Speak Out!

By State Assemblyman Joe Danielsen. I am happy to announce that on April 24th, my annual free job fair will return from its hiatus. This is the first time since before the pandemic that this important event will be held, and I couldn’t be more pleased to offer this amazing opportunity once again to the citizens of my legislative district and …

By Bill Connell. Yesterday on Facebook the Franklin Reporter and Advocate  interviewed the protesters outside Assemblyman Joe Danielson’s office, regarding the dumbing down  of OPRA laws and criteria at the state level. The interviews were more on the advocate side of things than reporting.  A newspaper not wanting to change OPRA laws is not terribly surprising, but there are two sides to the …

By Bill Connell. This week several quality people and leaders utilized the Speak Out space to admonish a resident for a truly inappropriate front lawn sign.  I agree with them all. Franklin is great this way.  We let people exist, but on certain things we cross party lines and try to fix an issue. The volume of criticism struck me and made …

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 …