Township Councilman Ted Chase said his fellow council member, Rajiv Prasad, should “consider resigning” over the “Peace and Non-Violence” monument park issue. A Township Councilman on Sept. 13 called on an embattled colleague to “consider resigning” over his actions in furtherance of the proposed “Peace and Non-Violence” monument park. The comment came from Councilman Ted Chase (D-Ward 1) after members …
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Franklinites who were victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks were remembered Sept. 13 at the township’s annual memorial ceremony. The ceremony is held at the 9-11 Memorial, which is located outside the library in the municipal complex on DeMott Lane. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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For the 17th consecutive year, fire fighters and other first responders gathered at St. Matthias Church on Sept. 11 to honor their colleagues from around the country who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service included a prayer and statement from St. Matthias’ Fr. Douglas Haefner, and the traditional reading of the names of first responders killed in …
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Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad said that opponents to his proposed “Peace and Nonviolence” park are Republicans who “don’t want colored statues in town.” Story is updated with OPRA’d emails. 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 …
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Submitted By The League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area is sponsoring an essay and video contest, “Y VOTE”, for high school students to share their thoughts on the importance of voting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …
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A developer on Sept. 6 won Zoning Board approval to take down two small apartment buildings and build an 8-unit structure in their place. An application to raze two apartment buildings and construct one in their place won Zoning Board of Adjustment approval Sept. 6. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Artist’s rendering of the signage at Ocean State Job Lot at South Middlebush Road and Route 27. A discount retailer planning to move into the Franklin Towne Center plaza was given Zoning Board of Adjustment permission Sept. 6 to erect two large signs on its facade. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
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The Franklin Reporter & Advocate web site launched in the early morning hours of Aug. 29, 2013. To commemorate five years in business, and acknowledging that we could not have done it without the support of Franklin Township readers and advertisers, the FR&A on Aug. 29 set off to present gifts to our loyal readers. The live stream video explains: …
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For the first time in 13 years, the township is putting up for sale a liquor license that would allow for another bar, restaurant or club in Franklin. Bidding on the plenary retail consumption license starts at $200,000. 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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U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman is being challenged for the seat by township resident Daryl Kipnis. The two major candidates for the 12th U.S. Congressional District seat sparred recently over tweets one made criticizing Pres. Donald Trump and the Republican-led Congress. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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