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QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road 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 your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online …

HAPPY BIRTHDAY – The Somerset County Office on Aging is looking for centenarians to celebrate. Submitted by the Somerset County Office on Aging. The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disabilities Services is seeking nominations for residents who are 100 years and older in recognition of National Centenarian’s Day. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

READY, SET, SCHOOL! – Students in Grades 6-12 were given a back-to-school celebration September 7 at the Franklin Youth Center. Members of the Franklin Township Youth Center were treated to a special event on September 7: A Back-To-School festival. The students, in grades 6 through 12, were offered activities such as laser tag in the gym and computer games, and …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTERManager: Anna Hari 625 New Brunswick Road 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 your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our …

NEW DIRECTOR – Stephen Dahl, the Township’s new Recreation Director, made his public debut at the Independence Day Celebration on July 3 in the Municipal Complex. The Township has installed new leadership in the Parks & Recreation Department and the Franklin Township Youth Center. Stephen Dahl takes over the helm of Parks & Rec, according to a July 3 announcement …

THE JOY OF MUSIC – SCVTHS Band Club members recently brought a little joy to Bridgeway Senior Healthcare in Bridgewater. Pictured are (l-r) club advisor Sr. Guillermo Reina, club President Vaanya Salwan of Bridgewater, Srishti Kishore of Hillsborough, Bhumija Grandhe of Bridgewater, Aarika Patel of Skillman, and club Vice President Margaret Kim of Somerset. (Photo: SCVTHS.) A township woman was among the …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Road 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 your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873732-563-4213Take Control with Exercise – Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays, 10 a.m. Strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility and balance while boosting stamina during this gentle exercise program, which is presented in a video format. Exercises can be practiced while either standing or sitting. There is no fee for this class. Geri-Fit with …

MAN OF THE YEAR – Derek Smith took over the reins of the Franklin Food Bank in mid-2022. “Public servant” is usually a moniker reserved for elected officials. But a person doesn’t necessarily have to win an election to serve the public, as exemplified by the Franklin Food Bank’s Executive Director, Derek Smith, who the Franklin Reporter & Advocate is …

QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873732-563-4213 Take Control with Exercise – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. Strengthen core muscles and improve flexibility and balance while boosting stamina during this gentle exercise program, which is presented in a video format. Exercises can be practiced while either standing or sitting. There is no fee for this ongoing …