Speak Out!

By Sadaf Jaffer and Minister Elorm Ocansey. On the eve of his death, Rev. Dr Martin Luther King Jr. stood in Memphis as a witness. The speech we remember as “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” was a warning. Dr. King spoke of wages withheld, of labor exploited, of systems that consumed Black bodies and called it order. He spoke of …

By Stephanie Sprague. Dear Franklin 250 Chairman LaCorte and committee members,  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 Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription …

By John Felix. Schools Superintendent John Ravally’s 10-year tenure in Franklin Township stands as one of the most impactful eras in the district’s educational history. His leadership brought stability, strengthened community partnerships, and elevated student achievement. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. Period. …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. We the people, in order to form a more perfect union….(Thanks Schoolhouse Rock)  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 Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. I think it was inevitable my wife and I would move back to Franklin when we bought our house, due to our ties here.  Regardless, I was at the beginning of a 15-year run working in New York City, and access to the train was a primary concern. My most notable commute was Sept 11th, I didn’t …

By Bill Connell. I hate winter. 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 Eight Villages. But we can only do that with your support. Please consider a yearly subscription to our online news site; …

By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission The Franklin Township Environmental Commission asks patrons and restaurant owners alike to join in on “Skip the Stuff,” a movement whose goal is to end unnecessary usage of plastic utensils and single serving condiment packages handed out in restaurants by making these items available only as necessary. Don’t Miss Out! …

By Jan Brant. A recent opinion piece written by Deana Luchs included an incomplete quotation from my testimony before the State Legislature in Trenton on the negative impacts of warehouse proliferation in Franklin. 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 …

By Edgar Vazquez Molina, School Principal. Franklin Township — Pine Grove Manor School came alive with vibrant colors, music, and community spirit during its annual Hispanic Heritage Night on October 16, an evening dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures represented within the school community. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the …

By Walter Jackson, Nancy LaCorte, and Ardaman Singh. After a combined 30-plus years serving on the Board of Education and as we prepare to step down, we’re proud to endorse Meher Rafiq, Jennifer Welch, and Clara Wilson. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented by the Franklin Reporter & Advocate. …