North Brunswick Council Responds
During my conversation with the Mayor, he did explain that the township attorney had advised against signing the petition as it would be detrimental to any legal action against Franklin Township in the future. I'm no legal expert, so I don't understand this concept, so if someone out there could explain it, I'd appreciate it. Why would a previous objection before something happens, effect a suit in the future when the item objected to comes to fruition?
Further, I expressed concern to Mayor Womack that there has been no public display of objection from the Mayor or Council at the public meetings in Franklin. He went on to say that he has had several meetings with Mayor Levine in private to discuss the matter. Finally, after pressured, the Mayor said he would be at the Franklin Planning Board meeting this evening and said he would attempt to speak publicly on behalf of the residents of North Brunswick. Karen is off at that meeting as I'm typing right now and I'm sure she'll post a report of the outcome tonight or early tomorrow.
Finally, in response to Councilman Davis, it is unfortunate that he saw the Open Letter as negative. His posted comments were not edited. I am only putting in print what everyone I speak to is feeling. He should take a look at the comments his constituents are making on the petition. I would think the Council and the Mayor would appreciate this forum that is being used to express ideas and opinion as well as report and inform. It is to their benefit to be aware of how the residents of the town are feeling.