The Township Council is poised to censure Councilman Rajiv Prasad for actions that “are improper for a person in his position.” A vote to censure Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad is scheduled for the council’s Dec. 11 meeting. The agenda item, called an “add-on,” was added to the agenda on Dec. 10. Township Democrats regularly caucus on the Sunday before a …
Read More »Franklin Reporter & Advocate Radio’s Premiere Edition
We’re proud to introduce Franklin Reporter & Advocate Radio, a weekly podcast that will look at the top stories of the previous week, speak to a topical Newsmaker or two, and take a peek into the week ahead. This week’s Newsmaker is Franklin High School Girls’ Basketball Coach Audrey Taylor, who gave us some of her time to talk about …
Read More »Three Doctors Foundation Brings Holiday Cheer, Positive Message To Franklin High School
Some of the gifts collected by the Three Doctors Foundation during the Franklin High School event Dec. 8. Franklin High School was the scene Dec. 8 of a holiday festival, courtesy of a Newark-based foundation. 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 …
Read More »Email Appears To Show Prasad Sought Township Manager’s Help In Fixing Parking Tickets
Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad. (File photo.) Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad in September appeared to ask for the township manager’s help in fixing several parking tickets issued to parishioners of an East Millstone church. 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 …
Read More »‘Do Not Knock’ List, Four-Way Stops On Pierce Street Subject Of Ordinances
Township Councilman James Vassanella said a proposed “Do Not Knock” ordinance would allow people to opt-out from having door-to-door solicitors at their homes. Ordinances establishing a “Do Not Knock” list for door-to-door vendors and creating four-way stops on Pierce Street were introduced at the Nov. 27 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »Hillcrest School ‘Future Ready’ Team Honored By Board Of Education
Members of the Hillcrest Elementary School “Future Ready” team were honored Nov. 29 by the Board of Education. Hillcrest Elementary School has joined the list of township schools designated as “Future Ready.” 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 …
Read More »White Nationalist Flier Found In Kingston ‘Little Free Library’ In June
A flier from a state-based white nationalist organization was found over the summer in this “little free library” in Kingston. A flier from a New Jersey based white nationalist group was found over the summer in a “mini library” in Kingston. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
Read More »Councilman Prasad Resumes His Council Business To Mostly Jeers, Some Cheers
Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad faced a barrage of criticism, and some support, upon his Nov. 27 return to his council duties. Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has ended his self-imposed exile from council business, attending the Nov. 27 meeting and facing his supporters and detractors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
Read More »Left Turn Bans Onto Easton Avenue Panned By Area Residents
Township Manager Robert Vornlocker defended left turn bans onto Easton Avenue at the Nov. 27 Township Council meeting. A newly instituted ban on left turns from three streets onto Easton Avenue was roundly criticized by area residents at the Nov. 27 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
Read More »Video Story: Township Man Creates Christmas Playland In Front Yard For Marine Corps’ ‘Toys For Tots’
DeMott Lane resident Ralph Biondi’s home is a collection point for he Marine Corps’ “Toys for Tots” program. A DeMott Lane resident started spreading the Christmas cheer a little earlier than usual this year, but for a good reason. 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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