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- Somerset County
- 2/18/25
- 02/19/2025
- 42 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee focused on several topics, including plans to enhance trail engagement through digital sign-ins, updates on open space management, and efforts to secure a grant for heat monitoring in open spaces. The committee also discussed community engagement through film screenings and various sustainable practices.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/21/25
- 01/22/2025
- 51 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee’s recent meeting focused on financial transparency and potential cost-saving measures like solar panel installation on open space properties. Discussions addressed budget overruns, particularly in overtime expenses, and proposed a new subcommittee for a detailed budget review. Additionally, the committee explored environmental initiatives, including solar panels at Middle Bush Park.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 11/19/24
- 11/20/2024
- 125 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee, the pressing topic of a proposed ordinance to regulate the keeping of chickens in residential zones dominated the agenda. The ordinance seeks to address the current ambiguous regulations by allowing residents to keep a specified number of chickens based on lot size. This comes amidst ongoing discussions about maintaining local open spaces and addressing financial challenges related to historic property utilities.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 10/15/24
- 10/17/2024
- 79 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee, the prospect of developing an observatory at John Clyde Open Space took center stage, driven by Zach Lickman’s proposal. Lickman emphasized the observatory’s potential for public engagement and educational outreach, revealing discussions with Princeton University and the United States Air Force Academy about possible collaborations.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/17/24
- 09/18/2024
- 70 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee held a meeting to discuss various community projects and issues, with a portion devoted to a green infrastructure initiative proposed by a prospective Eagle Scout, as well as updates on the local deer management program, and concerns about environmental practices in public parks.
