Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
November 18, 2024
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Franklin Youth Center invites members to its Holiday JAM (Jingle and Mingle) event on Friday, December 13, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at 429 Lewis Street.This festive celebration promises music, food, fun, prizes, and more for all Youth Center members. Attendees ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A New Brunswick resident was being treated at a local hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to his shoulder, police said.The 52-year-old shooting victim, whose identity was not released by police, was being treated for an injury that was not considered life threatening, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - New Jersey residents, including those in Franklin Township, are being urged to conserve water following the statewide Drought Warning declared on Nov. 13 by Governor Phil Murphy and Commissioner Shawn LaTourette.The warning, enacted through an Administrative Order, allows the state ...
SOMERSET, NJ—According to a township alert, Franklin Township residents should expect delays on Route 27 between Promenade Boulevard and Raymond Road due to ongoing construction.Construction will continue until 6 a.m., and alternating traffic patterns will be in place. Motorists are encouraged to ...
SOMERSET, NJ – A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary during the early morning hours on Oct. 2 in the Giard Avenue area, according to the Franklin Township Police Blotter.Surveillance footage captured three unknown suspects entering the residence through an unsecured first-floor window.
EVESHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Burlington County teenager has been charged with arson in connection to a significant forest fire that consumed 52 acres of land over the course of several days, according to a Wednesday announcement by the Evesham Police Department. At approximately 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township will hold its first Holiday Craft Market on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. This free event is open to the public and will feature over 30 local artisans selling handmade goods. Shoppers can find items ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Traffic will be detoured off Main Street between North Gaston Avenue and Haynes Street in the westbound lane on Friday, Nov. 15, and again on Monday, Nov. 18, as PSE&G continues its restoration work that will conclude the gas pipeline replacement project that has been ongoing ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - According to an alert from county officials, residents across Somerset County may notice smoke lingering in the air today due to a wildfire burning in northern New Jersey. While the smoke may be noticeable, authorities have reassured the public that the wildfire does not pose ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents are being asked to reduce water use, as the state has declared a drought warning. Previously, the state was under a drought watch, which was issued last month.Gov. Phil Murphy and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) say the warning, issued Wednesday, ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The Franklin Township Council unanimously passed an updated noise ordinance Tuesday night, giving local authorities more flexibility in addressing noise complaints while implementing stricter penalties for violators.Ordinance 4452-24 amends the township's existing nuisance code by ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A woman was struck and killed by a train in South Brunswick Township on Monday between Jersey Avenue and Princeton Junction, according to NJ Transit. The identity, age, and residence of the victim has not been disclosed at this time.At 9:35 PM, Northeast Corridor Line train ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Two New Brunswick men are facing murder charges in connection with the death of a man who was found last week on Seaman Street with a large laceration to his abdomen.Lorenzo Roman-Tecu, 33, was arrested without incident on Nov. 7 and charged with first-degree murder. The following ...
SOMERSET, NJ—The Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce (FTCC) is excited to announce its Thanksgiving Holiday Event, which will take place on Nov. 20, at the Franklin Township Food Bank, 224 Churchill Ave, Somerset, NJ. This networking event allows local professionals to connect while supporting a ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Council will convene on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 7 pm, with a packed agenda that includes the introduction of several new ordinances and resolutions to enhance community services and infrastructure.One of the key ordinances up for second reading and ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The Franklin Township Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 12.A Veterans Day ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Franklin Township ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A 67-year-old man was killed in a motor vehicle crash on Easton Avenue in Franklin Township, police said in a press release Saturday.The crash occurred around 1:07 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 6, involving a 2021 Nissan Sentra and a 2018 Ford Transit. The driver of the Nissan, Gian ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Quovella M. Maeweather, the Franklin Township Public Safety Director, announced the safe return of Monroe Mobley, an 88-year-old man who had been missing for two days."It is with great joy that I can share this evening that Mr. Monroe Mobley was safely reunited with his family after ...
Update: The Franklin Township Police Department is pleased to report that Monroe Mobley, the 88-year-old man reported missing earlier this week, has been safely located.An alert regarding Mobley’s disappearance was sent out on Friday at 5:40 p.m. Thanks to the community's collective efforts, Mobley ...
Update: The Franklin Township Police Department is pleased to report that Monroe Mobley, the 88-year-old man reported missing earlier this week, has been safely located.An alert regarding Mobley’s disappearance was sent out on Friday at 5:40 p.m. Thanks to the community's collective efforts, Mobley ...
SOMERSET, NJ - As fall blankets the town in vibrant hues of red and gold, the Public Works Department has kicked off its highly anticipated Annual Leaf Cleanup Program. This community initiative, designed to keep local neighborhoods clean and well-maintained during the leaf-falling season, also ...
Update: Easton Avenue is now open according to an alert sent from the township at 3:30 pm. SOMERSET, NJ - The township has issued an alert at 1:47 p.m. today, announcing that Easton Avenue is closed between Franklin Boulevard and JFK Boulevard due to an ongoing motor vehicle investigation. The ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township and Somerset County voters made their voices heard in the November 5 General Election.Below are the preliminary results as of 11:50 pm, according to the Somerset County Clerk's website. Official tallies are still being finalized.U.S. Representative 12th Congressional ...
UNION, NJ – The Franklin girls soccer team advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Section 2, Group 4 tournament with a 5-3 victory over Union on Monday.Sinai Kelliehan collected two goals and one assist for Franklin (6-11-1), which led, 4-2, at halftime.Arden Gray had one goal and two assists ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Food Bank is gearing up for its annual fall fundraising appeal, set to hit mailboxes in the coming weeks, and its monthly community distribution event at First Baptist Church. Next year, the food bank will also proudly celebrate its 50th anniversary, a milestone made ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Three juveniles have been sentenced in connection with the fatal shooting of Kofi Addo, 57, in Franklin Township, Somerset County, according to a statement from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The sentences, handed down by Superior Court Judge Christopher A. Edwards, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With just days until the General Election, Franklin Township voters can learn more about the candidates running for the Board of Education. Each candidate answered questions that covered a range of topics: improving educational quality, addressing the achievement gap, enhancing ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Laurie Merris has been a resident of Franklin Township for 23 years and is running for her next term on the Board of Education. With nine years of experience as a board member, Merris is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for all students in the district.In addition to ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Township residents, remember that Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2:00 a.m. Set your clocks back one hour and enjoy an extra hour of sleep. Tips for the Transition:Check your alarms: Ensure your devices, like phones and clocks, are updated to the correct ...
SOMERSET, NJ - To help voters learn more about their candidates, TAPinto Franklin Township contacted all candidates running for local office in hopes of featuring them in our elections section. One featured candidate is Sami Shaban, seeking re-election as vice president of the Franklin Township ...