By Bill Connell, Somerset. I was at the Memorial Day parade this weekend and enjoyed it very much. The essence of the parade is to remember and acknowledge the effort and sacrifices of those who came before us. It is also a chance to celebrate the present and the future. There are a lot of people in Franklin who volunteer …
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From the Franklin High School PTSO. The week of May 4th is National Teacher Week! Tuesday May 5th is National Teacher (Appreciation) 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 only truly independent media serving the Eight Villages. But we …
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By Mark Grieco, Somerset. In 1779, a skirmish was fought in East Franklin between local Patriots and Loyalists raiders led by Colonel John Simcoe. The Patriots were fighting to defend liberties which they believed were being attacked by the Crown. The Loyalists had an unswerving allegiance to the Crown and, arguably, to a far-flung empire that trampled the rights of …
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By Skip Schaeffer, Somerset. Updated: Schaffer wrote this to the board after its Nov. 20 action: Thank you Dr. Seitz, Ms. Biesiada, and Board of Education members for choosing to pull the vote on Item B-06 from the agenda in last night’s meeting. I commend you for your willingness to further evaluate additional suppliers for the district’s natural gas requirements …
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By Karina Chipantiza, Antonio Merlos and Chris Petrone. We are employees of Anthony “Tony” Pranzatelli, owner of Pranzatelli’s Audio Outlet in Bound Brook. We want to tell you how much Tony has meant to each of us and our families as a strong, compassionate small businessman, and the difference he’s made in the lives of so many others in our …
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By Bill Connell, Somerset. I am still reeling in shock now that I know the NFL focuses more on financial self-preservation than doing the right thing. No not really. How can you be surprised with sponsorships and TV deals, that selfishness worked its way in to the DNA of the NFL? This is an old story, told a different way. …
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By Bill Connell, Somerset. I have concluded that people think in order to understand government, you have to be involved in government. In this digital age, that is not true. Let me introduce you to my little friend, the Sunshine Law. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the …
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By Bill Connell, Somerset. I have been wondering something all summer. What does a normal BOE look like anyway? When someone is on the losing end of a debate, do they still feel it was a healthy discussion? Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …
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By James Bevere. To the Franklin High School Community, 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 …
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By Richard Seamon, Somerset. Over the past 14 years, I have had the privilege of serving two terms on the Franklin Township Board of Education – which encompassed a total of 6 years and 8 months. During my first term, I played a significant part in the successful referendum for the new High School and then served on the Facilities …
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