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Bill Bowman is an award-winning, 40-year veteran of community news. He has written for weekly and daily newspapers, and state, national and international magazines. His investigations have resulted in the first-in-the-nation state program to purchase thermal imaging cameras for all NJ fire departments and fire academies, the halting of a massive land development deal marred by influence peddling, and the creation of a web-based database charting violations against New Jersey senior-citizen facilities.

In Your Opinion: Should You Pay The Whole Bill?

By Bill Connell, Somerset. I was at work approving invoices and it reminded me of a question I have.  When approving invoices I ask myself two questions. Did they provide the service? and is there any reason not to pay the bill? Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Fall To Paterson Eastside, 56-44 (With Photo Gallery)

There was a point in the first quarter of the NJSIAA Group 4 semifinals game against Paterson Eastside when it looked as though the contest was going to be a classic Lady Warriors battle, with both teams trading baskets. The Warriors even took a slight lead, at 13-10. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

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Proposed Water Conservation Ordinance Tabled For Fine-Tuning

Township Councilman Ted Chase reacts March 11 as it becomes apparent that his water conservation ordinance will not be introduced at that meeting. Township Councilman Ted Chase has waited four years to get his water conservation ordinance introduced, and it looks as though he’ll have to wait a while longer. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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Girl Scouts Honored By Proclamation (with photo gallery)

Members of Girl Scout Unit 67 led the Pledge of Allegiance at the March 11 Township Council meeting The township’s more than 300 Girl Scouts and adult volunteers were acknowledged with a mayoral proclamation at the March 11 Township Council session. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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Rutgers Prep 3rd Graders Create Piece Of Jersey Shore

Rutgers Prep students play the bottle ring toss at the 3rd Graders’ Argo Boardwalk on March 11. Rutgers Preparatory School students brought a little bit of the New Jersey shore into school March 11 with the opening of the 3rd Graders’ Argo Arcade. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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Could There Be A Gov. Holt In New Jersey’s Future? A Talk With Rep. Rush Holt

U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12, was cagey when asked if he’d consider running for New Jersey governor.Photo: Office of Rush Holt U.S. Rep. Rush Holt, D-12, says he hasn’t thought too much about what he’ll do when he leaves Congress next January. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Guided Nature Walks Offered By Open Space Program

Guided nature walks, sponsored by the Franklin Township open space program, are being offered through the spring and summer months. The walks are free and plotted along easy terrain. 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 …

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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Fight Back From 12-Point Deficit, Take Sectionals Crown 50-43 (With Photo Gallery)

Adreana Miller led her team with 14 points in the Franklin High School Lady Warriors sectionals championship victory over East Orange. It wasn’t looking too good for the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team about half-way through the third quarter March 10. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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St. Matthias School Evacuated After Written Bomb Threat Found

A “limited number” of St. Matthias School students were evacuated for a short time March 10 after a written bomb threat was found on a door of a 4th grade classroom, police said. Police said the threat was found by a teacher at the John F. Kennedy Boulevard school shortly after 8 a.m. The not said that a bomb was …

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Somerset Patriots Sign Robbie Widlansky And Cory Harrilchak

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced the signings of outfielders Robbie Widlansky and Cory Harrilchak. Widlansky has experience in the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organizations, reaching the Triple-A level twice. 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 …

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