Jean Lynn Evans (Groszmann), 69, of Somerset died on March 27  in the comfort of her home with family by her side. Lynn, also known as Genie to her many work friends, was a travel agent for over 53 years and of course she loved to travel, visiting over a dozen countries during her life. She belonged to several local …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-hand pitcher Scott Copeland’s contract has been purchased by the New York Mets. He is expected to report to Double-A Binghamton.   Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent …

Bocce league at Somerset County Park Commission Colonial Park in Somerset. Submitted by Somerset County Park Commission. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your …

Opponents of the proposed Williams-Transco gas compressor station gathered at Franklin Middle School April 18 to learn how to submit comments on a draft Environmental Impact Statement. Residents opposed to a plan to build a natural gas compressor station near the Trap Rock quarry gathered at a township school April 18 to continue their fight. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

Architect Susan Sheffmaker answers questions during the April 18 Planning Board meeting. A plan to construct a new building on Somerset Street that could hold up to three retail stores was approved April 18 by the Planning Board. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

Hundreds of job-seekers filed into The Imperia April 18 for the 4th annual Job Fair hosted by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17). The afternoon began with seminars on topics such as interview techniques, business attire and job search tips. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …

Mrs. Jennie Pistone passed away on April 16 at Princeton Medical Center in Princeton. She was 93 years old. Mrs. Pistone was born in Jersey City and lived there as a child. She also resided in Brooklyn, Park Ridge, Somerset and North Brunswick prior to moving to Monroe about 10 years ago. She worked for many years at the Rutgers …

Members of the township’s Open Space Advisory Committee endorsed a plan to ask Somerset County for permission to allow hunting on at least one of its golf courses located in Franklin. Township officials will ask the Somerset County Parks Commission for permission to allow hunting on at least one of the county owned golf courses located in Franklin. Don’t Miss …

Township Manager Robert Vornlocker talked about a proposed drone ordinance to the open Space Advisory Committee at its April 17 meeting. An ordinance that would prohibit the takeoff and landing of drones on township-owned property is being readied for the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

Mr. Michael Betchker passed away on Monday April 16  at Spring Hills Assisted Living in Somerset. He was 88 years old. Mr. Betchker was born and grew up in Mahanoy City, PA. After attending high school he enlisted in the United States Navy. After four years of dedicated service to our country, he and his wife Angeline moved to Somerset …