Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
August 31, 2024
SOMERSET, NJ - As the back-to-school season approaches, the Franklin Township Police Department urges parents to prioritize their children's safety when using First Day of School signs for social media photos. Sharing these special moments on social media is a cherished tradition for many ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The pastor of a New Brunswick church is facing charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a child. Roby D. Cruz-Hernandez, 61, a pastor at Iglesia Pentecostal El Mesias, or El Mesias Pentecostal Church, has been charged with second-degree sexual assault and third-degree ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township Animal Shelter has launched "Second Chance Saturday," a weekly feature to highlight pets in need of a loving home. This week, the spotlight is on Georgia, a 7-year-old Dachshund/Basset Hound mix. Georgia, who was brought to the shelter after difficulties with ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A fatal crash in Franklin Township is under investigation, according to a news release from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office. On Saturday, Aug. 24, Franklin Township Police responded to a report of a submerged vehicle in the Delaware Raritan Canal at Canal Road and Grouser ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School (TEECS) welcomed students back on Aug. 28 for the first day of the new school year. "It was great to see all our students happy to be back at school," reads a TEECS Facebook post. "We had our annual first day festivities for our ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Classic car enthusiasts are invited to showcase their vehicles at the Franklin Day Festival on Saturday, September 28th, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Colonial Park. Whether you have a classic car, truck, or van, this is your chance to display it alongside other unique vehicles, ...
KINGSTON, NJ – The hydrants along Rt. 27 in Kingston are currently being flushed, according to an announcement sent at 7:42 am from the Township of Franklin. The police department is aware of the situation, and there is no emergency in the area. Residents and commuters are advised to be ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township and the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium will host an Overdose Awareness Day Vigil on Aug. 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Franklin Gazebo, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset. In case of inclement weather, the event will move to the Municipal Council ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Somerset County Dive Rescue Team recovered the body of a deceased male from a submerged vehicle in the D&R Canal, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. The Franklin Township Police Department reported a road closure on Canal Road between Elm Street and ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey was ranked as the 3rd best state to live in 2024, according to a new study by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 U.S. states based on rankings in the following categories: affordability, economy, education & health, quality of life, and safety. New ...
SOMERSET, NJ -- The Franklin High School football team will open its 2024 season on Friday night at home against Trenton. The Warriors won three games last season, one of which was against Trenton, a 14-7 Franklin victory on Oct. 26. Sophomore quarterback Jah'naad Cady -- who threw four ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents and visitors are invited to participate in today's Canal Walk & Roll South event from 10 am to 4 pm. Today's event provides an opportunity for the community to stroll or roll along the scenic canal roadways in a traffic-free environment. For the Canal Walk ...
TRENTON, NJ - Route 28 is scheduled to have daytime lane closures in both directions over the next several months as a maintenance roadway improvement project begins in Somerset, Middlesex, and Union counties. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. beginning Monday, Aug. 26 and continuing daily Monday through ...
FRANKLIN PARK, NJ - When Stacey Gondek passed away last December, her sister Jessica knew she wanted to do something to honor her memory and continue her legacy of supporting the local community. Mary and Joe, the parents of Jessica and Stacey, opened Confectionately Yours, in 1981. Mary, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Councilwoman Shepa Uddin (Ward 2) invites residents to a free movie night featuring Shrek on Friday in Nassau Park on 595 Nassau Avenue. The event starts at 8 p.m., and attendees can enjoy complimentary ice cream, hot dogs, and water while meeting elected ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is teaming up with Somerset and Hunterdon County Law Enforcement for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign running from now through September 2, which ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – A specialized group of rescuers from the New Market Fire Department will be honored next month for their heroic lifesaving efforts after saving the occupants of numerous vehicles from flooded streets last winter. On December 18, 2023, a morning storm dumped almost three inches ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Safety Director Quovella M. Maeweather announced an ongoing investigation into a serious motor vehicle crash. Thursday night, at 7:36 PM, the Franklin Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Imagine arriving for your hair appointment only to find the stylist has just started on another client. Hours stretch on, turning what should be a pleasant experience into a 12-13 hour ordeal. This was the reality for one local mother and daughter, not once but multiple times, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township residents and business owners, 18 and older, can now apply for the Police Citizen's Academy. This program offers participants a hands-on experience to understand the work of law enforcement, including community policing, traffic stops, and police reports. The ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) Mobile Unit will be at Assemblyman Joe Danielsen's 17th Legislative District Office, located at 334 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset, on Thursday, August 15, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Residents can make appointments for services like Real ID ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Prepare some space in the garden or a container for a fall harvest of radishes. They’ll grow and taste best when harvested during cooler weather and some are ready to harvest in just 25 days. There are a variety of radishes suited to everyone’s taste. Most of us have ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Described as a structure of artistic, architectural, and historical importance, a unique little white house on School Street in Piscataway listed on national and state registers of historic places was recently purchased by a buyer who has begun clearing the property to make way for ...
NEWARK — A daylong celebration to be headlined by “Queen of Reggaeton,” Ivy Queen, this month will also include a performance by Fernando Villalona, one of the greatest merengue singers in the genre’s history, city officials announced. The city’s seventh-annual Latin Festival is scheduled to be ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Week of the People Free Back to School Festival is set to take place on Aug. 17 at Naaman Williams Park, according to a digital flier on the township's website. In case of rain, the festival will be held on Aug. 18. The event will run from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, offering a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating Francis Taylor, a 67-year-old black male, last seen on August 10, 2024, according to a township alert. Taylor, who is 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 210 pounds, was last seen driving a 2011 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Stage House Tavern, a beloved local restaurant, has partnered with the Franklin Police Department once again for a unique program called "Cooking with Cops." Last week a handful of high school students completed the culinary program at Stage House Tavern. "It’s a very rewarding ...
Somerset, NJ – The Franklin Youth Center is gearing up to host its annual Ready-Set-School Event on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 3 pm to 6 pm, according to a news release. The event, which will take place at the Franklin Youth Center located at 429 Lewis Street, Somerset, is aimed at ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H Fair is closed Friday due to a tornado watch in Somerset County. The fair was expected to be open Aug. 7, Aug. 8 and Aug. 9, but was also closed Aug. 7 because of heavy rains and flooding.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset County 4-H Fair will be open Thursday, Aug. 8. After being canceled Wednesday because of inclement weather, the Somerset County 4-H Fair is expected to be open Aug. 8, beginning at 10 a.m. at North Branch Park. The fair will include free entertainment, games, ...