Speak Out!

By Cheryl Orson. I am a District 17 resident and an animal lover. I am urging all residents of Franklin, Milltown, New Brunswick, North Brunswick and Piscataway, regardless of party affiliation, to please consider voting for Daryl Kipnis to elect him as our district’s next State Senator. Not only is he on the right side of the issues facing humans …

By Ed Potosnak. A statewide ballot question that would create a lock box for pollution settlements will be decided by voters on Nov. 7. If approved, the measure will change the state Constitution to permanently protect communities sullied by industrial pollution from raids of funds meant to restore their rivers, streams, and parks. This change will not cost taxpayers a …

By Dr. S. Manzoor Rizvi. Honorable Mr. Philip Kramer, mayor of the town, respected council members and the governing body of the Township of Franklin: I and my entire NJ community are honored by this declaration of Imam Hussain Day. We have a goldmine of virtues in the form of Imam Hussain, who gave the ultimate sacrifice of his life …

By Deana Luchs, Somerset. As a Ward 2 resident, I researched Scott Siegel’s website and found several comments which are erroneous. I fact-checked my responses from reputable sources. In one of his statements, Mr. Siegel claims that “from 2011 to 2016 only 3 of the 22 governmental units in Somerset County have raised taxes higher than Franklin Township. Statewide, towns …

By John Felix, Somerset. On Tuesday November 7th, we’ll dutifully exercise our civic responsibilities by electing a new governor as well as state and local representatives. We’ll also have the opportunity to elect three of the nine Franklin Township Board of Education (BOE) officers. In my opinion, the election of the BOE officials supersedes that of the other offices since …

By Richard Seamon, Somerset. This coming Tuesday is Election Day and I urge all of my fellow residents of Franklin to vote. I also urge everyone to vote for all of the positions on the ballot, not just one or two. All elected officials from state to county to local will make decisions that affect our quality of life so …

By Daryl Kipnis. A wise New Jerseyan by the name of Albert Einstein once said, “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.” Another wise New Jerseyan, Rev. DeForest “Buster” Soaries, a former Secretary of State of New Jersey, profoundly said at a recent Affordability Summit held at First Baptist Church in Somerset that …

By Mayor Phil Kramer. The approaching election is of great importance to New Jersey and to Franklin, and I urge everyone to vote the entire ballot. Many voters only come out once every four years and I assure you this year’s vote is one not to miss. It will impact all of us for years to come. It is about …

By Bill Connell, Somerset. We have a Board of Education election coming up. Over the years I have been very involved in our schools; as a parent, as a volunteer, and as an active community member following our board. In a way the school board election seems sort of boring, yet critical to our township. My mind has gravitated to …

By Scott Siegel, Somerset. My opponent talks of stable taxes, smart budgeting, against future development and increased transparency. He fails on all four. From 2011 to 2016 only three of the 22 governmental units in Somerset County have raised taxes higher than Franklin Township. Statewide, towns that have recent financials online we rank in the bottom 23 percent. If you …