Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
February 16, 2026
SOMERSET, NJ - The Planning Board will hold its next regular meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJ.A key focus of the agenda will be board action on recent land-use resolutions reflecting a range of development ...
SOMERSET, NJ — "My daughter got a B in math last quarter, but I have no idea what she actually knows."This comment from a parent during a recent school tour stuck with me. She wasn't questioning her daughter's effort or the teacher's grading—she was highlighting a fundamental flaw in how ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township Police responded to a wide range of incidents between January 11 and January 17, 2026, including multiple vehicle thefts, fraud cases, shoplifting incidents, and several arrests tied to outstanding warrants. The week’s activity again highlighted the ongoing ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Residents used the public comment portion of the Feb. 11 Franklin Township Council meeting to raise concerns about snow removal, traffic safety, recycling delays, and a persistent heating issue affecting a meeting room at the Franklin Senior Center.Multiple residents ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Shubhendu Singh was unanimously appointed and sworn in Tuesday night as Franklin Township’s new Ward 1 councilman, stepping into the seat vacated by former Councilman Ed Potosnak, who recently resigned after accepting an appointment as Director of the New Jersey Department of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With the NFL season officially in the books and football Sundays quiet until late summer, it is the perfect time to celebrate a championship closer to home. After months of strategic waiver moves and playoff drama, the Points for Purpose TAPinto Fantasy Football League has crowned ...
SOMERSET, NJ – The Franklin Township Council is scheduled to appoint a new Ward 1 councilmember and consider a series of ordinances and resolutions at its regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 10.The meeting will open with the presentation of candidates to fill the Ward 1 vacancy, followed by a public ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Police reported a series of thefts, shoplifting incidents, scams, and arrests between January 4 and January 10, 2026, reflecting a continued trend of vehicle-related crimes and property damage across the community.$55K Vehicle Stolen; Multiple BurglariesA Somerset ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Bridgewater-Raritan boys basketball program was making its first appearance in the quarterfinal round of the Somerset County Tournament since 2018 on Saturday.But when the Panthers got there, they were faced with a matchup quandary for which they had no answer.For most of the ...
Somerset, NJ — When schools talk about "parental involvement," they often mean attendance at back-to-school nights, volunteering at fundraisers, or showing up for parent-teacher conferences. But education research is revealing a crucial distinction: parental involvement is not the same as family ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The application to convert the existing gas station repair garage at 339 Elizabeth Ave. into a convenience store has been withdrawn, bringing an end — at least for now — to a proposal that had drawn scrutiny from both the Zoning Board of Adjustment and nearby residents.At the outset ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board is preparing for a Feb. 18 public hearing on its state-mandated Master Plan Reexamination, a comprehensive review conducted every 10 years to ensure local zoning and development rules remain viable and current. While the report serves as a legal ...
Editor’s Note: Editor’s Note: As clarified by the Planning Board Chairman, the NPH Real Estate item was not a public hearing. The Board only adopted a memorializing resolution for an approval granted at a prior meeting.SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Planning Board will consider a mix of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council, in collaboration with Franklin 250, will host the Township’s annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing together history, creativity and community in a program designed to honor the enduring contributions of ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Eighth-seeded Ridge beat ninth-seeded Franklin for the second time in 16 days, this time in the first round of the Somerset County Tournament, advancing with a 64-58 boys basketball victory over the Warriors on Saturday afternoon.Junior guard Gabe Kielb scored 20 points for ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — An investigation is underway following a commercial kitchen fire reported Friday afternoon at a business along Route 27 in Franklin Township, township officials said.Franklin Township Acting Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks said police responded to the scene at ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 20-year-old Irvington man has been arrested in connection with a domestic violence-related aggravated assault and sexual assault that occurred inside a Rutgers University residence hall in Piscataway early Saturday morning.Lenin Vallejo was charged with strangulation, aggravated ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin High School senior Miles Muldrow, a Division I football recruit headed to the University of Delaware, will graduate mid-year after the Franklin Township Board of Education approved his early graduation during Thursday night’s Board meeting.The approval allows Muldrow to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education will meet tonight, Thursday, Jan. 29, with a full agenda that includes new course offerings, future school calendars, major financial approvals, and a proposal tied to district-owned property.The regular business meeting is scheduled for 7:30 ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township officials on Tuesday praised police, emergency medical services and public works crews for their response to last week’s winter storm, highlighting a dramatic moment when first responders delivered a baby after a family was unable to reach the hospital.During the ...
NEWARK, N.J. — A former Piscataway couple charged in a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme faces up to 30 years in federal prison after prosecutors said they fraudulently obtained more than $715,000 in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.Sabrina Mitlo, 41, and Joseph Mitlo, 40, are each charged with ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The McCriskin-Gustafson Family of Funeral Homes is seeking qualified, compassionate individuals to join our support staff team.We are honored to serve families during life’s most difficult moments and our support staff plays an essential role in assisting families by ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Public Schools have announced key registration dates for families planning ahead for the 2026–2027 school year, with enrollment windows opening for preschool through high school students beginning in February.According to the district, registration for PK3 and K–12 ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will open with a two-hour delayed opening on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, district officials announced.Officials also said that there will be no AM CARE program on Tuesday.The delayed opening follows the winter storm ...
SOMERSET, NJ - As a winter storm continues to impact Franklin Township, police officials are urging residents to avoid traveling unless absolutely necessary, warning that road conditions remain hazardous despite ongoing snow removal efforts.Franklin Township Acting Public Safety Director Lloyd ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. — All Franklin Township Public Schools and district offices will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, due to inclement weather, district officials confirmed in a message sent to TAPinto on Sunday.In addition to the school closure, all after-school activities and building ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Snow has been falling across Franklin Township since early Sunday morning as a major winter storm continues to impact the area, bringing hazardous travel conditions and prompting officials to urge residents to remain off the roads.According to the National Weather Service, snow is ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is preparing for what officials expect to be one of the most severe winter storms the community has experienced in several years, according to an update issued by Mayor Phillip D. Kramer, MD, as the National Weather Service forecasts significant snowfall, bitter ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Aleah Sunkins for Franklin scored 21 points, Jamila McRiney grabbed 14 to help Frankin to victory 68-18 at Phillipsburg High School on Thursday night in a Skyland Conference girls basketball game on Thomas Fisher Court. The Warriors took a 48-20 lead at halftime while improving ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Residents across Franklin Township and Somerset County are being urged to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to impact the area late Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy snow, icy conditions, and hazardous travel.According to AccuWeather, the storm system is expected to ...