NEW BEGINNING – Approved Fire Protection & Safety CEO Diane Pein reacts after cutting the ribbon October 2 at the company headquarters’ grand opening. Approved Fire Protection & Safety cut the ribbon on its new Commerce Drive building Oct. 2, marking the 90-year-old company’s move to Franklin from its longtime headquarters in South Plainfield. Don’t Miss …

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By Frank Sciara. How did a petition with 750 signatures in July, turn into a tense Flocktober clash with the Township Council?  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 …

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Lillian Thomas, 96, passed away peacefully on October 1 at her longtime home in Somerset. Lillian was born in Perth Amboy to the late Peter Kara and Anna Horvath. She was raised in the New Brunswick area and attended local schools before graduating from St. Peter’s School of Nursing in 1951. It was during this …

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Cindy S. Zins, of North Brunswick and formerly of Somerset, passed away on Wednesday, September 30th at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick. She fought a strong battle against many illnesses and was fortunate enough to pass beside her loved ones. She recently turned 60. Born in Jaffa, Israel, she immigrated with …

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James Paul Jones, 64, passed away peacefully on September 30 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Passaic. James was born in Burlington, Vermont, and moved with his family to Central New Jersey as a young child. He was raised in the area and attended Bridgewater-Raritan High School. Following high school, James attended a vocational school for …

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TELLING THE STORY – The Light of Christ International Fellowship Ministries president Alimany Turay testifies in front of the zoning board at its October 1 meeting. The Township Zoning Board of Adjustment on Thursday unanimously approved a plan by The Light of Christ International Fellowship Ministries to convert a vacant building at 60 Millstone Road …

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Friday, Oct. 2 Move, Breathe, Meditate, Franklin Park library branch, 64 Clover Place, Franklin Park. 11 a.m. Free; registration preferred. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $52. The blues-rock guitarist is touring on the 30th anniversary of his debut album, “Ledbetter Heights.” Bill …

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09/06/2026 A Somerset resident was the victim of a burglary and theft between 08/29/26 and 09/06/26 in the area of Churchill Ave. The unknown suspect(s) stole the victim’s dirt bike from an unsecured garage. The dirt bike was valued at $10,000 and entered stolen into a national database.  Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet …

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Note: Schedule may change due to weather conditions. Bunker Hill Rd to Blackwells Mills Rd – Canal Rd Resurfacing – Out to Bid 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 …

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ON THE RUN – Warrior Michael Rogers Jr. powers through North Brunswick defenders for another first down during Franklin’s September 28 game. Franklin running back Michael Rogers Jr. ran for 234 yards and three touchdowns, and the Warriors scored 34 unanswered points in the second half to beat North Brunswick 55-21 on September 28 for …

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Gill St. Bernard’s scored twice in the final eight minutes September 30 to break a 1-1 tie and beat the Franklin High School boys’ soccer team 3-1 in Len Rivers Stadium, keeping the Warriors winless this season. JeanCarlo Sanchez put the Knights ahead for good in the 73rd minute, and Danny Cronin added an insurance …

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MORE DATA PROVIDED – Nearly all Flock camera license plate reads that triggered a special hotlist were for expired or suspended registrations, according to FTPD data. released recently. Nearly all of the 39,469 alerts generated by Franklin Township’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras during the last 30 days flagged vehicles with expired or suspended …

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Spooky season is quickly approaching in Somerset County, and all six Senior Wellness Centers are prepping for the excitement of Halloween with community-focused celebrations, festivities, and performances. All centers will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026. In addition to all the regularly scheduled programs, older adults can enjoy a fresh lineup of spooktacular events this …

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By Bill Connell. I am angry and annoyed that I have to write this letter.  I hope my speaking voice does not leak out in the process.  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 …

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A township woman has been named one of two student representatives to the Raritan Valley Community College Foundation. Vedha Priya Shivaraman of Somerset was named a student representative to the foundation for the 2026-27 school year, according to a press release from the school. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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The Board of Education approved nearly $146,000 in purchases, service agreements and renewals at its September 24 meeting. The contracts range from janitorial supplies and payroll software to physical exams for student athletes and classroom technology for two private schools. The 10-item package totals $146,004.60 for the items that carry a fixed price or a …

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NEW PLANNER TESTIFIES – Planner Spach Trahan testifies on behalf of the Tawheed Dawah Center’s application to build a mosque on South Middlebush Road. (Screenshot of Zoning Board meeting). The township Zoning Board of Adjustment chairman said Sept. 25 he is not convinced that a mosque holding prayers five times a day, seven days a …

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The school district paid more than $2 million in charter school tuition in September and received nearly $1.2 million from the state after closing out five construction grant projects dating to 2015, according to committee reports presented to the Board of Education at its September 24 meeting. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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HONORING A LEGEND – Warriors’ Stadium will carry the name of the football coach who led FHS to state titles in the 1980s. The Board of Education on September 24 approved renaming Franklin High School’s Warrior Stadium as Len Rivers Stadium, honoring the former football coach who led the Warriors to two undefeated state championship …

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At the Sept. 22 Township Council meeting, Mayor Phil Kramer told residents where the Township stands on the more than two dozen Flock Safety license plate readers mounted on poles around Franklin. “We deeply care about this issue,” he said. “We are looking at all information before there are any decisions. We have received a …

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