Speak Out!

By Cheryl Orson. I am a District 17 resident and an animal lover.

By Ed Potosnak. A statewide ballot question that would create a lock box for pollution settlements will be decided by voters on Nov. 7.

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:

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.