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FTPD Brings Holiday Cheer With Annual Toy & Coat Giveaway

CRB GIVEAWAY – The line is out the door at the FTPD’s Community Relations Bureau on Hamilton Street for the annual Toy & Coat giveaway. The line formed outside the Franklin Township Police Department’s Community Relations Bureau at about 10:30 a.m. on December 21, about 90 minutes early for the annual toy and coat giveaway. Interest in the charitable event …

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Road To Success Program Celebrates Holidays With Cookies & Cocoa

Students in the school district’s Road to Success program spent a few hours on December 19 celebrating the upcoming holidays and doing some good. The more than 50 students who gathered at Franklin Middle School – Hamilton Street Campus were treated to hot chocolate, cookies and pizza for the program’s fourth annual “Cookies & Cocoa” event. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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Franklin Township Youth Center Holds Holiday JAM

Fake snowball fights, dodge ball, even a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Claus highlighted the Holiday JAM for Good held December 13 at the Franklin Township Youth Center on Lewis Street. The JAM – an acronym for Jingle and Mingle – is “really about giving back and partnerships,” said Windy White, the Youth Center’s Director. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

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Holiday Sunday Events Draw Crowds

Holiday celebrations in the township continued on December 8. Early in the day, the St. Matthias School held its annual Christmas Craft Fair at the school. 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 …

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FTPD Collecting Toys, Clothing, For Those In Need

The Franklin Township Police Department is collecting new toys and gently used or new clothing for those in need, now through December 14. The items can be dropped off at the FTPD Community Relations Bureau, 935 Hamilton Street, or at police headquarters, 495 DeMott Lane. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Kicks Off At Sampson G. Smith Middle School Campus

One of the biggest fundraisers for the organization that supports the Franklin Township Animal Shelter returned to the Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith campus on December 7. The Second Chance for Animals’ “Santa Paws” is a chance for pet parents to get their furry or feathered or scaley friends a picture with Santa Claus, suitable for h9oliday card use. …

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Township Tree Lighting Kicks Off Holiday Season

The annual lighting of the Township holiday tree was held on a very chilly December 6. The event was hosted by Stephen Dahl, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Director. 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 …

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 Town Hall Meeting On Opioid Settlement Fund Usage Set

A Town Hall meeting to discuss how the Township will use it’s share of the $1 billion opioid settlement money is set for 7 p.m. December 18 in the Franklin Township Council Chamber, 475 DeMott Lane. Township officials are inviting residents to come and give their opinions on how the money should be used to fight opioid addiction. Don’t Miss …

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Free Holiday Concert At Sampson G. Smith School

A free holiday concert featuring the Franklin Township Community Band and the Franklin High School Madrigal Singers is set for 7 p.m. December 13. The concert, sponsored by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council and the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, will be held at Franklin Middle School – Sampson G. Smith campus, 1649 Amwell Road. Don’t Miss Out! No …

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East Millstone Ushers In Holiday Season With Tree Lighting

The annual East Millstone Tree Lighting was held on a very chilly December 1 evening. More than 50 people showed up to witness the lighting and the rest of the traditional ceremony, which was emceed by MVFD Deputy Chief DJ Coppola. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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