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. The embattled Prasad (D-At Large) came under fire in recent months for the way in which …
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 …
Read More »‘Santa Paws’ Greets Visitors At Franklin Township Animal Shelter Open House
“Santa Paws” greeted canine visitors at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter Open House. By PJ Parker. 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. …
Read More »Warrior 4 Life Foundation Hands Out $11,000 In Scholarships In Annual Gala
About 200 people gathered at the Imperia Nov. 23 for the second annual Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation gala. Township students received $11,000 in scholarships Nov. 23 at the second annual Warrior 4 Life Scholarship Foundation gala. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
Read More »True 2 Life Ministries, FTPD PBA, Again Partner To Deliver Thanksgiving
Jared Grant, center, poses with members of FTPD and True 2 Life Ministries after a Thanksgiving dinner was delivered. More than a dozen families in the township and a neighboring town will have a happy Thanksgiving this year, thanks to a local church and the FTPD PBA. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »Veterans’ Day Observed With Speeches, Ringing Of ‘Freedom Bell’
The township held its annual commemoration of Veterans’ Day on Nov. 12 in the Municipal Building and outside in Veterans Memorial Park. Coordinated by township resident Bob LaCorte and Saffie Kallon, the township’s special projects manager, the observance included members of the Canal Walk Veterans Club, the Franklin High School Junior ROTC, Cub Scout Pack 195 and the Franklin Township …
Read More »Assemblyman Danielsen Holds Annual Veterans’ Day Breakfast At Stage House Tavern
Sate Assemblyman Joe Danielsen speaks during the annual Veterans’ Day breakfast at Stage House Tavern. Several dozen area military veterans joined state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen for breakfast Nov. 9 in what has become an annual tradition. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …
Read More »Township Council Withdraws Prasad Excused Absence Resolution, But Did It Matter?
Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad, seen in this file photo, must show up to the Nov. 27 council meeting or risk his seat being declared vacant. Angry residents forced the Township Council to remove from its Nov. 8 agenda a resolution that would have excused Councilman Rajiv Prasad’s four-week absence from his official duties. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
Read More »Update: Ordinance Would Ban Left Turns From Three Streets Onto Easton Avenue
Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said that township police will continue to monitor three streets that empty onto Easton Avenue. Update: The Township Council passed the ordinance on second reading at its Nov. 8 meeting. 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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