News-pourri

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 …

Costs associated with complying with new federal – not state – regulations, plus continued testing, are the reasons behind the closing of wells in Colonial Park, according to a county official. The costs of complying with federal regulations – the deadline for which is the end of this year – are the real reason why Somerset County is turning off the spigots …

One of the wells in Colonial Park that is scheduled to be shut down on Dec. 1. The planned closing of two wells in Colonial Park was not mandated by state environmental regulations, as asserted by a Somerset County official, a state spokesman said Nov. 19. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

Interim schools Superintendent Lee Seitz speaks about the upcoming referendum to residents of township adult communities on Nov. 17.   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 …

A stray cat found in the Emerald Place area has tested positive for rabies, Somerset County officials said. The cat, described as being a black, brown and white tabby, scratched a resident on Nov. 10, according to a release from the county. The cat was taken to the public health laboratory at the state Department of Health for tests, and …

A township resident is suing officials of Fire District No. 3 and a Pennsylvania insurance company, alleging that they have violated the state’s Open Public Records law.   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 …

This note was posted on a public access well at 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. We are the only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a …

Township historian Bob Mettler, right, speaks during the Cedar Hill Cemetery tour Nov. 15.   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 …

Board of Education member Nancy LaCorte was opposed to an idea to move the December board meeting so members could attend a Chamber of Commerce event.   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 …

Board of Education vice president Eva Nagy said Nov. 13 that she was not surprised an ethics complaint against her had been dismissed.   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 …