Township Police Chief Lawrence Roberts, left, and Lt. Kristen Durham at the Feb. 12 Township Council budget hearing. The township’s payroll could grow by eight more positions this year, based on requests made at the Township Council’s second budget hearing on Feb. 12. Department heads presenting their budgets to the council also made requests for trucks, technology and other capital …
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Township Manager Robert Vornlocker told the Township Council Feb. 9 that the overall 2015 tax levy would increase by about 2.7 percent. 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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More than $1.8 million was earmarked for a number of suppliers for purchases for 2015 by the Township Council at its Feb. 3 meeting. Items 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 the only truly independent media serving the Eight …
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A bond ordinance earmarking $18,500 for a 9/11 memorial was introduced Feb. 3 by the Township Council. The money is left over from a 2004 bond ordinance. 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 …
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The architects of the township’s July 4 celebration are looking to expand the kind of entertainment offered to residents. Township Councilman Carl R.A. Wright (D-Ward 4), a member of the planing committee, said at the Feb. 3 council meeting that the group has “a lot on the agenda.” Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
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Interim schools Superintendent Lee Seitz said that additional money has been found to expand the district’s Pre-K program for the remainder of the school year. The school district will be able to enroll up to 90 more general- and special-education students in its Pre-Kindergarten programs. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of …
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Workers setting up on the D&R Canal bridge on Amwell Road. The Delaware & Raritan Canal bridge on Amwell Road could be closed until the end of February, the state’s transportation chief said Jan. 16. 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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Supporters of the $85 million school referendum celebrate after learning the referendum had passed. An $85 million referendum that will result in a new elementary school and a realigned district was approved Dec. 9. 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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