Video courtesy of Robert Trautmann. There were no reported injuries in a multi-unit fire on Amethyst Way during the morning of October 29, although several families were displaced. 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 …
Read More »Township: ‘Planning Commission’ Emails Are Fraudulent
Township officials are spreading the word about a fraudulent email purporting to be from the Township Planning Board. According to the Township IT department, the email appears to come from “Planning Commission Franklin Township,” with the email Planning-Co.FranklinTownship@usa.com. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »FTPD Police Log: September 21-27, 2025
09/21/2025 A 23-year-old Somerset man was arrested for DWI during a motor vehicle stop in the area of Easton Ave. He was processed and released with a pending court appearance. 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 …
Read More »Somerset Woman Killed In Car Accident
UPDATE: The preliminary investigation shows that the car Rojek was driving was traveling southbound in the northbound lane when the accident occurred, according to the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office. A 51-year-old Somerset woman was killed October 19 as the result of a two-car collision at Easton Avenue and Cedar Grove Lane, police said. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
Read More »Council Approves Multifaceted Surveillance System Purchase
PURCHASE EXPLAINED – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said the money for the surveillance system is coming from a grant. The Township Council voted to spend nearly $340,000 on a multi-faceted surveillance system at its October 14 meeting. The Council will pay the total over four years, with the first year’s payment being $87,225. Money for the system comes from a grant, …
Read More »FTPD Police Log: September 14 – 20, 2025
09/14/2025 A 26-year-old Somerset man was arrested for obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest during an unwanted person investigation at a business located in the area of Hamilton St. He created a disturbance at the business and failed to comply with officers during their investigation. He was processed and released on a summons. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
Read More »FTPD Police Log: September 7 – 13, 2025
09/07/2025 A 40-year-old Somerset man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was picked from the Middlesex County Jail and transported to Somerset County Jail after he was processed. 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 »FTPD Police Log: August 31 – September 6, 2025
08/31/2025 A 50-year-old New Brunswick man was arrested for an outstanding warrant out of our jurisdiction. He was processed and transported to Somerset County Jail. 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. …
Read More »FTPD Police Log: August 24-30, 2025
08/24/2025 A business located in the area of Somerset St. was the victim of a shoplifting on 08/23/24. A frequent shoplifter who is known to the business exited the store without paying for merchandise valued at $64. Charges are pending. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
Read More »Public Safety Director Maeweather Leaving For New Position
SAYING GOODBYE TO FRANKLIN – Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather, right, will be leaving Franklin on September 19 to take a position in an out-of-state law enforcement agency. Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather is leaving the Township to take a position with an out-of-state law enforcement agency. Maeweather’s 5.5-year tenure heading the Franklin Township Police Department will end at the …
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