Township Council

Mark Healey, the township’s principal planner, said Franklin will meet its current fair share obligation of affordable housing through projects already approved or in the pipeline. (File photo). The township has already provided for more than enough low- and moderate-income housing to meet its Mt. Laurel obligations through 2025, a township official said in the wake of an affordable housing …

Eagle Scout Joseph Repsher speaks at the Sept. 26 Township Council meeting with Township Councilman James Vassanella and Mayor Phil Kramer (l to r) looking on. An Eagle Scout and the leader of a township-based cancer support organization were in the spotlight at the Sept. 26 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

John Felix, Bill Grippo and Michael Steinbrück, left to right, at the July 11 Township Council meeting. An idea to place a “performance gazebo” on township property next to the library’s main branch was given conditional support July 11 by the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

James Kuligowski, chair of the Trails Advisory Committee, Fran Varacalli, the township’s open space consultant and Randy Jones, chair of the open Space Advisory Committee, left to right, at the July 11 Township Council meeting. A proposal to reduce the amount of time hunting is allowed on two township nature preserves this year was adopted July 11 by the Township …

Mayor Phil Kramer is talking to township boards and commissions about recording and possibly televising their meetings. Update 3: After a lengthy discussion, the Human Relations Commission deferred making a recommendation to the Township Council, pending information members said Mayor Kramer was going to supply. The mayor also told the commission that part of the recording package would be a …

Mayor Phil Kramer has suggested increasing the number of township board and committee meetings that are videoed and televised. The township will increase the number of board and committee meetings that are recorded and televised. 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 …

Nicholas Renda, center, was commended June 13 by the Township Council for his service on the Human Relations Commission. Pictured to his right is HRC chairman Gary Rosenthal and, to his left, Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad. A student member of a township commission, a charitable foundation and awareness of PTSD were recognized June 13 by the Township Council. Don’t Miss …

Township resident Brad Fay speaks in support of closing to traffic part of canal Road twice a summer. It took a little while to get there, but the Township Council on May 11 approved a proposal to close to automobile traffic Canal Road from the Griggstown Causeway to Route 518 two Sundays in the summer. Don’t Miss Out! No other …

Saffie Kallon, head of the Franklin Youth Council, speaks after receiving a commendation for her work with the council. The leader of the Franklin Township Youth Council and the Franklin High School Model U.N. Team received commendations April 25 from the Township Council. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

The Township Council at its April 25 meeting honored the members of the 2017 Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team for their state championship. We live-streamed the commendation ceremony for the Franklin High School Lady Warriors basketball team from the April 25 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …