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Township Manager Robert Vornlocker, left, and DPW manager Carl Hauck at the Feb. 11 Council budget meeting. Franklin is in a “very good, strong financial position,” the Township Council was told at a Feb. 19 special budget meeting. That prognosis of the township’s revenue position came at the end of the meeting – the second budget meeting in eight days …

Township residents looking for information during emergencies now have another outlet, an AM radio station. 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 …

An ordinance establishing a “safe zone” for online business transactions, sponsored by Councilman Will Galtieri, was approved at the Oct. 9 meeting. A “safe zone” for residents to conduct online business exchanges will be established in front of police headquarters under an ordinance approved at the Oct. 9 Township Council meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin …

File photo. Not all private school students will be afforded bus transportation by the school district this year. 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 …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally stands to earn nearly $30,000 in merit pay at the end of the coming school year if he meets five goals set for him by the school board. Schools Superintendent John Ravally stands to earn another $29,000 at the end of the upcoming school year, based on five goals approved Aug 23 by the Board of …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally said that all “One Less Move” referendum projects are moving along, and all buildings will be ready for the start of school. There will still be a few loose ends to tie up, but for the most part, district schools will be ready to open on Sept. 20, the Board of Education was told at its …

Residents line up to speak at a public hearing on the proposed Catalpa Farm. (File photo.) Construction on Catalpa Park has been put off for about a year due to permitting issues. 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 …

Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said the electric charging stations will be made available to the public during the daytime, when the township’s fleet of electric cars are on the road. (File photo). The township motor pool will be a little “greener” soon, now that the Township Council has approved the purchase of five electric cars for its fleet. Don’t Miss …

A resolution expressing support for medical marijuana facilities locating in certain sections of the township was unanimously approved Aug. 14 by the Township Council. The resolution states that the council is supportive of medical marijuana facilities – cultivators, processors and distributors – being located in the township’s M-1 and M-2 zones, which are light industrial zones. Don’t Miss Out! No …

Update: The Board of Education at its Aug. 23 meeting approved a $432,000 contract with the Middlesex Regional Educational Services Commission of Piscataway to provide buses for private school students. Original Story: The question of whether the school district will provide bus transportation to private schools in the upcoming school year has not yet been answered, despite a notification saying …