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The next hazardous waste drop-off for Somerset County residents is set for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Branchburg Township Public Works garage, 34 Kenbury Rd. in the township. Household hazardous waste includes banned or outdated pesticides, antifreeze, transmission fluids, brake fluids, wet cell car batteries, motor oil (2-gallon maximum), ammonia-based cleaners, gasoline, kerosene, oil-based paints, pool …
Read More »Council Takes First Steps for Little Rocky Hill Water Main
Relief is on tap for residents of Little Rocky Hill, now that the Township Council has taken the first steps in replacing the Route 27 water main. The council at its August meeting introduced a $210,000 ordinance for engineering work for the new main, and passed a resolution giving that engineering work to Hatch Mott MacDonald. Don’t Miss Out! No …
Read More »Council Ok’s State Survey of Gypsy Moth Eggs
A survey of gypsy moth eggs will be conducted in the township by the state Department of Agriculture sometime between now and January. Whether any spraying will be conducted if eggs are found is another matter. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …
Read More »Nominations Accepted for Exemplary Disability Advocates
The Somerset County Office on Aging and Disability Services is accepting nominations of exemplary efforts in advocating for people with disabilities. Nominations for the seventh annual Disability Advocates Awards are due by Oct. 1. The awards are open to individuals, organizations and businesses located in Somerset County. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …
Read More »School Board Mulls $85 Million Referendum for New School, Grade Realignment
The Sampson G. Smith Intermediate School would be realigned to a middle school under the school board’s proposed referendum. The Board of Education is preparing to “market” to residents a proposed $85 million referendum which would result in a new elementary school and a realignment of elementary and middle school grade configurations. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …
Read More »School Board Studies Lowering High School Passing Grade
The Board of education is studying a proposal to lower the high school passing grade to 60 from 67. A move to lower the passing grade for Franklin High School students from 67 to 60 is being studied by the Board of Education. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …
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