The Franklin Township Republican candidates: (left to right) Alhaji “Noah” Fofanah, Christina Ganzer-Zambri, Beverly Brigg-Lawson and Santhosh “Sam” Velu. Photo: Franklin GOP. With “One Franklin, One Family” as their campaign slogan, the four township Republicans running for Mayor and Township Council say they will, “return civility to the council and provide strong checks and balances in the local government.” The …
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Embattled Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has filed a primary challenge against Mayor Phil Kramer. Prasad was censured by the Township Council in December 2018 for bringing dishonor to his position. (File Photo). Update 1: Mayor Kramer and Ron Jordan, head of the township Democratic Party, have responded to Prasad’s decision to run a challenge. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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John Keller, vice-president of the Town Clock board, conducts the art auction at Sophie’s Bistro. More than three dozen pieces of art and jewelry were up for auction March 31 to benefit a local women’s shelter. 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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State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen said he is undeterred in getting his medical marijuana expansion bill passed by the state Legislature. (File photo) A local state Assemblymen who played an integral role in proposed legislation designed to expand medial marijuana opportunities in the state said he’s not deterred by the bill’s failure to be voted on this week. Don’t Miss Out! …
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A bill co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) designed to expand health insurance coverage for behavioral health care services and enhance enforcement and oversight of mental health parity was approved March 26 by a vote of 73-3. The bill, A-2031, would require plans to provide coverage for medically necessary behavioral health care services and to meet the requirements of …
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Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad will not run for re-election on the Democratic ticket in November. (File photo). For the first time since 2008, Rajiv Prasad will not be on the Democratic ticket for an At-Large Township Council seat. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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The architectural plan for what will become the school district’s new administration building on the former Consolata Missionaries property. The Planning Board on March 20 got an advance look at what the Board of Education plans to do with buildings it has acquired on the former Consolata property along Route 27. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Several months after having sold the first retail consumption liquor license in 13 years, the Township Council on March 12 put another one up for sale. The minimum bid for this one is $225,000, a $25,000 increase over the one sold last November. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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The inaugural Empty Bowls fundraiser raised at least $19,000 March 10 for the Franklin Food Bank. Participants chose hand-made pottery bowls and then visited a number of food stations set up by local restaurants, who donated the food. The event was held at the DoubleTree Hotel on Atrium Drive. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Elementary school parents will see new report cards beginning with the 2019-20 school year. 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 …
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