Franklin Township Top Stories
By TAPINTO FRANKLIN/SOMERSET STAFF
January 2, 2026
KINGSTON, NJ — Motorists are advised to expect heavy traffic along Route 27 in Kingston on Sunday between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. due to increased activity tied to a 250th anniversary celebration event.Traffic impacts are expected to peak around 2:30 p.m., when a public reenactment of “The Conference on ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township will ring in the new year with ceremony, music, and high-profile visitors when the Township Council holds its annual Reorganization Meeting on Saturday, January 3 from 1 pm to 4 pm, formally launching the municipality’s 2026 governing term.The meeting is expected to ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township community will once again come together to honor the life, legacy and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation (FTMLKCF) hosts its annual MLK Community Breakfast on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at ...
NEW JERSEY — Driving in New Jersey will cost more starting Jan. 1, thanks to increasing fuel taxes and highway, bridge and tunnel tolls.One fee, called the petroleum products gross receipts tax, will increase by 4.2 cents per gallon. For gasoline, that new rate will be 38.6 cents, and for diesel, ...
PATERSON, NJ -- The Franklin girls basketball team handed Morristown its first loss of the season, 58-41, in the final day of the Holiday Hoopfest round-robin event at Paterson Kennedy High School.Junior guard Aleah Sunkins scored 23 points, grabbed nine rebounds and passed for three assists for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fatal motor vehicle crash that occurred December 26 on Suttons Lane remains under investigation by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office and the Piscataway Police Department, authorities announced on Monday.Piscataway police responded at about 12:55 p.m. to reports of a ...
NEWARK, NJ — Franklin opened a 15-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 61-45 boys basketball victory over The Patrick School in the Panther Classic Round-Robin at Newark Collegiate Academy on Monday.Sean Duncan scored 22 points and handed out two assists for Franklin (4-2), which led, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Reenactments and events marking a pivotal moment in the American Revolution will take place across Somerset and Mercer counties on Sunday, Jan. 4.Franklin 250 and the Millstone Valley Preservation Coalition are partnering to present "Conference on Horseback: A Revolutionary ...
SOMERSET, NJ - From public safety incidents and land-use decisions to school milestones, demonstrations, and community events, 2025 brought a wide range of developments that shaped life in Franklin Township.Throughout the year, TAPinto Franklin reported on these issues as they unfolded, providing ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Franklin Township police responded to a wide range of thefts, shoplifting incidents, vehicle crimes and impersonation deception from Nov. 23 through Nov. 29, according to the latest weekly blotter. On Nov. 23, a resident on Douglas Avenue reported that their vehicle was stolen ...
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Indie film producer/director Kevin Smith will host an auction of items from his personal collection — movie props, costumes, scripts, autographs and memorabilia — on Jan. 3 in conjunction with Bodnar's Auction House at the century-old theater he purchased during the COVID ...
SOMERSET, NJ - As the Points for Purpose TAPinto fantasy football league heads into its championship showdown, the focus remains squarely on what has made this season special: every team competing on behalf of a local cause.The final four reflected the heart of the league. Bullseye Allie powered ...
SOMERSET, NJ - With a Winter Storm Warning in effect from 3 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday, township officials are again reminding residents that parking is prohibited on all township roadways during snowstorms, as a developing winter system is expected to bring snow and icy conditions to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township is in for a bitterly cold start followed by a messy winter afternoon and evening, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast, with a Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 3 p.m. Friday through 10 a.m. Saturday. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the 20s, with ...
Tiny tots with eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep tonight. They know Santa's on his way with lots of toys and goodies in his sleigh. And every mother’s child is going to spy to see if reindeer really know how to fly.Do those lyrics sound familiar? Nat King Cole’s classic “Christmas Song” is ...
SOMERSET, NJ - When you're comparing schools in Somerset County, it's tempting to focus on tuition alone. But savvy parents understand: you're investing in how many students share the classroom with your child.Small class sizes aren't a luxury. They're a fundamental difference in how education ...
SOMERSET, NJ - What began as a small seasonal effort has grown into a sustained community tradition, as the Franklin Township Police Department marked the fifth year of its Annual Holiday Toy Drive, delivering toys, clothing, household items, and gift support to local families and children in need ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — While residents saw a brief round of snow earlier today, forecasts show no white Christmas in store for Franklin Township unless conditions change, according to AccuWeather. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, periods of snow with little or no accumulation are expected to transition to ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education officially welcomed Cindy Jimenez as the new vice principal of Claremont Elementary School during its Dec. 18 meeting, marking a milestone moment in a career rooted deeply in the district she now helps lead.Jimenez brings 14 years of ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — A correctional police officer has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting two inmates at a state correctional facility in Middlesex County, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.Anthony Nelson, 37, of Piscataway, was arrested and charged following ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — PSE&G has paused its gas main construction project for the holiday season, but will resume work for at least another five months beginning in 2026 on Division Street and West Main Street. On Division Street, PSE&G will replace 435 feet of gas main and 15 gas service ...
SOMERSET, NJ- Residents looking to get out and enjoy the final weekend before the holidays will find plenty of seasonal events happening across Franklin Township and nearby Somerset County, from outdoor nature experiences to festive markets, live entertainment, and family-friendly holiday fun.Santa ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Elected officials, family members, and community leaders used public comment during the Dec. 18 Franklin Township Board of Education meeting to recognize three outgoing members whose combined years of service helped shape the district.Mayor Phillip Kramer, Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education opened its latest public meeting with a standing ovation-worthy celebration, recognizing the Franklin High School choir, known as the Madrigals, for a year that brought national attention to the district.Following the Pledge of Allegiance and ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials are advising motorists to AVOID Franklin Boulevard eastbound toward Easton Avenue, near Highland Avenue, due to a traffic accident.Drivers should use alternate routes and expect delays in the area.
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Board of Education will gather Thursday night, Dec. 18, for its final regular business meeting of 2025, closing out the year with a full agenda that blends celebration, reflection, and forward-looking decisions for the district.The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. at ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Stafford Township Police Department has confirmed the recovery of a 19-year-old male who had been the subject of a massive multi-agency search since late November.The individual was located on the evening of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, bringing a tragic conclusion to ...
SOMERSET, NJ – December 18, 2025 – Cedar Hill Preparatory School, an International Baccalaureate (IB) Candidate PreK-8 private school in Somerset, New Jersey, celebrated a successful 2025 Holiday Sing concert that brought together students, families, and staff for an evening of seasonal music and ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A schoolwide service initiative at Elizabeth Avenue School brought students, staff, and families together to support the Franklin Food Bank, led by the school’s fifth-grade class in total donations.The event featured remarks from Franklin Food Bank Executive Director Derek ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Points for Purpose fantasy football league has officially entered the postseason, with just four teams remaining as the first round of the playoffs gets underway following the conclusion of Week 15.After a full regular season of competition tied to charitable giving, the Stigma ...