Speak Out!

By Rob Trautmann. Growing up, I remember learning from an early age then when someone is seeking attention, they’ll take it in any form, positive or negative.  The infamous political sign on Demott Lane is a perfect example.  An attention-starved person is lashing out and, from the looks of the opinion pieces in the Franklin Reporter, he’s getting exactly what he wants. …

By Robert Thomas. After seeing the disgusting sign on Demott Lane I decided to I had to respond. While it may be technically legal, it is a classless and lowlife thing to do. I have been living and active Franklin Township for almost 50 years and have near seen anything as revolting as this. If I were an immediate neighbor …

By Michele Petersen. As the Franklin Township Republican Municipal Chair, I fully support the First Amendment rights of all Americans. The sentiments in the recent article regarding the display of a profanity-laden sign on DeMott Lane show the frustrations of residents who pass it. Expressing my opinions regarding our elected officials with vulgarity is not my style, nor is it …

By Bill Grippo. To the Editor, I read about and then drove past the disgusting lawn sign on some “guy’s lawn” on DeMott Lane.  I have been in Franklin since 1977 and raised and educated my family here.  This sign is the most crude and obscene demonstration of a person’s first amendment rights! I do not care who a person …

By Ron Jordan. The Bill of Rights is the cornerstone of our Constitution, and the First Amendment is the foundation it sits on. Unfortunately, free speech can be abused and that’s what’s happening on DeMott Lane by someone who pathetically is starved of attention. If you haven’t seen it, this gentleman has placed a large sign on his lawn that …

By Bob LaCorte and Chris Kelly. To the Editor, We are writing to express our deep concern regarding a recent incident of intolerance that has occurred within our community. It has come to our attention that there has been an instance where an individual has demonstrated disrespect, hostility, and intolerance towards others by the placement of a repugnant political sign …

By State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen, D-17. My annual Winter Head-to-Toe Drive operated from December 1, 2023 through February 16, 2024, and saw another successful year! The drive collected hats, socks, scarves and gloves for children between the ages of 3 to 16. My office received over 2,000 pieces of winter clothing items from gracious donors for those in need throughout …

By Mayor Phil Kramer. It has come to our understanding that the National Guard Armory on Hamilton Street in Franklin is a possible site for processing some of the migrants bussed from the southern United States to New Jersey. We’ve been led to believe individuals will only be there for documenting and to transfer to transportation to other locations. State …

By Robert Kohn. Wondering what my fellow Franklin Township residents would say about their favorite act done by the Franklin Township Mayor and Council this past year? Mine came in February when an Ordinance was approved that would essentially ban all warehouse projects in Franklin Township by rezoning our Business and Industrial Zone. Theoretically, a warehouse could be built at …

By John Felix, Somerset. In March 2019, the Franklin Township Warrior Education Foundation (FTWEF) was conceived as a not-for-profit organization with the stated mission of “providing support to the Franklin Township Public Schools as they work to provide equitable, enriching learning experiences for all students”. The Foundation, which is loosely partnered with the Board of Education (BOE), was established partly …