Franklin Commission Debates Environmental Impact of Development Plans

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Environmental Commission, discussions were held regarding zoning applications, environmental impacts, and community activities. The commission scrutinized several zoning applications with potential environmental consequences and debated issues related to the town’s development projects, including concerns about wetlands, noise, and light pollution. Furthermore, they discussed the significance of Bird Quest, an upcoming community event, and addressed administrative matters such as the placement of a commission mailbox and the appointment of a representative to the planning board.

Franklin Commission Debates Sewage Systems and Environmental Plans

Overview: The latest meeting of the Franklin (Gloucester County) Environmental Commission tackled environmental issues, particularly the need for better sewage systems in Malaga and the importance of updating the environmental resource inventory. The meeting also addressed budget concerns, potential changes in leadership, and the impact of development policies on the area’s rural character.

Franklin Environmental Commission Reviews Varied Development Projects Amid Concerns

Overview: The recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting covered a broad spectrum of development applications, each presenting its own set of challenges and concerns for the community and environment. Top of the agenda were discussions surrounding the proposed development of a Dollar General store, several cannabis cultivation applications, a significant solar farm project, and the subdivision of a large tract of land.