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Franklin resident Jacqueline Archer-Kennedy. Photo: Alternatives, Inc. A program run by township resident Jacqueline Archer-Kennedy was recently given an award by a state commission. The NJ Commission on Recreation for Individuals With Disabilities presented Raritan-based Alternatives, Inc. with its 2014 New Jersey Distinguished Agency Recreation Services Non-Profit Award at an April 30 ceremony. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

Memorial Day Parade 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 we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; at …

Anna Girandola at the 2014 Centenarian Celebration at Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Somerset. Who knew that eating pecan ice cream could lead to a longer life? 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 …

Photo: Somerset County Freeholders. With the 20th annual Curbing Hunger Food Drive getting underway in the county next month, orange “Curb Hunger” bags are being distributed via recycling containers. 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 …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots and AT&T, the exclusive wireless partner of the team, are honoring men and women who have served our country in the “True Patriot” program throughout the 2014 season. The “True Patriot” program gives veterans a chance to come out to a Somerset Patriots game with family and friends and be recognized on the field during …

Boy Scout Troop 154’s newest Eagle Scout, Adam Timari, center, flanked by parents Mark and Janet Timari. You can add Adam Timari’s name to the growing list of Eagle Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 154. 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 …

Poet Glenis Redmond will perform at the Quail Brook Senior Center on May 12. Photo: John Fletcher May is “Older Americans Month,” and the Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd., has scheduled a variety of events to celebrate. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin …

May is “Older Americans Month,” and the Quail Brook Senior Center, 625 New Brunswick Rd., has a series of special events lined up. The theme this year is “Safe Today, Healthy Tomorrow.” The programs offered focus on various aspects of home, personal, financial and other types of safety. Please call for lunch reservations by 10 a.m. the day before the scheduled event. …

Somerset County’s centenarians will be honored May 21 with a luncheon at the Regency Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 380 DeMott Lane. The county Office on Aging and Disability is looking for centenarians to honor. The deadline to respond is May 2. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by …

The 4th Annual Spring Adult Bocce League will soon begin play at the professional bocce courts in Colonial Park.Photo: Somerset County Park Commission. The 4th Annual Spring Adult Bocce League will begin play at Colonial Park on May 6. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter …