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In Our Opinion: All Township Boards Need To Record Meetings

“I think we need to be public, I think there is little excuse in this day and age to not be.” Those were Mayor Phil Kramer’s words in August, 2016, when he was addressing the Library Board of Trustees, urging them – to put it mildly – to begin recording or televising their meetings. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

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In Your Opinion: Assemblyman Joe Danielsen Will Continue Fight Against Transco Compressor

By Linda Powell, Somerset. As a concerned Franklin Township resident, I need to bring up an important public health and safety issue: The proposed Williams-Transco Compressor Station and Pipeline Expansion and to explain my support for Joe Danielsen for Assembly in District 17. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth of information presented …

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In Your Opinion: Somerset Mews Chains Keep Residents Safe

By Vidhu Goyal, Somerset. You recently published this article and it only shows one person’s view, not any views of the residents living on Julie and Deborah Drives. We have been subjected to rash drivers zooming through our complex for over 10 years as they try to avoid the speed bumps of Somerset Mews. Don’t Miss Out! No other media …

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In Your Opinion: Open Letter To The FHS Class Of 2017

By John Felix, Somerset. As we approach the end of the 2016/17 school year, and for those of us whose children will be ending their high school career, it’s an appropriate time to reflect on the past year and celebrate the accomplishments of our children. It’s also apt to acknowledge the academic initiatives implemented by the Superintendent and his cabinet, …

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In Your Opinion: Sign Up For Intervenor Status To Oppose Williams/Transco Compressor Station

By Ed Potosnak, Executive Director, New Jersey League of Conservation Voters and President, Franklin Township School Board A dangerous and unnecessary natural gas compressor station will be built in Franklin Township on the grounds of an active rock quarry where regular blasting occurs – unless we stop it! Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you …

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In Your Opinion: Somerset Mews Chains Need To Be Removed

By Diane Mackay, Somerset. Chains for Wild Animals? Nope. Just for Somerset Mews Residents. 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 …

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In Your Opinion: More State Funds Needed To Fight Autism

By Sue Goldman It is April and, once again, it is an important time to promote autism awareness and acceptance through National Autism Awareness Month. 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. …

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In Your Opinion: Quail Brook Senior Center Helps Expand Social Life

by Jaye Lane Age wise, I am a senior citizen although I don’t consider myself one. Until a series of physical ailments began to negatively impact my life. Then I had to leave my home and life in Maryland and move to New Jersey to live with my son. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings …

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In Your Opinion: Mayor Kramer Declares State Of Township As ‘Good’

By Mayor Phil Kramer. Citizens of Franklin, I’m pleased to tell you the state of the township is good.  I am very proud of the accomplishments of this council, staff and citizens of Franklin.  All of these contribute to the wonderful community in which we live. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

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In Your Opinion – Daryl Kipnis: A Voice For Those Facing Adversity

By Daryl Kipnis. I am indeed honored to have been unanimously endorsed by both the Middlesex County Republican Organization and the Somerset County Republican Organization as their New Jersey state Senate candidate for the 17th Legislative District (Franklin, Milltown, Piscataway, New Brunswick and North Brunswick) in the June 2017 Republican Primary election. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering …

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