A “Why We Vote” town hall meeting is set for 6-8 p.m. October 26 at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. The town hall is sponsored by the Central Jersey Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, the League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area (GNBA), the New Brunswick Area Branch …

NO MORE WAREHOUSES – Environmental Commissioner Robin Suydam said at the meeting that too many trees have already been sacrificed for development. The Environmental Commission on October 16 decided to recommend that the Township Zoning Board of Adjustment not approve an application for a warehouse at Weston Canal and Cottontail roads. The application, submitted by Somerset Properties Realty, calls for …

By Alex Kharazi, Ph.D. Since October 7 we have been emotionally drained seeing the war in Israel and Gaza and loss of so many innocent lives, especially children and women. Recognizing that Franklin is the second most diverse town in New Jersey, it is even more important for all of us to remember our responsibilities as leaders of the community. …

There will be an increased presence of township police around schools, houses of worship and community centers starting today in light of the call for violence against Jews in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, a police spokesman said. Police departments around the country are beefing up security around those spots as a result of the so-called “Day of Action” …

By Walter Lange. I write to express my deep concern about the decline in our once-thriving Franklin Township. Not long ago, our township proudly held a spot among the top 5 places to live in the United States, a testament to the dedication and effective leadership of former Mayor Brian Levine. However, I have to sadly acknowledge the recent downturn …

Lee Bolden Hampton was born on September 13, 1939 to the late Joe Bolden and Georgia Hampton in Guntersville, Alabama.  Brother Lee confessed Christ at an early age. He joined Mount Zion Ministries Family Worship under the pastorate of his uncle, the late Reverend Edward Alexander. Brother Lee remained an active member of Mount Zion under the pastorate of Bishop …

CALL FOR MERCY – Rabbi Eli Garfinkel speaks during the Vigil for Israel, held October 11 at Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street. The Rabbi of Temple Beth El on Hamilton Street told his congregation that hatred of all Palestinians is not the productive response to the terror attacks carried out in Israel over the weekend by a Palestinian-linked terrorist …

Despite a thrilling come-from-behind win in the first game of their three-game set, the Franklin High School JV Girls’ Volleyball team could not keep the momentum going and fell to Hillsborough 2-1 on October 11. This is Franklin’s first year fielding a volleyball team, so there is no varsity level yet. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

LOCAL HISTORIAN – Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan holds up the book, Community Collection for Kingston NJ, written by Kingston resident Markus McParland (right.) A 14-year-old Kingston historian was commended October 10 by the Township Council for his work in creating a book about the history of his home town. Marcus McParland was an 8th Grader at the Ying Hua International …

By Arnold Schmidt, Somerset. As a long-term resident of Franklin Township, I would like to commend our Mayor and Council members for maintaining a low tax policy in our very high tax state.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the …