- NJ
- Somerset County
- 8/1/24
- 08/02/2024
- 195 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Zoning Board meeting on August 1, 2024, delved into discussions regarding traffic and community impact assessments for a proposed residential development at Rucker’s Plaza. The proposed development, which seeks to transition a site currently zoned for general business into a residential area with 200 units, raised numerous concerns from board members and residents about potential traffic implications and pedestrian safety.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/25/24
- 08/08/2024
- 36 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin (Somerset County) School Board held a meeting to discuss the recent results of the New Jersey Graduation Proficiency Assessment (NJ GPA), strategies to enhance student performance, and a collaborative project aimed at addressing food insecurity in the community. The board also celebrated notable achievements among alumni and staff.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/24/24
- 07/29/2024
- 40 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: Franklin Township’s Human Relations Commission meeting focused primarily on the prospects of establishing a YMCA facility in the area and the launch of a bias training and civil rights program. The absence of a local YMCA for over three decades was a point of contention, with the commission discussing the organization’s history, its recent contributions to the community, and the sustainability of future projects.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/15/24
- 07/24/2024
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Franklin Township Environmental Commission addressed a range of issues, with a particular focus on improving local safety, advancing sustainability initiatives, and fostering community engagement. The commission discussed a troubling near-accident at a complex local intersection, the potential for solar energy at the new library, and support for World Water Day activities. Youth involvement and sustainability in small businesses were also topics, along with a proposal for a new subdivision by Jam and Jam Construction LLC.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 7/10/24
- 07/11/2024
- 109 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Franklin Planning Board meeting, one notable issue was the debate over parking requirements for a proposed new church, with discussions focusing on various critical points such as the need for variances, the use of off-site parking, and the potential reduction of the church’s seating capacity to meet parking demands. This complex topic dominated the session.