State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen’s (D-17) annual “Head to Toe” Winter Clothing Drive is underway, through February 16, 2024. The drive seeks donations to support families in need within the 17th Legislative District during winter. 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 …

Cayuette Bouknight-Sertil of Franklin was named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester at University of Maryland Global Campus. To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.5 at UMGC. Chautauqua Hart-Bailey of Somerset …

SMILE! – The annual Santa Paws fundraiser is one of the largest such events for Second Chance for Animals. The annual “Santa Paws” pet photo fundraiser for Second Chance for Animals returned to Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus on December 2. Nearly 60 pets were photographed during the day. Second Chance for Animals provides financial support for …

Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Dr. “R.G.” Krishnan, passed away on November 30 at the age of 93.  Dr. Krishnan was born in Ottapalam, Kerala, India. He worked as a physician in Bombay for nearly 15 years before immigrating to the United States in 1972. He was in private practice for 35 years in Perth Amboy and later in …

CUTTING THE RIBBON – Mayor Phil Kramer cuts the ribbon while Par2Play co-owner Atul Kakar and others look on at the indoor golf center’s grand opening November 30. About 100 people gathered at the Par2Play indoor golf simulator center, 695 Hamilton Street, November 30 to welcome the new business to town. On hand were partners Atul Kakar and Nick Schiavo …

BRIDGE TO CLOSE – The pedestrian walkway on the Landing Lane Bridge will remain open during the month-long construction project. The Landing Lane Bridge will be closed in both directions for approximately a month starting December 4 for priority repairs to the retaining wall. Work will be conducted around-the-clock to expedite the construction, according to a press release from the …

DOCTOR K SPEAKS – “Doc” Gooden speaks to an SGS students while Natasha Rodgers, founder of the organization that brought him to the school, looks on. There was a special Doctor in the house at one of the township Middle School campuses November 29. The Doc in this case was Dwight “Doc” Gooden, the Cy Young Award-winning, three-time World Series …

Linda B. Fischer of Randolph passed away on November 27 at the Pine Acres Convalescent Center in Madison. She was 71.Born in New Brunswick, she lived in Somerset, Hightstown and Cranbury before moving to Randolph in 1993.She worked as the Director of Regulatory Affairs for various pharmaceutical companies throughout New Jersey.Linda was an active member of the Maranatha Baptist Fellowship …

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REQUEST DENIED – Mayor Phil Kramer said he did not think it was appropriate for the Township Council to pass a requested resolution calling for a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israel War. The Township Council on November 28 declined requests to pass a resolution supporting a cease-fire in the Hamas-Israeli War. Council members, led by Mayor Phil Kramer, said they did …