Tag: Franklin Township
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Union workers, residents debate need for pipeline upgrades
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP – As one pulled into the Franklin Township Senior Center parking lot on May 2, he/she was met with a sea of lime green. Then, a wave of bright orange was visible. Nearby, a truck was blaring music and flashing various message signs, which accompanied the union members who were wearing brightly colored…
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Rally to oppose new gas pipeline set for May 2 in Somerset
Williams-Transco Company is seeking to build a 32,000 horsepower gas compressor station near residential areas of South Brunswick and Franklin Park. The plan will affect the surrounding towns of Kingston, Monmouth Junction, Kingston, Kendall Park and Princeton. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has scheduled a public hearing to gather input on its recently…
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Artists can submit artwork, logo for Franklin Day Festival ArtWalk
Franklin Township is accepting free submissions for ArtWalk, a juried exhibit and sale showcasing all two-dimensional art forms, that will be displayed at the Franklin Day Festival on Sept. 22 at Colonial Park in Somerset. The theme is “Celebrate New Jersey.” The Princeton Photography Club will provide curatorial management for the second year. Submission deadline…
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Activities planned for annual Franklin Day Festival
Franklin Township will hold its fourth annual Franklin Day Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Colonial Park, Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin. This year’s event will feature activities including live music, dance performances, food vendors, an art show, a classic car show and a farmers’ market. The event will also include free activities…
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Vendors sought for Franklin Day Festival
Franklin Township is inviting food, retail and service vendors to participate at the fourth annual Franklin Day Festival from noon to 5 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Colonial Park, Elizabeth Avenue, Franklin. Vendors should register by Sept. 8. There is a 30 percent discount for “early-bird” registration by June 2. For a registration form or…
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Middlesex County Freeholders take action against pipeline plan
Responding to a sustained campaign by concerned residents and environmental activists, the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders has announced that they will file a motion to intervene on a controversial gas pipeline that has drawn opposition in central Jersey. Williams Transco is proposing a new fracked gas pipeline expansion in Central Jersey. The plan…
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Reader ‘reeling’ about freeholders’ meeting
To all health conscious, life-loving humans, this past Thursday evening, April 20, I attended the public meeting of the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. I’m still reeling with anger and head-spinning dizziness about the performance of our paid elected officials who were comfortably mounted in their seats, appearing to look down on the voters.…
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Opposition group asks for ‘intervenors’ to join compressor project fight
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The deadline is looming for residents opposed to a natural gas compressor station to have their opinions documented. Williams Partners L.P. operates the Transco natural gas pipeline that transports natural gas from south Texas to New York City. Williams is proposing the installation of a compressor station for connection…
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Company files official application for compressor station project
By JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A natural gas compressor station could be coming to the South Brunswick area despite a multitude of concerns by residents. Williams Partners L.P. has announced that its subsidiary Transco has filed its official application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) seeking authorization for its Northeast Supply Enhancement (NESE) project,…