Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
April 26, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ — St. Matthias School is recognizing several students as Outstanding Most Improved honorees, celebrating their growth, dedication and hard work in the classroom.Mrs. Szczecina selected Lilenna as an Outstanding Most Improved Student.“I, Mrs. Szczecina, proudly honor Lilenna as an ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Police responded to a wide range of incidents between April 5 and April 11, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest blotter, with the week’s most significant reported loss tied to a computer pop-up scam that cost a Somerset resident ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — After getting started with a simple investing plan, the next challenge isn’t technical—it’s emotional.Markets don’t move in straight lines. They rise, they fall, and sometimes they do both in the same week. When that happens, even a solid plan can start to feel uncertain.The ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From a handmade artisan showcase in Somerset and Arbor Day seedling giveaways to Rutgers Day, Tour de Franklin and a free symphonic band concert, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged close to ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer, the Township Council, and Assemblyman Joe Danielsen will host a Senior Fraud Forum on Wednesday, April 29, giving residents a chance to learn directly from experts as fraud and scam-related incidents continue to surface in recent Franklin ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A volunteer-organized May Day concert is scheduled for Friday, May 1, in Franklin Township as part of a broader day of action tied to International Workers’ Day.The event, titled “May Day Concert in Solidarity with International Workers!”, will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — Franklin Township residents are being encouraged to take advantage of a free live music performance later this month as the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin High School for its annual spring concert.During Tuesday night’s Township Council meeting, Councilman James ...
SOMERSET, NJ — April 20, 2026 — Cedar Hill Preparatory School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is proud to present the Spring Handmade & Handcrafted Showcase, a community-wide shopping event celebrating local artisans, makers, and small business owners. The event will be held on Saturday, ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — New Brunswick Road is closed between Cedar Grove Lane and Wells Road until 3:30 p.m. due to water work, according to an alert from the township.Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use an alternate route until the work is completed.
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic between Route 206 and xxx as work crews will begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Marcus Cosgile was excited to explore New Brunswick after moving here last May, but he had trouble finding a place to have breakfast.So, the man who considers himself a waffle enthusiast was inspired to open his own place.House of Waffles at 50 Paterson St. had its soft opening on ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A Franklin Township resident was injured Saturday afternoon while rescuing dogs from a house fire on Irvington Avenue, as firefighters from multiple departments responded to the scene and brought the blaze under control.Police were called to a residence in the 100 block of Irvington ...
Sponsored Content: Cedar Hill Prep Invites Families to April 18 Open HouseFRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From Franklin 250 events and a Youth Resource Fair for local teens to family-friendly programming across Somerset County and a lively ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Police responded to a wide range of incidents between March 22 and March 28, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest blotter, with the week’s most significant reported loss tied to a shipment fraud scheme in which $550,000 worth of ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin collected 10 hits and scored in every inning but one on its way to an 11-3 baseball victory over Somerville on Tuesday.Stanley Madera went 2-for-3 with three runs scored, a triple and two runs batted in for Franklin (2-2), which had a 5-0 lead after three innings.Shayne ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council on Tuesday recognized the Somerset Franklin Lions Club for its charitable work and presented the organization with a commendation after members donated $3,000 to the Franklin Food Bank during the April 14 council meeting.Councilwoman Shepa Uddin, who ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council recognized the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, honoring the organization’s role in supporting local businesses and proclaiming April 29, 2026, as “Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Gala Day” in the township.The recognition ...
Franklin, NJ — The Franklin Youth Center will host a comprehensive Resource Fair on Friday, April 18, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at its facility located at 429 Lewis Street. This youth-focused event is designed to connect Franklin teens with valuable opportunities and support services.Attendees will ...
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has issued two stop-work orders against a Franklin Township contractor after investigators found wage theft and multiple labor law violations at public construction projects in Ewing and Cranford, according to a department ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council will take up the proposed 2026 municipal budget Tuesday, April 14, alongside a public hearing on an Executive Drive ordinance and a wide-ranging agenda that includes proclamations, commendations and multiple special event permits for upcoming community ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township issued an alert Sunday morning advising residents that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will conduct a prescribed burn in the Griggstown Grasslands beginning at 10 a.m.According to the township alert, residents in and around the area may see and smell smoke during ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Affordable housing, reparations, Black maternal health, disaster response and money in politics were among the major issues discussed during a nonpartisan candidate forum for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in Somerset, giving voters a broad look at where the crowded primary ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The borough's Historic Advisory Committee is urging residents to attend the April 15 Zoning Board meeting to oppose a proposal to demolish a two-story brick office building at 20 West End Ave.and replace it with a multi-story self-storage facility across the street from the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has officially designated April 11 as Kevin Apuzzio Day, honoring the fallen firefighter on the 20th anniversary of his line-of-duty death.Read: Franklin Township Designates April 11 as ‘Kevin Apuzzio Day’ on 20th Anniversary of Firefighter’s Line-of-Duty DeathThat ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend in and around Franklin? From Franklin’s annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up to several America 250-themed events, there are plenty of ways to stay engaged locally.For those venturing beyond town, Somerset County Tourism’s weekly “Happenings This ...
OMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin baseball team was one of the last in the area to play its first game, but it was worth the wait.The Warriors pounded out 13 hits and defeated Rutgers Prep, 19-7, in their opener on Tuesday afternoon.Rutgers Prep actually led, 4-1, after one inning, but Franklin responded ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A Franklin Township man has been sentenced to 11 years in New Jersey State Prison following convictions on firearms and narcotics offenses, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.Kenneth James, 34, was sentenced March 31 by Superior Court Judge ...
SOMERSET, NJ — While many in the St. Matthias community remember the parish’s annual carnival as a longtime spring tradition, a new celebration is stepping in this year — and it looks ready to create new memories for the next generation.St. Matthias School and Parish will host a special 60th ...
SOMERSET, NJ — A new Popeyes is coming to Somerset and will take over the former McDonald’s site at Village Plaza on Easton Avenue, according to a March 20 social media post from RJ Brunelli & Co.The commercial real estate firm announced that a lease had been signed for the location and ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Environmental Commission is calling on residents, students, community groups and local organizations to roll up their sleeves for its annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up, a long-running Earth Month tradition focused on protecting local waterways and improving ...