4/06/2025 A Somerset resident was the victim of criminal mischief in the area of Amethyst Way during the evening hours. The victim heard a loud bang while inside her residence. Upon further inspection, it appeared an unknown suspect(s) kicked the storm door resulting in $500 in damages. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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The Township Council approved $1,075,689.24 in purchases of goods and services at its April 8 meeting. The Council awarded: 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 …
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Nine township residents who are Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students brought home medals recently in the 2025 SkillsUSA New Jersey State Championships. Six township residents won gold, two won silver, and one won Bronze, according to a press release from the Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Mr. Tulsie Guman passed away peacefully at his home in Somerset on April 17. He was 87 years old. Born in Port Mourant, Guyana, Mr. Guman was raised by his parents, Ganesh and Sukhia Guman, in a loving home alongside 12 siblings. The Guman family was well-known in their community for their pottery (goblet) and clay-making business, where Tulsie began …
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Thomas Kurz passed away peacefully at his longtime Somerset home. He was 60 years old. Tom was born on May 4th, 1964 to the late Joseph and Josephine (Walsh) Kurz, in Teaneck. He was raised in Little Ferry and graduated from Don Bosco Tech high school. He received his Bachelors Degree from Rutgers University. After graduation he became a roadie …
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Carlos Rafael Jordan, 79, passed away on April 16, surrounded by his beloved family, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. Born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, Carlos was the son of the late Epifanio and Sofia (Vera) Jordan. In 1956, at the age of 11, he moved to New York City, where he began building a life marked …
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TALKING CHICKENS – Kate Brown, from the Rutgers Cooperative Extension, speaks about raising hens for eggs April 17 in the Township Council chambers. About two dozen aspiring chicken keepers were provided the ins and outs of raising hens in their backyards at a special forum April 17 hosted by Township Council Member Ed Potosnak. The forum comes in the wake …
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PARADE PLANS SET – The annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 26. (File photo.) Franklin Township invites you to a day of pride, remembrance, and community spirit as we commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Join us for a truly special celebration honoring the heroes who have courageously served our nation. The Memorial Day Parade begins …
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Ruth Ellanor “El” Mounce, 83, of East Windsor, passed away peacefully at her home on April 9. Born on April 27, 1941, in New Brunswick, El was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Smith) Mounce. She spent many years in Somerset before making East Windsor her home. El was known for her quiet strength, gentle spirit, and deep …
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HONOREES – Middle school students honored at the 34th Annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, held April 3 at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. (Photo: RVCC.) Four Franklin Middle School students were among 17 middle and high school students from Somerset and Hunterdon counties honored for their achievements at the 34th Annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards, held April 3 at Raritan Valley Community …
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