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Bill Bowman

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.

Response To Mask Mandate End Varies In Township Schools

At least one school in the township will not immediately embrace Gov. Phil Murphy’s lifting of the Covid-19-inspired mask mandate. Cedar Hill Prep School, on Cedar Grove Lane, is taking a cautious approach to the end of the mask mandate, said school founder Nandini Menon. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Councilman Awards FTPD Officer First ‘Workforce Diversity Scholarship’

FTPD Officer Michael Stallings and Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather at the February 8 virtual Township Council meeting. Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan often talks about promoting diversity in the township workforce, and on February 8, he let his money do the talking for him. Anbarasan awarded his first $2,000 Workforce Diversity Scholarship to Michael Stallings, one of the newer Franklin …

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Coronavirus Update: Another Seven Positive Test Results

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another seven Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 8. That brings to 12,154 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 221 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. First Baptist Church of …

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Burst Pipe Temporarily Closes Senior/Community Center

The township Community/Senior Center off DeMott Lane remains closed as cleanup continues following a sprinkler pipe burst. Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said on February 8 that the pipe has been repaired, but “the carpeting throughout the offices and in several rooms will have to be replaced.” Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

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Coronavirus Update: 30 More Positive Cases Over Weekend

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 30 Franklin residents between February 5-7, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 7. There were 17 new cases reported on February 5 and 13 new cases reported on February 6, OEM said. That brings to 12,147 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since …

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FHS Basketball: Lady Warriors Hold Off Aggressive Neptune, 46-44

It didn’t look good for the Lady Warriors basketball squad at the end of the third period in their February 5 game against Neptune. Trailing 37-31, Franklin had lost two of the first three periods, with the biggest margin, 14-9, coming in that third frame. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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FHS Basketball: Warriors Dominate North Plainfield, 64-28

As is fitting for Senior Night, all five Warrior basketball seniors started in their February 5 game against North Plainfield, and all five made contributions to the Warriors’ lopsided victory. The Warriors kept the Canucks in single digits in all four quarters on the way to a 64-28 victory. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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Life Story: Carol Feinberg, Longtime Township Resident

Our extraordinary mother Carol Feinberg passed away peacefully in her home from non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on January 24, 2022. She will be deeply missed by those who loved her. We take solace in knowing that the joyful spirit, radiant beauty, kindness and thoughtfulness she shared throughout her life will always shine through us. Carol’s wisdom and compassion overflowed throughout her life …

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FHS Sports: Senior Days For Boys’ And Girls’ Basketball Teams

February 5 was Senior Appreciation Days for the Franklin High School Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams. A total of six seniors were honored before their respective games. 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 …

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Coronavirus Update: 17 New Positive Cases

Positive coronavirus test results were reported for another 17 Franklin residents, the Township Office of Emergency Management said on February 4. That brings to 12,117 the number of Franklin residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March 2020, OEM reported. The deaths of 221 Franklin residents have been attributed to the virus, OEM reported. Free Covid-19 PCR testing …

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