Speak Out!

By Jenny C. Kafas, Volunteer to Franklin Township’s Environmental Commission The Franklin Township Environmental Commission asks patrons and restaurant owners alike to join in on “Skip the Stuff,” a movement whose goal is to end unnecessary usage of plastic utensils and single serving condiment packages handed out in restaurants by making these items available only as necessary.

By Jan Brant. A recent opinion piece written by Deana Luchs included an incomplete quotation from my testimony before the State Legislature in Trenton on the negative impacts of warehouse proliferation in Franklin.

By Edgar Vazquez Molina, School Principal. Franklin Township — Pine Grove Manor School came alive with vibrant colors, music, and community spirit during its annual Hispanic Heritage Night on October 16, an evening dedicated to celebrating the richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures represented within the school community.

By Walter Jackson, Nancy LaCorte, and Ardaman Singh. After a combined 30-plus years serving on the Board of Education and as we prepare to step down, we’re proud to endorse Meher Rafiq, Jennifer Welch, and Clara Wilson.

By Mahesh Muchhala As a fellow Canal Walk resident, I am proud to support Jan Brant for Franklin Township Council in Ward 2. Jan has been a tireless advocate for our community and a thoughtful voice for the kind of leadership Franklin needs right now.

By Mayor Phil Kramer. Property taxes. That is the issue I probably hear most about as mayor. I understand the frustration. I pay property taxes too. But what you might not know is that the Franklin Township Council is only responsible for a very small portion of your tax bill. In fact, your property tax assessment is a combined bill …

By Joe Hoffman. I’ve been a lifelong Independent and only recently registered as a Democrat, but I’ve always believed that we should vote for the best person — not just the party. This year, that person is Jan Brant.

By Deana M. Luchs. I cannot quite figure out what Jan Brant really stands for. Two years ago, Ms. Brant stood in support of our mayor and council here in Franklin. Now she is running against them. She claims to be against warehouses, but I attended a Township Council meeting where she clearly said, “I’m not against warehouses.”  Which is …

By Debbie Stuart Let me start off by saying I am not a political person. Never have been and do not intend to be. I am a 100 percent independent thinker and voter. But this is not about me.

By Jenny Kafas Fall was recently described to me as the most nostalgic season. Lately, every time I step outside, feel crisp air and smell the fallen leaves, I am somehow taken right back to my childhood where I spent hours jumping into the proverbial giant-pile-of-leaves. My mom, despite spending years convincing me to rake the leaves in our yard, …