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FR&A Photo Gallery: The 2025 Memorial Day Parade

Spectators lined the parade route along DeMott Lane May 26 for the township’s annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade featured classic cars, the Franklin High School Warriors Marching band, Boy and Girl Scout Troops and many others. The parade wound up at the Veterans Memorial Park, in front of the Municipal Building on DeMott, for a short ceremony. The parade’s …

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Franklin High School Hosts Annual Green Fair, Celebrates New Outdoor Learning Center

SAY CHEESE – A student takes a selfie with one of the animals in two petting zoos during the 3rd Annual Green Fair held May 3 at Franklin High School. A ribbon-cutting for the groundbreaking of the new Franklin High School outdoor learning center highlighted the 3rd Annual Green Fair held May 3 at the school. The new center, located …

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FR&A Video News: At The Annual Diversity Festival at FMS – Hamilton Street Campus

Franklin Middle School’s Hamilton Street Campus was the scene May 2 of the 3rd Annual Diversity Festival. The event uses food, music, dance and games to celebrate the diversity in Franklin Township public schools. Here’s an interview with Daryn Plummer, the event’s organizer:   Stay ‘In the Know,’ subscribe to the Franklin Reporter & Advocate! No other media outlet covering …

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Township Faith Community Observes National Day Of Prayer

PRAYERS FOR THE COUNTRY – The Rev. Sonya Redd reads a prayer during the Franklin Township Interfaith Coalition’s observance of the National Day of Prayer May 1 in Veterans Memorial Park. Members of Franklin Township’s faith-based community gathered at Veterans Memorial Park on DeMott Lane on May 1 for the annual observance of the National Day of Prayer. The observance …

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Create Personalized Floral Bouquet For Mother’s Day At Venus Jewelers

Community members can create their own floral bouquets May 9 and May 10 at Venus Jewelers’ “Blooms for Mom” Mother’s Day event. The newly renovated store, located in Rutgers Plaza on Easton Avenue, will feature a flower bar where participants can create their bouquets at no charge. Designed as a gesture of appreciation for moms and caregivers, this no purchase …

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Plans Set For Township Memorial Day Parade

PARADE PLANS SET – The annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 26. (File photo.) Franklin Township invites you to a day of pride, remembrance, and community spirit as we commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Join us for a truly special celebration honoring the heroes who have courageously served our nation. The Memorial Day Parade begins …

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Settling NJBA Challenge, Council Approves Affordable Housing Unit Estimation

“GOLD STANDARD” – Township Attorney Lou Rainone said at the April 8 Township Council meeting that Franklin has become an example of how towns should plan for affordable housing. The Township will be obligated to provide for the construction of 659 more affordable housing units over the next 10 years, according to a settlement it reached with a builder industry …

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Arab American Month Observed By Township Council

HONORING ARAB AMERICANS – Township Councilman Alex Kharazi reads the Council’s Arab American Heritage Month proclamation. To his left is Mahmoud Azmi, who accepted the proclamation. The Township Council formally recognized Arab American Heritage Month at its April 8 meeting. Accepting the proclamation was Prof. Mahmoud Azmi, a township resident and president of The Egyptian American Council. “As values of …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Franklin High School Presents ‘Cinderella, The Enchanted Version’

Franklin High School’s production of “Cinderella – The Enchanted Version” will be presented over the next two weekends at the school’s Theatre. The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, inspired by the 1997 television movie starring Brandy and Whitney Houston, tells the story of Cinderella – a kind young woman forced into servitude by her cruel stepmother and stepsisters. Cinderella is transformed …

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Township Council Honors Youth Center For Video Award

ACCEPTING COMMENDATION – Franklin Youth Center’s Joel Painson holds the award won by the Center for its student-led promotional video, “Sounds of Tomorrow” at the March 25 Township Council meeting. Staff and students from the Franklin Youth Center were honored at the March 25 Township Council meeting for winning an award for their promotional video. The award was given by …

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