It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to expand their business to include “cannabis consumption areas.” There is no interest on the part of the Township Council to make the needed code changes to allow for the smoking parlors, Mayor Phil Kramer said on December 18. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

MAKING HER MOVE – Sophomore Aleah Sunkins drives to the basket for two of her game-leading 22 points December 17 against Hunterdon Central. The Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team made what can only be described as a statement win in their season opener December 17, giving the Hunterdon Central Red Devils a 56-16 thumping. Franklin took a quick …

Supports Proposed Bill – Environmental Commission member Stan Jaracz brought the idea to the Commission. A bill that would hold fossil fuel companies liable for some damage to the state and its residents through climate change was supported by the Environmental Commission at its December 16 meeting. The bill, of which state Sen. Robert Smith (D-17) is a prime Senate …

Student Of The Month – Taylor Robertson of Somerset was named SCVT’s Student of the Month for December 2024. (Photo: SCVT). Taylor Robertson of Somerset, a Sophomore in the Graphic Communications program at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School, has been selected as Student of the Month for December 2024. Taylor is the child of Kelly and Rob Robertson …

Assemblyman Joe Danielsen The federal government must provide answers to New Jersey residents concerned over the multitude of drone sightings over the past month, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen said. In a statement released last week, Danielsen (D-17), who is chairman of the Assembly’s Public Safety & Preparedness Committee, said that he has been monitoring “the recent influx of drones flying …

Franklin Township was introduced to its middle and high school girls’ and boys’ basketball teams at a special “Midnight Madness” program at Franklin High School. The athletes participated in some basketball skills games, then played in short scrimmages pitting high school teams against middle school teams. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

Fake snowball fights, dodge ball, even a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus highlighted the Holiday JAM for Good held December 13 at the Franklin Township Youth Center on Lewis Street. The JAM – an acronym for Jingle and Mingle – is “really about giving back and partnerships,” said Windy White, the Youth Center’s Director. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joey Fernandez on December 11, after a long battle with cancer. He was 53 years old and lived a life full of love, laughter, and generosity. Born January 30, 1971, in Perth Amboy, Joey was a lifelong New Jersey resident, spending the last 37 years in Somerset. …

Screenshot A Franklin Township police officer sustained injuries to her face on December 10 after she lost control of the department SUV she was driving on Weston Road and crashed into a tree and utility pole, according to police. The crash investigation report, obtained by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate through an Open Public Records request, shows that the officer …

Here is the December 12 update of the Township’s 2024-25 road resurfacing program. New Brunswick Rd ( Willow to DeMott) -PAVED 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 …