Franklin Planning Board Debates Subdivision Proposals and Community Concerns

Overview: At the recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, several contentious subdivision proposals were discussed, highlighting community concerns regarding zoning compliance, safety, and neighborhood integrity. The meeting included extensive deliberations on applications that aimed to subdivide conforming lots into non-conforming ones, raising questions about zoning laws, public safety, and the potential impact on local real estate values.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Reviews Key Fire Department Expansion Amid Historic District Concerns

Overview: The Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting focused on development proposals, with the Mill Valley Fire Department’s expansion project at the forefront. Concerns about aesthetic alignment with the historic district and functional requirements for emergency services dominated the discussions.

Franklin Historic Preservation Advisory Committee Debates Firehouse Addition and Church Accessibility Projects

Overview: The Franklin Township Historic Preservation Advisory Committee convened to discuss multiple applications, including a controversial proposal for an addition to the Milstone Valley Fire Department, a project to improve accessibility at the Kingston Presbyterian Church, and various residential restorations.

Franklin Environmental Commission Meeting: Concerns Raised Over Tree Removal and Wildlife Impact in New Housing Development

Overview: The Franklin (Somerset County) Environmental Commission convened on August 5th, 2023, with the primary focus on environmental concerns surrounding several proposed property developments, particularly a significant proposal involving the construction of 14 single-family homes on a 16.54-acre property.

Franklin Zoning Board Approves Variance for New Home, Debates Traffic Impact of Proposed Residential Complex

Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board met on August 1, 2024, to deliberate on multiple development applications, including a discussion on traffic implications for a new residential complex on Easton Avenue and the approval of a variance for a new single-family home on AEN Lane.