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. The council …
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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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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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