Three St. Matthias School students are among 35 finalists in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s Fourth Grade Folder Contest. The students were selected from a pool of thousands of students from across the state. The local finalists are Aiden Bil, Emmanuel Victor, and Loraine Coloma. The contest recognizes “students’ creative talent and commitment […] The post St. Matthias Students Finalists In Statewide Competition appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

The developer of a proposed warehouse on Old New Brunswick Road was told April 17, in so many words, to get its act together and return to the Planning Board with a more detailed application. Planning Board members heard about 90 minutes of testimony from two witnesses for the Onyx 789 project – the architect […] The post Proposed Old New Brunswick Road Warehouse Hammered By Planning Board appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

03/31/2024 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary during the overnight hours in the area of Pear Tree Ln. The unknown suspect(s) entered the victim’s unlocked vehicle and stole two pairs of sunglasses valued at $210. A business located on Rt. 27 was the victim of a shoplifting during the afternoon hours. Two […] The post Franklin Township Police Log For March 31 To April 6, 2024 appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

A 41-year-old Willingboro man was charged April 4 with stealing $9,300 worth of lottery tickets from an Easton Avenue convenience store. Police were called to the store shortly after 8 a.m. on March 14. The investigation determined that someone broke the store’s glass door the night before and gained entry into the business. The investigation […] The post Willingboro Man Charged With Theft Of $9,300 In Lottery Tickets appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

The company behind a $1 billion, multi-state gas pipeline proposal that would include a compressor station in the township has decided to walk away from the project. Williams-TRANSCO told the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on April 10 that it would let the current approval for the project – known as the Northeast Services Enhancement Project, […] The post Williams TRANSCO Drops NESE Project, Gas Compressor Station appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

Submitted by the Franklin Township Environmental Commission. In 2022 the Franklin Township Environmental Commission initiated an early Spring alternative lawn care project that would improve the population of pollinators in Franklin and engage the public to participate and have fun. Pollinator is a collective term for insects, such as bees, that are a critical component […] The post In Your Opinion: Save The Mow ‘Till Earth Day 2024 appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

About 100 people were expected to gather in a rear parking lot at Somerset Village on Easton Avenue April 13 for the annual stream cleanup sponsored by the Franklin Township Environmental Commission and the Lower Raritan Watershed Partnership. The cleanups – this one along Seeley’s Run – was named after the late John Clyde, a […] The post Seeley’s Run Gets Long-Needed Cleanup appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

Rosario S. LaCorte of Warren, formerly of Berkeley Heights, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on April 8 at the age of 95. Rosario was born and raised in Elizabeth, the son of the late Serafina (nee Alfonso) and Rosario S. LaCorte, Sr. He had resided in Berkeley Heights for over […] The post Life Story: Rosario S. LaCorte, Father Of Township Resident appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

Iyanna Cotten broke through for an 80-yard touchdown run April 10 to help propel the newly minted Franklin High School girls’ flag football team to a 27-6 victory against South Hunterdon. Cotten, a senior better-known for her basketball exploits, also had two receptions for 30 yards during the historic win. Also contributing to the win […] The post FR&A Sports: New FHS Girls’ Flag Football Team Gets First Win appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more

Skyrocketing mandated costs are behind a small municipal portion tax increase included in the Township Council’s 2023 budget. Final numbers weren’t available at the April 9 Township Council meeting when the budget was introduced, but the bottom line is the owner of a home valued at $477,100 – the township average – will see an […] The post 2024 Township Budget Carries Tax Increase appeared first on The Franklin Reporter & Advocate ..read more