By Mayor Phil Kramer. I would like to thank John Felix, Bill Grippo, and Pat Heimall for their thoughtful comments regarding the Franklin Township Gazebo. I especially appreciate the constructive tone of their letters and their continued passion for a project that means so much to our community. In a time when public discussion too often descends into blame and …

By John Felix.  To Mayor Phil Kramer, Township Manager Robert G. Vornlocker Jr., and Members of the Franklin Township Council: I would like to sincerely thank the township leadership for its attentiveness to the concerns expressed by Franklin Township residents regarding the condition and preservation of the Franklin Township Gazebo. The response and engagement surrounding this important community landmark have …

By Bill Connell. The Gazebo maintenance conversation in the Speak Out section caught my attention.  It speaks to a bigger discussion that is always on my mind.   Before I get started, you need to know,  I am an estimator for a living, for a very long time.  So, when I see Public Works planting a tree or putting in a new curb, I …

Township students entering 6th Grade this Fall, and their families, are invited to the annual 6th Grade Takeover event at the Franklin Youth Center, 429 Lewis Street, from 2-6 p.m. on June 13. The event will give students and parents an opportunity to explore the Youth Center, connect with peers, and learn about the many programs and activities available throughout …

A Texas dark money group lied about what we said. That’s not politics, it’s fraud. Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: the Franklin Reporter & Advocate has never endorsed a political candidate. Not in our 13 years of existence. Not once. We take that principle seriously, and we intend to keep it. Which is why we are furious. …

Community members of the Claremont Road Elementary School gathered May 20 in the school’s gymnasium to take a trip around the world. The event was the school’s second annual International Food and Culture Festival, the brainchild of former vice-principal Angela Pape, and continued by the school’s current administration. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

By Pat Heimall Great comments on our town gazebo! I grew up in a small borough in Bergen County – Westwood – where “the bandstand,” as we called it then, was the focal point for many activities. One of my favorite childhood memories was the annual Memorial Day parade, which finished in the park area surrounding it. And now we are …

04/26/2026 A 25-year-old Somerset man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle crash investigation in the area of Beekman Rd. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance.  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 …

By Bill Grippo John Felix,  I thank you for your article to enhance the look and maintenance of the Gazebo. We worked too hard to let it fall apart in its appearance, I have pointed out many of these issues since day one. This structure, built by volunteers and such generous donors, should be the shining star of the town …

By Samina Sattar, Nora Adjir, Ayeshah Ali, Saira Ijal, Rana Jawed, and Anum Malik. Last month, when most Americans settled their tax receipts with the U.S. government, only a few taxpayers were aware that more than $4,000 of their income –– equivalent to 50 workdays –– was used to pay for war and weapons, including nuclear weapons, aid to foreign …