A township-based cultural organization was awarded more than $26,000 in two grants from the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission. The Ukrainian History and Education Center was awarded a $20,175 Local Arts Program grant to provide in-person and virtual programming on Ukrainian folk arts and traditions for Somerset County residents. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …
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HUMAN ART – Face painting was one of the activities available August 16 at the annual Week of the People celebration held in Naaman Williams Park. The 51st Annual Week of the People celebration was held August 16 in Naaman Williams Park. On hand were vendors, games and activities for kids, entertainment and free hot dogs and hamburgers, as well …
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COMMAND CENTER – First Responders from Fire District 3 gather on the Landing Lane Bridge July 30 after the rescue of two stranded personal watercraft riders in the Raritan River, not far from the bridge. There were no injuries July 30 when a personal watercraft ended up stuck in the mud in the Raritan River, police said. First responders were …
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About 100 people gathered at the Township’s Cultural Arts Gazebo on July 17 to take part in a nationwide national day of action in memory of the late Congressman John Lewis. Called “Good Trouble Lives On,” the rally was reportedly one of 1,500 held around the country to protest the policies of the Trump Administration. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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Newkirk and Evergreen Resurfacing -Completed Rodgers Ave Area Resurfacing -All paving completed. 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 that with your support. Please consider a yearly …
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The 2025 Summer Health Series, a free educational wellness program, is set to kickoff July 21 at the Franklin Township Community/Senior Center, 505 DeMott Lane. Sponsored by Township Councilwoman Shepa Uddin, the series is designed to all participants to take charge of their mental, physical, and financial well-being. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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TRAFFIC LIGHTS WANTED – Princeton Highlands resident Shubhendu Sing speaks to the Township Council on July 8, asking for help in installing traffic lights at Princeton Highlands Boulevard and Goldstar Drive and their intersections with Route 27. A contingent of Princeton Highlands residents showed up at the July 8 Township Council meeting to ask for the Council’s help in getting …
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HAS CONCERNS – Township Councilman Ram Anbarasan successfully had a proposed ordinance amendment that would require residents who feed feral cat colonies to take “ownership” of the cats tabled at the July 8 Township Council meeting. Proposed rules that would require township residents who feed feral cats to take “ownership” of them were tabled at the July 8 Township Council …
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EXPLAINING THE PLAN – Debbie Hartman, a consulting engineer for Somerset County, explains the proposed plan for the Griggstown Causeway that is hoped will improve safety and reduce traffic congestion. Somerset County officials on July 1 unveiled a $2 million project that is hoped will alleviate traffic congestion problems at the Griggstown Causeway. If approved, the plan would not come …
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DOT, DOT, DASH, DASH, DOT – Josh Kozlow attempts to contact another Morse Code operator at the American Radio Relay League Field Day June 28. A group of Ham Radio enthusiasts are gathered in a parking area off Route 518 to take part in a two-day annual event that’s a combination festival and competition. The group, members of the David …
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