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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The third annual “Follow the Middlebush Roads” historic house tours will also include an art show this year. The event is set for 1-5 p.m. Sept. 14 at the three homes: the Hageman House at 209 South Middlebush Rd., the Wyckoff-Garretson Museum at 215 South Middlebush and the Van Liew-Suydam House at 280 South Middlebush. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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State Assemblywoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-Mercer), a candidate for the Congressional seat being vacated by Rush Holt, stopped by the Franklin Democrats’ annual picnic on Aug. 16. The woman who hopes to replace U.S. Rep. Rush Holt in Congress paid a visit Aug. 16 to the township Democratic organization. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Nick Clemons, eldest son of E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons, once attended St. Matthias Elementary School. Photo: Nick Clemons. Here’s a little bit of trivia for ya: From 1972 to 1975, the township was home to the Big Man and his family. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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An incumbent and an unsuccessful candidate in last year’s Board of Education election are joined by four others in seeking the three open board seats this November. An additional two candidates are seeking a 1-year unexpired term. 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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Applications for a home addition, a new “bubble” for a township soccer center and a new home were approved at the July 17 Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting. Amwell Road resident Daniel Cook told the board that he needed to enlarge his home. The plan is to build a master bedroom suite, enlarge the kitchen and build a 0ne-car garage. …
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Peter Lanfrit, attorney for the Somerset Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company No. 1, speaks to the Planning Board at the July 16 meeting. The Somerset Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co. No. 1 and Fusion on Ice won Planning Board approval July 16 for expansion projects. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Franklin Township Police officer Patrick Colligan (center, in suit) is surrounded by members of PBA Local 154 at his swearing-in ceremony as president of the state PBA on July 15. Photo: Franklin PD Sgt. Darrin Russo Patrick Colligan, a 23-year veteran of the township police department, was installed July 15 as the president of the state Policemen’s Benevolent Association. Don’t Miss Out! …
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