Franklin Planning Board Tackles Ordinance Revisions and Contractor Space Development

Overview: The Franklin Township Planning Board convened with a focus on the review and revision of several ordinances related to lot frontage and area requirements, as well as the consideration of a new application for contractor spaces on Delta Drive. The meeting addressed the complexities of property development, zoning conformity, and the need for clear regulatory language to support residents and business operations effectively.

Franklin Zoning Board Reviews Key Variances for Residential and Commercial Projects

Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board meeting focused on reviewing multiple applications for variances related to property developments, including a residential addition and a commercial structure on Little Mill Road.

Franklin Zoning Board Grants Variances for Residential Pole Barn and Front Yard Setback

Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board convened to deliberate on two significant variance applications, ultimately approving both after review and discussion. Key topics included a variance for a pole barn exceeding height regulations and a contentious front yard setback variance, reflecting broader community concerns about zoning regulations and neighborhood character.

Franklin Environmental Commission Probes Wetland Clearing Amid Regulatory Concerns

Overview: During a recent meeting of the Franklin Township Environmental Commission, members focused attention on a contentious issue involving potential unauthorized land clearing on a property intersecting wetlands. This situation has raised alarms within the commission and the community, centering around whether the property owner had received appropriate approvals before commencing construction activities.

Franklin School Board Tackles Teacher Diversity Amid Staffing Challenges

Overview: The recent Franklin School Board meeting centered on the district’s ongoing efforts to diversify its teaching staff and address talent retention challenges, with a focus on recruitment strategies and demographic changes among both staff and students. The board also celebrated community engagement efforts and discussed a tentative contract agreement with the local teacher’s association.