Members of the Somerset Select sports program roll tires up the embankment. An estimated 150 people gathered at the Franklin-New Brunswick border on Hamilton Street April 13 to carry on the legacy of the man who started the township stream cleanings decades ago. The inaugural John Clyde Memorial Stream Cleanup at Mile Run was attended by township residents and representatives, …

Organizers of the township’s annual “Bunny Bazaar” got a little help from Mother Nature April 13, with sunny skies drawing a huge crowd to the event. Mr. and M rs. Bunny were escorted to the venue – the parking lot adjacent to the township Senior/Community Center – by members of Somerset Fire & Rescue’s Rescue 56 and Special Ops 56. …

The Franklin Township portion of the proposed “Walk, Bike, Hike” map. SOMERVILLE – With a labyrinth of proposed bike lanes and shared use paths, Franklin Township figures to play a large role in Somerset County’s “Walk, Bike, Hike Somerset County” plan. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

Bridgewater, NJ – The Somerset Patriots officially kicked off the 2019 pre-season with the team’s annual Fan Fest on Saturday, April 13th. Thousands converged at TD Bank Ballpark to enjoy the various festivities throughout the free event designed to get fans excited for the start of the upcoming season, beginning on Friday, April 26th at home. Don’t Miss Out! No …

Residents listen as Mark Healey, the township’s principal planner, describes proposed zoning ordinance changes. Zoning ordinance modifications that tweaked a few spots in the township were further tweaked before they were adopted at the April 9 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

Art Akins. On March 22, 2019, Art Akins submitted his petition containing over 300 signatures to indicate the start of his run, as a Democrat, for Somerset County Sheriff.  As a long-time proactive resident of Somerset County, he has dedicated his entire professional career to protecting his local community.  The role of Sheriff will allow him to continue to serve …

The township Green Team and Environmental Commission are hosting a Drive Electric Earth Day from 5:30-8 p.m. April 23 in the township Community/Senior Center parking lot, off DeMott Lane. Sponsored by Plug-In America, the event will feature more than a dozen models of electric vehicles, including the best selling Tesla Model 3, according to a press release about the event. …

​Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots today announced that outfielder and former Atlantic League batting champ D’Arby Myers has been signed for the 2019 season. “I’m real excited to join the Patriots and to get everything rolling,” said Myers.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …

A pitching mound conference breaks up April 9 during the FHS Warriors’ baseball game against Immaculata. A late-inning rally fell short for the Franklin High School Warriors baseball team, as the squad fell 3-2 to Immaculata on April 9. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

With Mayor Phil Kramer and Alex Kharazi looking on (left to right) Ardaman Singh reads a statement about the Sikh religion at the Township Council meeting. A proclamation acknowledging the Sikh religion during one of its most significant celebrations was given April 9 by the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …