Open Letter To Gov. Murphy On School Opening
By Jonathan Medina, Somerset. Dear Governor Murphy, I appreciate your efforts to keep New Jersey residents safe. You were swift in your response, closing the state to all but essential businesses, while mandating face-masks. I also am grateful that the state has employed contact-tracing efforts to ensure that those who are infected do not further […]
In Your Opinion: Hate The Virus, But Respect It
By Arnold W. Schmidt, Somerset. In a recent opinion letter that discusses the rule of law and Covid-19, Mark Grieco makes some interesting points. However I am at a loss about why he did not name the store where four times he witnessed violations of the Governor’s Executive Orders requiring workers and customers to wear […]
In Your Opinion: Return To The Rule Of Law
By Mark Grieco, Somerset. There has been a recent uptick in COVID-19 in the township and one theory is that as we open up, people are getting lax about wearing masks. That is one possible explanation, but it points to a larger problem in the township: the dwindling ability to enforce the rule of law. […]
In Your Opinion: COVID Concerns Keeps Mayor Away From Protest Marches, But There In Spirit
By Mayor Phil Kramer. Citizens of Franklin Township along with citizens throughout our country have been stirred to raise their voices in recent days. Not only due to the incredible act of inhumanity leveled against George Floyd, but also due to the continuing inequality and injustice which still too frequently occurs in today’s society. Citizens […]
In Your Opinion: CJCP Creates Racial Equity Committee To Combat Systemic Racism
By Dr. Namik Sercan. The CJCP Board of Trustees, administration, and staff are devastated by recent incidents of police brutality and racial violence in several communities around our nation. It is a very emotional and problematic time in our country right now, which requires immediate and tangible actions from all segments of our community in unity and solidarity. Just […]
In Your Opinion: The Long Road To Justice
By Mayor Phil Kramer. “These are the times that try men’s souls”, wrote the patriot Thomas Paine during the American Revolution. At the time he penned those words, Americans were struggling to establish the first steps on the long road to the perfection of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Today, we face what […]
In Your Opinion: Opening Businesses Too Quickly Could Be Dangerous
Editor’s Note: Mayor Kramer wrote this opinion in response to the effort by mayors in Bedminster, Bernards, Bernardsville, Bridgewater, and Far Hills to convince Gov. Phil Murphy not open more businesses faster. By Mayor Phil Kramer. I respect the position of the five Somerset County Mayors who are advocating for business owners. Some might perceive they are […]
In Your Opinion: Franklin Hits Good, Bad COVID-19 Milestones
By Mayor Phil Kramer On May 13th Franklin hit two milestones regarding COVID-19. Both of them 100. The one we will all notice is sadly, very sadly, is we reached 100 deaths. One hundred people, and hundreds of family members and friends affected. One hundred lights on our makeshift memorial. And one hundred lives cut […]
In Your Opinion : Help Health Care Workers By Following Instructions
By Bill Connell, Somerset. To get to the bottom of what I am about to say, think about yourself. How many of us have trouble dealing with a problem at home or at work because of the personal peril? Imagine not having that choice. I am sure I am not alone in worrying about the […]
In Your Opinion: Kramer: Stay Home!
By Mayor Phil Kramer. There are a lot of comments objecting to closing the parks. I know it’s a hard thing to do. It’s hard to stay inside as it gets nicer. But yesterday I was given 64 reasons why the park should be closed. 64 reasons ranging in age from 19 to 97. I […]
