Environment

WATERLOGGED – Water begins to pool on South Middlebush Road in-between July 9 storms. On-and-off-again rain storms caused flooding in several spots in the Township on July 8. 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 …

MAYBE NEXT YEAR – Environmental Commission member Stan Jaracz brought up the idea of substituting a drone show for fireworks at next year’s Independence Day celebration at the July 6 meeting. Members of the Township Environmental Commission on July 6 discussed the possibility of replacing the township’s annual Fourth of July fireworks display with a drone light show, citing air …

POWER LISTER – Acting state DEP Commissioner Ed Potosnak, a former Township Councilmember, has been named to a statewide power list. (Photo: Insidernj.com). Former Township Councilmember Ed Potosnak has been named to a statewide power list of out LGBT residents. The list – the 2026 LGBT Out Power 100 List” – was compiled by Insidernj.com, a website focused on New …

VOTING TO GET ACTIVE – Environmental Commission member Arnold Schmidt, right, charged at the Commission’s June 15 meeting that the Township Council is putting commercial interests over the health of the township’s residents. The Environmental Commission voted unanimously June 15 to send representatives before the Township Council to advocate for a proposed ordinance restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers, …

THE PEP TALK – Township Environmental Commission member Stan Jaracz speaks to volunteers April 11 at the start of the annual John Clyde Memorial Stream Cleanup at Seeley’s Run. Armed with grabbers and garbage bags, dozens of volunteers gathered in the morning of April 11 to scour the banks of Seeley’s Run for the annual John Clyde Stream Cleanup. The …

STREAM CLEANUP SET – You never know what you’re going to find dumped near a stream. The township Environmental Commission has set the date for the annual John Clyde stream cleanup at Seeley’s Brook. (File photo.) The Franklin Township Environmental Commission’s annual John Clyde Stream Cleanup is set for 9 a.m. to noon on April 11 at Seeley’s Run at …

In celebration of International Dark Sky Week – April 13–20 – the Franklin Township Astronomy Club is leading a series of community-focused events aimed at raising awareness about light pollution and inspiring practical action at the local level. With the support of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, FTAC has submitted a proclamation request to the Township Council recognizing International Dark …

The region’s roller-coaster weather is expected to continue for the next few days, with the recent warm weather giving way to colder-than-normal temperatures next week. 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. …

BIG STORM BREWING – The snow storm that is expected to hit our area this weekend could be the most impactful storm in the last five years, the state Climatologist said. (File photo). The upcoming snow storm expected to hit the area late Saturday into Sunday could be the most impactful storm in five years, according to the state Climatologist. Dave …

DEP COMMISSIONER NOMINEE – Township Councilmember Ed Potosnak, center, after he was sworn into his second Council term by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill at the January 3 Council reorganization meeting. Also pictured in Potosnak’s partner, John Marchetti. (File photo). Township Council member Ed Potosnak has been nominated by Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to be the next commissioner of the state Department of …