Franklin Township Top Stories
By MATT KADOSH
June 27, 2024
NEWARK — Gunfire outside a police and fire training center in the South Ward on Tuesday ended with the arrest of two men, one of them a violence intervention worker who told TAPinto Newark the altercation was a “big misunderstanding.” Police arrested two men and recovered a firearm following the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Business Partnership (SCBP) proudly hosted the grand opening of the newly renovated Somerset Business Hub at their new location, 50 Division Street in Somerville on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the Partnership’s efforts to ...
RARITAN, NJ - Raritan resident Frank Provenzano dedicated his professional life to service, working for the Bridgewater Police Department and then serving six terms as sheriff of Somerset County. And now the department and county are mourning his loss after he died June 26. “The Bridgewater ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Rapid Relief Team (RRT), partnered with the Franklin Youth Center during last Saturday's Youth Safe Summer Lua, according to a news release. The Youth Safe Summer Lua, aimed to offer a safe and welcoming space for local youth and their families. RRT is the charitable arm ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Amitoj Oberoi, 30, of Somerset, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree vehicular homicide on June 18, according to a news release. The pleas were entered before Judge Jonathan W. Romankow, J.S.C. Oberoi faces a potential prison term of 15 years, with 85 percent to be ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) celebrated the graduation of 70 students last Thursday in the school's auditorium. It marks the 14th graduating class for the school. Dr. Namik Sercan CJCP's Chief Education Officer says 100% of the class graduated and received ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin and some events of interest nearby. You can submit events directly to TAPinto by clicking HERE and creating a free account. Then click the "Submit Content" button on ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School celebrated the graduation of 547 students on Thursday in a festive outdoor ceremony that began at 5:30 pm. The original start time of 3:30 pm was pushed back due to the day's excessive heat. The event marked a return to the football field, contrasting with last ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Franklin man was hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries after the vehicle he was driving drove off the roadway on Route 22 Wednesday morning. According to Bridgewater Township Police, they were called to the accident June 19 at about 7:30 a.m., on Route 22 eastbound, ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ — The New Jersey Hall of Fame unveiled its Entertainment and Learning Center at American Dream on Tuesday, June 18, before a crowd of supporters, elected officials, including Gov. Phil Murphy and State Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin, and inductees Tommy James, comedian Joe ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Next week the township will hold the first community meeting for the Business and Industry (B-I) Zone Master Plan Study on June 27, at 7:00 pm in the Municipal building. The purpose of the meeting is to introduce Brightview Engineering, the consultant hired by the Township, who ...
SOMERSET, N.J. — If you want to buy a home and need some help, an upcoming free webinar may be the event for you. The Central Jersey Housing Resources Center (CJHRC), a HUD-certified housing counseling agency, is hosting a free two-day virtual home buyer webinar on June 25 and June 27, 2024, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County will honor 18 US Colored Troops (USCT) who fought for the Union Army in the Civil War and are buried in Somerville’s New Cemetery at its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 19. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. on the steps of the Historic ...
CAMDEN – Democratic Party kingpin George E. Norcross III was on a conference call negotiating with the developer of the Victor Lofts condos, which held an easement on the view of the Camden waterfront that was impeding a Norcross development. In this remarkable business conversation, Norcross ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The SC Juneteenth Committee hosted its fourth annual Juneteenth parade on Saturday. The parade, which started at Pine Grove Manor School and ended at Naaman Williams Park, featured floats from local and statewide organizations. The celebration included music, food, and various ...
SOMERSET, NJ - A crash has forced Amwell Road between Mettlers Road and Wortman Street to be closed, according to an alert sent from the township at 11:22 pm. Drivers should avoid the area if possible.
FRANKLIN, NJ - Residents of the township and surrounding communities came to Tuesday’s council meeting with the same demand they had delivered in previous meetings from November to May: that the council pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the war on Gaza. The mayor and several council ...
UPDATE: Franklin Boulevard is open to normal traffic patterns, according to an announcement sent from the township at 6:16 pm. SOMERSET, NJ - A structural fire has forced the closure of Franklin Boulevard between Somerset Street and Hamilton Street according to an alert sent from the township at ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School's prom returned to the Westin Princeton Forrestal Village in Princeton this Thursday evening, and we have some exciting news for you! Did you take amazing prom photos? Do you want to win free tickets to this year's Project Graduation event? Here’s your ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township will host its Independence Day celebration on July 3 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, with an evening filled with food, fun, and music. The event will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display at 9:15 pm. The festivities will take place at the Franklin Gazebo.
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A GoFundMe page has been started for the family of a Bridgewater-Raritan High School student who died suddenly earlier this week. The page was created for the Zavoda family, whose son, Collin, died suddenly and unexpectedly. In a letter to the school community Tuesday, the ...
CARTERET, NJ — Police have arrested the alleged gunman suspected of killing one woman on Wednesday morning and wounding a second woman in the driveway of a Roosevelt Avenue home in the borough’s West Carteret neighborhood. Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Police Chief Dennis ...
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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A high-tech digital billboard has been erected on Route 206 near the railroad overpass south of Camplain Road, replacing five other static billboards in the immediate area on both sides of the trestle. In addition to commercial advertising, the digital screens will display ...
The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office is searching for Javier Moreno, who is wanted for several charges related to incidents that occurred on April 26, 2023, in South Bound Brook, N.J. Moreno faces one count of second-degree attempted sexual assault, one count of second-degree luring, and one ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Earlier this month, the inaugural Franklin Pride event saw more than 50 community members gather at the Franklin Gazebo, according to Deputy Mayor Ed Potosnak, the first openly gay council member. The event, held to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community, featured speeches ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Cedar Hill Prep School (CHP) recently celebrated its 20th Anniversary Gala in grand style at the elegant Pines Manor in Edison, NJ. Over 160 distinguished guests joined us on the evening to commemorate two decades of remarkable educational impact and success. The gala was a ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin and some events of interest nearby. You can submit events directly to TAPinto by clicking HERE and creating a free account. Then simply click the "Submit Content" ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Do you have plans for this weekend? If not. Check out our editor’s picks for some of the best things to do in and around Franklin Township. Don't forget to check out our community calendar for upcoming events, TAP here. Friday, June 7 Stress Factory Comedy Club - Anthony ...