Franklin Environmental Commission Probes Wetland Clearing Amid Regulatory Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, members focused attention on a contentious issue involving potential unauthorized land clearing on a property intersecting wetlands. This situation has raised alarms within the commission and the community, centering around whether the property owner had received appropriate approvals before commencing construction activities.

Franklin Environmental Commission Deliberates on Dog Kennel Facility Amidst Zoning Debates

Overview: The Franklin Environmental Commission’s May 2025 meeting focused heavily on several zoning board applications, with particular attention given to a proposed dog kennel facility. The commission navigated concerns regarding compliance with local regulations, potential environmental impacts, and neighborhood objections, ultimately opting for a cautious stance on multiple applications.

Franklin Environmental Commission Debates Tree Ordinance Enforcement and Property Rights

Overview: During the recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting, discussions were dominated by concerns over tree removal and enforcement of the tree ordinance, a topic that spurred debate among residents and commission members. The ordinance, which has been in place since the summer of 2024, faced scrutiny for its perceived lack of enforcement by the construction office, particularly regarding a recent permit granted for new home construction. Concerns were voiced by attendees about the removal of trees without adherence to the ordinance, which mandates preservation efforts during construction activities.

Franklin Environmental Commission Debates Future of Local Property and Park Management

Overview: During a Franklin Township Environmental Commission meeting in February 2025, members discussed issues, including the management of a local property poised for new business operations and the ongoing challenges of maintaining Piney Hollow Park. Concerns over legalities, compliance, and environmental stewardship dominated the conversation.

Franklin Environmental Commission Grapples with EPA Soil Testing Concerns and Membership Challenges

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Environmental Commission, discussion centered around the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) request for soil testing in the Tus Grove area, due to potential contamination from the Kilton site, a former peptide manufacturing facility in Vineland. Also on the agenda were issues surrounding recruitment of commission members and the handling of land use applications.