LOOKING AT CRICKET TEAMS – Parks and Recreation Director Stephen Dahl and Advisory Recreation Council Chairman Keith Stewart (left to right) led the discussion on cricket teams at the May 6 Council meeting. Franklin Township’s Parks and Recreation Department is preparing a review of cricket field permits after discovering that some teams have manipulated their player rosters to qualify for …
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A NEW SEASON – Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Dahl tells the Advisory Recreation Council about new programs and events coming up in the Spring and Summer. The township’s Parks and Recreation Department is launching a slate of new and expanded summer programs this season, including a debut theater camp, an upgraded concert series and the first outdoor pickleball tournament …
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A Community Flea Market and Artisan Alley is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 16 near the Cultural Arts Gazebo in the Municipal Complex at 475 DeMott Lane. The event is hosted by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council in partnership with Franklin Township Parks and Recreation. This free event is open to the public and will feature …
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TALKING CRICKET – Parks & Recreation Director Stephen Dahl discusses the lack of cricket fields at the April 1 Advisory Recreation Council meeting. Township recreation officials are struggling to meet surging demand for cricket fields as leagues multiply across Central New Jersey, leaving many teams without a place to play. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …
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‘SCUSE ME WHILE I SKY – The action was fast during the high school and middle school games at the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event at the Youth Center March 14. Basketball was the order of the day March 14 at the Franklin Youth Center on Lewis Street. The occasion was the annual Bruce Medley March Madness event, in …
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A variety of items is being collected now through December 13 under the “Help Our Troops” collection drive. Items such as canned meals, feminine hygiene products, pain relievers in tablet form, and powdered electrolyte packs are sought. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
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PARADE PLANS SET – The annual Memorial Day parade is scheduled for May 26. (File photo.) Franklin Township invites you to a day of pride, remembrance, and community spirit as we commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025. Join us for a truly special celebration honoring the heroes who have courageously served our nation. The Memorial Day Parade begins …
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FOR HIS APPROVAL – Face painting was just one of the activities offered during the annual Bunny Bonanza on April 12. Bunny ears were the fashion accompaniment of the day at the annual “Bunny Bonanza” celebration held April 12 at the Senior/Community Center on DeMott Lane. Children of all ages had the chance to get their face painted, do arts …
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The annual lighting of the Township holiday tree was held on a very chilly December 6. The event was hosted by Stephen Dahl, the Township’s Parks and Recreation Director. 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 …
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HOLIDAY CRAFTING – Former Township Recreation Director Alice Osipowitz was one of the many crafters offering holiday items for sale at the Township’s Holiday Craft Market on November 16. A steady stream of holiday shoppers filled the Franklin Township Senior and Community Center November 16 for the Township’s first Holiday Craft Market. Spurred by the success of prior craft markets …
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