Environment

A proposed natural gas compressor station targeted for 52 acres near Routes 27 and 518 would have no affect on a future nearby reservoir, a spokesman for the company wanting to build the station said. A natural gas compressor station proposed for the southern end of the township would have no affect on water quality should an adjacent quarry be …

Open Space Advisory Committee chairman Randy Jones presents an acrylic plaque to Fran Varacalli, the township’s outgoing open space consultant, at the Dec. 5 meeting. The Open Space Advisory Committee on Dec. 5 said goodbye to its consultant, praising her work in preserving township open space. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

With Environmental Commission chairman Walter Andrews, Township Councilman Ted Chase and Ken and Jeff Vernick (left to right) looking on, Lynn Vernick accepts the Environmental Stewardship award in honor of her late husband, Arnold. The late chairman of the township Environmental Commission and a local school’s youth group were honored at the Nov. 28 Township Council meeting for their environmental …

Township resident Ed Potosnak has been named to Gov.-elect Phil Murphy’s transition team. Photo: New Jersey League of Conservation Voters. Gov.-elect Phil Murphy has tapped a township resident to serve on his transition team. 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 …

Members of the township Shade Tree Commission discussed the upcoming tree sale at their Nov. 16 meeting. The township Shade Tree Commission is preparing for its 2018 tree sale. 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 …

Mayor Phillip Kramer announced that the township will host a climate change summit for elected officials in October. (File photo.) Update: The Mayor’s Summit has been postponed to either late January or early February, Mayor Phil Kramer said Sept. 26. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

Bouquet of peonies in a white pitcher, books and an alarm clock. Still life with garden flowers. Photo: Somerset County Parks Commission. Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission. 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 …

“Flower and Garden Photography” workshop” is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, at the Horticulture Building, Parking Lot A, Colonial Park in Somerset. Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. The Somerset County Park Commission Colonial Park Gardens will welcome participants to the “Flower and Garden Photography” workshop led by professional photographer Brien Szabo on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 11:30 A.M. …

Submitted by Task Force member Barbara Cuthbert. Each month, the Task Force meets at the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane, and all who want to be informed, get involved, and share insights are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

“Sense & Scents-Ability: The Exotic World of Herbs and Spices” is scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.at the Colonial Park Fragrance and Sensory Garden. Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. The Somerset County Park Commission Colonial Park Gardens will welcome visitors to tour the Fragrance and Sensory Garden and enjoy a lecture by David Hyde …