Irma Felicia Chandler was born on September 10, 1951, in Charlotte Amalie, on the beautiful and tropical island of St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands. She lived on St. Thomas until the age of six and then relocated with her parents and siblings to New York City. Her parents settled in the borough of the Bronx, where they were reunited …

FINISHING TOUCHES – Environmental Commissioner Arnold Schmidt talks about his proposed ordinance amendment banning fossil fuel-power leaf blowers most of the year. A proposed ordinance amendment that would ban fossil fuel-powered leaf blowers eight months of the year was sent to the Township Council by the Environmental Commission at its March 16 meeting.

TESTIFYING TO ZONING BOARD – Alan Lothian, a traffic engineer, tells the Zoning Board about the potential impact a 282,000-square-foot warehouse would have on Davidson Avenue. Testimony continued earlier this month in the Zoning Board hearing of a developer’s plan to raze the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Davidson Avenue and build in its place a large warehouse. The Ukrainian Orthodox …

The Board of Education approved several contracts at its most recent meeting. The contracts approved by the Board at its February 26 meeting were: An updated professional service contract with Learning Ally, Inc. and Franklin Township Public Schools to provide access to Audiobook Solution and Excite Reading early literacy program for students for the 2025-2026 school year at no cost …

‘SCUSE ME WHILE I SKY – The action was fast during the high school and middle school games at the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event at the Youth Center March 14. Basketball was the order of the day March 14 at the Franklin Youth Center on Lewis Street. The occasion was the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event, in …

The Warrior for Life Sneaker Gala fundraiser, set for March 29, will also be the formal retirement party for outgoing schools Superintendent John Ravally. Ravally, who has led district schools for the past 10 years, announced that he is retiring at the end of this school year. Additionally, the Warrior for Life Foundation has created the Dr. John Ravally Warrior …

The Franklin Township Police Department will continue to maintain an enhanced presence at certain township locations in light of the recent attacks in Michigan and Virginia. There will continue to be enhanced presences at local houses of worship, schools, and community centers, according to a press release from the department.

WINNERS – Students from Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School competed in the New Jersey State Science Olympiad Finals. (All photos Courtesy of TEECS). The Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School Science Olympiad team returned from a recent competition wearing medals. The team, which competed at the New Jersey State Science Olympiad Finals held at Middlesex College on March 9, won four gold …

The region’s roller-coaster weather is expected to continue for the next few days, with the recent warm weather giving way to colder-than-normal temperatures next week.

THANKFUL TO BE ALIVE – Jeffrey Selman of Arkansas was revived by three Franklin Township Police Officers when he collapsed on a job site at Church Street and Route 27 on January 19th. Three Franklin Township police officers who helped save a man’s life in January were honored March 10 by the Township Council.