Township attorney Lou Rainone said the township does not have to take any action on its curfew ordinance. Although at least one other town has repealed a similar ordinance, the Township Council doesn’t need to take any action on its curfew ordinance, the governing body was told Sept. 23. Curfews have come under fire from the state chapter of the …
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State Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula has been nominated for a seat on the state Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie. State Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula, (D-12) has been nominated to fill a vacancy on the state Board of Public Utilities by Gov. Chris Christie. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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A small grease fire on New Year’s Day at Stage House Tavern prompted its owners to seek historic commission’s approval for fixes to the building’s exhaust system. The replacement of 49 windows at Rutgers Preparatory School and roof repairs for the Stage House Tavern were among the approvals granted Sept. 2 by the Historic Preservation Advisory Commission. Don’t Miss Out! No …
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Fundraisers for several local organizations were held Sept. 14. From noon to 4 p.m., the Franklin Township Food Bank and PBA Local 154 sold hot dogs and other items for $1 each at the Corner Cafe, DeMott Lane and Amwell Road. Also offered for sale was the $2 “PBA Burger.” All proceeds went to those two organizations. Don’t Miss Out! …
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An ordinance that would ban smoking in all township parks is expected to be considered by the Township Council at its Sept. 23 meeting. Gov. Chris Christie recently said that it should be left to New Jersey’s towns to decide if smoking should be banned in open spaces, and the Township Council is scheduled to take him up on that. Don’t Miss …
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The annual Sept. 11 remembrance of firefighters and other first responders killed during the 2001 terrorist attacks was held at St. Matthias Church, John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Firefighters and EMS personnel from throughout the township gathered for the annual event. An NJ State Police color guard also attended. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …
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The Township Council will not be presented at its Sept. 9 meeting with a resolution concerning installing a speaker system at Middlebush Park. The resolution was postponed because one council member, Roz Sherman (D-Ward 2), will be absent from the meeting, and because a new proposal for portable speakers has surfaced, said township manager Bob Vornlocker. Don’t Miss Out! No …
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Hot dogs for $1 are the featured menu item Sept. 14 during a Hot Dog Sunday fundraiser for the Franklin Township Food Bank and the Township Police PBA Local 154 at the Corner Cafe and Grill, Amwell Road and DeMott Lane. Hot dogs, chips and drinks will be offered for $1 each from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Don’t Miss …
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Mayor Brian Levine has been tapped to run for Somerset County Freeholder on the Republican ticket. Mayor Brian Levine thought he wasn’t going to have to do any campaigning for himself until at least next year. 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 …
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An early front page. There’s a scene in a 1932 episode of the “Our Gang” comedies – called “Freewheeling” – in which two of the Little Rascals find themselves in a driverless carriage careening down a hill. At one point, one of the characters, Dickie, turns to his pal, Stymie, and says, “Where are we going?” Don’t Miss Out! No …
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