Speak Out!

By Michael Steinbruck. This is an open letter to the Franklin Community… with deep appreciation and gratitude. Thank you and congratulations on your resilience to tolerate such a crude public offense for so very long. Gratitude is especially due to those who endured it on a daily basis… the neighbors and commuters who lived in line of sight. No one …

By Rev. and Mrs. Kashinsky. On the morning of September 7, the party of tolerance and joy revealed their violent hypocrisy in Franklin. A peaceful and loving individual was so triggered by speech they disagreed with that they committed a crime of vandalism and violence in setting fire to private property. We are so thankful to the kind gentleman driving past who rang …

By Rohan Kalidas. AI is rapidly becoming a problem in the modern world. While there are numerous benefits to AI such as automating time-consuming processes and reducing human error, there is also a grave side to the newest tech innovation. At first, it was OpenAI’s Chat GPT. The door was opened with this tool that now allows students to cheat …

To the person displaying the sign on the northern portion of DeMott Lane. I understand your First Amendment rights. I have remained publicly quiet, despite receiving numerous calls and emails, so as to not inflame the issue. Given the events of this past weekend and the call from both sides to calm the rhetoric, perhaps it’s time to take down …

By State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. Last year, we distributed approximately 1,000 backpacks to students across the 17th Legislative District thanks to the friends, neighbors, and members of our community. The demand far exceeded the supply and I ask everyone to join me again this year. My staff and volunteers will be collecting backpacks and school supplies through August 31st. Drop …

By Bill Connell. Last night (June 20) I attended the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting regarding the Levin/Kmart property proposal for mixed use housing-retail, similar what is being built on Hamilton Street. Most of the residents who attended were completely unaware that the Zoning Board is a semi-judicial body whose sole purpose is reviewing the applicant’s proposal. The theatrics of …

By Bill Connell. Ted,    I promise you my perspective is not as narrow as my short letter implied. I was just asking the question, What next?   Do you hit pause, feed people and then resume fighting?  That was the thing on my mind after watching public session. If you want a cease fire I don’t think you can ignore this question. For …

By Ted Poonawala. Bill, It’s regrettable to see an article presented with such a narrow and singular perspective, especially on matters as profound as the life, death, and survival of a people deeply rooted in their ancestral lands. When faced with crisis and devastation, our primary focus should always be on saving lives and alleviating suffering, rather than engaging in …

By Bill Connell. Tonight, I thoughtfully watched the Township Council meeting. A large group of Muslims and Palestinians spoke to the Township Council requesting a resolution for cease fire in Gaza. Compliments to all the kids who got up and spoke. Many adults including me, find speaking intimidating but those kids knocked it out of the park.  Well-done.  I don’t think …

May 13 will be remembered as a sad day for transparency in government in New Jersey, as if there already weren’t enough of those. May 13, 2024 is the day that the state Legislature, in a rare bipartisan fashion, voted to decimate a law that for two decades has aimed a bright light into the dark corners of governmental affairs, …