News-pourri

The Township has released the latest updates of its 2024 road program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing – Milling of Fort St and Adams St to begin November 1. Weather permitting Cornelius Way – Paved Gunther Loop- Paved Pucillo Ln – Paved Debow St-Paved Jean Rd – Paved Lenape Dr Railroad Ave -Paved Virginia Ct -Paved Fort St Stone Leigh Way – …

The Franklin Township Public Library will host a local author fair from 1-3:30 p.m. November 9 at the DeMott Lane location in the branch complex. The event will feature 20 authors, based in Franklin Township or the immediate surrounding area. The authors are a combination of traditionally and self-published, and their books are of various genres for children, teens, and …

CHARGING UP – Tara Kenyon, the Township’s Sustainability Consultant, charges a vehicle in the Municipal Complex. (Photo: Franklin Township Environmental Commission.) The Township’s efforts to promote access to electric vehicle charging through workplace charging was recently rewarded with three Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership certifications. Franklin received from Forth, a transportation electrification non-profit, Gold Certifications for charging stations in the Municipal …

SCHOOL DONATIONS – Makeda Fryson and Kwame Breedy of the Tripe B Foundation, and Claremont Elementary School vice-principal Angela Pape (left to right) talk about the supply donation made by the Foundation to the school. A township-based foundation made the wishes of a number of Claremont Elementary School teachers come true October 28 with the donation of $7,100 worth of …

RECOUNTING FAMILY HORRORS – Board of Education member Sami Shaban speaks to the crowd about the many members of his family who were killed in Gaza since the 1940s. Colonial Park’s Knob Hill Pavilion was the scene October 27 of a gathering showcasing Palestinian culture. Called “Connect with Palestine,” organizers designed the event to highlight the art, culture and heritage …

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NUMBERS EXPLAINED – Township attorney Lou Rainone discusses the state Department of Community Affairs report giving guidance on towns’ affordable housing obligations for the next decade. Township planning officials are studying a state Department of Community Affairs report, released last week, designed to provide guidance on state towns’ affordable housing obligation over the next decade. The report, described …

QUESTIONS PROPOSAL – Township Councilman Alex Kharazi was among the Councilmembers who said they were not comfortable with a proposed ordinance that would require registration of private parties with more than 100 guests. An ordinance that would have required the hosts of private parties with more than 100 guests to register with the Township was shelved by the Township Council …

EXPLAINING THE AMENDMENT – Township Attorney Lou Rainone shepherded the proposed ordinance amendment through the Township Council’s October 22 meeting. An ordinance amendment that is seen as making it easier for police to crack down on excessive noise was introduced at the October 22 Township Council meeting. The amendment would scrap the existing noise ordinance and move “noise nuisances” to …

The Franklin Department of Public Works has released the latest update in the 2024-25 street resurfacing program. Cornelius Way Resurfacing – Paving Pucillo Lane and Virginia Ct – 10/21/24. Paving Railroad Ave and Debow St -10/22/24. Weather permitting Cornelius Way – Paved Gunther Loop- Paved Pucillo Ln -Milled Debow St- Milling Jean Rd – Paved Lenape Dr Railroad Ave – …

Singers and dancers ruled the night October 18 at the inaugural Franklin’s Got Talent: Youth Edition variety show held at Franklin Middle School’s Sampson G. Smith campus. The stars of the show were Franklin students from all schools in the township: the traditional township schools, plus Central Jersey College Prep Charter School, Thomas Edison EnergySmart Charter School and Cedar Hill …