Historic Preservation

Architect Ken Makenzie describes the new McDonald’s restaurant for the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. A major renovation is planned for the McDonald’s fast-food restaurant in the Village Plaza on Easton Avenue. Perhaps renovation is an understatement; plans call for the demolition of the current restaurant and the construction of a new building. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

The Franklin Reporter & Advocate had a rare chance on Jan. 28 to tour a vacant historic home in Middlebush, and get a little history lesson along the way. Township historian Bob Mettler was on hand to talk about Middlebush as well as the house, which dates back to the late 1800s. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

Two historic homes in the township have been added to this year’s “Weekend Journey Through the Past,” a Somerset-County wide celebration of county history. Sponsored by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, the event is set for Oct. 14 and 15 at various locations in the county. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

The Dutch barn at Rockingham reconstruction won an award from the state Historic Preservation Office. Photo: HMR Architects. The reconstruction of the Nevius Dutch Barn at Rockingham in Kingston won a 2017 New Jersey Historic Preservation Award from the state Historic Preservation Office. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

The Historic Preservation Commission voted to reverse itself and allow the owners of the Honeyman House to change the material being used on their barn. The owners of the Honeyman House on Canal Road will be able to use a different roofing material than originally approved on the property’s barn. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

The Rockingham house and kitchen garden. Photo: NJ Department of Tourism.   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 …

The township’s Historic Preservation Advisory Commission approved a handful of applications at its Dec. 6 meeting. A handful of applications for home renovations were given the thumbs’-up Dec. 6 by the township Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

Sue Ann Derkach, a member of the Meadows Foundation Board of Directors, accepts a symbolic historic preservation grant check from Somerset County Freeholder Director Mark Caliguire. Photo: Somerset County Board of Freeholders. The Meadows Foundation recently received a $63,150 2015 Somerset County Historic Preservation Grant for the Symen Van Wickle House off Easton Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

Historic Preservation Advisory Commission at work July 7. Three applications for alterations to existing buildings were approved June 7 by the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. 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. …

“Sinterklass” – the Dutch version of Santa Claus – kicked off the 2014 holiday season Dec. 7 with his arrival at the Hageman Farm on South Middlebush Road. The annual event was highlighted by Klompen Dancing, coloring projects for the kids and a harpsichord recital. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …