Speak Out!

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, …

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.

By Bill Connell. There is an evolving story regarding signage policy that has caught my interest. 

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, …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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).

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 …