Franklin Township Top Stories
By MALIK A. LYONS
January 1, 2025
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents of Franklin Township are invited to attend the Township Council’s Reorganization/Work Session/Regular Meeting set for next Tuesday, Jan. 7, from 7:00 PM to 9:59 PM. The event will be held at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, located at 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ.
NEW BRUNSWICK - Saint Peter’s University Hospital’s New Year’s baby came into the world at 2:26 a.m. Wednesday morning.The baby boy born to Mehul (father) and Bhumika (mother) Patel weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces at birth.This is the third child for the couple, who reside in the Colonia section of ...
NEW JERSEY — 2025 brings good news for hard-working New Jerseyans and business owners. The state’s hourly minimum wage rose to $15.49 as of Wednesday, Jan. 1. It is the first inflation-adjusted increase in five years. Meanwhile, Garden State employers will see lower premiums for workers’ ...
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COLONIA, NJ -- The Franklin boys basketball team's inexperienced starting lineup faced some stern tests over the weekend at the Eric LeGrand Holiday Jubilee at Colonia High School.The Warriors, whose starting lineup includes just two players who saw significant varsity minutes last season -- both ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Animal Shelter, located at 475 DeMott Lane in Somerset, will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, from 8 to 10 a.m.Dog owners can also register their pets for 2025 dog licenses at the Clerk’s Office in the ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for the area, including Somerset and Hunterdon counties. The advisory will be in effect from 9 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday, bringing the potential for freezing rain and hazardous conditions.The ...
SOMERSET, N.J. – Begin 2025 by honoring the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation’s Annual Community Breakfast on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. This inspiring celebration will take place at the DoubleTree by ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Police Department have located Julian Hernandez-Redondo, a 16-year-old male from East Brunswick, N.J.Julian Hernandez-Redondo was last seen on 12/25/24 at 11:30 AM., walking from his residence on Clinton Court.He is described as a 16-year-old Hispanic male, ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- Franklin rallied in the second half for a 63-57 boys basketball victory over East Brunswick on Monday.Jah'naad Cady collected 28 points, eight rebounds, five assists and five steals for Franklin (2-1), which trailed, 29-25, at halftime.Roger Diaz Isabel had nine points and six ...
SOMERSET, NJ— The Franklin Township Police Department recognized four members with promotions to leadership positions during a ceremony held this morning, Dec. 23, at the Franklin Township Municipal Chambers, 475 DeMott Lane.Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather and Officer In Charge Captain ...
CAMDEN, NJ - Franklin residents may have noticed changes in the taste and odor of their drinking water. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) reported that these changes are due to a December 16 leak from a Branchburg repackaging facility that released compounds into a ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The grand opening of a newly constructed McDonald’s at 940 Easton Avenue was celebrated on Friday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community gathering. The event, hosted by McDonald’s Owners/Operators Marty Gillis and Julio Morgan Gillis of The Gillis Organization, welcomed local ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin boys basketball team came up with its first victory over the season, 58-55, over Watchung Hills on Thursday night.Senior guard Shaylen Patel scored 15 points to lead Franklin (1-1). He had three 3-pointers and sank four of six free throws.Aaden McGee finished with 12 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is one of several towns being impacted by an issue with the taste and odor of its tap water, New Jersey American Water said in an alert Wednesday night.“New Jersey American Water is aware of the changes in the taste and odor of our water reported by customers in our ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents along Route 27 near Route 518 may experience lower-than-normal water pressure intermittently throughout the day as maintenance is done on the township’s water system, according to a township alert.Officials said the affected area extends from south of Princeton Highlands ...
SOMERSET, N.J. – McDonald’s Owner/Operator Julio Morgan Gillis, of The Gillis Organization, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., to mark the grand opening of a newly constructed McDonald’s restaurant in Somerset, according to a ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin girls basketball team opened its season with a 56-16 victory over Hunterdon Central on Tuesday night.Aleah Sunkins collected 22 points and nine rebounds for the Warriors, who outscored Hunterdon Central, 15-7, in the second quarter to open a 28-12 lead.Alissa Myers ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin girls basketball team looms as one of the legitimate contenders in Somerset County and Section 2 as the Warriors get ready to open their season on Tuesday night at home against Hunterdon Central.Franklin had a 15-14 record last season, but that included a five-game ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — According to a post on the township's website, officials have announced the latest updates on its website. The progress reflects significant improvements to local infrastructure, with many streets now completed and ready for use.Streets with Completed ResurfacingNew ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A private drone light show is scheduled for tonight at The Palace at 333 Davidson Ave., starting at 9 p.m. The show is expected to last approximately 15 minutes.This is a private event, and there is no threat to the public. Authorities are reminding residents not to call 911 about ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Assemblyman Joseph Danielsen, chair of the Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee, has called for greater federal transparency following an unexplained increase in drones flying over New Jersey.According to a statement released by Danielsen, the drones, first observed last ...
SOMERVILLE, N.J. – A suspect has been arrested and charged with setting a June 4 fire that caused heavy damage to King Tut's and an adjoining Main Street restaurant and several apartment units on the upper floors.Somerset County First Assistant Prosecutor Annemarie L. Mueller, Somerset County ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council, in collaboration with the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, is set to host a special Holiday Concert on Friday, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at Sampson G. Smith School.Doors will open at 6:30 PM, allowing attendees to arrive early to find ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) hosted its annual meeting at The Palace at Somerset on Monday, which was the largest gathering of the business community in Somerset County, according to a news release. The event's highlight was the annual awards ceremony, where the ...
EAST MILLVILLE — The East Millville First Aid Squad (EMFAS), a 100% volunteer-run emergency medical service, marked Volunteer Day by celebrating its dedicated members and 75 years of service to the community, according to a post on the organization’s Facebook page.EMFAS highlighted the unique ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township will host a town hall meeting to inform residents and gather feedback on the planned allocation of opioid settlement funds.The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 18, at 7:00 p.m. in the Franklin Township Council Chambers at the Municipal Complex, 475 DeMott Lane, ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The Franklin Township Council will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, to discuss various issues, including redevelopment, affordable housing, and several budgetary items. The meeting will be held at the Municipal Building on DeMott Lane, beginning at 7 p.m.According to the ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Animal Shelter will host a dog rabies clinic on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., according to a township email.The clinic will be held at 475 DeMott Lane in Somerset, near the gas pumps on the right side of the Municipal Building as viewed from DeMott ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The Lord & Taylor store in Woodbridge Center will soon be a cutting-edge medical research facility with nearly 300 employees, after an $11.5 million sales deal for the former department store.Accu Reference Medical Labs signed a contract in late November to buy the former ...