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Rumors circulating on social media that a serial killer is in the area are not …
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January 30, 2025
Township Food Insecurity And Safety Coalition Sets Goals For Year
TACKLING FOOD INSECURITY – Sami Shaban, head of the Food Insecurity and Safety Coalition, speaks at …
January 29, 2025
School District Publishes Guidelines Dealing With Immigration Issues For Students And Families
The Franklin Township school district will not share students’ immigration status with federal…
January 29, 2025
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School Sets Open House
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) invites you to our Open House! Join us to learn ho…
January 29, 2025
Council Approves Modified Affordable Housing Estimate For Submission To State DCA
Township Estimate Is 91 Units Smaller Than The State’s Non-Binding Recommendation EXPLAINING T…
January 20, 2025
Rep. Watson Coleman: Resist The Whitewashing Of History, Support Education
KEYNOTE SPEAKER – U.S. Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman speaks to attendees at the 28th annual Franklin To…
January 14, 2025
Former Bus Monitor Convicted In Connection With Child’s Strangling Death
A former district school bus monitor faces up to 10 years in state prison following her January 13 c…
January 12, 2025
Muslim Influence In United States Explored In Library Exhibit
ISLAMIC HERITAGE DISPLAYED – Samina Sattar, Amir Muhammad, and Sara Kharazi-Didehvar, left to right,…
January 7, 2025
Singh, Hopkins To Lead School Board
SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT – Ardaman Singh was unanimously re-elected as president at the January 7 Boar…
January 1, 2025
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 to taking …
December 20, 2024
McDonald’s Opens New Restaurant In Rutgers Plaza
MCDONALDLAND CHARACTERS – The Hamburglar, Grimace and Birdie were among the guests celebrating the g…
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FTPD Police Log: December 1-31, 2024
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Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Easton Avenue, Snarls Traffic For Hours
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Former Bus Monitor Convicted In Connection With Child’s Strangling Death
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Franklin Township Police Department Promotes Four To Captain and Lieutenant
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Updated: Former District Paraprofessional, SGS Wrestling Coach, Arrested For Possession Of Child Pornography
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FTPD Police Log: Nov. 1-30, 2024
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
Here is the December 12 update of the Township’s 2024-25 road resurfacing program. New Brunswick …
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Fire Commissioner Stipend Increases Approved By Township Council
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Township Road Work Update
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Township Council Approves $220,000 In Purchases
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Board Of Education OKs Nearly $338,000 In Goods And Services
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Township Council Purchases Water-Related Services
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Township Updates Street Resurfacing Projects
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Road To Success Students Celebrate Thanksgiving
HIS FINAL ADDRESS – Outgoing Director of School Management, Orvyl Wilson, speaks to the RTS …
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District Equity Plan Discussed At Board Of Education Meeting
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School District Looks To Increase Pre-Kindergarten Enrollment
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School Board Names New Hamilton Street Principal And Director Of School Management
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2024 Election: DiMeglio, Hopkins And Merris Win In BOE Election
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Warriors On The Academic Move
Kevin Fahy of Somerset is one of more than 900 Lebanon Valley College students named …
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman To Keynote MLK Foundation Breakfast
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Township Resident Co-Leads SomCo VoTech Band In Bridgeway Performance
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Interim Franklin High School Principal Named By School Board
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Road To Success Program Celebrates Holidays With Cookies & Cocoa
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Somerset Resident Named SC Vo-Tech Student Of The Month
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Elizabeth Avenue School Unveils Marquee
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Life Story: Henry J Weachock, 94; Korean War Veteran
Henry J Weachock of Franklin Park entered into eternal life on January 24 at home …
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Life Story: Y Thanh Lam, 86; Vietnam War Veteran
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Life Story: Emma Gergely, 95; Was Chemical Librarian
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Life Story: Nancy Imperato, 78; Loved To Organize
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Life Story: Ronald L. Blazkiewicz, 90; Was Security Guard
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to …
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
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Town Hall Meeting On Opioid Settlement Fund Usage Set
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Councilman Wright Calls For Committees To Study Cannabis Taxes, Affordable Housing
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Noise Nuisance Ordinance Approved By Township Council
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Township Resident Co-Leads SomCo VoTech Band In Bridgeway Performance
IN CONCERT – SCVTHS students provided holiday entertainment to residents of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center …
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Quail Brook Senior Center’s January Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center December Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center November Schedule
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Quail Brook Senior Center October Schedule
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Muslim Influence In United States Explored In Library Exhibit
ISLAMIC HERITAGE DISPLAYED – Samina Sattar, Amir Muhammad, and Sara Kharazi-Didehvar, left to right, at …
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‘Connect With Palestine Day’ Held In Colonial Park
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Faith Temple Church Celebrates 43rd Anniversary
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A Day In The Life: Township Bustling On A Spring-Like Day
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First Baptist Church Of Lincoln Gardens Holds College Fair
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Township Road Work Update
New Brunswick Rd (Willow to DeMott) -NEW BRUNSWICK RD FROM WILLOW TO DEMOTT TO BE …
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Township Council Approves $220,000 In Purchases
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Township Council Purchases Water-Related Services
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Township Updates Road Resurfacing Program
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Township Council Approves Purchases Of Good And Services
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Dunkin’ Celebrates Store Remodeling
RIBBON-CUTTING – From left to right: FTPD Detective Robert Brown, Franklin Food Bank Executive Director …
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MJ’s Affordable Kitchens Celebrates Grand Opening
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La Providencia Receives Formal Welcome From Assemblyman Danielsen
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
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Venus Jewelers Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Location
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Inaugural State NJ-India Commission Trade Mission To India Announced At Samudhra Restaurant
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Cannabis Businesses Capped At 18 (Give Or Take); Township Receives More Than $260K In Sales Taxes
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Revised Warehouse Plan Gets Cool Planning Board Reception
MAKING HIS CASE – Keith Cahill, the project engineer for Onyx 789, makes a point …
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Rutgers Plaza Apartment Building Application Delayed Once Again
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Plan To Raze, Build New Church Approved By Planning Board
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Township Studying State Guidance On Affordable Housing Obligation
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Planning Board Resumes Hearing On Modified Church Plan
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Sri Lankan School Alumni Donate To Franklin Food Bank
ALUMNI DONATION – Members of the Ananda College Alumni Association with officials from the Franklin …
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Franklin Food Bank Raises $90,000 In ‘Golf Fore Groceries’ Fundraiser
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Franklin Food Bank Receives $15,000 Grant From Bank Of America
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Sorority Chapter Sets Food Drive
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Tour de Franklin Set To Launch On April 28
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FR&A Man Of The Year: Derek Smith, Franklin Food Bank Executive Director
MAN OF THE YEAR – Derek Smith took over the reins of the Franklin Food …
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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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Franklin Reporter & Advocate 2019 People Of The Year: The FHS 2018-19 Girls Basketball Team And Coaches
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Sewerage Authority Approves 2024-25 Budget
FTSA Executive Director Joe Danielsen. The Franklin Township Sewerage authority approved its $17 million 2024-25 …
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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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Sewerage Authority Races To Fix Imperiled Line
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FHS Sports: Lady Warriors End Losing Streak And Pingry’s Unbeaten Streak
DOUBLE-TEAMED – Freshman Lady Warrior Nola Bright looks for an open teammate during the January …
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FHS Sports: Lady Warrior Basketball Opens Season With Big Win Over Hunterdon Central
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Photo Gallery: Midnight Madness Highlights Middle, High School Basketball Teams
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FHS Sports: Precious Wheeler Signs To Play Basketball For Rutgers University
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Jersey Mike’s Helps With FHS Dance Team’s Florida Goal
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Township Officials Cool To ‘Cannabis Consumption Areas’
It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to …
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Cannabis Businesses Capped At 18 (Give Or Take); Township Receives More Than $260K In Sales Taxes
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Township Council Seeks To Cap Number Of Cannabis Retailers
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Cannabis Businesses Prove Profitable For Township, Record $10 Million In Sales
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Township Council Creates Committee To Study Business Signage
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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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State DEP Solves Water Odor, Taste, Mystery For NJAW Customers
A Branchburg company has been issued a notice of violation by state environmental officials for …
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Environmental Commission Supports Proposed ‘Climate Superfund Act’
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Film, Panel Discussion On Proposed ‘Green Amendment’ Set For November 14
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Boy Scout Gets Open Space Committee Help For Eagle Project
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Township Shade Tree Sale Returns
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Township Resident Co-Leads SomCo VoTech Band In Bridgeway Performance
IN CONCERT – SCVTHS students provided holiday entertainment to residents of Bridgeway Care and Rehabilitation Center …
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Holiday Sunday Events Draw Crowds
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Free Holiday Concert At Sampson G. Smith School
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East Millstone Ushers In Holiday Season With Tree Lighting
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Sinterklaas Set To Visit Van Liew-Suydam House