Most programs require advance registration and take place at DeMott Lane location, unless otherwise noted The AARP will be providing tax preparation assistance to individuals on weekdays at the Library during the months of February, March & April. Assistance is by appointment only, and inquiries should be directed to the AARP directly. Appointment preference will be given to the elderly …
Read More »FHS Sports: Lady Warriors Basketball Team Advances To NJSIAA Sectional Finals
Jaeda Wildgoose, pictured here in a March 6 game against Westfield, led all scorers in the Lady Warriors 53-45 OT win over Union High School. The last time the Lady Warriors of Franklin High School played an overtime period in a post-season game, things didn’t work out. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »Online Pop Warner Registration Is Available
Online registration for Franklin Township Pop Warner football and cheer programs has opened. Early Bird discounts, payment plans and sibling discounts are available. 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 …
Read More »Franklin Woman’s Club Sets ‘Tricky Tray’ Fundraiser
The Franklin Woman’s Club has set its “Tricky Tray” fundraiser for 6 p.m. March 14 at Franklin High School, 500 Elizabeth Ave. Doors open at 6 p.m., the drawing starts at 7:30 p.m. 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 …
Read More »Franklin Middle School Presents ‘Guys And Dolls’
The Franklin Middle School Theatre Arts program will present “Guys and Dolls” March 21-23 in the school auditorium, 415 Francis St. Showtimes are 7 p.m. March 21 and 22, and 2 p.m. March 23. 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 …
Read More »FHS Sports: Girls Basketball Team Topples Westfield in Sectional Quarterfinals
It took them a while to get used to a defense they’d never seen before, but the Lady Warriors basketball team got their game together in the third quarter and held on for a 52-48 win over Westfield High School in the NJSIAA North Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinals. The Blue Devils pressured the Warriors early in the first quarter, …
Read More »New Homes, Warehouses Approved By Planning Board
Applications to build two homes on undersized lots on Douglas Avenue and two warehouses on Roosevelt Avenue were approved at the March 5 Planning Board meeting. The home developer, Edison-based Gregory Kingburk,wants to build two, two-story homes with four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, he told teh board. The homes would also have full basements and one-car garages, he said. Don’t …
Read More »Lawyer: Data Center Addition Could Bring 40 Jobs To Township
Engineer Thomas Fik describes an addition planed for Sentinel Datacenters building on Cottontail Lane. A two-story, 160,000-square-foot addition to Sentinel Datacenters building on Cottontail Lane and Pierce Street could bring 40 new jobs into the township, the Planning Board was told at its March 5 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
Read More »New Home, Raised Building Plans Floated Before Historic Preservation Commission
The township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission held two informal hearings at its March 4 meeting, one of which dealt with a building raising and another which dealt with a proposed new home. Joachim Messing of Neuville Drive told the commission that he wants to tear down a garage on property he owns next to his house and build another home. …
Read More »Kinsgton Presbyterian Church Gets Historic Preservation Commission Approval For Steeple Renovation
Kingston Presbyterian Church received Historic Preservation Advisory Commission approval for a planned $224,000 renovation of its church steeple. The Kingston Presbyterian Church on March 4 received the go-ahead from the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission to use “modern” materials in the restoration of the church steeple. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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