Speak Out!

By Rabbi Eli Garfinkel of Temple Beth-El. Here is what I have to say about October 7th: 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 …

By Kiki Anastasakos, Ph.D. As the Presidential Election approaches, it is important to remember to vote for all positions on the ballot, especially Municipal and County candidates. Our local government makes decisions that affect our lives directly and profoundly. From public transportation to funding for public schools and public parks to traffic congestion, preservation of open space and support for local businesses, …

By Donna Clott. The candidates for Somerset County Commissioner met on the evening of September 19 at the Canal Walk clubhouse for a Candidates Forum for residents, moderated by the League of Women Voters. The current County Commissioners, Shanel Robinson and Sara Sooy, joined challengers, businessmen Nick Cuozzo and Rocky Ganta, for an evening of questions and answers. Don’t Miss …

From the Franklin Township Environmental Commission. Earlier this year, the Franklin Township Environmental Commission launched the Save the Mow Till Earth Day (SMTED) campaign to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem and agriculture. Residents were asked to delay their first mowing until April 22nd, Earth Day. Delaying the first mow allows various beneficial flowers to bloom, …

By Bill Connell. I just finished a Speak Out piece on how I think the Board of Education’s messaging is disconnected from what it really should be focused on. The world yawned.   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 …

By Bill Connell. I was on vacation when the Board of Education goals came out. I opened my laptop, rolled my eyes and closed the laptop. I usually toss off an opinion over a cup of coffee for Speak Out, but this is too important to just riff so I have been thinking about it since then. Don’t Miss Out! …

By Valerie Juzwiak. I’ve always thought that THE sign in the front yard of a DeMott Lane home only served to indicate the resident’s anger and accomplished nothing else. But now it has attracted someone with as much or more anger who performed a dangerous act. Don’t Miss Out! No other media outlet covering Franklin Township brings you the depth …

By Michael Steinbruck. This is an open letter to the Franklin Community… with deep appreciation and gratitude. 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 …

By Rev. and Mrs. Kashinsky. On the morning of September 7, the party of tolerance and joy revealed their violent hypocrisy in Franklin. A peaceful and loving individual was so triggered by speech they disagreed with that they committed a crime of vandalism and violence in setting fire to private property. We are so thankful to the kind gentleman driving past who rang …

By Rohan Kalidas. AI is rapidly becoming a problem in the modern world. 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 a …