Barbara A. Fuller Somerset resident and businesswoman Barbara Fuller has been nominated for an ATHENA Leadership award by the Greater Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. The award program “honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment … women and men who excel in their chosen field, have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, …
Read More »Somerset Man Among Those Arrested in Child Pornography Operation
Huahao “Howard” Chang of Somerset was one of 14 men arrested over the past month on charges related to sharing child pornography.Photo courtesy of the state Attorney General’s Office. A 30-year-old Somerset man was among 14 arrested over the last month as part of a joint state and federal child pornography operation. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »One Person Injured, Two Families Displaced in Early Morning House Fire
One person was injured Oct. 27 in an early morning fire that displaced two families. Police said the fire at the Matilda Avenue two-family home was reported at about 3:25 a.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 only truly …
Read More »‘High-Tech Scavenger Hunt’ Launched at Griggstown Grassland Preserve
Think of it as a high-tech scavenger hunt. 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 with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online …
Read More »Photos and Video: Ghosts and Goblins Show Up for Annual Township Pumpkin Patch
More than 300 people – and ghouls – showed up Oct. 27 at the annual Franklin Pumpkin Patch next to the Community/Senior Center on DeMott Lane. 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 …
Read More »Somerset Residents Hit the Catwalk for George Street Playhouse Benefit
Three Somerset residents will hit the catwalk 5 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Heldrich Hotel, Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, in the “Broadway Legends Fashion Show” fundraiser for the George Street Playhouse. Sophia Schwartzman, Robin Suydam and Gabrielle Vajtay of Somerset will join other area residents in modeling costumes from such Broadway hits as Evita, Hairspray, Mame, man of La …
Read More »Fall Leaf Curbside Collection Begins Oct. 28
It’s that time of year again; the curbside leaf collection program will begin Oct. 28 and run through Nov. 29. The leaf drop-off program started Oct. 21, and also runs through Nov. 29. 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 »Record Number Attend Second Chance for Animals Fundraiser
Attendees at the Second Chance for Animals’ fundraiser in the Ukrainian Cultural Center on Davidson Avenue in Somerset filled the room to capacity Oct. 25, a fact that pleased everyone involved. 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 »Middlebush Park Sports Complex Angers Some Neighbors
Homes abutting the Middlebush Park sports complex, looking out from the “tot lot.” The township’s efforts in shielding Gauguin Way residents from noise and other nuisances of Middlebush Park’s sports complex aren’t sitting well with at least one resident. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
Read More »First Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony Officiated by Mayor in Municipal Building
Lou Marinucci (left) and Debra Calie were married by Mayor Brian Levine in a short ceremony in the municipal building. 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 …
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