Interim schools Superintendent Lee Seitz asked that a vote on a proposal to eliminate mid-term exams at the high school be postponed until the Dec. 11 Board of Education meeting. UPDATE: The proposal to eliminate mid-term exams was approved by the Board of Education at its Dec. 11 meeting. The measure was to have been voted on at the board’s …
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Mayor Brian Levine, center, with the plaque he was given by the Township Council at Levine’s last meeting as an elected township official. Mayor Brian Levine was honored Dec. 11 by the Township Council at what was his last meeting as a local official. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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Township recreation director Alice Osipowitz said that outside sporting groups have inquired about using Middlebush Park. News that several outside groups have approached the Recreation Department with requests to rent Middlebush Park was not greeted with enthusiasm by the Advisory Recreation Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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A 22-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested Dec. 8 on weapons-related charges after a traffic stop in the township. Najee Croom of Wright Street was a passenger in a car that was stopped at the corner of Hamilton Street and Millstone Road, according to a press release from the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Supporters of the $85 million school referendum celebrate after learning the referendum had passed. An $85 million referendum that will result in a new elementary school and a realigned district was approved Dec. 9. 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 …
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“Sinterklass” – the Dutch version of Santa Claus – kicked off the 2014 holiday season Dec. 7 with his arrival at the Hageman Farm on South Middlebush Road. The annual event was highlighted by Klompen Dancing, coloring projects for the kids and a harpsichord recital. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Delilah Summerer studies her next move Dec. 7 in a chess game against Mayor Brian Levine. Six elementary school students got the chance Dec. 7 to take on a former high school champion in simultaneous chess games at the township library. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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An electrical fire at the Hempstead Gardens Apartments on Hempstead Drive forced three families out of their homes on Dec. 7, police said. The fire was reported at about 3:45 p.m., according to a press release from the township police department. When officers arrived, they discovered that two apartment units were engulfed in flames, according to the release. Don’t Miss …
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The weather was frightful Dec. 6, but that didn’t deter a steady stream of pets – and they owners – from coming to Sampson G. Smith School for pictures with “Santa Paws.” The event is an annual fundraiser for Second Chance for Animals, the group which funds the Franklin Township Animal Shelter. SCFA president Bob Pezzano said there was a steady …
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The Franklin High School Madrigal Singers were among the students groups performing Dec. 6 at the district showcase. Parents and students from across the school district joined teachers and administrators Dec. 6 at Franklin High School for what was billed as a day of celebrating township schools. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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