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Township Council Nixes Private Meeting With Rutgers Plaza Owner Over Zoning Change

The idea of a private meeting involving some Township Council members and the owner of the Rutgers Plaza to discuss…

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Coronavirus Update: 20 More Positive Test Results

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 20 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September…

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Claremont Elementary School Gets New Principal; School Board Makes Other Moves

The Board of Education on September 22 once again elevated one of the district’s own, naming Miguel Rivera as the…

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Officials: B9 Schoolhouse Warehouse Project Needs Redesign To Conform To Scenic Corridor Ordinance

The developer of two proposed warehouses at Schoolhouse and Mettlers roads will have to redesign the project to conform to…

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Levin Properties Asks For ‘Informal’ Planning Board Discussion On Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building Project

The owner of Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue will have an “informal” discussion before the Planning Board to discuss its…

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Township Council Votes On 38 More Potential Cannabis Businesses

Retail Cannabis Application Sites Another 38 applicants for cannabis businesses were certified as having met Township regulations at the September…

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Township Faces At Least Six Lawsuits Over Warehouse Ordinance

The township’s new ordinance limiting where warehouses can be built has spawned at least six lawsuits asking for it to…

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Updated: Hand-Held Metal Detecting Wands Could Be Coming To Township Schools

Update: The Board approved the policy and regulation ayt its September 22 meeting. A policy that would provide for the…

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CJCP Charter School Class of 2022 Challenged To ‘Make A Difference In Someone Else’s Life’

The 42-member Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Class of 2022 was challenged to make a difference in someone else’s…

June 24, 2022Comments Off on CJCP Charter School Class of 2022 Challenged To ‘Make A Difference In Someone Else’s Life’Read More

Our Taxes at Work

School Board Approves Eight Budget Goals; Budgeting Process Begins

September 28, 2022

School District Administrators Awarded Merit Bonuses

September 1, 2022

Updated: DeMott Lane Repaving Work Set To Begin; Will Be Road Closure

August 5, 2022

Township Council Votes To Spend $1.3 Million On Road Resurfacing

July 13, 2022

Township: Violations Of State Sick Leave, Vacation Policies Were On Paper Only; No Prohibited Payments Made

July 8, 2022

Township Council Buys Goods And Services At June Meetings

June 28, 2022

Library Board Approves $3.8 Million Budget

June 4, 2022

Township’s Saffie Kallon Honored For Work With Youth Center

May 25, 2022

$3 Million Bond Ordinance Introduced, Earmarked For 2022 Road Resurfacing Program

May 24, 2022

At Last! Franklin Township Youth Center Gets Grand Opening

May 15, 2022

UPDATED: Township Library Tax Forces Slight Municipal Property Tax Increase

May 10, 2022

Franklin Township Youth Center Grand Opening, ‘Youth Fest’ Set For May 14

May 8, 2022

School Board Approves Budget, Slight Tax Cut For Some

April 29, 2022

Magnolia Road Work Update: Project End Date Looks To Be In May

March 18, 2022

School Board Introduces 2023 Spending Plan

March 18, 2022

Ravally: District Working To ‘Lessen Impact’ Of State Aid Reduction For FY2023 Budget

March 17, 2022

Adopt A Pet At Franklin Animal Shelter View all

Syrus Ready for His Forever Home

Sweet, affectionate, and playful…that’s Syrus! He is 9 years young and was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter post-neuter when he developed separation…

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Kittens Ready for Their Forever Homes

We have kittens! They are of varying colors, ages, and sizes. We have males and females of the adorable variety. All are ready to…

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Hamper Kitty Ready for Her Forever Home

Meet Hamper Kitty! She is between 7-9 years of age and was found abandoned on the side of the road in a hamper during…

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Skully Ready for His Forever Home

My name is Skully and I’m around 2-3 years of age. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter because my owners could…

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Giselle Ready for Her Forever Home

WANTED: A FOREVER HOME! Pretty, long-haired Giselle is a shy kitty who came to the Franklin Township Animal Shelter as a stray with her…

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Shubi Ready for His Forever Home

Shubi-doobie-do! My name is Shubi and I’m a handsome guy who is around 4 years old. I was surrendered to the Franklin Township Animal…

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Second Chance For Animals Holds 10th Annual …

Dogs of all shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 21 for the 10th annual “Paws for a Cause” dog walk. The…

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Weather Brings Pet Parades At Spring Hills, …

Oct. 22 proved to be a crummy day for Second Chance for Animals’ annual Howl-O-Ween outdoor pet parade, but that didn’t deter the vent organizers from…

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FR&A Gallery: Pups Strut Their Stuff In ‘Paw…

More than 100 dogs in various shapes, sizes and colors gathered at Colonial Park May 15 for the annual dog walk benefiting Second Chance…

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Latest Franklin Township News

Township Council Nixes Private Meeting With Rutgers Plaza Owner Over Zoning Change
Township Councilman James Vassanella makes a point September 28 during a discussion about a private meeting among Council members, the owner of Rutgers Plaza and their attorneys. The idea of a […]
Life Story: Blondie Marie Davis Edmond, 75; Active In Community
Blondie Marie Davis Edmond was born on April 25, 1947 in Rose Hill, MS. She was the second born to Ethel Lee Davis and Grady Davis Sr., who preceded her in death. Her family originally from […]
School Board Approves Eight Budget Goals; Budgeting Process Begins
The 2023-24 budgeting process began for the Board of Education on September 22, with the approval of a set of eight budget goals and tentative budget calendar. The goal is to have a budget ready for […]
School Board Honors Project Graduation Volunteers
Original Project Graduation volunteers were joined by more recent program volunteers at the September 22 Board of Education meeting. Seven long-time Project Graduation volunteers were honored by the […]
School Board Approves More Than $600,000 In Contracts For Goods And Services
The Board of Education at its September 22 meeting approved $622,238.11 worth of contracts for goods and services for the new school year. The contracts are: A renewal contract with Frontline […]

Latest Franklin Coronavirus News View all

Coronavirus Update: 20 More Positive Test Results

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 20 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 28. That brings…

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Coronavirus Update: 15 New Positive Test Results Reported

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 15 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 27. That brings…

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Coronavirus Update: 30 More Positive Test Results From September 24-26

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 30 Franklin residents between September 24 and September 26, the township Office of Emergency Management…

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Coronavirus Update: 23 More Positive Test Results

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 23 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 21. That brings…

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Coronavirus Update: 13 More Positive Test Results

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 13 Franklin residents, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 20. That brings…

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Coronavirus Update: 26 More Positive Test Results From September 17-19

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 26 Franklin residents from September 17-19, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September…

September 20, 2022Comments Off on Coronavirus Update: 26 More Positive Test Results From September 17-19Read More

Religion & Faith View all

Updated: St. Sharbel Looks To Replace Current Church With New Construction

Update: The Zoning Board of Adjustment approved St. Sharbel’s application at its August 4 meeting. In a brief hearing, the Board was told that any concerns held by…

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St. Matthias Elementary School Receives 2022 Best Of Somerset Award

Submitted by St. Matthias Elementary School. St. Matthias Elementary School has been selected for the 2022 Best of Somerset Award in the Elementary School category by the Somerset…

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Start Of Ramadan Celebrated At Municipal Gazebo

The beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan was observed on April 1 at the township’s cultural and performing arts gazebo in the Municipal Complex on DeMott…

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Sports View all

FHS Sports: Warrior Soccer – Girls Win, Boys Fall Short

Both Franklin High School varsity soccer teams saw action on September 21, but ended up with different results. The girls’ team blanked Phillipsburg 5-0, while…

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FHS Sports Roundup: Girls Tennis, Field Hockey Fall

FHS Sports Roundup: Girls’ Soccer Notches First Win Over St. Thomas Aquinas

FHS Sports: Girls’ Tennis Woes Continue, Fall To Colonia, 5-0

News-pourri View all

Township Council Nixes Private Meeting With Rutgers Plaza Owner Over Zoning Change

The idea of a private meeting involving some Township Council members and the owner of the Rutgers Plaza to discuss the latter’s plans for the former K-Mart building…

September 29, 2022Comments Off on Township Council Nixes Private Meeting With Rutgers Plaza Owner Over Zoning ChangeRead More

School Board Approves Eight Budget Goals; Budgeting Process Begins

The 2023-24 budgeting process began for the Board of Education on September 22, with the approval of a set of eight budget goals and tentative budget calendar. The…

September 28, 2022Comments Off on School Board Approves Eight Budget Goals; Budgeting Process BeginsRead More

School Board Honors Project Graduation Volunteers

Seven long-time Project Graduation volunteers were honored by the Board of Education at its September 22 meeting. Project Graduation is the program run for graduated seniors on the…

September 27, 2022Comments Off on School Board Honors Project Graduation VolunteersRead More

School Board Approves More Than $600,000 In Contracts For Goods And Services

The Board of Education at its September 22 meeting approved $622,238.11 worth of contracts for goods and services for the new school year. The contracts are: A renewal…

September 27, 2022Comments Off on School Board Approves More Than $600,000 In Contracts For Goods And ServicesRead More

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Elizabeth Avenue School Principal Looks Forward To New Position

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