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.

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. 

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 …

Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo A township chiropractor was recently given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors at its annual conference in Atlantic City. Dr. Joseph D’Angiolillo, whose practice is on Clyde Road, has more than 40 years’ experience in the field, according to his biography.

TRIPLE WINNERS – Franklin High School’s production of ‘In The Heights’ won three Marquee Awards on May 18. (File photo). The Franklin High School production of In the Heights won three awards – including Best Overall Production – at the May 18 Central Jersey Marquee Awards, hosted by the Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center.

The Franklin High School unified track and field team honored its three seniors May 19 in a ceremony at the school. The three seniors were each given a Warriors blanket and a bucket of snacks.

Franklin High School’s diamond sports athletes had mixed results in their games over the May 15-16 weekend. The baseball Warriors went 1-and-1, with a 4-3 loss to Phillipsburg on May 15 and an 11-6 win over Pingry on May 16.