Women's advocate criticizes council member's Facebook post

FRANKLIN — A representative of the National Organization of Woman reminded members of the Franklin Borough Council to use discretion when publicly posting on Facebook and other social media athletes on Tuesday.
Lindsay Campbell, who previously appeared before the council to speak regarding the breastfeeding incident at the pond, said a local resident informed her a meme was posted by a council member on social media depicting Former First Lady Michele Obama, with reference to Brett Kavanaugh and male genitals. Campbell explained that these kinds of posts can be offensive and disturbing in general but especially damaging to those that have suffered abuse or inequality.
Campbell further said that posts like this “are what keeps survivors from moving forward.”
She called for an apology and to “please represent all members of your community.”
Although no immediate comment from council was made, President Dawn Fanstasia later acknowledged that she tried to institute a social media policy but that it did not “get legs and had no movement.”
Mayor Nick Giordano also later spoke on the topic and reminded council members that “What you think is funny, others’ may not.” He said to “Be aware of your Facebook postings, and make your accounts private.”
The topic of driver and pedestrian safety was once again a hot topic, particularly with school back in session.
One Resident said she has seen drivers not stop for bus pickups. Another asked for signage to be better at the corner of Rutherford Avenue and Rt 23. She explained the current “Do not make left sign” is not enough to keep drivers from making an illegal left turn.
Council Member Phillip Crabb said that approximately 40 years ago someone died at that intersection prompting the decision to not allow left hand turns from the northbound side onto Rutherford Avenue.