Pictured at the 2014 PBA Valor Awards at the Pines Manor in Edison are, left to right: Executive Vice President Mark Kovar, Robert Brown, Manuel Rios, Ariel Almora, Ryan Ellington, George Habeiche, Jolanda Lacewell, William Ziarkoski, delegate Ken Daly, state President Patrick Colligan. Photo: Darrin Russo. Seven members of the township police department were honored Nov. 22 during the state Policeman’s …
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Costs associated with complying with new federal – not state – regulations, plus continued testing, are the reasons behind the closing of wells in Colonial Park, according to a county official. The costs of complying with federal regulations – the deadline for which is the end of this year – are the real reason why Somerset County is turning off the spigots …
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A stray cat found in the Emerald Place area has tested positive for rabies, Somerset County officials said. The cat, described as being a black, brown and white tabby, scratched a resident on Nov. 10, according to a release from the county. The cat was taken to the public health laboratory at the state Department of Health for tests, and …
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The annual Veterans’ Day observance was held Nov. 11 in Veterans’ Memorial Park, DeMott Lane. The event was held by members of American Legion Jensen-Scalzone Post 478, somerset, and the Canal Walk Veterans Club. 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 …
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The detour map for the Route 518 construction project. Graphic: Somerset County Engineering Department. The scheduled closing of Route 518 between Canal Road and Carroll Place has been delayed, according to a statement from Somerset County. 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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Township manager Bob Vornlocker said that the new township rating in the FEMA program will save some township property owners money. Township property owners who carry flood insurance will see their premiums decrease 5 percent this year, thanks to an improved rating in a voluntary program run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Township clerk Mary Anne McCarthy, right, said that a problem with the boiler in the Consolata Missionaries building has forced a change in some polling places. A problem with the boiler at Consolata Missionaries, Route 27, has forced a change in the polling place for some districts for the Nov. 4 election. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
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Newly minted state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17), is congratulated by Assembly Speaker Vincent Prieto after being sworn in on Oct. 16. The first word township resident Joe Danielsen said as a state Assemblyman was, “Wow.” 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 …
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Gov. Chris Christie visited The Center for Great Expectations Oct. 15 to announce a boost in state money for the ‘Mommy & Me’ drug rehab program. With The Center for Great Expectations as a backdrop, Gov. Chris Christie Oct. 15 announced a $12 million increase for state drug rehabilitation programs similar to the center’s. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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The annual clothing drive to benefit the Franklin High School Project Graduation program is set for 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 18 at Sampson G. Smith School. Items that are acceptable include gently used clothing, shoes, handbags, stuffed animals, blankets and curtains. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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