- NJ
- Somerset County
- 1/21/25
- 01/22/2025
- 51 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
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.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/21/24
- 05/24/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin (Somerset County) Open Space Advisory Committee recently engaged in a multifaceted discussion addressing the town’s deer hunting program, the use of electric mowers for environmental conservation, and concerns regarding the financial health of The Meadows Foundation. The committee sought to reconcile discrepancies in financial reports and debated the practicality of lawn maintenance practices under trees, as well as deliberated on the management of open spaces and historic properties.