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Read More »Township Republicans Hold Annual Kentucky Derby Fund Raiser
Cynthia Voorhees, right, was the winner of the Kentucky Derby Hat contest at the event. Photo: Bob LaCorte. Township Republicans gathered May 5 at a Van Cleef Road home for their annual Kentucky Derby fund raiser. 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 »Colonial Park Paddle Boats & Putting Course to Open May 5
Colonial Park paddle boats will open on May 5. Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. Submitted by the Somerset County Park Commission. 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 …
Read More »Tour de Franklin Charity Bike Ride Raises $78,000 For Food Bank
Cyclists enjoy lunch in the Franklin High School cafeteria after the 29th annual Tour de Franklin. More than 700 cyclists helped to raise about $78,000 in the 29th annual Tour de Franklin on April 29. 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 »Sierra Leonians Celebrate 57th Anniversary Of Country’s Independence
Soccer players gather on the stage at Naaman Wiliams Park prior to their match during the Sierra Leone Day celebration. Sierra Leonians gathered at Naaman Williams Park April 28 to celebrate the 57th anniversary of their nation’s independence. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »Stop And Shop Helps Raise 900 Pounds Of Food For Food Bank
Stop and Shop in Rutgers Plaza helped raise food and cash donations for the Franklin Food Bank on April 28. More than 900 pounds of food and $600 in donations was gathered April 28 for the Franklin Food Bank at the two township Stop and Shop supermarkets. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »Parking Ban On Snow-Covered Streets Being Discussed
Township officials are considering banning parking on Franklin streets when they are snow-covered. (File photo.) Township officials are considering banning parking on Franklin streets when they are snow covered. 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 …
Read More »Affordable Housing Plan, Housing Element Approved By Planning Board, Township Council
Mark Healey, the township’s principal planner, describes the housing plan to the Planning Board April 24. The township came one step closer April 24 to inoculating itself against lawsuits from developers who want to build housing in Franklin, and the potential of up to 3,000 more homes being built. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »Tree Limb Pickup Progressing, Northern Part Of Township To Be Done First
Township Manager Robert Vornlocker told the council that public works crews have so far picked up 4,500 cubic yards of tree limbs and branches in 1,300 truckloads. The bulk of the township’s limb pickup program should be done by May 7, with the northern section of Franklin completed first. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »‘Little Free Libraries’ May Be Coming To Township Parks, Trails
“Little Free Libraries” similar to this one in East Millstone may soon be coming to township parks and trails. “Little Free Libraries” may soon be coming to township parks and trails. 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 …
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