In Your Opinion: Attend Township Council Meetings, Let Your Voice Be Heard
By Bill Connell, Somerset. The “Peace and Nonviolence” statue park situation has me reflecting on why I do what I do. I have been participating in local government since 2006 because I had a bug up me arse about something selfish. This is how most people get engaged. That’s how it starts. It opens up […]
Video Story: 9-11 Observed In The Township
For the 17th consecutive year, fire fighters and other first responders gathered at St. Matthias Church on Sept. 11 to honor their colleagues from around the country who were killed in the 2001 terrorist attacks. The service included a prayer and statement from St. Matthias’ Fr. Douglas Haefner, and the traditional reading of the names […]
Cultural Arts Council Gazebo Unveiling Set For Sept. 16
Submitted by the Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council. The Franklin Township Cultural Arts Council (FTCAC) officially ‘unveils’ its ADA-compliant Performance Arts Gazebo, located on the tree-lined pasture of the Municipal Complex, at 5 p.m. Sept. 16. The public is cordially invited to witness the Gazebo’s ribbon cutting ceremony where the FTCAC leadership team will publicly […]
In Our Opinion: Prasad Must Resign
Here we go again. For the second time in three years (that we know of), Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has demonstrated that he is unfit to serve, and must, for the sake of the township, step down. And once again, that display of his lack of trustworthiness revolves around race, with some backroom dealing added […]
In Your Opinion: It’s Time For The Democrats To Stop Protecting Prasad
By Rob Trautmann, Somerset. Time and time again, Township Councilman Rajiv Prasad has proven he has neither the intellect nor temperament to represent the people of Franklin Township. Time and time again, the Township’s Democratic Party has swept his indiscretions under the rug. This was highlighted by the council’s recent post hoc approval of what […]
Councilman Prasad: ‘Peace And Nonviolence’ Park Opponents Are Republicans Who Don’t Want ‘Colored Statues’ In Town
Story is updated with OPRA’d emails. Opponents of a proposed “Peace and Nonviolence” monument park that would feature bronze statues of Ghandi, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela and Mother Teresa are Republicans who “don’t want colored statues in town,” a township councilman has charged. That councilman, Rajiv Prasad (D-At Large), also gave project […]
UFO Salon And Spa Celebrates 40 Years In Business
UFO Salon and Spa on Easton Avenue celebrated its 40th anniversary Sept. 9 in style, with food, music, games and prizes. And rain. The well-wishers who showed up didn’t let the weather dampen their spirits, though, as they celebrated the day under tents and in the salon itself. Township Mayor Phil Kramer was on hand […]
Somerset Family Physical Therapy Joins Patient On 5K Walk For ‘Autism Speaks’
Employees of Somerset Family Physical Therapy are joining a former patient in her quest to raise money for an autism-related charity and are looking to the public for sponsors. The charity, Central Jersey Autism Speaks, was chosen by Joan, the former patient, because her grandson Chris has autism. After Joan finished her therapy, she joined […]
Housing Resource Center Sponsors Home Buyer Education Program
A local housing non-profit is providing a free home buyer education program from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 at the township library in the Municipal Complex on DeMott Lane. The program is geared to help potential home buyers learn about programs and down payment and closing cost grants along with the many topics […]
League Of Women Voters Sponsors High School Essay/Video Contest
Submitted By The League of Women Voters. The League of Women Voters of the Greater New Brunswick Area is sponsoring an essay and video contest, “Y VOTE”, for high school students to share their thoughts on the importance of voting. All students in the participating high schools of Somerset and Middlesex County are eligible to […]
