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Bill Bowman

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.

Thieves Snatch Cars’ Catalytic Converters

Four township residents reported in May that their cars’ catalytic converters had been stolen. Township police released the information on July 24. 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 …

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Franklin Township Police Log For May 19 to June 1, 2024

(Note: Police released this information on July 24.) 05/19/2024 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 …

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Environmental Commission To Look At Open Fire Pit Ordinance Suggestion

The Township Environmental Commission will look at beefing up regulations concerning open fire pits, following requests by several residents. The Commission discussed the issue at its July 24 meeting. 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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AFC Urgent Care Opens In Cedar Grove Center

RIBBON-CUTTING – Imran Fayazi, center, aided by (left to right) Umar Sheikh, Township Councilman Alex Kharazi, and Aliya Fayazi, cut the ribbon on the new AFC Urgent Care Center in Cedar Grove Center on Cedar Grove Lane. It’s all about family at AFC Urgent Care in the Cedar Grove Center, which celebrated its grand opening on July 18. The township’s …

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One Franklin Stop & Shop Store Slated To Close

The Stop & Shop supermarket in the Market Place on Franklin is slated to close by November 2, according to a company spokesman. The store, located at 1221 Route 27, is one of 32 “underperforming” stores in five states slated to close. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

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Quailbrook Senior Center Releases August Schedule

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTERManager: Anna Hari 625 New Brunswick Road 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 …

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18-Unit Apartment Building Planned For Hamilton Street

ARTIST’S RENDERING – This 18-unit apartment building is planned for several lots located across Hamilton Street from Sophie’s Bistro. Autumn leaves will bring yet another applications for a Hamilton Street-based apartment building to the Planning Board. The Board on October 6 is scheduled to hear the application of Hamilton Street Management, which wants to build a three-story mixed-use building at …

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In Your Opinion: Open Letter From Mayor Kramer About DeMott Lane Sign

To the person displaying the sign on the northern portion of DeMott Lane. I understand your First Amendment rights. I have remained publicly quiet, despite receiving numerous calls and emails, so as to not inflame the issue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …

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Township Council Commits To Purchase $700,000 In Goods And Services

Contracts for nearly $700,000 in goods and services were awarded July 9 by the Township Council. The Council approved five contracts totaling $696,588.10. 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 …

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More Than $3 Million In Road Resurfacing Contracts Awarded By Council

More than $3 million in road reconstruction contracts were approved July 9 by the Township Council. The five contracts total $3,248,933.94. 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 …

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