Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
February 16, 2025
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - – Applying the idea of self-driving cars to scientific labs, a startup company formed based on technology developed at Rutgers seeks to use artificial intelligence and automation to help researchers make breakthrough discoveries. Plexymer, Inc. was created at the Gormley Lab by ...
BETHESDA, MD - More than one million Igloo 90 Qt. Flip and Two Rolling Coolers have been recalled by the manufacturer after 12 reports of fingertip injuries, including amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations associated with the use of the product.This recall involves those products ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents in Franklin Township and other parts of New Jersey may notice a salty taste in their tap water due to recent winter weather and ongoing drought conditions, according to New Jersey American Water.The utility company said the increased use of salt and brine on roads and ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin jumped out to a 25-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 56-19 girls basketball victory over Phillipsburg on Thursday.Aleah Sunkins scored 17 points for Franklin (8-14), which outscored Phillipsburg, 29-4, in the opening quarter.Alissa Myers totaled 11 points for the ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Rutgers Prep built a 20-point lead after one quarter and went on to an 81-49 girls basketball victory over Franklin on Tuesday.Ava LaMonica scored 20 points and handed out eight assists for Rutgers Prep (17-4), which led, 28-8, after eight minutes.Aleah Sunkins finished with 17 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Students at Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) participated in a space-focused educational event featuring guest speakers, a Science National Honor Society presentation, and a live NASA TV downlink with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station, according to a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to expected inclement weather, school officials announced.The AM CARE program will be canceled for the day.Families are encouraged to review the district's delayed ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin girls basketball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Somerset County Tournament on Saturday with a 57-49 victory over Pingry.Aleah Sunkins collected 11 points, eight rebounds, four assists and two blocked shots for Franklin (7-13), and Alissa Myers had 11 ...
SOMERSET, NJ -The Franklin Township Council is set to meet Tuesday, Feb. 11, to discuss a range of topics, including proclamations for Black History Month, public safety initiatives, and resolutions on tax liens and municipal contracts.The meeting will begin with a Black History Month proclamation ...
PRINCETON, NJ – The Franklin wrestling team edged Princeton, 41-39, on Saturday.Five members of Franklin's team recorded pins. The Warriors have a record of 7-11.Wrestlers winning with pins for Franklin were Isaiah Tyson, James Chavez, Joel Garces, Evan Hartel and Giancarlo Rodriguez.Solomon ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials are reminding residents that parking on township roadways is prohibited during snowstorms, including the storm expected Saturday evening into early Sunday morning.In an announcement, the township emphasized that vehicles must be removed from all township roads ...
SOMERSET, NJ - New Jersey American Water will temporarily change its water treatment process at the Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road Water Treatment Plants as part of routine annual maintenance, the company announced in a press release.The adjustment, scheduled from Feb. 10 through mid-April, will ...
SOMERSET, NJ—As tax season approaches, many individuals and business owners are pressured to file correctly and avoid costly mistakes that could trigger an IRS audit. To help taxpayers navigate this often-confusing landscape, Carletta O. Beckwith CPA LLC is hosting a free educational webinar titled ...
SOMERSET, N.J. – The Metro Classic Basketball Showcase, one of the nation’s premier high school basketball events, will return to Franklin High School in Somerset, New Jersey, from Feb. 6 to 8, 2025. Since its inception in 2013, the Metro Classic has brought together the highest-profile national ...
FRANKLIN, N.J. – A powerful new theatrical experience that brings Black history to life is generating excitement in Franklin. "The Underground Experience," created by playwright and attorney Mohamed S. Jalloh, offers audiences an immersive journey through pivotal moments and figures in Black ...
SOMERSET, NJ - According to AccuWeather, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for the Somerset area from 11 PM this evening until 10 AM EST Thursday. Precipitation is expected, with total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one-tenth of an inch.Franklin ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to expected inclement weather and potentially hazardous road conditions, all Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will operate on a 2-hour delayed opening tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025.🔹 No AM CARE Program🔹 Check the district website for individual school ...
UPDATE: Skillmans Lane is now open, according to an alert sent from the township at 10:26am. SOMERSET,NJ - Skillmans Lane is currently closed between Route 27 and South Middlebush Road due to icy road conditions and multiple accidents. The alert was sent out at 8:48am.Motorists are advised to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council has formally adopted its affordable housing obligations for the next decade, setting requirements for both rehabilitated and newly constructed units, according to a resolution passed at Tuesday's council meeting.Under Resolution #25-069, the township has ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 28-year-old North Plainfield woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash early Saturday on South Middlebush Road, according to a press release from the Franklin Township Police Department.Police received a 9-1-1 call at 2:49 a.m. reporting a serious crash near Jacques Lane.
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township officials presented draft recommendations for amending the township's master plan and zoning regulations regarding warehouse development in the business and industry (BI) zone.The recommendations aim to address residents' longstanding concerns about the impact of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Business leaders failed to persuade lawmakers Monday to drop a bill requiring stores to warn gift-card buyers about potential fraud.Assembly bill A-4636 would compel retailers to post information about how the cards can be manipulated and made worthless. Businesses that fail to ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Township officials will hold a second community meeting on the Business and Industry (B-I) Zone Master Plan Study at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Council Chambers at 475 DeMott Lane, according to the township website.The meeting will feature a presentation from Brightview ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Amid growing concerns over immigration enforcement in New Jersey, Franklin Township has expanded its “Know Your Rights” resources to help individuals, businesses, and organizations understand their legal protections when interacting with immigration authorities.According to the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools has reaffirmed its dedication to providing a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students, regardless of immigration status, national origin, or religion.According to the district’s website, this commitment aligns with the U.S. Supreme ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill to increase the safety of inflatable bouncy houses – typically rented for backyard birthday parties and parking lot carnivals – was approved Monday by the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.The measure, A3433, would require bouncy houses to include anchors and stakes. It would ...