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- Somerset County
- 5/5/25
- 05/06/2025
- 92 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Franklin Environmental Commission meeting, discussions were held around the B9 House warehouse proposal, the commission’s advocacy for solar energy solutions, and various sustainability initiatives.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 3/17/25
- 03/18/2025
- 108 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Environmental Commission meeting focused on the contentious Onyx warehouse proposal, which has been postponed to April 2nd due to the planning board’s inactivity in March. Concerns were expressed about the project’s proximity to pipelines, with Buckeye, the pipeline owner, highlighting potential risks. The proposal, which initially reduced the pipeline distance from 21 feet to 40 feet, faces scrutiny, especially with Somerset Run and Canal Walk organizations contesting the project. The commission doubted the application’s approval, citing logistical issues with tractor-trailer access and the need to import HP soil, complicating pipeline repairs.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 03/04/2025
- 110 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Franklin Township Environmental Commission meeting covered a wide range of topics, but the most contentious issue was a proposed warehouse development by Onyx on Old New Brunswick Road. The proposal has triggered community opposition, primarily due to environmental concerns linked to nearby Buckeye pipelines. The development is planned close to pipelines carrying diesel and gasoline, raising fears of potential environmental hazards and echoes of past incidents, such as a significant leak in Bucks County and an explosion in Edison.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/24/25
- 02/26/2025
- 92 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Franklin Environmental Commission meeting focused on environmental initiatives, including support for Senate Bill 4100, which aims to streamline the construction permit process for residential solar energy systems. Key discussions also revolved around the Sustainable Jersey recertification efforts and community engagement through local environmental events.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 2/3/25
- 02/04/2025
- 109 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Township Environmental Commission meeting focused on a range of environmental initiatives, including street lighting upgrades, composting trials, and efforts to achieve silver certification from Sustainable Jersey. Discussions highlighted technical aspects of LED lighting for streetlights, the start of a food composting trial managed by the Canal Walk Homeowners Association, and strategies to secure certification points amidst changing project criteria.
