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Two Gas Stations, Convenience Stores Approved In Two Days

Engineer Andrew French discusses an application for a 7-11 on Hamiton Street at the Dec. 17 Zoning Board meeting. Two separate applications for gas stations and convenience stores were approved by township boards on Dec. 16 and 17. On Dec. 16, the Planning Board approved an application for a WaWa market and gas station on Route 27, and on Dec. …

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Canal Walk Developer Wins Preliminary Approval For 63 Single Family Homes

Canal Walk’s traffic engineer, Gary Dean, speaks to the Planning Board at its Dec. 16, 2015 meeting. The developer of the Canal Walk active adult community got most of what it was looking for Dec. 16 from the Planning Board, but it did not come easy. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

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Danielsen Forum Stresses Fire And Personal Safety

State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen speaks during the Dec. 15 safety forum at the township municipal building. Ways to keep your home safe – especially during the holidays – were the focus of a forum hosted Dec. 15 by state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen at the township municipal building. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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FR&A Photo Gallery: Signs Of The Holidays In The Township

Sights and sounds of the holidays were in abundance in the township Dec. 11. The township held the annual tree lighting and holiday celebration at the municipal complex, and Middlebush Reformed Church presented its annual Living Nativity on the green at Amwell and South Middlebush roads. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

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Poster Contest Winners, Mayor, Deputy Mayor Receive Council Commendations

Winners of the annual Red Ribbon poster contest were announced at the Dec. 8 Township Council meeting. The Township Council Dec. 8 presented commendations to a number of students who won a township-wide poster contest, and to two of its own. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

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Mayoral Rivals Agree That Trump Not Welcome In Franklin

  The two rivals for Mayor in last month’s election agreed on one thing: They would ban Donald Trump from Franklin if they could. Photo: Gage Skidmore. 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 …

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Sinterklaas Makes Annual Appearance At Hageman House

There was dancing, there was singing, there were goodies. 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 can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online …

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Photos: American Legion Post 478 Remembers Veterans For Holidays

Vice Cmdr. Ray Werensly and Cmdr. John Deily, left to right, place a wreath on the new monument at the Veterans’ Memorial Park. Photo: Judy Werensly. Submitted by Judy Werensly. 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 …

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Krushinski Family Launches Online Fundraising Campaign To Help Offset Medical Bills

Ryan Krushinski, right, was seriously injured in a Nov. 29 ATV accident. Photo: GoFundMe. A township family has started an online fundraising campaign to help meet a family member’s medical expenses. 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 …

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Gov. Christie Calls FTPD’s Colligan A ‘Pension Pig’ In New Hampshire; Colligan Responds

Township Police Detective and NJ State PBA president Pat Colligan, center, came under fire Nov. 30 from Gov. Chris Christie. The war of words between NJ State PBA president – and township police detective – Pat Colligan and Gov. Chris Christie escalated Nov. 30, when the governor called Colligan a “pension pig” in statements made on the presidential primary campaign trail in …

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