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Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (25-44, 47-92) defeated the Somerset Patriots (37-32, 84-55) 2-0 Saturday evening from TD Bank Ballpark 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 …
Read More »Bluefish Blank Patriots 2-0
Bridgewater, NJ – The Bridgeport Bluefish (24-44, 46-92) defeated the Somerset Patriots (37-31, 84-54) 2-0 Friday evening from TD Bank Ballpark. 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 …
Read More »School Board Says Goodbye To Calavano. Sort Of.
Board of Education vice president Eva Nagy, left, presented a plaque at the Sept. 18 meeting to outgoing business administrator John Calavano. The Board of Education at its Sept. 18 meeting said goodbye to its long-time business administrator, John Calavano. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
Read More »Assemblyman Chivukula Nominated To State BPU, Township Democratic Chair Said To Be Up For Seat
State Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula has been nominated for a seat on the state Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie. State Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula, (D-12) has been nominated to fill a vacancy on the state Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
Read More »In Your Opinion: Franklin, Let’s Have Coffee
By Bill Connell, Somerset. I have concluded that people think in order to understand government, you have to be involved in government. In this digital age, that is not true. Let me introduce you to my little friend, the Sunshine Law. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
Read More »Township Man Completes Graduation Walk 48 Years Later
Township resident Willie Sanders, left, was surprised Sept. 9 when he was given a cap and gown to walk the Edison Job Corps graduation processional 48 years after his graduation. Also pictured is Mayor Brian Levine and state Administrative Law Judge Tiffany Williams. Photo: Edison Job Corps Willie Sanders had no idea on Sept. 9 that he’d finally be donning …
Read More »Police: Pregnant Woman’s Baby Shower Balloon Blamed For Car Crash
A pregnant Somerset woman was driving from her baby shower Sept. 16 when a balloon from the shower blocked her view of the road, causing her car to hit a tree, flip and trap her, police said. Police said Sushma Vemulapalli, 28, was driving down Pierce Street in the early evening when the balloon floated to the front of the car …
Read More »Open Space Committee: Put Moratorium On New Township Park Development
About 50 residents around the area planned for Catalpa Park appeared at the Sept. 16 Open Space Advisory Committee meeting to express their displeasure with the idea. Faced with public backlash over plans for Middlebush Park and the proposed Catalpa Park, the township’s Open Space Advisory Committee on Sept. 16 voted to recommend a one-year moratorium on new township-financed park development. …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Cedar Hill Prep Hosts Summer Picnic
Students, parents and staff at Cedar Hill Prep School on Cedar Grove Lane held their annual summer picnic on Sept. 6. Among the offerings were music, food and games for the children. 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 …
Read More »The Center School Cuts Ribbon At New Facility
Various dignitaries were on hand Sept. 10 for the ribbon cutting at The Center School’s Riverview Drive location. The Center School, a private school for learning-disabled students, formally opened its new facility Sept. 10 at 2 Riverview Dr. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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