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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.

Assemblyman Danielsen Conducting Winter Clothing Drive For Children

Franklin resident and state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) kicked off a winter clothing drive on October 1. The “Head To Toe” drive, which will run through February 15, 2021, will collect hats, scarves, mittens/gloves, and socks for children aged 3 to 16 years. “Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we were unable to host our annual backpack drive this year,” Danielsen …

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Drive-Thru Job Fair At TD Bank Ballpark On October 15th

Bridgewater, NJ- A Drive-Thru Job Fair for residents in Hunterdon and Somerset counties will be conducted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at the Somerset Patriots’ TD Bank Ballpark, 1 Patriots Park, Bridgewater (GPS: 860 East Main Street, Bridgewater). The event is free to attend, for employers and job seekers. It is presented by the Somerset Patriots …

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Coronavirus Update: Two More Positive Test Results

Two more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 30. That brings to 1,589 the number of residents who have tested positive for the virus since mid-March, according to OEM. There have been 141 deaths of Franklin residents attributed to the virus. Note: These are the latest reported numbers …

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Coronavirus Update: Two More Positive Cases, One More Death

Another Franklin Township resident’s death has been attributed to the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 29. That death brings the total number of township residents’ deaths attributed to the virus to 141 since mid-March, OEM reported. There are now 1,587 township residents who have tested positive for the virus, OEM reported. Note: These are the …

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Life Story: Jean Hambling, 91; Niece Lives In Somerset

Mrs. Jean Hambling passed away on September 28, 2020. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Hambling was born in Irvington and worked for many years at Bristol Myers in Newark for over 30 years. She was a member of United Methodist Church and a member of the Elizabeth Avenue Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Hembling was predeceased by her daughter, Carol Hembling, …

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Coronavirus Update: Six More Positive Test Results Reported Over Two Days

Another half-dozen Franklin residents have reported positive test results for the coronavirus over the preceding 48 hours, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 28. That brings the total number of township residents with positive test results to 1,585, OEM reported. The number of Franklin residents who have died from the virus remains at 140. Note: These are …

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Empty Bowls Pottery And Craft Sale Set

The Empty Bowls- Franklin Pottery and Craft sale will be held outdoors on Oct. 3. A modified Empty Bowls Pottery and Craft sale fundraiser for the Franklin Rood Bank has been set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 3. The event will be held at 34 Rue Chagall, in Somerset. Available for purchase will be hand-made pottery and other …

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Township Agrees To Pay FTPD LT. $300K To Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

FTPD Lt. Kirsten Durham, foreground, settled her discrimination and harassment lawsuit against the township and police department for a bulk $300,000 payment and other considerations. (File photo.) The township has agreed to pay $300,000 to a Franklin Township Police lieutenant and keep her on paid administrative leave until mid-2021 to settle a discrimination and harassment lawsuit the lieutenant filed in …

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Coronavirus Update: Two More Positive Cases Reported

Two more Franklin Township residents have tested positive for the coronavirus, the township Office of Emergency Management reported on September 26. That brings to 1,579 the number of township residents who have tested positive for the virus, according to OEM. Of those, 140 have died. Note: These are the latest reported numbers for positive test results and deaths, as of …

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FHS Warrior Football Season Will Be Different This Year

Submitted by Franklin School District. Picture if you will, Saturday, October 3rd, it is a perfect fall afternoon…the air is brisk, the sky is clear, the fans have gathered and the FHS Warriors take the field for the first home game of the 2020 FHS football season. Only for this game, that field will be located at Middlebush Park and …

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