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Winter Storm Warning

5:40 p.m.: The latest from the National Weather Service is that our area could receive between 2 and 6 inches of snow Sunday night into Monday morning.

The storm will start as light snow tonight, then turn into sleet and freezing rain later tonight before turning to rain and then to snow and sleet before ending Monday afternoon.

Travel conditions will be difficult tonight and Monday morning, according to the NWS.

A Winter Storm Warning for between 7 p.m. Sunday and 1 p.m. Monday is still in effect.

Winds should be 5 to 10 mph and temperatures should be in the upper 20s to lower 30s.

Expect Chlorine Taste, Smell In Tap Water Through March

Township residents may find their tap water tasting a little off during February because the company which supplies Franklin with most of…

January 30, 2015Comments OffRead More

‘Beauty And The Beast’ Readied At Sampson G. Smith School

Final rehearsals are underway for the Sampson G. Smith production of “Beauty and the Beast.” The show features the Sampson…

January 28, 2015Comments OffRead More

Region Spared Wrath Of Blizzard

When all the blowing and snowing was done, Franklin Township was left under about 5 inches of snow in the…

January 27, 2015Comments OffRead More

FR&A Video Story: Open House At Masjid-e-Ali Mosque Seeks To Provide Information

Members of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque welcomed the community into their center on Jan. 24. The goal of the open house,…

January 25, 2015Comments OffRead More

First Real Snowstorm Of Season Hits Township; More To Come

The Jan. 24 snowstorm that hit the region left about 4.9 inches of snow in the township, according to the…

January 24, 2015Comments OffRead More

Breakfast Coming To Franklin Middle School

Breakfast will be available to Franklin Middle School students beginning in February. The program, approved Jan. 22 by the Board…

January 23, 2015Comments OffRead More

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King’s Memory, Mission Celebrated At Annual Township Breakfast

Americans can not let the civil rights advances of the last 50 years be whittled away by prejudice and hatred,…

January 19, 2015Comments OffRead More

US Attorney For NJ Receives MLK Service Award At First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens

The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was honored by a township-based church Jan. 18 for his “impeccable record of meeting…

January 18, 2015Comments OffRead More

Update: Amwell Road Bridge Could Be Closed Through February

The Delaware & Raritan Canal bridge on Amwell Road could be closed until the end of February, the state’s transportation…

January 16, 2015Comments OffRead More

Our Taxes at Work

Pre-School Opened To More Students

January 23, 2015

$85 Million ‘Landmark’ School District Referendum Passes

December 10, 2014

School District Showcase Part Referendum Pep Rally, Part Talent Show

December 6, 2014

$85 Million School Referendum Comes Down To The Voters

December 4, 2014

School Board Heeds Resident’s Request, Postpones Vote On Natural Gas Contract

November 21, 2014

Potosnak, Stanley, Walton-McCleod, Steele Win School Board Seats

November 4, 2014

Appellate Court Revives Negligence Lawsuit Against School District

November 4, 2014

Three County Road Paving Projects Underway, Could Cause Delays

November 3, 2014

Township To Seek Bids For New Liquor License

October 30, 2014

Board of Education Awards More Than $76,000 In Contracts

October 30, 2014

Update: Part Of Weston Canal Road To Close Over Next Two To Three Weeks

September 25, 2014

Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter View all

Coco Was Adopted!

Coco: Female Pit Bull Terrier. Coco is a 2 year old pit bull who may be good with kids over 13. She likes other…

October 23, 2014No CommentRead More

Snoop Needs A New Home

Snoop: Pit Bull Terrier Mix. Snoop is a sweet girl who may be good with kids over 13. She may also be good with…

October 23, 2014No CommentRead More

Chaos: Sweet, Goofy And Strong

Chaos: Pit Bull Terrier. Chaos is a sweet, goofy, but strong guy. He was surrendered because he wasn’t a good watchdog. At 5 years…

October 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Tucker Needs A New Home

Tucker: Domestic Short Hair. Tucker is a 4 year old cat who was surrendered because his family was moving. He is looking for a new…

October 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Emily Ready for Her Forever Home

Emily: Adult Domestic Short Hair. Emily is a 1 year old gray and white tabby looking for a new home! More About Emily: Spayed/Neutered…

October 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Gucci Ready for His Forever Home

Gucci: Domestic Short Hair, Adult. Gucci is a 5 year old cat who is good with kids and other dogs and cats – a…

October 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Solomon Was Adopted!

Solomon: Pit Bull Terrier/Labrador Retriever Mix. Solomon is very social but is a bit big and clumsy at times! His owners were moving so…

October 22, 2014No CommentRead More

Kittens Are Ready for Their Forever Home

Kittens! Kittens! Various colors, ages and sizes. Males and females. All adorable and ready to go to their furr-ever homes! More About The Kittens:…

July 25, 2014No CommentRead More

Ruffian Still Looking For A Home, Trigger Was Adopted

Ruffian and Trigger, Beagles These beagle brothers are very playful and social, who love their belly rubs! They are brothers who grew up together…

May 2, 2014No CommentRead More

Clara Looking For A New Home

Clara, Domestic Short Hair. Our adoption fee is $60 per pet with additional discounts available for adopting two animals together. All animals from the…

May 2, 2014No CommentRead More

Samantha and Sabrina: Double The Fun

Samantha and Sabrina, Domestic Short Hair. More About Samantha & Sabrina Pet ID Spayed/Neutered Shots Current The adoption fee is $60 per pet…

January 11, 2014No CommentRead More

Suzie Needs Another Home

Suzie, Tortoiseshell. Three year old Suzie was adopted from the shelter when she was a kitten, but the owners are moving and can’t take…

January 11, 2014No CommentRead More

Bitsy Ready to be Someone's Pet

Bitsy, domestic short hair. Bitsy is a gorgeous but independent kitten who is selective of her friends and can take a little while to…

September 24, 2013No CommentRead More

Amelia Was Adopted!

Amelia, 8-year-old spayed female Cane Corso Mastiff. Amelia is a sweet old soul and we suspect she may have been used for breeding. Amelia…

September 24, 2013No CommentRead More

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Crime & Safety View all

Police: Township Man Arrested On Drug, Gun Charges

A 23-year-old Somerset man was arrested Jan. 28 on drug and weapons charges after a joint investigation by township police and the Somerset…

January 29, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police Log: Jan. 22 – 28, 2015

Jan. 22 Joseph Pantoja of New Brunswick was cited for careless driving after his car rear-ended a school bus on Landing Lane, driven by…

January 29, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police Log: Jan. 16 – 21, 2015

Jan. 16 Someone broke out the front door window on a Baier Avenue home. § Ellen Palmer of Hempstead Drive told police that someone…

January 23, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police Log: Jan. 12–14, 2015

Jan. 12 Police arrested Janea Averette, 41, of Somerset on outstanding warrants after responding to a suspicious person call on DeKalb Street. Police…

January 15, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police: Somerset Woman Injured In Crash On Somerset Street

A 40-year-old township woman was injured Jan. 14 in an accident police said was caused by her falling asleep at the wheel. Iyabo Oladapo…

January 14, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police: Driver Injured In One-Car Crash On Blackwells Mills Road

Update: The driver has been identified as Bharat Kirthivasan, 29, of Plainsboro. A driver injured in a rush-hour car crash on Blackwells Mills…

January 13, 2015Comments OffRead More

Police Log: Jan. 6 – Jan. 11, 2015

Jan. 6 Sandra Barboza of Elizabeth was cited for careless driving after the car she was driving rear-ended one driven by Karim Carnegie…

January 12, 2015Comments OffRead More

Stop & Shop Pulls ‘Spicy Black Bean Burgers’ From Shelves In Recall

Stop & Shop, which has three stores in the township, is pulling certain lots of Morningstar Farms’ Spicy Black Bean Burgers from its shelves…

January 11, 2015Comments OffRead More

New Brunswick Man Admits Guilt In Death Of Somerset Man

A 29-year-old New Brunswick man faces up to 21 years in prison after admitting that he caused the death of a Somerset resident…

January 9, 2015Comments OffRead More

Religion & Faith View all

Masjid-e-Ali Mosque Sets Community Open House

Township residents who want to learn more about the services offered by the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque and Islam are invited to an open house from 1-3 p.m. Jan. 24. The…

January 21, 2015Comments OffRead More

More on Religion

Muslims Celebrate Muhammad’s Birth, Denounce Terrorism At Masjid-e-Ali

Rev. Soaries Announces Plans For Project To Include ‘Financial Freedom Center,’ Veterans’ Housing

FR&A Video Story: First Night Of Chanukah At Temple Beth El

Sports View all

Lady Warriors’ Miller Set To Make FHS Basketball Scoring History

She’s already the highest-scoring girls’ basketball player in Franklin High School history, but senior Adreana Miller isn’t finished. “The sky’s the limit,” Miller said Jan. 9…

January 9, 2015Comments OffRead More

Somerset Patriots Chairman Steve Kalafer Honored By CJCDC

Somerset Patriots Single Game Tickets On Sale January 7th

FR&A Pictorial: FHS Boys’ Basketball Team Wins Home Opener, Snaps Losing Streak

News-pourri View all

Township Youth Services Commission Receives County Grant

The Franklin Township Municipal Youth Services Commission was recently awarded a $5,000 grant from the Somerset County Freeholders. The money will be used for the commission’s Youth Council, Franklin…

January 29, 2015Comments OffRead More

Group Formed To ‘Partner’ With School Board

A number of township residents have formed a group with the stated goal of helping the Board of Education. The group, called “Student Achievement Through Collaborative Partnership,” was announced…

January 23, 2015Comments OffRead More

Advocacy Works: Community Outcry Scuttled Plan To Cut East Millstone Post Office Hours

Editor’s Note: From time to time, the Franklin Reporter & Advocate will present stories of community advocacy campaigns. A plan that surfaced last spring to cut the hours…

January 18, 2015Comments OffRead More

Chris Kelly Sworn In As Township Mayor

He’s a triathlete, a pastry chef and now, a mayor. Township native Chris Kelly was sworn in as mayor at the Jan. 13 Township Council meeting, replacing Brian…

January 13, 2015Comments OffRead More

Township GOP Submits Candidates To Replace Levine For 2015

Township Republicans have submitted three candidates to the Township Council to fill out the one-year unexpired term of former Mayor Brian Levine. Levine is now a Somerset County…

January 9, 2015Comments OffRead More

In the Schools View all