Did you miss any of last week’s top news stories? Click on the headlines to catch up: The former pastor of St. Matthias Parish, Somerset, has pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree theft for diverting parish funds for his own personal use. Franklin Township Public Schools, following an announcement earlier this week that virtual/remote instruction will no longer be allowed come the fall, is working on plans to safely welcome students back. A report found that impervious cover – roads, parking lots and other surfaces that don’t absorb rainfall – increased in Franklin by 30% since 2015. A planner for the Dada Bhagwan Vigan Institute – a 21,083 square foot religious facility proposed for South Middlebush Road that’s under review by the township’s zoning board – said last night that the zoning variances it seeks are a result of attempts by the developer to ease concerns of abutting property owners and preserve the scenic corridor on South Middlebush Road.