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Bill Bowman is an award-winning, 40-year veteran of community news. He has written for weekly and daily newspapers, and state, national and international magazines. His investigations have resulted in the first-in-the-nation state program to purchase thermal imaging cameras for all NJ fire departments and fire academies, the halting of a massive land development deal marred by influence peddling, and the creation of a web-based database charting violations against New Jersey senior-citizen facilities.

Township Will Wait Until At Least Spring 2024 To Look For Energy Aggregation

AGGREGATION ON HOLD – Township Councilmember Ed Potosnak explains to the Environmental Commission why the planned energy aggregation effort will probably wait until next Spring. Energy aggregation for township ratepayers will have to wait at least until the Spring of 2024, a Township official said on October 2. Updating the Environmental Commission on the Township’s progress in implementing energy aggregation, …

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Community Art Show Exhibits Residents’ Talents

What may become an annual tradition kicked off September 30 in the Municipal Building on DeMott Lane. Called the “Not Quite Wine and Cheese Art Opening,” the event featured artworks in a variety of media created by nearly two dozen township residents. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Blessing Of The Animals Held At Animal Shelter

About a dozen animals were brought by their owners September 30 to the township Animal Shelter for the annual St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals. The ceremony was conducted by The Rev. Joanna Hollis, rector of Christ Church in New Brunswick, and The Rev. D. Scott Russell, chaplain of The Canterbury House Episcopal Chapel, also in New Brunswick. Don’t …

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Councilwoman Pruitt Named A ‘Top Influencer’ By Business Publication

Township Councilwoman Crystal Pruitt (D-At Large) has another statewide recognition to add to her resume: person of color influencer. The recognition came in the pages of the September edition of ROI, a publication that covers business issues in the state. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

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Quail Brook Senior Center October Schedule

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road 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 only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online …

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Somerset Resident Named To RVCC Trustee Board

Mark Negron. Photo:RVCC A Somerset man has been selected as the new Alumni Representative to the Raritan Valley Community College Board of Trustees. Mark Negron graduated from the College in May with an Associate of Fine Arts in Dance. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

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Claremont Road Repaving Set To End Oct. 2

Repaving work on Claremont Road is scheduled to end on October 2, also bringing an end to traffic headaches encountered by those trying to get to or leave Claremont Road and Franklin Park schools. The work began early in the week of September 25 and immediately caused traffic snarls for buses and parents in the mornings and afternoons. Don’t Miss …

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In Your Opinion: I Support Brian Levine For Mayor

By Alex Grosso. I am writing to encourage the residents of Franklin Township to cast their votes in support of Brian Levine for the Mayor of Franklin Township. Brian’s time as Mayor, over 11 years, followed by his role as a County Commissioner, shows his strong dedication to public service. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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School Transportation Safety Review Continues

SAFETY FIRST – Schools Superintendent John Ravally said the District is still reviewing and strengthening its transportation safety policies and procedures. The school district is continuing to review and assess its transportation safety related procedures and policies, the schools Superintendent said at the Board of Education’s September 28 meeting. While some specification review was underway, the safety review comes in …

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Franklin High School Named One Of Top High Schools In U.S.

Franklin High School has been named one of the top high schools in the nation for 2023-2024 by US News and World Report. The ranking was announced at the September 28 Board of Education meeting. 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 …

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