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October 29, 2025
New Franklin Park School Principal Named By School Board
NEW FPS PRINCIPAL – Angela Pape speaks to the Board of Education October 28 after being named the ne…
October 24, 2025
New Brunswick Road Bridge Repair Extended To Mid-November
IN THE HOME STRETCH? – Work on the New Brunswick Road bridge is now expected to be finished in mid-N…
October 24, 2025
MacAfee Road School Introduces Book Vending Machine
RIBBON-CUTTING – Jimmy Lee of Joy Systems and MacAfee Elementary School’s Wilma Rosikiewicz, s…
October 22, 2025
DOE Commissioner Upholds Dismissals Of Complaints Against FHS Girls’ B-Ball Coaches, Others
COMPLAINT DISMISSAL UPHELD – Dismissals of complaints against former Franklin High School girls̵…
October 21, 2025
‘No Kings Day 2’ Brings Anti- And Pro- Trump Ralliers To Township
NO KINGS – Some of the estimated 1,500 people who came to the township to participate in the No King…
October 17, 2025
The Second Time’s The Charm; Dispensary Approved In Residential Zone
“EXPERT” TESTIMONY – Eduard Lanetskiy testifies about the proximity of cannabis dispensa…
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…
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 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 Awards $1.7 Million In Contracts
Contracts totaling $1.7 million were approved by the Township Council at its October 28 meeting. …
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Somerset County Parks Commission Seeks Input On Mobility Chair
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New Brunswick Road Bridge Repair Extended To Mid-November
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Assemblyman Danielsen Announces Bill To Establish School Tax Study Commission
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Township Council Awards $1M In Contracts
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Open Space Advisory Committee Recommends Smaller Catalpa Park Plan
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Street Resurfacing Program Updates
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School District Receives $50,000 State Grant To Improve Reading Education
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School Board Names New FHS Athletic Director
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New Franklin Park School Principal Named By School Board
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School Board Candidates Square Off At Forum
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Elizabeth Avenue School Gets New Vice-Principal; BOE Makes Other Personnel Moves
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School District Receives $50,000 State Grant To Improve Reading Education
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New Franklin Park School Principal Named By School Board
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SomCo VoTech Receives Bronze Certification From Sustainable Jersey For Schools
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MacAfee Road School Introduces Book Vending Machine
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FR&A Photo Gallery: Franklin High School Homecoming
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Local SomCo VoTech Students Receive National Merit Scholarship Honor
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Township Residents Among SCVT Students Honored By College Board
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Life Story: Antonio Benamer, 68; Was Registered Nurse At Somerset Woods
Antonio Benamer of Somerset passed away on October 26 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in …
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Life Story: Michele Rojek, 51; Lifelong Township Resident
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Life Story: Eleanor Nagy, 97; Active In St. Matthias
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Life Story: Ruth E. Lancsak, 99; Self-Employed Beautician
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Life Story: Yalcin Atatimur, 94; Fluent In Five Languages
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Township Council Awards $1.7 Million In Contracts
Contracts totaling $1.7 million were approved by the Township Council at its October 28 meeting. …
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Franklin Food Bank Receives $15,000 In Surprise Donations At Township Council Meeting
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Township Council Recognizes Hindu Heritage Month
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Assemblyman Danielsen Announces Bill To Establish School Tax Study Commission
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Street Resurfacing Program Updates
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Quail Brook Senior Center November Schedule
Somerset County senior centers will celebrate Family Caregiver Month in November. During the month of …
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Franklin Senior Center June Schedule
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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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Franklin Food Bank Receives $15,000 In Surprise Donations At Township Council Meeting
SURPRISE DONATION – Franklin Food Bank executive director Derek Smith, left, hugs Township Councilman Alex …
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St. Matthias Installs New Parish Priest
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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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Township Council Awards $1.7 Million In Contracts
Contracts totaling $1.7 million were approved by the Township Council at its October 28 meeting. …
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Township Council Awards $1M In Contracts
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Street Resurfacing Program Updates
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Township Road Resurfacing Program Update
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Township Council Purchases $2.9M In Goods And Services
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The Second Time’s The Charm; Dispensary Approved In Residential Zone
“EXPERT” TESTIMONY – Eduard Lanetskiy testifies about the proximity of cannabis dispensaries to schools and …
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Somerset CPA Wins Statewide Award
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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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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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School Board Names New FHS Athletic Director
NEW AD – Anthony Brito thanks the Board of Education October 28 after he was …
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DOE Commissioner Upholds Dismissals Of Complaints Against FHS Girls’ B-Ball Coaches, Others
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FHS Sports: Football, Cheer, And Marching Band Senior Nights
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FHS Sports: Girls’ Soccer Tops Aquinas, 7-1
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FHS Sports: Girls Soccer Honors Seniors
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The Second Time’s The Charm; Dispensary Approved In Residential Zone
“EXPERT” TESTIMONY – Eduard Lanetskiy testifies about the proximity of cannabis dispensaries to schools and …
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Hamilton Street Advisory Board Says ‘No’ To Advertising Murals
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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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‘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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Somerset County Parks Commission Seeks Input On Mobility Chair
UNDER CONSIDERATION – The Eagle HD Portable Bariatric Power Wheelchair is one of three mobility devices …
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Residents Sound Off On Renewed Application For Pipeline Project That Will Run Through Franklin
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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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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’