By Ed Potosnak. It has been a pleasure to serve alongside current board members Christine Danielsen and Nancy LaCorte in my tenure on the Board of Education. They are both extremely dedicated to taking Franklin to the next level and committed to supporting and promoting the countless accomplishments of our faculty, staff, students, and parents. Prior to my arrival on …

Hillary Clinton was the big winner in a series of mock presidential elections held in district schools in October and November. Among the students in grades K-8, Clinton and her running mate Tim Kaine garnered 3,368 votes, while their Republican opponents, Donald Trump and Mike Pence, received 500 votes, according to information supplied by the school district. The Libertarian Party’s …

Verizon Wireless received approval Nov. 2 to erect a 118-foot-tall communications tower near the Cedar Hill Swim Club on Cedar Grove Lane. The tower – which company representatives called a “monopine” – will be disguised to blend in with surrounding trees. The approval for the tower was given by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Company representatives told zoning board members …

The school district’s elementary students on Nov. 1 got a taste of what it’s like to vote for the president. The students participated in “All Kids Vote,” a mock voting program. Students voted either online or through paper ballots, said district spokeswoman Mary Clark. In Elizabeth Avenue School, excited students lined up by class outside of the library, ready to czar their …

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The Township Council at its Oct. 25 meeting voted to purchase $194,245 worth of goods and services. The items contracted for were: A one-year extension of the contract to print the township newsletter with Hawk Graphics of Mt. Freedom, at a rate not-to-exceed: $40,000. A one-year extension of the contract for portable veterinary services for the Franklin Township Animal Shelter, to …

The Township Council presented several commendations at its last meeting, including one honoring the founders of New Jersey Orators. Jim and Karen Hunter founded the youth organization more than 30 years ago, and in that time it has become a preeminent molder of township youth in the township and throughout the state. Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois (D-At Large), presented the …

Hundreds of children and adults in the township enjoyed pre-Halloween festivities Oct. 29 at two different events. The newest of the two was the Trunk or Treat presented by the Hamilton Street Business District, Week of the People organization and the township in the John’s Plaza parking lot on Hamilton Street. Dozens of decorated cars were available for the children …

The blue and gold was on display Oct. 28 at the annual Franklin High School homecoming football game. During the course of the evening, Franklin Warriors honored their senior football players, cheerleaders and marching band members. Also introduced to the crowd was the Homecoming King and Queen and their court. On the gridiron, the Warriors lost to visiting Hillsborough, 46-10. Following …

Bridgewater, NJ- Somerset Patriots third baseman David Vidal has signed a contract with the Miami Marlins organization.   The San Juan, Puerto Rico native enjoyed a memorable 2016 campaign in which he finished second in the league in home runs (26) and hit .320 with 62 RBI despite only playing in 85 games. Vidal was later named to the End-of-the-Season …