News-pourri

Former Gov. Chris Christie established this Cameo page to help raise money for the Center for Great Expectations. Former Gov. Chris Christie recently established a Cameo.com page to raise money for the township-based Center for Great Expectations, a fact which came as a surprise to the center’s founder and executive director. “That is so cool,” exclaimed Peg Wright, the center’s …

The winners of the 2020 Trails Advisory Committee’s “Take A Photo From A Trail” photo contest have been announced. The annual contest is open to children and adults and seeks to publicize the benefits of Franklin’s many trails. The categories are each of the areas which host trails. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

A number of individuals were recognized at the October 27 virtual Township Council meeting. Mayor Phil Kramer took some time during the October 27 virtual Township Council meeting to recognize individuals who helped with the township’s Covid-19 response. Kramer awarded those being recognized with special masks. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

Coronavirus restrictions have resulted in changes to some in-person polling places for the November 3 election. The changes are as follows: 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 …

Somerset County residents who are amateur or professional photographers are invited to submit entries to the sixth annual “Show Us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest. Cash prizes are offered in the contest, the submission deadline of which is November 30. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

Students in grades 5-12 are invited to apply for scholarships and national recognition through the 2021 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. Students who have made meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteering within the past 12 months — virtually or otherwise – can apply at http://spirit.prudential.com.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

The Franklin Township High School PTSO is conducting a shoe drive fundraiser through November 30 to raise funds for student events. Gently worn, used and new shoes can be left at Franklin High School in the rear of the building across from the football field. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

Kids can decorate pumpkins at the FTPD’s Community Relations Bureau from 3-6 p.m. on October 23. The coronavirus has put a damper on many things, but township police and the recreation department are trying to put some “normal” back into Halloween. The cops and rec department have teamed up for “Crafts With Cops,” a two-day program ending October 23 through …

Township officials, members of the FTPD and representatives from the ITServe organization at the check presentation. A $5,000 donation made October 21 by a consortium of more than 1,400 IT companies from around the country will be used to help Black students in the township. The donation was made to the Franklin Township Police Department’s Community Relations Bureau, and was …

Members of the FTPD unload food at the Community Relations Bureau on Hamilton Street. (Photo: Franklin Township Police Department). The Franklin Township Police Department and the North Bridge Foundation distributed more than 1,400 boxes of food to township residents on October 19. Operating out of a truck parked at the FTPD’s Community Relations Bureau on Hamilton Street, members of the …