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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. The park’s two cricket pitches – the source of much of the controversy over the park during the past three years …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …