Brian Levine is sworn in as a Somerset County Freeholder Jan. 6 by Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno in the Somerset County Courthouse. Franklin Township officially lost its mayor at 3:10 p.m. on Jan. 6. 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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From left, school board member Patricia Stanley, interim board administrator Arlene Biesiada, board members Betty Whalen, Richard Arline, board vice president Nancy LaCorte, board president Edward Potosnak, board members Margaret Steele, Latee Walton McCleod and Christine Danielsen and interim schools Superintendent Lee Seitz. The Board of Education elected a new leadership team at its Jan. 5 reorganization meeting. Don’t Miss …
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A raccoon killed on Shelly Drive has tested positive for rabies. The case is the second in the past month in the township. 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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Jeffrey Carter was seeking financial documents from Fire District No. 1. Photo: Centenary College A state panel has ordered a township Fire Commissioner to pay $2,500 and his Fire District nearly $15,000 in fines for “willfully and knowingly” violating the state’s Open Public Records Act. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Interim schools Superintendent Lee Seitz asked that a vote on a proposal to eliminate mid-term exams at the high school be postponed until the Dec. 11 Board of Education meeting. UPDATE: The proposal to eliminate mid-term exams was approved by the Board of Education at its Dec. 11 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Mayor Brian Levine, center, with the plaque he was given by the Township Council at Levine’s last meeting as an elected township official. Mayor Brian Levine was honored Dec. 11 by the Township Council at what was his last meeting as a local official. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …
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Township recreation director Alice Osipowitz said that outside sporting groups have inquired about using Middlebush Park. News that several outside groups have approached the Recreation Department with requests to rent Middlebush Park was not greeted with enthusiasm by the Advisory Recreation Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …
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“Sinterklass” – the Dutch version of Santa Claus – kicked off the 2014 holiday season Dec. 7 with his arrival at the Hageman Farm on South Middlebush Road. The annual event was highlighted by Klompen Dancing, coloring projects for the kids and a harpsichord recital. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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The annual holiday lighting of the municipal complex tree returns on Dec. 12. 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 …
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Pictured at the 2014 PBA Valor Awards at the Pines Manor in Edison are, left to right: Executive Vice President Mark Kovar, Robert Brown, Manuel Rios, Ariel Almora, Ryan Ellington, George Habeiche, Jolanda Lacewell, William Ziarkoski, delegate Ken Daly, state President Patrick Colligan. Photo: Darrin Russo. Seven members of the township police department were honored Nov. 22 during the state Policeman’s …
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