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The township’s newest Eagle Scout is an 18-year-old aspiring chef who, as a child, believed he could fly. Anthony Thompson was formally recognized as an Eagle Scout during his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Dec. 27 at Somerset Presbyterian Church, the sponsor of Troop 113, located on John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

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We at the Franklin Reporter & Advocate would like to take a moment to wish all of our readers and advertisers the most joyous of holidays during this festive season.

Santa Claus once again made an early appearance in Middlebush on Dec. 17, but unlike past years, this time it was indoors. The annual Santa in the Park, hosted by the Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department, had to be moved inside the  company’s Olcott Street fire house because of the slushy remnants of an early morning snowfall.

The Franklin Food Bank was a beneficiary of the success of this year’s Franklin Day festival. And, according to Township Councilwoman Roz Sherman (D-Ward 2), there will be more to come.

Take a drive around the eight villages at night this time of year, and you’re going to see a variety of levels of homes decorated for Christmas. We recently toured a bit of Somerset and took some snapshots of what we thought were the most interesting displays, and we present them to you.

The Blackwells Mills Canal House held its annual holiday party Dec. 9. In addition to a warm fire, cookies and an assortment of beverages, the day offered attendees the chance to sing some modern and traditional Christmas carols. We were there for a couple of them.

The township’s Dutch heritage was celebrated Dec. 4 with the annual holiday observance at the Hageman House and barn on South Middlebush Road.

  The 2016 holiday season was formally kicked off Dec. 2 with the annual township tree lighting at the municipal complex on DeMott Lane.