Community Corner
🌱 How much political power does Franklin really hold in 2026 races?
And check out Staff In-Service [SE] on the Franklin Patch calendar
What's up Franklin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How much political power does Franklin really hold in 2026 races?
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.
- Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 60.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• A look at federal, county and municipal races in Sussex County in 2026 (newjerseyglobe.com) — Franklin voters are central in this deep dive on 2026 races, from the hard-fought 5th Congressional District—where Franklin is specifically listed—to county clerk and commissioner contests that will shape Sussex County's leadership. The piece also highlights how heavily Republican local dynamics and past voting patterns could influence outcomes in Franklin's uncontested municipal race and higher offices on your ballot. 
📸 Around Franklin
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Staff In-Service [SE]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
7:30 am - GIRLS (V) TENNIS [A]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:00 pm - GIRLS (JV) TENNIS [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:00 pm - Boys and Girls (V) MARCHING BAND [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:30 pm - Boys and Girls (V) CHEERLEADING [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:30 pm - BOYS (V) FOOTBALL [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:30 pm - Jefferson Township Boys Varsity Soccer @ Sparta →
393G+64 Sparta High School, 70 W Mountain Rd, Sparta
6:30 pm - GIRLS (JV) FIELD HOCKEY [S]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
5:30 pm - John Murphy →
Homestead Rest, 294 N Church Rd, Sparta
6:00 pm - BOYS (FR) SOCCER [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:00 pm - GIRLS (V) SOCCER [H]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:00 pm - BOYS (V) SOCCER [A]
Wallkill Valley Regional High School 10 Grumm Road, Hardyston, NJ 07419
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Customer Service Associate I in Franklin. Apply here.
- ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Online Shopping Clerk (RoNetco NJ) Salary Range $15.92 - $17.00/hr in Sparta. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Franklin here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sparta
- Sparta Township Council 2026 Candidates' Ballot Positions Drawn (tapinto.net)
- Diamond Chip Realty Update; Hearing Scheduled for Nov, Questions About Impact of Lawsuits and Whom Will Represent Sparta Planning Board (tapinto.net)
- Welcome to Sparta's Preschool Home — The Milton School is Ready for Children (tapinto.net)
Sussex
- Residents With Disabilities Could See More Recreation Programs In Sussex County (tapinto.net)
Hopatcong
- Iconic Newsman's North Jersey Horse Farm Listed For Millions After His Death (patch.com)
Ok Franklin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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