Franklin’s Nigerian population was honored by the Township Council on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of Nigerian independence. The council at its Oct 23 meeting presented a proclamation to the township’s West African Community organization, commending it “through its Chairman, Ambassador Foday Mansaray for their continued efforts and Commitment in promoting sovereignty by cultural diversity programs in Franklin Township” …

It’s been open since Sept. 20, but the Claremont Elementary School was officially opened Nov. 1 with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony. The school is the newest building on the district’s roster, having been the centerpiece project in an $84 million facilities referendum in 2014 that also resulted in the realignment of the district. “This has been an exciting journey, one …

A townhouse project targeted for Cedar Grove Lane, which was the subject of a lawsuit, received final approval Nov. 1 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Known as The Grove at Somerset, the 34-unit development is planned to be built on nearly eight acres between the Jain Center and Cedar Hill Landscaping, across the street from Cedar Grove Plaza. The …

How recyclables are separated and picked up will change for a number of township residents in early December. About 425 homes will be switched to dual-stream recycling, which means they will be getting separate containers for cardboard and paper products and for glass, cans and plastics. Those affected lie within the area bordered roughly by Route 287, the South Bound …

It’s the time of year again when ghouls, goblins and superheroes roamed the hallways of township schools. Various Halloween events have been held throughout the township for about the past week; the Franklin Reporter & Advocate dropped in on Franklin Park School and Franklin High School on Oct. 31 to see how students there celebrated the day. At the elementary …

By Mark Greico, Somerset. I am well into my 50’s, a time when you feel you are more than ripe enough to give advice on life to younger people. Most of it is the helpful type, like “Go home and take a nap, you’ll feel better,” or “It wouldn’t kill you to eat some fresh fruit!” But the last two …

HILLSBOROUGH – Franklin Township was represented at an Oct. 30 vigil for the Pittsburgh, Pa. synagogue shooting victims. The vigil, which was held at Temple Beth-El on Route 206, attracted hundreds of people from around the region. Obe person affiliated with the temple said there were nearly 1,000 people in attendance. Among those in attendance were former Mayor and Somerset …

By Dr. Alex Kharazi.   “I see sorrow and trouble in this land Although there will be struggle We’ll make the change we can We’ll work it ‘til it’s done Every daughter, every son Every soul that ever longed for something better Something brighter” Last week was a difficult week for our nation. A white supremacist killed 11 worshipers at the Tree of Life Synagogue in …

Submitted by Barbara Cuthbert, member of the Franklin Township Task Force Against Compressor Station 206. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has scheduled a Public Hearing for the Freshwater Wetlands Permit Application for the Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) Project with Compressor Station 206 and pipelines in Old Bridge, Sayreville, and through Raritan Bay. DATE:  Monday, November 5, 2018 STARTING …

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