More than 10,000 visitors attended the 2016 Franklin Day Festival, and organizers expect an even larger crowd this year. (File photo.) A variety of events await visitors to the fourth annual Franklin Day Festival, set for noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 23. Last ear’s event, held in Colonial Park, drew more than 10,000 visitors, and organizers say they expect more …
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Township resident and Township Council candidate Beverly Briggs-Lawson is the coordinator of “Project Warm Your Heart.” Submitted by Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 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 …
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Two historic homes in the township have been added to this year’s “Weekend Journey Through the Past,” a Somerset-County wide celebration of county history. Sponsored by the Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, the event is set for Oct. 14 and 15 at various locations in the county. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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More than 200 cyclists – a new record – showed up Sept. 16 for the annual RCDCU Ride Against Prostate Cancer. The ride, sponsored by Renaissance Cyclists Defeating Cancer United, began and ended at Franklin Middle School. 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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Township Councilwoman Shanel Robinson is among several area leaders leading an effort to gather donations for the survivors of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Township Councilwoman Shanel Robinson (D-At Large) is among a group of area community leaders spearheading an effort to gather items needed by survivors of Hurricane Henry in Texas. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Township officials, faith leaders, first responders and others on Sept. 12 honored the six township residents who were killed in the terrorist attacks in New York City on Sept. 11, 2001. The Franklin Township Police Department’s Honor Guard and members of St. Matthias Cub Scout Pack 195 led the Pledge of Allegiance, and welcoming remarks were given by Township Councilman …
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The township’s Sept. 11 Memorial, located outside the township library, in the DeMott Lane Municipal Complex. The Franklin Reporter & Advocate recently asked readers of our Facebook page to share with us their most prominent memory of the terrorist attacks on Sept 11, 2001. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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About 1,000 tiny plastic “paratroopers” landed in the outfield of TD Bank Ballpark Sept. 10, for a good cause. The Basilone Memorial Foundation, established to honor Raritan-born-and-bred John Basilone for his service in the U.S. Marines during World War II, held the event as a fundraiser. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
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https://www.facebook.com/franklinreporter/videos/1269749599803416/ Franklin Reporter & Advocate co-publisher PJ Parker interviews Kim Vannote, co-founder of the John Basilone Memorial Foundation, and Collette Reap, general manager of the Stage House Tavern, left to right, during the restaurant’s second annual fundraiser for the foundation. 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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Members of the late Naaman Williams’ family showed up from all corners of the country Aug. 26 for the re-dedication of the park that bears his name. Th event, commemorating the 35th anniversary of the renaming of Hamilton Park to Naaman Williams Memorial Park, was the kickoff for the annual Week of the People celebration. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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