Franklin C.A.R.E.S., a group opposed to charter school expansion in the township, hosted a panel discussion Feb. 22 in the Franklin High School cafeteria. The school district’s state-mandated support of charter schools could hit $20 million over the next three years, attendees at a Feb. 22 anti-charter school growth forum were told. The money would be needed to support the …
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Members of East Franklin Fire Department washed cars Feb. 18 to help the daughter of a Finderne colleague. Members of the East Franklin Fire Department spent Feb. 18 washing cars for a good cause. 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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Engineer Michael Ford explains the office/warehouse project to the Planning Board. A South Plainfield company that supplies hardware to window and door manufacturers will soon move into the township, thanks to Planning Board approval it won on Feb. 15. 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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The Township Council is set to act on an ordinance amendment that would prohibit the use of loud fireworks by private organizations. The Township Council is moving closer to voting on an ordinance amendment prohibiting the use of traditional loud fireworks by private businesses and organizations. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
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Economic development consultant Todd Poole told the Township Council Feb. 7 that a sports complex could help jumpstart a revitalized corporate business zone in the Davidson Avenue area. The township’s dream of having a thriving corporate business park will probably take 20 years to 25 years to realize, the Township Council was told during a special Feb. 7 meeting. Don’t …
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Legislation requiring built-in safety precations for Internet-capable baby monitors sold in the state was released by a state Senate committee on Feb. 6. The bill, A-3581, was co-sponsored by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17). 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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Mayor Phil Kramer and Board of Education member Ardaman Singh (left and second to left) were among the Franklin Township residents who spoke and attended the Feb. 4 rally and candlelight vigil in Somerville. SOMERVILLE – Franklin Township representatives were among those taking center stage at a Feb. 4 rally and candlelight vigil here protesting Pres. Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions …
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Update: The legislation won state Senate approval, and now heads to Gov. Chris Christie’s desk for his signature. Original story: Legislation designed to boost assistance for wounded warriors and their caregivers was recently advanced by a state Senate committee. 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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School board president Ed Potosnak blames growing payments to charter schools for the budget problems that forced the district to charge for its pre-K program, and the resultant decline in the program’s enrollment enrollment. The school district’s pre-K program did not meet enrollment estimates this year, a fact the school board president blames on the township’s two charter schools. Don’t …
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The proposed ordinance would require all animals sold in township pet stores to come from rescue organizations or animal shelters, such as the Franklin Township Animal Shelter, pictured. Photo: Franklin Township. An ordinance that would prohibit pet stores from selling animals bred in large-scale commercial breeding facilities is making its way to the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
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