Former Township Councilman Brian Regan, center, was honored Oct. 27 by Deputy Mayor Kimberly Francois, right, and the Mayor and Township Council. The Township Council on Oct. 27 honored one of their former colleagues for his service to the township. Former Councilman Brian Regan was given a plaque and a proclamation for his “dedication to this community and its residents …
Read More »School Board Candidates’ Night Forum Spurs Talk Of School Uniforms
Board of Education contenders Margaret Steele, Richard Seamon, Laurie Merris and Agnes Kulu-Banye, left to right, at the Oct. 26 candidates’ night at Franklin Middle School. School uniforms and banning the student use of electronics in classrooms were two of the topics touched upon Oct. 26 in a candidates’ forum with the four Board of Education contenders. Don’t Miss Out! …
Read More »Vocational School Approved For Cottontail Lane Office Building
Representatives of American Institute appear before the Zoning Board on Oct. 15. A Connecticut-based vocational school hopes to have a township campus in May, now that it has received approval from the Zoning Board. 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 …
Read More »Updated: Middlebush Park Speaker Use By Pop Warner Once Again Sparks Noise Complaints
Temporary speakers used at Pop Warner football games at Middlebush Park were once again the topic of a discussion by the Township Council. Update: The FR&A has obtained copies of police reports from the Oct. 4 and 11 noise complaints See below. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
Read More »Paving Set To Start Oct. 12 At Weston Canal And Randolph Roads
County officials warn township residents to expect delays at Weston Canal and Randolph roads between Oct 12 and 14 due to the completion of a road construction project. 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 …
Read More »Hydrant Flushing, Tree Trimming On Tap In Township
Image: Franklin Township. Hydrant flushing and tree trimming throughout the township could affect residents through the end of the month. 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 …
Read More »Updated: Planning Board Set To Hear Application For More Than 120 Units At Canal Walk
The Planning Board is scheduled to hear applications to develop the last two parcels of land in the Canal Walk active adult community. Update: Canal Walk Associates will revise its plans for the proposed development and re-present them to the Planning Board at its Dec. 16 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »Bennetts Lane Bridge Replacement Underway; Expected To Take Two Months
Work has begun on a bridge replacement project on Bennetts Lane. Work has begun on a Bennetts Lane bridge replacement project. 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 …
Read More »Zoning Board Approves New House On Undersized Lot
Hollywood Avenue resident Karl Leveque spoke against a proposal to build a home on the lot next to his. Several members weren’t happy about doing it, but the Board of Adjustment Oct. 1 approved a developer’s application to build a house on an undersized lot on Hollywood Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
Read More »Township 9-11 Memorial Dedication Renews Memories, Calls For Peace
Former township resident Hopeton Richards kneels before the plaque in memory of his late wife, Vanesha, who was killed in the Sept. 11 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. Hopeton Richards knelt down before the plaque mounted on a boulder and said a few words to the teenaged girl standing next to him before photographing the plaque with his …
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