By Bill Connell. Tonight, I thoughtfully watched the Township Council meeting. A large group of Muslims and Palestinians spoke to the Township Council requesting a resolution for cease fire in Gaza. Compliments to all the kids who got up and spoke. Many adults including me, find speaking intimidating but those kids knocked it out of the park. Well-done. I don’t think …
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May 13 will be remembered as a sad day for transparency in government in New Jersey, as if there already weren’t enough of those. May 13, 2024 is the day that the state Legislature, in a rare bipartisan fashion, voted to decimate a law that for two decades has aimed a bright light into the dark corners of governmental affairs, …
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Submitted by the Care For Creation Student Ministry Green Army Team St. Thomas Syro Malabar Catholic Forane Church in Somerset, New Jersey, embraced Earth Day with a series of impactful activities, demonstrating their commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainability. The church community, comprising parents and children, came together on May 4th to partake in various eco-conscious endeavors. From cleaning and …
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By Bill Connell. There is an evolving story regarding signage policy that has caught my interest. Often people ask me regarding town issues “how did this happen?” thinking I know something. More often than not, I don’t have special knowledge, I just pay attention. Many times over the years I have seen the Township Council or the Township Manager be …
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Submitted by the Franklin Township Environmental Commission. In 2022 the Franklin Township Environmental Commission initiated an early Spring alternative lawn care project that would improve the population of pollinators in Franklin and engage the public to participate and have fun. Pollinator is a collective term for insects, such as bees, that are a critical component of our environment and agriculture, …
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By Bill Connell. I know all of Franklin’s leaders on a first-name basis and I think this is important. It is irrelevant if I agree or disagree with any one of them on any one topic. There are 9 people on the Township Council for a reason. You can only hope the average of those opinions is productive. I make it no …
Read More »By Alex Grosso. I am writing to encourage the residents of Franklin Township to cast their votes in support of Brian Levine for the Mayor of Franklin Township. Brian’s time as Mayor, over 11 years, followed by his role as a County Commissioner, shows his strong dedication to public service. When Brian was Mayor, Franklin Township earned its place among …
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By Bill Connell. In fairness to Joe Danielsen I need to write one more letter regarding the Open Public Records Act, since he is moving in a direction I was hoping to see. Last night he spoke in front of a group of local Democrats and tried to explain what issues he is trying to fix by modifying, not destroying …
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Submitted by the Franklin Township Interfaith Council. Here in Franklin Township, we are blessed to live in a very diverse community with different ethnicities, races, and religious groups. However, many of our friends and families in this community have been affected by the October 7th attack by Hamas on Israel and the subsequent war and killing of thousands of Palestinians …
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By Bill Connell. I use this space to express my observations or opinions about life events. They are just opinions, and you know what they say about opinions. I never think I am 100 percent right, I just need to say it, and do It anyway. Maybe Sorry Scott (and Gary). I wrote an opinion piece that I was trying …
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