Dr. Ben Carson speaks during Day 2 of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland. Photo: Brian Levine. By Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine. As with most endeavors, the exciting and high intensity portions – the actual attendance at the Republic National Convention – is intense. The more mundane procedures, such as communications and logistics, are just as important. Don’t Miss …
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The Grove at Somerset’s site plan calls for 34 2- and 3-bedroom townhomes in nine buildings. A plan to build 34 townhomes on two Cedar Grove Lane lots will probably come before the Zoning Board of Adjustment sometime this fall, not that the board will have much choice in the matter. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani practices his speech early in the day. Photo: Brian Levine. By Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine. 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 …
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U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman shakes hands with township resident Darrin Russo, candidate for Somerset County Sheriff, at the annual JFK Club’s summer picnic. Township Democrats held their annual summer picnic July 16 in Colonial Park. 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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Members of DreamCricket Academy’s Warriors team, who won the National Youth Cricket League National Championship in Minnesota in early July, display their trophy at the Township Council meeting. Youths’ achievements in scholastics, scouting and sports were highlighted during the July 12 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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Construction equipment sits idle on the closed Route 518 bridge as a result of Gov. Christie’s Executive Order halting all state-funded road construction. Saying its extended closure could endanger the lives of residents of Franklin and two other towns, the Township Council has asked state officials to resume work on the Route 518 bridge over the Delaware & Raritan Canal. Don’t …
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Leah Madison, center, organized a march in support of people of color killed by police officers which ended at the township police headquarters. More than 40 people marched from Naaman Williams Park to the township police headquarters July 11 to remember people of color – including a township resident – who were killed by police. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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Pastor Selvin Galvan of Iglesias Cristiana del Dios Vivo, left, describes his Hamilton Street project before the Zoning Board on July 7. The Zoning Board of Adjustment had a busy night July 7, approving all four applications brought before it. 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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Residents of Arlington and Irvington avenues showed up to a June 28 public hearing to oppose a proposed pocket park in their neighborhood. More than a dozen residents of Arlington and Irvington avenues showed up at a June 28 public hearing to give a big thumbs-down to the proposed Arlington Park. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …
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The Williams Companies held an information session July 28 at the Hotel Somerset-Bridgewater on Davidson Avenue for area residents concerned about plans to build a natural gas compressor station in the township. Representatives of the company proposing to build a natural gas compressor facility in the township are willing to hold more public information sessions, the Township Council was told …
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