Somerset County and The Food Bank Network of Somerset County are partnering to host an emergency food distribution event to support Somerset County residents that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. The event will take place at the Somerset County Public Works Complex at 411 Chimney Rock Road, Bridgewater, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 15. Don’t Miss Out! …
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Entries are being accepted for the Somerset County Park Commission’s 2025 Photo Contest. The contest is open to all Somerset County residents, according to a press release. 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 …
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More than three dozen crafters and makers will showcase their wares at the annual Holiday Craft Market, set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November 22 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center in the Municipal Complex. The event is sponsored by the Township Department of Parks and Recreation. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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The Franklin Township Police Department is now the second law enforcement agency in New Jersey to adapt the Next Generation 911 capability. Through this service, users type in “911” in the “To” field of their texting app, and then describe the emergency and location in the message. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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Local officials denounced the state Department of Environmental Protection November 7 for its approval of water permit applications needed for the Williams-Transco Northeast Supply Enhancement project. The officials also criticized the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s approval of a similar permit application on the same day. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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EXPLAINING THE PLAN – Daniel Miola, an engineer, reviews the plans to subdivide the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. property on Davidson Avenue, and redevelop part of it into a warehouse. The Zoning Board of Adjustment on November 6 held a nearly 3-hour hearing on an application to raze the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Davidson Avenue and replace it …
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The Franklin Food Bank is one of 14 local feeding organizations receiving a total of $1 million in grants from West Orange-based RWJ Barnabas Health. The grants are meant to help organizations serving vulnerable communities across the state, according to a press release. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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WINNING SMILES – Board of Education member Nick DeMeglio with Board member-elect Jennifer Welch during the wait for school board election results in the Township Council chamber on November 4. (Updated as of 11:38 p.m. November 19.) Democratic Township Council incumbents won re-election, and the “Choose All Three” Board of Education slate swept their race in the November 4 general …
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10/05/2025 A business located in the area of Hamilton St. was the victim of a shoplifting during the morning hours. An unknown male exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $88. He fled the area on a bicycle. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
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The 2025 road resurfacing program has been completed. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing – COMPLETED 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 support. Please consider …
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