Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO HILLSBOROUGH STAFF
January 22, 2026
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Hillsborough mother accused of murdering her two sons ages 5 and 7 last week pleaded not guilty during her first court appearance in Superior Court Tuesday morning.The next court appearance for 35-year-old Priyatharsini Natarajan is Feb. 27 for a pre-indictment conference; in ...
MANVILLE, N.J. — A Somerville man has been charged in connection with the sexual assault and endangerment of a 12-year-old girl in Manville, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Isaias Vielma-Hernandez, 38, was arrested Jan. 9 without incident in Bedminster Township following an ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Cedar Hill Preparatory School's middle school team has earned second place at the Regional Future City Competition, competing against 56 teams and showcasing exceptional skills in engineering, problem-solving, and public presentation – the very competencies employers say today's ...
SOMERSET, NJ - St. Matthias Parish School has been recognized as a 2026 Niche Best Schools Award recipient, an honor that reflects strong academic performance, a supportive school community, and positive feedback from families and students.Niche, the nation’s largest school review and ranking ...
SOMERSET, NJ - On a day when temperatures dipped below freezing, Franklin Township was warmed by community pride as residents gathered for the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast, a 29-year tradition centered on youth leadership, scholarship support, and the unfinished work of ...
SOMERSET, NJ - This year, HSC is excited to welcome many new teachers and staff members! HSC News interviewed them to learn about their previous experiences, where they went to college, what hobbies they enjoy, and what they’re looking forward to at HSC. Here’s what they shared!Mr. DowningPrevious ...
NEW JERSEY — The Garden State is fast becoming the East Coast’s “Hollywood,” with four big-name studios being built here, and an increasing number of movies and television shows being filmed here – fueled by major state tax incentives.Four film and television production studios are on their way to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill announced her nomination of Franklin Township Councilmember Ed Potosnak to serve as the next Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, elevating a longtime environmental advocate and local elected official to one of the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - As a snowstorm continued to move through Franklin Township on Sunday, township officials reminded residents that parking is prohibited on all township roadways during snow events to allow plows and emergency vehicles to operate safely.Under the township’s Prohibited Parking During ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Snow began falling in Franklin Township around 9 a.m. today, marking the start of a two-part winter weather pattern expected to impact the area through the MLK Day weekend, according to AccuWeather.AccuWeather forecasts that a clipper system will move through the region Saturday, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Pastor Jeff Noll of Hillsborough Reformed Church will lead a prayerful vigil on Saturday, Jan. 17 at the church on Amwell Road in memory of two young brothers, ages 5 and 7, whose lives ended tragically earlier this week.Everyone is welcome to attend the 10:30 a.m.
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Junior guard Gabe Kielb scored a career-high 36 points, 24 of them in the second half to help Ridge pull away for a 62-52 boys basketball victory over Franklin on Thursday night.It was the fifth win in a row for Ridge (6-6), which held a one-point lead at halftime before ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery that occurred in Franklin Township last summer, according to a press release issued earlier today by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office.Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald announced that ...
SOMERSET, NJ - New Jersey Lt. Governor-elect Dr. Dale Caldwell visited Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) on Tuesday, touring the New Jersey Tutoring Corps’ (NJTC) tutoring center and meeting with education leaders to discuss education policy, tutoring initiatives, and collaboration ...
Somerset, NJ— As temperatures drop and days grow shorter, it's tempting to keep students indoors. But research shows that winter outdoor learning offers unique cognitive and developmental benefits that shouldn't be overlooked.According to a study published in Frontiers in Psychology, students who ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - A 35-year-old mother of two boys, ages 5 and 7, has been charged with their murder after their father discovered their bodies in a bedroom of their home on Shell Court when he returned home from work Tuesday at 6:45 p.m., according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P.
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Historic Somerset County Courthouse in Downtown Somerville has been voted one of America's Most beautiful buildings and underrated civic gems. Built in 1909, the courthouse is ranked #20 on the list of 133 public buildings in America, including Hawaii which has two buildings in ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township Council moved forward with a series of legislative actions Tuesday night, introducing multiple ordinances related to affordable housing, land development, and municipal code updates during its January 13 meeting.Following an executive session, the council opened the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – The Franklin High School boys’ and girls’ bowling teams collected a pair of sweeps, 7-0, over Bridgewater-Raritan High School Thursday, January 8, at Circle Bowl & Entertainment in Piscataway.On the boys’ side, the Warriors’ 7-0 (908-801, 832-710, 854-853) victory was ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council will take up a wide-ranging agenda Tuesday night that includes the introduction of several major land-use and affordable housing ordinances, the adoption of a revised municipal code, and more than two dozen resolutions covering contracts, grants, and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Local volunteers and community members will gather in Franklin Township on Sunday, Jan. 11, for a public vigil to call for federal immigration enforcement accountability. The event, titled "ICE Out For Good," is part of a coordinated national weekend of action following the Jan. 7 ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Authorities are investigating the cause of a residential fire that broke out Wednesday afternoon on Hamilton Street in Franklin Township, officials said.According to Franklin Township Police Department, officers were dispatched to a residence on Hamilton Street at approximately 4:08 ...
Somerset, NJ — When we watch a skilled athlete sink a free throw or a musician's fingers fly across piano keys, we often attribute their mastery to "muscle memory." But the truth is far more fascinating: it's not the muscles that remember—it's the brain working at a nonconscious level, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education transitioned to a new era Tuesday during its reorganization meeting, swearing in a slate of new members who replaced long-serving incumbents.Assistant Superintendent for Business Brian Bonanno opened the meeting at the Board Administrative ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Police Department has reached a historic milestone, becoming the first police department in the nation to lead a certified My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) community under the Obama Foundation.A National DistinctionWith this official certification from the My Brother’s ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — PSE&G resumes work for at least another five months beginning Monday, Jan, 5 on Division Street and West Main Street, PSE&G will replace 435 feet of gas main and 15 gas service connections on Division Street; on West Main Street, PSE&G will replace approximately 1,450 ...
SOMERSET, NJ – Franklin Township’s yearlong Franklin 250 commemoration officially got underway on Sunday, Jan. 4, with “Conference on Horseback: A Revolutionary Experience,” an immersive day of reenactments and historical programming that brought residents face-to-face with a pivotal moment in ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Franklin Township’s annual Reorganization Meeting on Saturday was marked by ceremony, reflection, and a strong sense of civic pride, highlighted by the attendance of Mikie Sherrill, whose visit brought statewide attention to the start of the township’s 2026 governing ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting , Jan. 6, with the swearing-in of newly elected members, the election of board leadership, and the adoption of a wide slate of organizational resolutions that will set the district’s course for the ...