Environment

Map of the two proposed sites for a natural gas compressor station, sent to affected residents by the Williams Companies. A proposal to build a 32,000 horsepower gas pipeline compressor station in the township – part of a larger pipeline project planned by the Williams Companies – is the topic of two public information sessions set for 11 a.m. to …

The Somerset County Park Commission Horticulture Department has scheduled “Container Gardening with Edible Plants,” a workshop for children age 7 to 10 accompanied by a adult. The workshop is limited to 10 participants. 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 …

The 2016 Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County Class: Front Row: Bisques Abbasi, Belle Mead; Linda Bell, Glenn Gardner; Janet Ashnault, Far Hills; Jodie Freeland, Somerville; Karen Sueper, Branchburg; Zixing Wang, Raritan, and Barbara Hermans, Branchburg. Rear: Thomas Polka, Somerset; Peter Busch, Stewartsville; Joseph Doyle, Far Hills; Daina Gulbis, Peacock; Donna Groomes, Somerset; Mathew Roberts, Warren; Thomas Scroth and Diane …

It’s not expected to be this bad, but the National Weather Service says we could be in for 2-4 inches of snow Monday through Tuesday. Our area could be in for snow, sleet and freezing rain for most of Feb. 15 into the early morning hours of Feb. 16, according to the National Weather Service. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

Deputy Mayor Ted Chase was tapped for the township’s renewed “Green Team.” The township’s dormant “Green Team” was re-established by the Township Council at the Jan. 12 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 serving …

The Environmental Education Center will host Finding Answers in Nature, a field trip program to support science teachers. Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. This winter the Somerset County Park Commission (SCPC) Environmental Education Center will pilot a new school field trip program called Finding Answers in Nature. This program was made possible through an Eco Grant from 3M and the …

Adje Mensah, of AF Mensah, explains solar cell battery backup systems at the Oct. 19 Environmental Commission meeting. Homeowners who have solar cells installed have a cost-free option to power their homes in the event of a power outage. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

Hana Ahlfeld, far left, is among the Somerset Master Gardeners who recently won an award at their annual conference. Also pictured are, from left to right, Sue Strahs of Basking Ridge, Gail Smith of North Plainfield, Anita Silkotch of Bridgewater, Judy Pfister of Hillsborough, Marsh Longshore of Bound Brook, Camille Haberle of Bridgewater, Jody Friedman of Watchung and Joe Gyurian, …

Halloween Happenings at the Environmental Education Center on Friday, October 16 and Sunday, October 18, 2015. Photo: Environmental Education Center. The Environmental Education Center (EEC), 190 Lord Stirling Road in Basking Ridge, will be the location for a fun-filled weekend for children and their parents in celebration of Halloween, 2015. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

Photo: Somerset County Park Commission Somerset County Park Commission Naturalists are looking for individuals, local and civic groups, clubs, businesses, scout troops, and others to design, decorate, and submit a tree for the month-long holiday display. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …