The new officers for the the Msgr. John J. O’Grady Assembly of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus: Top row (r to l): Dave Pinto, Captain; Luis Dominquez, Outside Sentinel; Sal Benanti, Faithful Navigator; Steve Reitano, Inside Sentinel; Paul Ruffe, Trustee. Bottom row (r to l); Ronald Prykanowski, District Secretary; Chester Kulak, Master; Mickey Schiavone, Comptroller; Frank Rees, Admiral; Raymon Alayon, …
Read More »‘Week Of The People’ Wraps Up With Music Festival
The “Week of the People” celebration, sponsored by the Somerset Community Action Program, wrapped up Aug. 9 at John’s Plaza with a mini music festival. The day featured local rappers and singers, said organizer Percy Sanders. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …
Read More »‘Movement For Life’ Exercises Keep Township Senior Citizens Fit
Franklin Park resident Joanne Overbaugh leads a class in “noodle” exercises at the Quail Brook Senior Citizens Center. You don’t have to exercise every day, but you do have to move every day. 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 …
Read More »Summer Food Service Program Serves Free Meals At Two Township Sites
The Summer Food Service Program, a federal program that serves food and snacks to underprivileged children, has two sites operating in the township. The sites are located at the Franklin Middle School, 415 Francis St., and Naaman Williams Park on Matilda Avenue. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
Read More »Quail Brook Senior Center August Schedule
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ (732) 563-4213 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 …
Read More »‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser For Food Bank Set
Sponsorships and participants are being sought for the “Golf Fore Groceries” fundraiser to benefit the Franklin Township Food bank. Check-in for the event is set for 10:30 a.m. July 21 at Royce Brook Golf Club, 201 Hamilton Rd., Hillsborough. Golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. for a modified scramble from the course’s West Course. Don’t Miss Out! No other …
Read More »July Schedule For Quail Brook Senior Center
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER 625 New Brunswick Rd., Somerset, NJ (732) 563-4213 Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Check monthly calendar for schedule updates.) Bingo Tournament – Every Thursday Bridge Lessons – Every Friday, 10:30 a.m. Caram – Daily (East Indian Game Similar to Billiards) Computer Instruction – Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Advance registration required. Games (i.e., …
Read More »Somerset Run Holds Annual Health Fair
A variety of health screenings and other services available to senior citizens was on display June 25 at the annual health fair hosted by the Somerset Run senior living community. Presented by the St. Peter’s University Hospital Community Mobile Health Service, the fair offered Somerset Run residents screenings for things such as blood pressure, blood sugar, sun-related skin damage and free …
Read More »FR&A Pictorial: Walk Against ALS At TD Bank Ball Park
The Franklin Reporter & Advocate was proud to support the 2014 Walk Against ALS at the TD Bank Ball Park. Walk Against ALS 2014 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 …
Read More »Two Township Boy Scouts Earn Eagle Rank
Left to right: Carter Coudriet, Mayor Brian Levine, and Dylan Hutt. Photo: Troop 113. Township residents Dylan Hutt and Carter Coudriet earned the Eagle Scout rank in January and February, 2014. 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 …
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