New Jersey Water Supply Authority’s Bob O’Neil explains the planting program along Cedar Grove Brook. The New Jersey Water Supply Authority will do some plantings along Cedar Grove Brook to help stem the flow of sediment into the water. The plantings will be made near Cedar Hill Preparatory School, a private school on Cedar Grove Lane, said NJWSA’s Bob O’Neil. …
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The Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC), Horticulture Department, and Go Green Committee are planning an Arbor Day Celebration with a Native Tree Give-Away on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, 2015. A full complement of activities will accompany the tree give-away at the Rudolf van der Goot Rose Garden at 156 Mettlers Road, in Colonial Park …
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The Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden has scheduled a “Flower & Landscape Photography” workshop on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. The session will take place at Leonard J. Buck Garden, 11 Layton Road in Far Hills, New Jersey. Presenter of the workshop will be professional photographer Brien Szabo (www.natureimages321.com) of Nature Images …
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Somerset County Park Commission Leonard J. Buck Garden will celebrate Earth Day and the return of spring, hosting the 25th annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 2015, at 11 Layton Road in Far Hills. Event hours are 10:00 AM to 5:00 P.M. on Saturday and from 12:00 Noon to 5:00 P.M. on Sunday. Buck …
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The township Shade Tree Commission has increased the maximum number of trees a township resident may purchase during its annual tree sale. Residents may buy up to six trees until April 8, according to a release from the commission. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …
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The redesigned plan for Catalpa Park, displayed by Open Space Advisory Committee chairman Randy Jones at the Feb. 17 meeting. A redesigned plan for Catalpa Park – about one-third smaller than the original, controversial plan – was reviewed Feb. 17 by the Open Space Advisory Committee. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
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NJ American Water says customers may taste chlorine in their water during February, as it temporarily changes its disinfection process. Township residents may find their tap water tasting a little off during February because the company which supplies Franklin with most of its water will temporarily change its water treatment methods. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Township residents woke up to a lot less snow on their cars Jan. 27 than they might have thought they would upon retiring on Jan. 26. When all the blowing and snowing was done, Franklin Township was left under about 5 inches of snow in the Jan. 26-27 “blizzard that wasn’t.” Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Just under 5 inches of snow fell in the township on Jan. 24. The Jan. 24 snowstorm that hit the region left about 4.9 inches of snow in the township, according to the National Weather Service. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …
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The section of Middlebush Park that is envisioned for the natural play area. Township officials are hoping the second time is the charm with a $150,000 grant for improvements to Middlebush Park. 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 …
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