Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
January 28, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents and business owners are invited to attend the second Community Meeting on the Business and Industry (B-I) Zone Master Plan Study on Thursday, January 30, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.The township has engaged Brightview Engineering to ...
TRENTON, NJ — New moms who work as New Jersey state troopers or professional firefighters may gain guaranteed paid time off with their babies and other job benefits under legislation approved Monday in Trenton.Supporters in the Assembly public safety committee said such first responders now ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Members of the local community and Dunkin’ fans alike poured into Dunkin’s newly remodeled next generation restaurant at 1760 Easton Avenue in the community of Somerset within the Township of Franklin on Saturday, January 25 as part of its grand reopening ceremony. Dunkin’ ...
FRANKLIN, N.J. - The Franklin Township Board of Education recognized two district leaders for their outstanding contributions to civic education during a special ceremony at its recent meeting.Dr. Daniel Loughran, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction, presented the awards to ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- In a game with not one, but two, fourth-quarter rallies, Bridgewater-Raritan scored the last seven points over the final 1:08 to overcome a six-point deficit for a 42-41 boys basketball victory over Franklin on Saturday afternoon.Senior guard Brody Nussman sank a long 3-pointer ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Environmental Commission invites the public to a free viewing of the highly anticipated documentary Common Ground on Wednesday, February 5, at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Franklin Senior Center, located at 505 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ 08873. No RSVP ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department is urging residents to remain vigilant against misinformation following unfounded rumors of a serial killer circulating on social media. In a statement issued Tuesday, Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather confirmed the rumors are ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — In a recent wave of burglaries across Somerset County, Gabriel Bay, a 56-year-old resident of Milltown, New Jersey, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses following an extensive investigation by local law enforcement, including officers from Warren Township and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township community came together on Monday morning for the 26th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Foundation Breakfast, celebrating the legacy of the civil rights leader. The Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation (FTMLKCF) hosts the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - It’s that time again. The start of a New Year. Hopefully the start of a New You! Everyone is overzealous about self-improvement and financial improvement at the beginning of the year. But most don’t get past the first month and back to old habits it goes. Do you want to improve your ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Due to the winter storm, the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation’s Annual Community Breakfast will now begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset, 200 Atrium Dr., Somerset, N.J.Join us as we honor the legacy of the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ – Franklin rallied from an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter and went on to defeat Plainfield, 70-69, in overtime in girls basketball on Saturday.Aleah Sunkins collected 23 points, 16 rebounds, four assists and four steals for Franklin (5-9), which was trailing, 46-35, after ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Franklin Township and the surrounding areas, which will remain in effect until 1 a.m. Monday. Residents should prepare for heavy snow and dangerous travel conditions as the storm moves through the ...
SOMERSET, NJ—On Tuesday afternoon, traffic was brought to a standstill earlier this week when a tractor-trailer overturned on Easton Avenue near John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather reported that the incident occurred at approximately 1:31 p.m. and that the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Wenjun You, visiting from central China, speaks just enough English to say that her English isn’t very good. Luckily, she speaks the international language of dance. Her balletic version of a traditional fan dance set to what sounded like a gently plucked guzheng was one of the ...
UPDATE: The township reports that Easton Avenue Northbound between JFK Boulevard and Demott Lane has reopened following the earlier accident.SOMERSET, NJ—According to a township alert, Easton Avenue Northbound between JFK Boulevard and Demott Lane is reduced to one lane due to a motor vehicle ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Veterans and community members are invited to a Veterans Town Hall hosted by Assemblyman Joe Danielsen and Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. The event will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board held its reorganization meeting on Jan. 8, electing new leadership and receiving updates on the township's affordable housing obligations.Michael Orsini was re-elected as the board's chairman, and Charles Brown was elected vice chairman. The board ...
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SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board will convene tonight, January 8, 2025, for a session that includes reorganization, development proposals, and other planning matters. The meeting will occur at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, at 7:00 PM.Key agenda items ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council appointed Councilwoman Shepa Uddin as the new Deputy Mayor during its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday.Outgoing Deputy Mayor Ed Potosnak nominated Uddin and praised her as a "great asset to the community." The council unanimously voted to appoint ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- Despite a career game by Jah'naad Cady, the Franklin boys basketball team lost at home to formidable Linden, 65-52, on Monday night.Cady, a sophomore guard, scored a career-high 31 points for the Warriors (4-5), including four 3-pointers. Cady's previous high was 28 points against ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7 at 7 pm at the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane. This event marks the start of the council’s 2025 legislative session and includes several significant agenda items. The meeting will include the ...
FRANKLIN, NJ — The Franklin Township Board of Education will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 pm at the Board Administrative Campus, 2301 Route 27. This key event will shape the leadership and direction of the district for the coming year. The meeting will ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Chilly temperatures and snowfall are on the horizon for Somerset residents, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).Sunday will bring mostly sunny skies, with a high near 34 degrees. Breezy conditions are expected, with a west wind between 15 and 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Board Administrative Campus. According to the district website, the meeting will include key agenda items such as certifying election results, ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Roger Diaz Isabel scored 19 points to lead Franklin to a 75-39 boys basketball victory over Princeton on Saturday.Jah'naad Cady and Shaylen Patel each scored 11 points for the Warriors (4-4), who outscored Princeton, 17-8, in the second quarter to open a 33-17 halftime lead.Christian ...
ANNANDALE, NJ- The Franklin boys basketball team overcame an 18-point first-quarter deficit and rallied for a 75-65 victory over North Hunterdon on Friday night.Isiah Pennyfeather sank five 3-pointers and scored 21 points for Franklin (3-4), which outscored North Hunterdon, 52-29, in the second ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Aleah Sunkins collected 24 points, 15 rebounds and four assists to lift Franklin to a 59-49 girls basketball victory over Pingry on Thursday.Alissa Myers totaled 15 points and four rebounds for the Warriors (2-6), who outscored Pingry, 15-8, in the third quarter to take a 49-38 ...
Princeton, NJ – Two former Princeton University football players, who became friends in college and ended up working at the same New York brokerage firm after graduation, traveled together to New Orleans to visit family and friends over the New Year’s holiday. They were on Bourbon Street at 3:15 in ...