An artist’s rendering of what the securespace self-storage facility planned for a site on Route 27 could look like. Chick-fil-A is out, but a second Starbucks and a self-storage business are still in a developer’s proposal for a Route 27 site. The lot at Rt. 27 and Kevin Apuzzio Avenue that now holds Frank’s Building Supply and Sunny’s diner is …
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Architect Seth Shapiro, far left, speaks to the township Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners Oct. 15. The company that is redeveloping the Churchill-Millstone roads area says it needs another 10 years to finish the task, and its founder wasn’t above putting some not-so-subtle pressure on a township agency to get it. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …
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Township officials are in negotiations with the Somerset County YMCA and the school district for properties on the former Consolata Missionaries site. It’s all speculation at this point, but there is a possibility that if a YMCA is built in the township, it could have both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …
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4Ward Planning’s Todd Poole describes the company’s recommendations at the Township Council’s special Aug. 16 meeting. The township needs to re-brand two of its commercial zones, modify some zoning regulations and attract a major indoor sports complex development, the Township Council was told at an Aug. 16 special meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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A 16-acre parcel on South Middlebush Road eyed for a “trimandir” temple is up for sale. The South Middlebush Road property eyed for a temple and gathering hall is up for sale. 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 …
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment is scheduled to hear in September an application for a four-story mixed used development on Franklin Boulevard. The old Somerset County Social Services building on Franklin Boulevard would give way to a new, four-story mixed use development under a plan proffered by the Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
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Architect Robert Cogan testifies at the May 17 Planning Board meeting. A 151-unit apartment complex in the Churchill redevelopment area was approved May 17 by the Planning Board. 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 serving …
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The Hamilton Street Advisory Board will ask the Township Council to reduce the compliance time of its graffiti ordinance. The Hamilton Street Advisory Board will ask the Township Council for a modification to the township’s anti-graffiti ordinance. 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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The Planning Board on Jan. 18 approved plans for a restaurant and retail store building that partly sits on the site of the old Chauncey’s Pub. Plans for a 15,000-square-foot restaurant and retail store project on a site once occupied by an historic Franklin Park building were approved Jan. 18 by the Planning Board. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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Plans are being reviewed to redevelop the Econo-Lodge property into a Hilton brand hotel, an assisted living center and a convenience store/gas station. A plan to redevelop the Econo Lodge property on Easton Avenue into a suite hotel, an assisted living center and a QuickChek convenience store are under review by township planning staff. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …
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