Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
October 15, 2024
SOMERSET, NJ - Authorities are investigating a fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning on Amwell Road near South Middlebush Road, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.At 7:24 a.m., Franklin Township Police received a 9-1-1 call reporting a head-on collision.
SOMERSET, NJ - Police activity is underway on Easton Avenue near Rutgers Prep School, according to a 7:06am announcement from the township. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and seek alternate routes. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Zufall Health's upcoming school-based health center in Franklin Township is nearing completion, thanks to funds raised at the annual Be Well Benefit held at Brooklake Country Club on Oct. 9. The center, which will open in 2025 at Franklin Middle School, will provide essential ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Confectionately Yours is hosting its annual Trunk or Treat on Oct. 19 from 12 pm to 2 pm at 3391 Rt. 27. The free event will feature music, giveaways, and a character meet-and-greet. For more information or to volunteer, call (732) 821-6863.Mischief Night Madness will take ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ – Visit “Stalls, Sweets, and Treats,” a free, spooktacular Halloween event for ghouls and goblins of all ages. The event will take place, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 27, at the Stable at Lord Stirling Park, 256 S. Maple Ave., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. The Halloween ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Troy Hyman's second touchdown of the game and Alieu Kallon's conversion catch in the fourth quarter gave Franklin a 22-20 comeback victory over Sayreville in football on Friday night.Hyman's 8-yard TD run tied the game, 20-20. Jah'naad Cady followed by completing a two-point pass ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Get ready for a spooktacular celebration at the annual Halloween on Hamilton event, presented by Hamilton Street BID, Week of the People, and Parks & Recreation. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 26, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Super Tropical Supermarket parking ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Mischief Night Madness is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Colonial Park Putting Course, Parking Lot D, according to a news release. The event will feature miniature golf, moonlight hayrides, and refreshments. Attendees in costume will receive a free goody ...
SOMERSET, NJ—On Wednesday morning, the Thomas Edison EnergySmart School (TEES) held its annual Walk to School event, bringing together staff and students to show support for the environment. Led by Oguz Yildiz, the lead person at TEES, the event saw students displaying signs and banners as they ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Army National Guard members and equipment are expected to be in Florida by the end of the week to help with recovery efforts from Hurricane Milton.The storm is expected to make landfall in Florida on Wednesday.“Floridians are family, and we know from personal experience ...
SOMERSET, NJ—Franklin Youth Center in Somerset, NJ, is hosting a “Spooktacular Teen Halloween Party” on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. The free event is open to Franklin students in grades six to twelve and will feature thrilling activities, music, food, and prizes. Space is limited, ...
SOMERSET, NJ – South Brunswick scored goals in the first and third quarters and went on to defeat Franklin, 2-1, in field hockey on Monday.Manya Nukala and Olivia Shaw each had a goal and they assisted on each other's goals for South Brunswick (3-8-1). Masooma Saifuddin made eight saves for South ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — After 27 years of dedicated service, Captain Sean Hebbon of the Franklin Township Police Department retired on Oct. 1, leaving a legacy of community engagement and innovative policing initiatives.Hebbon's journey with the Franklin Township Police Department began ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for Angely Betancourt, 25, of New York, N.Y., who is wanted in connection with a fatal incident that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Bedminster, according to a Fugitive of the Month press release. Officials say ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – William Parada Gaspar scored in overtime to give Franklin a 3-2 boys soccer victory over Phillipsburg on Thursday.Joseph Danielson had the assist on Gaspar's goal with a minute to go in the first overtime. Franklin (8-3) had scored two goals in the first half, one by Emmanuel ...
FRANKLIN, NJ – The Franklin girls soccer team won for the third time this season with a 5-0 victory over North Brunswick on Tuesday.Arden Gray and Sinai Kelliehan each scored two goals for Franklin (3-7), which scored three times in the second half. Kelliehan leads the Warriors with five goals so ...
FRANKLIN PARK, NJ—Confectionately Yours is gearing up for its annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 19, from 12 pm to 2 pm at 3391 Rt. 27, Franklin Park. The free event will feature music, giveaways, and a character meet-and-greet, making it an exciting opportunity for families.For more information ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Gabriella Stewart, a graduate of Franklin High School, has been awarded the 2024 Areté Scholarship, a $5,000 grant presented by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) in partnership with the New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), according to a press release. The scholarship is given ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Franklin residents are encouraged to take advantage of a unique opportunity to participate in Somerset County’s upcoming online public auction. The auction will start at 8 am on Oct. 9 and feature various surplus items, including vehicles, office equipment, and more. Whether you're ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin field hockey team battled North Plainfield to a 2-2 tie on Monday.Victoria Osinski scored with 1:53 left in the first quarter for Franklin to tie the game, 1-1. She got an assist from Delena Lam.Jiya Patel gave the Warriors a 2-1 lead with a goal in the second quarter ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – A 48-year-old New Brunswick man was treated at a local hospital for an injury to his arm following a shooting incident on Saturday, Sept. 28.The man, whose identity was not released by police, suffered an injury that was not life-threatening following an altercation, according to a ...
SOMERSET, NJ—From October 1 to 15, 2024, the Franklin Township Public Library will host various free events for children. Highlights include the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1st Anniversary celebration on October 10 at the DeMott Lane Branch, featuring a Zumbini presentation for ages ...
SOMERSET, NJ -Franklin Day 2024 went ahead today under rainy skies, but the weather canceled the highly anticipated car show. Despite the rain, live performances occurred on an open-air stage and under a tent. Officials say more than 95 percent of scheduled vendors braved the rain to set up and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The eagerly anticipated Franklin Day 2024 is all set to take place today from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Colonial Park, Knob Hill Grove. This year's event promises an exciting lineup of attractions and performances, making it an event to be noticed. Leading Stage Performers Valarie Adams ...
TRENTON – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced the results of Operation Safe Move, a State-led undercover operation targeting unlicensed movers, according to a news release. As a result of the operation, 23 unlicensed movers were issued Notices of ...
FRENCHTOWN, NJ – Franklin scored a goal in each half and went on to a 2-0 boys soccer victory over Delaware Valley on Thursday.Ike Eluwa scored in the first half for the Warriors (7-1) with an assist from William Parada Gaspar. It was Eluwa's team-leading fifth goal of the season.Franklin extended ...
WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden signed an executive order Thursday at The White House that targets gun violence, creates government task forces focused on increasing threats of gun violence, and improves active shooter drills in schools.For Nancy Kislin, a licensed clinical social worker, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department received a report of a lewd act at approximately 4:15 pm, according to a news release. A 69-year-old woman reported that while walking along the towpath north of Route 518, she sat on a bench next to an unknown male who began masturbating. The ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Several community initiatives, including securing funding for a new YMCA facility and recognizing student achievements were discussed during Tuesday night's council meeting. The highlight of the meeting was a $750,000 check presentation from Assemblyman Joe Danielsen to the Franklin ...
GLEN GARDNER, NJ – Voorhees scored a goal in the second overtime for a 2-1 boys soccer victory over previously undefeated Franklin on Tuesday.Ike Eluwa scored the only goal for Franklin (6-1) in the second half after Voorhees (8-1) had taken a 1-0 lead in the first half on a goal by Matthew ...