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Township Police Detective and NJ State PBA president Pat Colligan, center, came under fire Nov. 30 from Gov. Chris Christie. The war of words between NJ State PBA president – and township police detective – Pat Colligan and Gov. Chris Christie escalated Nov. 30, when the governor called Colligan a “pension pig” in statements made on the presidential primary campaign trail in …

Three township residents arrived at Veterans’ Memorial Park before 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 to find that the annual commemoration was not going to happen. Rather than just leave, the three decided to hold their own short ceremony. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

County officials warn township residents to expect delays at Weston Canal and Randolph roads between Oct 12 and 14 due to the completion of a road construction project. 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 …

Image: Franklin Township. Hydrant flushing and tree trimming throughout the township could affect residents through the end of the month. 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 Villages. But we can only do …

Work has begun on a bridge replacement project on Bennetts Lane. Work has begun on a Bennetts Lane bridge replacement project. 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 Villages. But we can only …

Former township resident Hopeton Richards kneels before the plaque in memory of his late wife, Vanesha, who was killed in the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Hopeton Richards knelt down before the plaque mounted on a boulder and said a few words to the teenaged girl standing next to  him before photographing the plaque with his …

Railroad crossings at Veronica Avenue, pictured, and Clyde Road will be paved over on July 14 and 15, weather permitting. The bumpy ride over railroad crossings at Veronica Avenue and Clyde Road will come to an end soon. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

St. Peter’s University Hospital is holding a free “Just For the Health of Franklin” health fair from 1-4 p.m. July 11 at 630 Franklin Blvd. Offered will be blood pressure and sugar screenings, nutrition and diabetes education, healthcare insurance information and “Ask the Doctor” and health educator sessions. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

The intermittent rain chased away some revelers at the township’s Independence Day celebration July 2, but the majority of attendees stuck it out for the food and the fireworks. Hundreds of township residents descended on the municipal complex on DeMott Lane to take part in the annual event. Kids rides, food vendors and musical acts were on the agenda, as …

https://franklinreporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/11254911_1028991487119714_242537815_n.mp4 Video courtesy of Chris Ziobro from the Franklin Township Office of Fire Prevention. A deer that had fallen into an unused well on Canal Road was rescued by township emergency responders on June 17. 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 …