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- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/11/25
- 06/12/2025
- 89 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Trails Advisory Committee is prioritizing the Williams Park project in a bid for Somerset County Trails Grant funding. The committee, during its recent meeting, discussed various trail-related projects and events, emphasizing the potential impact of securing this grant to improve community connectivity and access.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/5/25
- 06/06/2025
- 24 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Franklin Zoning Board meeting, decisions included the approval of a variance for a 30-foot sign for Muhammad But’s business on Route 27 and a variance for an inground pool installation on Patton Drive, exceeding the impervious surface limitation.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/3/25
- 06/03/2025
- 74 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Town Council meeting saw an array of topics, with the renewed application for a controversial gas pipeline taking center stage. The council also tackled environmental initiatives, including a proposed curbside composting program and the removal of the Blackwell Mills Dam to benefit local ecosystems. Concerns about warehouse developments, flood risks, and community outreach initiatives were also covered.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/28/25
- 05/30/2025
- 86 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin (Somerset County) School Board meeting on May 28, 2025, was marked by a series of recognitions and announcements that highlighted the district’s achievements in music education and environmental sustainability. The meeting also covered the introduction of new scholarships, updates on end-of-year activities, and the acknowledgment of community contributions.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 5/28/25
- 06/10/2025
- 42 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: At the recent meeting of the Franklin Township Public Library Board of Trustees, members unanimously approved a 6.29% budget increase for the upcoming fiscal year, raising the budget to $15.2 million. This increase aims to accommodate both operating expenses and future capital improvements, while also addressing inflation. The meeting also covered topics such as advocating for federal emergency funding eligibility for libraries and the potential involvement in local “little free library” initiatives.
