07/05/2026 An apartment complex located in the area of Camner Ave. was the victim of criminal mischief and false public alarms during the morning hours. The unknown suspect(s) emptied a fire extinguisher causing the building fire alarms to activate. As a result, the entire building was evacuated. The local FD responded and determined the building …

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More than half of high school students enrolled at Central Jersey College Prep Charter School participated in Advanced Placement courses during the 2025-26 school year, school officials announced on July 28. AP Courses provided the 316 students access to college-level courses, officials said in a press release. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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NO COMPETITION – School Board members Bill Grippo and Erika Inocencio, and Jimmie Parker, III (not pictured) were the only candidates to file for the upcoming Board of Education election by the July 27 deadline. (File photo). For the first time in years, November’s Board of Education race will be uncontested. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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APPLYING PRESSURE – Members of the Township Shade Tree Commission at their July 23 meeting tell Councilman James Vassanella, second from right, that he needs to work to get new members appointed. Members of the Franklin Township Shade Tree Commission on July 23 expressed their frustration with not having a full roster to their Township …

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Contracts worth $2,944,410.01 in goods and services were approved by the Board of Education at its July 23 meeting The Board approved: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the …

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The purchases of $270,251 in goods and services were approved July 14 by the Township Council. Approved were: A contract worth $13,125.55 to Atlantic Tactical of NJ on Worlds Fair Drive for police department patrol rifle accessories. A contract worth $89,821 to Nielsen Ford of Morristown for Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. A contract worth …

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An ordinance that would regulate short-term rentals in the township was introduced at the Township Council’s July 14 meeting. The ordinance would regulate short-term rentals of 30 consecutive days or fewer, and would apply only to owner-occupied properties. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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The Township Council on July 14 approved the purchase of a 32-acre property on Cedar Grove Lane for about $5.46 million to preserve it as open space. The 32.19-acre parcel at 287 Cedar Grove Lane is known as the Estate of Sudia Property. The Council introduced the measure June 23. The total authorized amount, $5,460,000, …

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Mr. William Csehi passed away on July 22 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick at the age of 74. Mr. Csehi was born in New Brunswick and raised in the Somerset section of Franklin Township. He graduated from St. Ladislaus grammar school and Franklin Township High School. He remained a lifetime resident …

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Linda Peterson passed away on July 21, surrounded by her family at her home in Belle Mead. Linda was known for her deep faith, kindness, generosity, her universal sense of humor, and her unwavering love for her family and friends. Linda was in born in Jersey City in 1957, one of nine children. She was …

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Mr. Thomas F. Juzwiak Jr. of Somerset passed away suddenly at his residence on July 20. He was 56 years old. Born on April 24, 1970, in New Brunswick, Tom was the beloved son of Thomas F. Juzwiak Sr. and Patricia (Raymar) Juzwiak. Raised in Somerset, he attended St. Matthias School before graduating from Franklin …

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Following are updates provided by the Township of the status of various road resurfacing projects. Sterling Rd Area Resurfacing -Concrete work completed. Milling and paving operations have begun. Delays due to the extreme heat are possible.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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“Bill” Sept. 17, 1931 – July 22, 2010 “Never say good-bye,  Say, ‘See you later.’ “ Lovingly remembered and missed by Bill, PJ, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Motorcycles valued at more than $20,000 were stolen between June 30 and July 2 from locations within the township, the Franklin Township Police reported. On June 30, two people were captured on a surveillance video loading a stolen motorcycle into a U-Haul truck in the area of Easton Avenue, police said. The motorcycle was entered …

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06/28/2026 A Bridgewater resident was the victim of a theft on 06/24/26 in the area of Easton Ave.  The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s unattended cell phone and withdrew $580 from the victim’s bank account. The cell phone was valued at $200. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS – Garden State Track Club scholarships were awarded at the July 14 Township Council meeting. Pictured are Maj. Warren Chen, William King, Derek Alegria, Morgan Kraus, James Chaves, Eli Zavatsky, and FTPD Det. Robert Brown. Six Franklin Township students received scholarships funded by the proceeds of an annual 10-miler race presented by the …

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Township resident Ed Potosnak has been named to the InsiderNJ.com’s “2026 Insider 100 Policy Makers Power List.” Potosnak, the acting Commissioner of the state Department of Environmental Protection, was also named to the list in 2025. The annual list is a showcase of legislators, lobbyists, journalists and others who have a major impact on policy …

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A local Verizon-authorized retailer will participate July 26 in a nationwide giveaway of backpacks for school children. The Verizon Wireless store in the Crossroads Somerset retail center at 441 Elizabeth Avenue will host the local “giveaway”School Rocks Backpack Giveaway,” set to start at 1 p.m. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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Carole Cells, 79, passed away peacefully on July 17 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on November 1, 1946, in Linden, Carole was the beloved daughter of George and Henrietta Aiken. She grew up in Linden, where she met her lifelong best friend, Darlene Lucius Pulitzer, at the age of six. Their friendship …

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AWARD CEREMONY – Harry Delgado, director of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (left) speaks at the July 14 Township Council meeting about Franklin’s police department while township Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks looks on. The Franklin Township Police Department has earned accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of …

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