Politics

Township Democrats gathered in Colonial Park July 22 for their annual summer picnic. There was the usual hamburgers and hot dogs, watermelon and desserts, but this year saw something new: freshly made pizza. 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 …

Poll workers arrive at the municipal building on June 6. Township residents who are incumbent Democrats at the state and local levels handily beat back challenges in the June 6 primary election. 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 …

Democrats gathered at The Palace at Somerset May 18 for a small fundraiser for Township Council candidates. About 90 Democratic Party loyalists gathered May 18 at The Palace at Somerset for what was described as a “low-key” fundraiser for Township Council candidates. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

Press Release Submitted by Rochelle Kipnis. Daryl J. Kipnis, Esq., who has received the endorsements of the Middlesex County Republican Organization and Somerset County Republican Organization in connection with his candidacy for the New Jersey State Senate in the 17th Legislative District, packed Panico’s Restaurant in New Brunswick wall to wall with supporters as he joined forces with the renowned …

The Middlesex and Somerset county Republican organizations have chosen as their candidates for LD-17 (left to right) Daryl Kipnis for senate and Robert Quinn and Nadine Wilkins for assembly. All three candidates are from Franklin Township. Republican parties in Middlesex and Somerset counties have endorsed an all-Franklin Township slate for the state Assembly and Senate races in the 17th Legislative …

Township Councilwoman Shanel Robinson was chosen by Somerset County Democrats March 23 to run for one of the two available Somerset County Freeholder seats. Two township residents are among the candidates Somerset County Democrats picked March 23 to run under their banner in November. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

The Masjid-e-Ali Mosque on Cedar Grove Lane has been approved as a polling location for voting districts 14, 16 and 16. Calling it a “new milestone to help the community,” a founder of the Masjid-e-Ali Mosque is applauding the decision to move three polling locations to the Cedar Grove Lane house of worship. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

Mayor Phil Kramer and Board of Education member Ardaman Singh (left and second to left) were among the Franklin Township residents who spoke and attended the Feb. 4 rally and candlelight vigil in Somerville. SOMERVILLE – Franklin Township representatives were among those taking center stage at a Feb. 4 rally and candlelight vigil here protesting Pres. Donald Trump’s immigration restrictions …

Township resident Barbara ten Broeke at the New York City “Sister March.” Photo: Barbara ten Broeke. Township residents joined hundreds of thousands of women and men in “Women’s Marches” in cities across the country and the world on Jan. 21. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

Township resident Robert Quinn has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for state Assembly from the 17th District. Photo: Robert Quinn. Township resident Robert Quinn has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for one of the two state Assembly seats in the 17th District. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …