The final schedule for repair work to the Queens Bridge between South Bound Brook and Bound Brook has not yet been determined, a state officials aid on July 17. Despite announcements released by Bound Brook officials, a final schedule for the repair work to the Queens Bridge has not yet been determined, according to a state spokesman. The bridge, which …
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Butler Road resident Sylvia Temmer said she wished the Catalpa Park property could be kept as passive recreation. Catalpa Park could be open by the fall of 2018, now that the Township Council has green-lighted the final concept plan. 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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The newly purchased Consolata Missionaries property on Route 27 will probably be the site for a new YMCA. Update: Franklin Township is one of three towns in Somerset County identified as possible branch sites, Somerset County YMCA David Carcieri said in an email. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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South Middlebush Road between Jacques and Skillmans lanes will be closed for three months for a bridge replacement. A three-month bridge replacement project – slated to start June 28 – is expected to cause massive delays along South Middlebush Road and surrounding roads. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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Township resident Laura Williams thanked the Township Council for the chain on Ari Drive. The chaining off of Ari Drive at Julie Court was once again a hot topic during a Township Council meeting. 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 …
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Schools Superintendent John Ravally was given a new 5-year contract May 25 by the Board of Education. A new 5-year contract for the schools Superintendent was approved May 25 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 are …
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Schools Superintendent John Ravally describes the proposed rezoning plan May 16 at a special Board of Education meeting at Franklin High School. There were more questions than comments May 16 when the school district’s proposed school rezoning plan was debuted to a packed house in the Franklin High School cafeteria. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …
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The Township Council approved several contracts at its May 9 meeting. The Township Council at its May 9 meeting approved several contracts for goods and services. 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 …
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Mayor Phil Kramer, seated, right, and Fr. Paolo Fedrigoni sign the closing papers for the township’s purchase of the 65-acre Consolata Missionaries property. Looking on (left to right) are Deputy Mayor Carl Wright and Township Councilmen Ted Chase and James Vassanella. What some township officials called the best land purchase in township history was closed on May 11, when papers …
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Malcolm Belvin is sworn in to the township police department by Township Clerk Ann Marie McCarthy. One of Franklin’s own is its newest police officer. 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. …
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