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2017 Election: Kipnis Announces Support Of Amendments To NJ Rabies Law

Press Release Submitted by Rochelle Kipnis. Daryl J. Kipnis, Esq., who has received the endorsements of the Middlesex County Republican Organization and Somerset County Republican Organization in connection with his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate in the 17th Legislative District, packed Panico’s Restaurant in New Brunswick wall to wall with supporters as he joined forces with the renowned …

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Middlesex, Somerset Republicans Endorse All-Franklin LD-17 Slate

The Middlesex and Somerset county Republican organizations have chosen as their candidates for LD-17 (left to right) Daryl Kipnis for senate and Robert Quinn and Nadine Wilkins for assembly. All three candidates are from Franklin Township. Republican parties in Middlesex and Somerset counties have endorsed an all-Franklin Township slate for the state Assembly and Senate races in the 17th Legislative …

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School Board Splits Over FHS Sponsorship Policy Change

Board of Education member Richard Seamon was unsuccessful in his attempt to table proposed changes to a board policy. A divided Board of Education on March 23 introduced major changes to its policy regulating sponsorship signage, and who in the district can solicit sponsors. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

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Danielsen, Robinson Get Somerset County Democrats’ Nod For November Races

Township Councilwoman Shanel Robinson was chosen by Somerset County Democrats March 23 to run for one of the two available Somerset County Freeholder seats. Two township residents are among the candidates Somerset County Democrats picked March 23 to run under their banner in November. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

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Elevated Lead Levels Found In Seven District Schools’ Water

Chart showing the areas in MacAfee Road School where excessive levels of lead were found in water supplies. Nearly three dozen water sources in seven township schools contain levels of lead higher than is considered safe by federal standards. 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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Cultural Holidays, Girl Scout Week, Others Acknowledged By Township Council

The Township Council on March 15 recognized Girl Scout Week. Girl Scout Week, National Nutrition Month Hindu and Muslim holidays and Women’s History Month were acknowledged at the March 15 Township Council 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 the …

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Kramer Defends Proposed Sales Ban On Puppy And Kitten Mill Animals

Mayor Phil Kramer on March 15 defended a proposed ban on the sale of animals from puppy and kitten mills. A ban on the sale in the township of animals bred in puppy and kitten mills is the “appropriate way to move,” Mayor Phil Kramer said on March 15. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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Township Resident Renews Request For ‘Sanctuary City’ Status For Franklin

Township resident Manijeh Saba asked the Township Council to consider declaring Franklin a “sanctuary city.” The Township Council is “moving at the right speed” to answer calls for Franklin to join the list of American towns that will not enforce national immigration laws, Mayor Phil Kramer said March 15. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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Masjid-e-Ali Mosque Approved To Be Polling Location

The Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Cedar Grove Lane has been approved as a polling location for voting districts 14, 16 and 16. Calling it a “new milestone to help the community,” a founder of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque is applauding the decision to move three polling locations to the Cedar Grove Lane house of worship. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

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Restaurant Approved For Imperia ‘Event Center’ Complex

Architect Joseph Saphire describes the project to the zoning board. The final piece of what the property owner calls an “event center” on Cedar Grove Lane received approval March 2 from the Zoning Board of Adjustment. 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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