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. Ralph Biondi doesn’t create the colorful Christmas playland in his front yard simply because he likes the lights and the holiday, …
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“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. …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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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Shanel Robinson and Sara Sooy (left to right) became the first Democrats elected to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 40 years. Township Deputy Mayor Shanel Robinson helped make history Nov. 6 when she became one of the first two Democrats elected to the Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders in nearly 40 years. Don’t Miss Out! No …
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Township resident John Carroll won first place in the county photography contest with his picture, “Building and Tree Reflected.” Two township residents were among the winners in the fourth annual “Show us Somerset County Through Your Camera Lens” photo contest for residents and county staff. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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