Privatization of some positions and the search process for an interim schools Superintendent are among the topics to be discussed at a special meeting of the Board of Education set for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Franklin Middle School. The school board will discuss privatization of the district’s paraprofessionals and substitute teachers, and the interim superintendent’s search process, according to …

Professional contracts worth $273,000 were awarded at the Feb. 11 Township Council meeting. The largest, $200,000, was for township attorney Louis Rainone, a member of the DeCotiis, Fitzpatrick and Cole law firm. 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 …

A Franklin Middle School teacher has been arrested on narcotics charges. A Franklin Middle School teacher has been arrested on charges of possession  and distribution of heroin, according to court records. 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 …

The Franklin Township High School grapplers had a perfect day Feb. 8, beating Holy Cross, Oakcrest and Middle Township high schools in a quad meet at Holy Cross High School, Delran. Following are the match results: Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

Senior Nick Chow led the Franklin Township High School boys’ bowling team to a Group III Sectional championship Feb. 8. Fresh off a victory at the Skyland Conference championships, the Franklin Township High School boys’ bowling team defeated the Hillsborough High School Raiders on its way to capturing first place in the Group III state sectional championships Feb. 8 at …

Joey Richter, newly minted Eagle Scout. Boy Scout Troop 154, sponsored by the Franklin Township PBA Local 154, welcomed its newest Eagle Scout Feb. 8 with a traditional Court of Honor at the Franklin Township Community Senior Center. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

Left to right: School district business administrator John Calavano, school board attorney Robert M. Tosti, school board president Julia Presley at the Jan. 31, 2014 special meeting. Board of Education president Julia Presley on at least eight occasions consulted with the board attorney on the former schools Superintendent’s separation agreement that is predicated on the withdrawal of ethics complaints against …

(Left to right) Planner Michael Pessolano, attorney Peter Lanfrit. There will be a new home going up on Ray Street soon, but it won’t be what its developer initially envisioned. 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 …

Township Councilman Ted Chase (D-Ward 1) wants strict new water conservation rules for the township. A complete replacement of the township’s “water emergencies” ordinance that would place voluntary and mandatory restrictions on regular outdoor water use and require that residents keep a log of watering days was tabled at the Township Council’s Jan. 28 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

The five commissioners of Fire District 3 have changed their minds about the $144 salary increases they requested. The commissioners, whose territory includes the areas covered by Community Fire Company on Hamilton Street and East Franklin Volunteer Fire Company on Pine Grove Avenue, had requested the Township Council approve 2014 salaries of $7,428. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …