE: Unity Express' first practice will be held on March 10. SOMERSET, NJ - For over 15 years, the Unity Express Track and Field Club has been providing a positive outlet for youth in the Franklin Township community and beyond.Led by longtime coach Stacey Field Jr, the club is now looking to ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township will host two weekend community events, celebrating Black History Month and the 5th Annual Ramadan Lighting Ceremony at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane.The Black History Month Bash will happen on Saturday, at 2 p.m. Hosted by the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - This year’s Franklin Middle School (FMS) theater production is not just another show—it’s a testament to resilience, dedication, and community spirit. With an entirely new production team at the helm, including a new director, choreographer, and producers, the cast and crew have ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Gill-St. Bernard's got off to a quick start and went on to advance in the Somerset County Tournament with a 61-34 girls basketball victory over Franklin in the semifinals on Saturday.Gandy Malou-Mamel scored 18 points for top-seeded Gill-St. Bernard's (19-3), which opened a 21-6 lead ...