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- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/18/25
- 06/23/2025
- 77 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Township Planning Board meeting focused on updates to the township’s master plan, particularly the adoption of an updated trails and pathways plan, and strategies to meet the township’s affordable housing obligations in the upcoming decade. The board agreed to incorporate the updated trails plan while also advancing plans for affordable housing, including the redevelopment of several key sites to meet state mandates.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 6/17/25
- 06/18/2025
- 88 Minutes
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Overview: The Franklin Open Space Advisory Committee meeting was dominated by discussions centered around budgetary concerns and transparency in maintenance operations. Members voiced their dissatisfaction with the handling of financial resources, particularly the council’s approach to the park maintenance plans and the allocation of funds from the open space budget.
- 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.
