Jamil Maroun. A 21-year educational veteran – who currently leads the Manville School District – is expected to be announced as the district’s new schools Superintendent at a special June 4 Board of Education meeting. Jamil Maroun, who began his educational career as a Social Studies teacher at Sayreville High School in 2005, will replace …

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The Franklin Township Board of Education approved more than $3.27 million in contracts with eight private preschool providers at its May 28 meeting, securing up to 240 preschool slots for the 2026-27 school year. The contracts, all funded through the state’s Preschool Education Aid program, remain subject to attorney review and approval. Per-pupil rates range …

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Adult learners ages 25 and older who are interested in starting college for the first time, returning to school to finish a degree, exploring a new career path, seeking professional development, or improving their English are invited to attend one of Raritan Valley Community College’s Adult Learning Experience Information Sessions this summer. Three sessions have …

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The 6th annual Juneteenth Parade & Festival is set to kick off at 11 a.m. on June 13. The parade will step off from Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street campus before wending its way down Hamilton Street, to Matilda Avenue and ending at Naaman Williams Park, where the festival will follow. The public is …

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EATING FOR GOOD – Donors gathered at the Double Tree Hotel on Atrium Drive May 31 for the 8th Annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Franklin Food Bank. The Franklin Food Bank celebrated the 8th annual Empty Bowl fundraising event on May 31, with officials announcing a $14 million capital campaign to build a larger …

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GROUP CHAMPION – Junior Daniel Riga won the NJSIAA Group 4 shot put May 30 at the 2026 Group 4 Championships held at Franklin High School. Franklin High School Junior Daniel Riga took first place in the shot put in the 2026 NJSIAA Group 4 Championships at the school on May 30, capping off two …

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SPRAY PARK OPEN – The spray park in Colonial Park will fully open for the season on June 19. (File photo.) The Colonial Park Spray Park is now open on weekends, and will resume daily operations on June 19, the Somerset County Park Commission recently announced. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

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SURPRISE! – Pine Grove Manor Elementary School students react as their new book dispensing machine is unveiled on May 29. Pine Grove Manor Elementary School unveiled a book-dispensing machine Friday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a gift made possible by a South Korean immigrant who built one of the largest computer refurbishing businesses in the United …

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Mr. Michael Richard Oliver, 55, passed away at his residence in Somerset on May 27. Born on June 16, 1970, Michael was the beloved son of Michael Joseph Oliver and Margaret (Probus) Oliver. He was raised in Somerset and attended St. Matthias School. After graduating from St. Matthias School, Michael attended St. Joseph High School …

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BRINGING IT HOME – School Board member Nicolas DiMeglio led the effort to bring the FHS Senior Prom back to Franklin, starting in 2027. The 2027 Franklin High School Senior Prom will be held in the township, school officials announced at the May 28 Board of Education meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT – Daniel Loughran, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, will serve as the District’s interim schools Superintendent starting July 1. (File photo.) Saying the decision on a new schools Superintendent is “getting close,” Board of Education president Dr. Dennis Hopkins announced May 28 that a member of the District administration will serve as …

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MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNER – Franklin Middle School student Aderin Venzola collects her trophy after winning the Middle School Invention Competition May 28 at Franklin High School. Township middle and high school students on May 28 competed in the finals of the district’s secondary Invention Competition, showcasing eco-friendly sneaker designs and sustainability-focused engineering projects in a …

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GIVING BACK – Makeda Fryson, co-founder of the Triple B Foundation, speaks about the foundation’s goals during the May 28 donation at Franklin Park School. For the third consecutive year, a local nonprofit organization has donated roughly $7,500 worth of sensory tools to a township elementary school, providing teachers with items designed to help neurodivergent …

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An ordinance that would ban parking on part of Pine Grove Road was introduced by the Township Council at its May 26 meeting. The ordinance would ban parking on the street from Highland Avenue, north. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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05/03/2026 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of trespassing during the overnight hours. An unknown male and female were captured on surveillance entering the building through a door that had a damaged locking mechanism. Patrol conducted a search of the building with negative results for the suspects. Don’t Miss …

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Wayne A. Lewis, 69, of New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on May 19. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Wayne later lived in Canada, Jersey City, Edison, and Somerset before settling in Hillsborough four years ago. Wayne dedicated his career to telecommunications, retiring from MCI in Piscataway after more than 30 years of …

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EXPLAINING THE NUMBERS – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker explained various aspects of the budget prior to its final adoption at the May 26 Township Council meeting. The Township Council on May 26 approved the $75.3 million spending plan for 2026 that raises the average homeowner’s municipal portion property tax by $74. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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SQUARING UP – Lady Warrior April Ho squares up to bunt during Franklin’s May 26 game against Nottingham/Hamilton West in the NJSIAA Group 4 tournament. The Franklin Lady Warriors scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to erase a two-run deficit and beat Nottingham/Hamilton West 7-6 in the opening round of the …

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The rain held off on Memorial Day 2026, just in time for the annual parade up DeMott Lane to the Municipal Complex. Groups and organizations from across the township participated, from first responders, to Boy and Girl Scouts, to high school groups. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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By Richard F Rodgers, Chair of the the JFK Club Elections Committee, and the JFK Club Executive Committee: Deana Luchs, Arnold Schmidt, Linda Powell, Vanessa Davenport, Ron Murph, Bernadette Maher, Michele Rollino, Kiki Anastosokos, Isaiah Thompson, Teresa Ford, and Ron Jordan. We strongly support Shanel Robinson in the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Congress seat …

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