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Township Council Moves On 9/11 Memorial

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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Resurfacing Planned For Stretch Of Canal Road

[wpgmappity id=”17″]   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 consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; at $37 a …

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Planning Underway For July 4 Celebration

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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Pre-School Opened To More Students

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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Update: Amwell Road Bridge Could Be Closed Through February

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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$85 Million ‘Landmark’ School District Referendum Passes

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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School District Showcase Part Referendum Pep Rally, Part Talent Show

The Franklin High School Madrigal Singers were among the students groups performing Dec. 6 at the district showcase. Parents and students from across the school district joined teachers and administrators Dec. 6 at Franklin High School for what was billed as a day of celebrating township schools. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

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$85 Million School Referendum Comes Down To The Voters

If the proposed referendum is approved, Sampson G. Smith would become one of two middle school campuses in the district. Township voters will decide Dec. 9 whether they’re willing to invest an average $166 a year in funding improvements to the school district’s buildings and realigning the elementary school grades. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township …

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School Board Heeds Resident’s Request, Postpones Vote On Natural Gas Contract

The Board of Education Nov. 20 took the advice of Somerset resident Skip Schaeffer and postponed action on a proposed natural gas contract for further study. A scheduled vote to rejoin a statewide consortium to buy natural gas starting next year was postponed by the Board of Education at its Nov. 20 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

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Potosnak, Stanley, Walton-McCleod, Steele Win School Board Seats

Ed Potosnak Patricia Stanley 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 consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; at $37 …

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