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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The balcony railing in the FHS main gym will be one home of new sponsored banners starting next school year. The Franklin High School outdoor athletic complex and gym will likely have some new additions starting next school year in the form of sponsored banners. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois said proposals from eight companies were vetted before one was chosen to do a feasibility study on the proposed Lewis Street Youth Center. A Pennsylvania-based architectural firm has been hired to conduct a feasibility study for the proposed Lewis Street Youth Center. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …
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Township Manager Robert Vornlocker, second from left, describes the plans for Catalpa Park to the Open Space Advisory Committee. A plan for a “family friendly” Catalpa Park – slightly different from what was approved last year – is making the rounds before relevant committees before its official public debut. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …
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Reginald O. Davenport, seen here at the 2016 Teacher of the Year breakfast, has resigned from his position as principal at Franklin Middle School. Reginald O. Davenport has resigned as principal of Franklin Middle School. 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 …
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Bonding and capital ordinances appropriating more than $11 million for purchases and capital improvements were introduced by the Township Council at its March 28 meeting. The ordinances will have a public hearing and final vote in April. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …
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The Board of Education awarded a variety of contracts at its March meeting. Nearly $1.5 million in contracts were approved by the Board of Education at its March 23 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 the only truly independent …
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School Superintendent John Ravally speaks to the Board of Education’s finance committee on March 21. Update 2: The Board of Education gave final approval to the 2017-18 school year spending plan at its April 27 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. …
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Township Manager Robert Vornlocker, foreground, speaks to the Township Council about the proposed sidewalk program. The Township Council gave the green light March 7 to a sidewalk program that will affect about 150 property owners around Franklin Middle School. 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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