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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 …

Schools Superintendent John Ravally earned nearly $30,000 in merit bonuses over the last school year. (File photo). Nearly $30,000 in merit bonuses for the schools Superintendent were approved July 18 by the Board of Education. 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 …

Dolores Holst smashes a bottle of champagne against the bumper of Griggstown Volunteer Fire Company’s new ruck at the June 16 dedication. Members of the Griggstown Volunteer Fire Company capped off a three-year effort June 16 with the dedication of their new pumper truck. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information …

Robert Reid and Martin Kimmel, left to right, at the June 13 Township Council meeting. The long-awaited, much-anticipated township youth center could open its doors by the winter of 2020, the Township Council was told on June 13. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & …

Somerset County is looking for bids for hunting rights on four parcels it owns, including one in the township. The Franklin parcel consists of 149 acres and is known as the Stavola/Trap Rock parcel, which is bordered by Route 518, Canal and Old Georgetown roads. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …

The Township Council on May 22 approved a number of purchases of goods and services, including more than $500,000 in contracts for upgrades and equipment at several park playgrounds. Among the resolutions approved were: 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 …