Architect Susan Sheffmaker answers questions during the April 18 Planning Board meeting. A plan to construct a new building on Somerset Street that could hold up to three retail stores was approved April 18 by the Planning Board. No brands have as of yet been secured for the new structure, the board was told. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
Read More »Proposal Would Ban Drone Takeoffs, Landings On Township Property
Township Manager Robert Vornlocker talked about a proposed drone ordinance to the open Space Advisory Committee at its April 17 meeting. An ordinance that would prohibit the takeoff and landing of drones on township-owned property is being readied for the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
Read More »Township Man, GOP Congressional Candidate, Defeats Ballot Challenge
Daryl Kipnis A township resident who is the presumptive Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from the 12th Congressional District successfully fought off a challenge to have his name removed from the June 5 primary ballot. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »Applications Being Accepted for Youth Leadership Somerset
Members of the Youth Leadership Somerset Class of 2016/2017 with Freeholder Patricia L. Walsh on the steps of the Somerset County Human Services building in Somerville. Photo: Youth Leadership Somerset. Submitted by Somerset County Public Information Office. 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 »Organizations Vie For Block Grant Funding
The Center for Great Expectations’ Pam DeLuca speaks to the Township Council about the organization’s CDBG application. A total of 17 applications for more than $330,000 in Community Development Block Grants were received by the township for 2018. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
Read More »Major McCarrick Center Expansion, New Temple Approved By Board Of Adjustment
Attorney Bob Smith, right and Parker CEO Roberto Muniz at the Zoning Board meeting. Applications for a new temple on Elizabeth Avenue and a major expansion of a Dellwood Lane nursing home were approved April 5 by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
Read More »Safety Concerns Addressed By School, Police Officials At Symposium
FTPD Lt. Phil Rizzo, Sgt. Mark Reiner, Lt. Greg Borlan, Chief Richard Grammar and schools Superintendent John Ravally (left to right) at the Safety Symposium held March 29 at Franklin Middle School. The idea of putting metal detectors in township schools “is not off the table,” a crowd of about 100 people was told March 29 at the township Safety …
Read More »Photo Gallery: Children, Parents, Enjoy ‘Bunny Jamboree’
Games, crafts and a dancing session with “Mr. and Mrs. Bunny’ highlighted the 2018 “Bunny Jamboree” held March 25 at the township Senior/Community center. The chance of rain pushed the event indoors, although the Easter Egg Hunt was still held outside. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
Read More »East Millstone Residents Share Thoughts On D.C. March 4 Our Lives
Martha March, Peter March, Patti Sofran, and Robin Scudder before boarding the bus to Washington, D.C. Photo: Patti Sofran. Editor’s Note: East Millstone residents Martha and Peter March, Roboin Scudder and Patti Sofran attended the March 4 Our Lives in Washington, D.C. on March 24. Following are their impressions. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
Read More »Joey Danielsen Follows In Father’s (Hairless) Footsteps In Cancer Fundraising
Following his father’s example, township resident Joey Danielsen, 10, had his head shaved for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Joey Danielsen decided to spend part of his 10th birthday by continuing a tradition his father started before he was born. 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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