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PURCHASE EXPLAINED – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said the money for the surveillance system is coming …
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October 16, 2025
Dueling Rallies Set For Cultural Arts Gazebo October 18
Groups on opposite ends of the political spectrum will share the same space on October 18, and both …
October 13, 2025
St. Matthias Installs New Parish Priest
NEW PARISH LEADER – The Rev. Tom Lanza greets St. Matthias parishioners after his installation cerem…
October 9, 2025
School Board Candidates Square Off At Forum
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES – School board candidates who attended the October 8 candidate forum. Clockw…
October 1, 2025
Proposed Ordinance Would Restrict ‘Routine’ Use Of Some On-Site Generators
Explaining Proposed Ordinance – Mayor Phil Kramer describes the proposed ordinance that would restri…
September 26, 2025
End Of New Brunswick Road Bridge Work Delayed Another Month
BRIDGE REPAIR DELAYED – A deeper-than-expected water main is the reason the bridge replacement proje…
September 19, 2025
Bounce Air Adventure Park Approved For Rutgers Plaza Space
INDOOR PLAYGROUND APPROVED – Hang Lin, foreground, owner of Bounce Air Adventure Park, tells the Zon…
September 18, 2025
Public Safety Director Maeweather Leaving For New Position
SAYING GOODBYE TO FRANKLIN – Public Safety Director Quovella Maeweather, right, will be leaving Fran…
September 17, 2025
Catalpa Park Once Again Focus Of Township Discussion
EXPLAINING THE OPTIONS – Darren Mazzei, the Township’s consulting engineer, reviews four optio…
September 15, 2025
Hillcrest Elementary School Unveils Book Vending Machine
A variety of books await students. Teachers and staff at Hillcrest Elementary School have another to…
September 4, 2025
Retail Center Developer Sent Back To Drawing Board A Second Time
RETURN ENGAGEMENT – Shri Kotdawla, the engineer for NPH Real Estate, explains the changes made to th…
Most Recent News
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Township Council Acts To Buy Open Space
COUNCIL BUYS LAND – The Township Council on October 14 approved nearly $4 million in open …
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End Of New Brunswick Road Bridge Work Delayed Another Month
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Township Provides Road Resurfacing Projects Updates
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Township Road Resurfacing Program Update
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Street Resurfacing Projects Status Updates
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Township Council Purchases $2.9M In Goods And Services
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Township Road Program Update
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School Board Candidates Square Off At Forum
SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES – School board candidates who attended the October 8 candidate forum. Clockwise …
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Elizabeth Avenue School Gets New Vice-Principal; BOE Makes Other Personnel Moves
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Six Candidates File For Three Board Of Education Seats
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Kira Sikorski Named Franklin Park School Vice-Principal
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School Board Approves 2025-26 District Goals, But Not Without Controversy
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Local SomCo VoTech Students Receive National Merit Scholarship Honor
STUDENTS HONORED – The National Merit Scholarship Program has recognized the following SCVTHS students for their achievements: …
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Township Residents Among SCVT Students Honored By College Board
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Hillcrest Elementary School Unveils Book Vending Machine
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Area Students Named Semifinalists In National Merit Scholarship Program
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Triple B Foundation Donates Sensory Supplies To Hillcrest Elementary School
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Warriors On The Academic Move
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Kira Sikorski Named Franklin Park School Vice-Principal
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Life Story: Janet L. LaCorte, 94; Mother Of Township Resident
Janet L. LaCorte (née Rivera) passed away peacefully on October 10 at the age of …
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Life Story: Bernice C. Woldman, 95; Former Executive Director Of Franklin Food Bank
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Life Story: Judith Smith, 76; Known For Strong Work Ethic
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Life Story: Claire Levine, 94; Mother Of Former Mayor, Freeholder
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Life Story: Robert L. Kirsch, 84; Life Member Of East Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
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Council Approves Multifaceted Surveillance System Purchase
PURCHASE EXPLAINED – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker said the money for the surveillance system is coming …
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Township Council Acts To Buy Open Space
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Proposed Ordinance Would Restrict ‘Routine’ Use Of Some On-Site Generators
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Catalpa Park Once Again Focus Of Township Discussion
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Residents Sound Off On Renewed Application For Pipeline Project That Will Run Through Franklin
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Franklin Senior Center June Schedule
QUAIL BROOK SENIOR CENTER625 New Brunswick RoadSomerset, NJ 08873908-203-6151Walk With Ease Self-Guided Program Weekly Check-In …
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Quail Brook Senior Center May Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center April Schedule Released
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Township Resident Co-Leads SomCo VoTech Band In Bridgeway Performance
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Quail Brook Senior Center’s January Schedule
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St. Matthias Installs New Parish Priest
NEW PARISH LEADER – The Rev. Tom Lanza greets St. Matthias parishioners after his installation …
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Zoning Board Hearing On Ukrainian Cultural Center Ends In Chaos
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Township Faith Community Observes National Day Of Prayer
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Masjid-e-Ali Hosts Annual Interfaith Iftar
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Temple Beth El Hosts Israeli Artisans
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Township Road Resurfacing Program Update
Following is an update on the Township’s 2025 road resurfacing program. Sebring Rd Area Resurfacing …
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Township Council Purchases $2.9M In Goods And Services
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Township Road Program Update
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Updates Given On Street Resurfacing Projects
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Street Resurfacing Projects Updates
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Somerset CPA Wins Statewide Award
David Roth A Somerset-based CPA is among 40 accounting professionals throughout the state to be …
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Hamilton Street Advisory Board Says ‘No’ To Advertising Murals
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CIC Hub Offers Help To People Struggling With Substance Abuse
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Bounce Air Adventure Park Approved For Rutgers Plaza Space
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Unity Bancorp Ranked Among Top 25 US Publicly Traded Banks
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Zoning Board Denies Application For Cannabis Business In Residential Zone
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Indoor Children’s Playground And Restaurant Planned For Rutgers Plaza Space
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Planning Board Approves Hamilton Street Apartment, Retail Building
DETAIL MAN – Engineer Adnan Khan reviews some details of a proposed 3-story, mixed-use building …
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Planning Board Approves Two Warehouses On Atrium Drive
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Bounce Air Adventure Park Approved For Rutgers Plaza Space
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Zoning Board Hearing On Ukrainian Cultural Center Ends In Chaos
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Temple Beth El Gets Planning Board Approval For Subdivision
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Franklin Food Bank Wins National Hunger Leadership Award
SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Franklin Food Bank Executive Director with U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar at the …
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‘Empty Bowls’ Raises More Than $34,000 For Franklin Food Bank
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Township Food Insecurity And Safety Coalition Sets Goals For Year
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Sri Lankan School Alumni Donate To Franklin Food Bank
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Franklin Food Bank Raises $90,000 In ‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser
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FR&A 2024 Woman Of The Year: Katie Nordhaus, Township Animal Control Officer
FR&A WOMAN OF THE YEAR – Animal Control Officer Katie Nordhaus has devoted her career …
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FR&A Man Of The Year: Derek Smith, Franklin Food Bank Executive Director
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FR&A 2022 Man of the Year: Bill Grippo
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Township Councilwoman Kimberly Francois Is Franklin Reporter & Advocate 2021 Woman Of The Year
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Franklin Township Mayor Phil Kramer Named 2020 Franklin Reporter & Advocate Man of the Year
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Sewer Rates, Connection Fees, To Increase Under New Budget
BUDGET EXPLANATION – Sewerage Authority Executive Director Joe Danielsen takes Authority members through the proposed …
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Sewerage Authority Approves 2024-25 Budget
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Sewerage Authority Customers To See 10 Percent Hike In Rates
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Sewerage Authority To Drop Covid Waste Test
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Sewer Rates To Rise 13 Percent Over Next Two Years
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FHS Sports: Warriors Fall To Unbeaten Sayreville, 37-28
The Franklin High School Warriors football team came close to snapping Sayreville’s unbeaten streak October …
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FHS Sports: Warriors Soccer Defeats Hightstown, 1-0
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FHS Sports: Lady Warrior Volleyball Shuts Out Bound Brook, 2-0
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FHS Sports: Warriors Soccer Defeats Hillside, 1-0
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FHS Sports: Warrior Football Takes Home Opener Over Passaic, 20-14
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Hamilton Street Advisory Board Says ‘No’ To Advertising Murals
PROHIBITED MURAL? – This mural on the side of the Green Knight Dispensary on Hamilton …
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Zoning Board Denies Application For Cannabis Business In Residential Zone
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Cannabis Business Seeks Permission To Open Dispensary In Residential Zone
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Franklin Cannabis Business Grows In First Half Of 2025
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Herb’s Premium Dispensary Celebrates Grand Opening
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‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Kicks Off At Sampson G. Smith Middle School Campus
One of the biggest fundraisers for the organization that supports the Franklin Township Animal Shelter …
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Second Chance For Animals’ ‘Tricky Tray’ Sold Out
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Annual ‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Wraps Up At SGS
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‘Santa Paws’ Fundraiser Benefits Second Chance For Animals, Animal Shelter
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Blessing Of The Animals Held At Animal Shelter
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Residents Sound Off On Renewed Application For Pipeline Project That Will Run Through Franklin
LEADING THE CHARGE – Mayor Phil Kramer led the Franklin delegation in a virtual public …
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Council Declines Energy Aggregation Bid, Will Try Again Later
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NESE Opponents Rally At Cultural Gazebo
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FTPD Offers Tips In Light Of Bear Sightings
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Pipeline Company Seeks Federal Reinstatement Of Project Approval, Including Township Compressor Station
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Raritan Valley Symphonic Band Sets Concert at Franklin Middle School
The Raritan Valley Symphonic Band returns to Franklin to start its 43rd season presenting its …
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Franklin Day Performance Schedule Released
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Cultural Arts Council Sets Auditions For Two Shows
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SGS/HSC Players Alumni Cabaret Fundraiser Set
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FR&A Photo Gallery: Franklin High School Presents ‘Cinderella, The Enchanted Version’