- NJ
- Somerset County
- 10/8/24
- 10/09/2024
- 170 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin Town Council engaged in discussions on several community-impacting issues, with a primary focus on revising the noise ordinance to address increasing noise complaints. The council also deliberated on the regulation of cannabis retail establishments, large private events, and warehouse developments, each drawing significant public attention and commentary.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/24/24
- 09/25/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Township Council, a milestone was reached with the presentation of a $750,000 check to the Somerset County YMCA. The meeting also covered a range of community-focused topics, including scholarships for local students, traffic and parking studies, and upcoming community events.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/10/24
- 09/11/2024
- 116 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Township Council meeting covered topics including a $1 million state grant for the Center for Great Expectations, local traffic safety initiatives, community events, and recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/13/24
- 08/16/2024
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Town Council meeting covered a range of topics, from cannabis dispensary regulations and property maintenance to community events and housing needs. Most notably, the council engaged in a discussion about the regulation of cannabis dispensaries and the associated community awareness programs, highlighting the complexities of integrating this newly legalized industry into the township.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/25/24
- 06/26/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a gathering of the Franklin Township Council, the meeting opened with the swearing-in of a diverse group of police chaplains and a proclamation celebrating Pride Month, emphasizing inclusivity and the contributions of the LGBTQ+ community. The council tackled a myriad of both global and local issues, ranging from the impact of the overseas crisis on residents’ mental health to the establishment of a family-owned cannabis shop in the Kingston area. Moreover, discussions about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict dominated public comments, with residents expressing their concerns and seeking the council’s stance on this humanitarian issue.