FR&A Photo Galleries: Busy Weekend In The Eight Villages
There were several events on September 15 and 16 in the township. On September 15, a group of residents led by Bob LaCorte formally opened a “Little Free Library” at the Quailbrook Playground Park on New Brunswick Road. The library is the first of several LaCorte said he would like to erect in Franklin: On […]
Still Time To Register For Prostate Cancer Awareness Bike-A-Thon
The RCDCU Bike-a-Thon for prostate cancer awareness is set to kick off on September 16, but there is still time to register. The ride, now in its 16th year, features a 3-mile walk/ride, and 10-, 30-, and 50-mile tours. The event starts at 8 a.m. at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane, at […]
Man Who Saved Toddlers After Car Accident Honored At Township Council Meeting
A township resident who rescued two toddlers from an overturned car after an accident was commended by the Mayor and Township Council at the Council’s September 12 meeting. Daniel Pierson rushed to the overturned SUV following an accident on Cedar Grove Lane, found the toddlers in car seats, and freed them. “Many of you may […]
FR&A Video: Township Emergency Services Honor 9-11 Fallen
Members of the township’s various emergency services units gathered once again at St. Matthias Church on John F. Kennedy Boulevard September 11 to honor their comrades who were killed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. During the observance, the names of each of the more than 300 firefighters, police officers and EMTs who were […]
Annual RCDCU Ride For Prostate Cancer Awareness Set
The 16th annual Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United charity bike ride is set to kick off at 8 a.m. September 16 at the township Senior Community Center, 505 DeMott Lane. Each year, hundreds of cyclists from around the region gather for the ride, which features scenic routes of 10, 30 and 50 miles, and a […]
Franklin Reporter Celebrates 10 Years
The Franklin Reporter & Advocate teamed up with the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce on August 29 to celebrate the news organization’s 10th anniversary. Held at the AVE residential complex on Pierce Street, the evening featured a number of desserts created by BAM Desserts of Easton Avenue, and Robyn DeMeglio, wife of Chamber president Nick […]
Middlebush Volunteer Fire Company Welcomes July 4
The Middlebush Volunteer Fire Company continued a nearly century old tradition with its annual July 4 parade. Kicking off at the fire house at 21 Olcott Street, the parade meandered to Smith Street, then South Middlebush Avenue and Amwell Road before returning to its starting point. In addition to Middlebush apparatus, departments from across the […]
Township Celebrates Independence Day With Music, Food, Fireworks
The Township’s annual Independence Day celebration went off without a hitch on July 3 at the Municipal Complex on DeMott Lane. Kicking off the annual Franklin Day series of events, the day featured performances by the Villagers Theatre cast of TeensVill’s Carrie, the public debut of the Township Jazz Band and the main event, Total […]
FR&A Photo Gallery: FHS Graduates Have One Last Party At Project Graduation
More than 250 newly minted Franklin High School graduates returned to the school late in the evening of June 23 to celebrate their new status. The event was Project Graduation, the annual party for graduates that always occurs the night of graduation. The evening begins at 9 p.m., and runs through 4 a.m. Participants can’t […]
FR&A Video & Photos: Juneteenth Parade & Festival
The second annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival – organized this year by the SC Juneteenth Committee Inc. – kicked off from Pine Grove Manor elementary school on June 17. The parade made its way up Highland Avenue, then down a stretch of Hamilton Street before turning off at Matilda Avenue and into Naaman Williams Park […]
