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West African pride was on display May 20. The township’s West African community showed its pride May 20 with a parade and festival. Headed by its Grand Marshall, state Assemblyman Joe Danielsen (D-17) and Marshall, Mayor Phil Kramer, the parade set off from Sts. Peter & Paul Church and made its way up Hamilton Street for several blocks. Don’t Miss …

Domenick Andreini, center, with his Eagle Scout certificate. With him are his parents, Lisa and Domenick Sr. Domenick Andreini knew he wanted to be an Eagle Scout from practically the moment he became a Boy Scout. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

Township Republican chairman Bob LaCorte, right, said his candidates will be working hard this fall to win seats on the Township Council. Township Republicans were finally able to hold their annual horse race-themed fundraising party, although the race had to change. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …

A handful of township residents gathered at the municipal complex May 17 to join bicyclists around the country and all over the world in honoring those who were injured or killed while cycling. It was the 2017 Ride of Silence, an event that’s been held for 14 years around the country, and, in Franklin, for the last three years. Don’t …

Jamie Greene, Taylor Breen , Molly Swayne, Jodi Viaud (Franklin Woman’s Club Education Chair), Jada Edwards and Heather Attanasio, left to right, at the FWC annual dinner. Photo: Franklin Women’s Club. Five Franklin High School seniors were recently awarded $1,000 college scholarships by the Franklin Women’s Club. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

Barely 20 minutes into the start of the 30th anniversary St. Matthias Carnival, finding a spot in the church parking lot was already a dicey proposition. The beautiful weather no doubt played a part in the huge early turnout, but it seemed as though people were ready for the event that could be called the kickoff to the summer season. …

The annual township Memorial Day Parade will kick off on New Brunswick Road at 11 a.m. May 29. 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 the Eight Villages. But we can only do that with …

Somerset County is looking to honor county residents who will be 100 years old in 2017. (File photo). Submitted by Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders. 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 the Eight …

Troop #154 scouts salute the flag as the sections are reverently burned. Photos: Jim Zeitler. Submitted by Jim Zeitler. 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 the Eight Villages. But we can only do that …

The Franklin Woman’s Club is looking for help from knitters and crocheters to material donors in its Purple Hat Campaign. 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 the Eight Villages. But we can only do …