- NJ
- Somerset County
- 10/7/25
- 10/15/2025
- 43 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting, emphasis was placed on the Brooklyn area sewer rehabilitation project, a major capital improvement initiative costing $8.8 million, with half of the funding provided by a federal grant. The committee also addressed other infrastructure improvements, financial updates, and introduced the upcoming fiscal year’s budget.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 10/6/25
- 10/07/2025
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Environmental Commission recently addressed issues including energy grid challenges, warehouse developments, and environmental initiatives during their meeting. Key discussions focused on the energy grid’s inefficiencies, the ongoing warehouse proposals in the township, and new environmental projects aimed at reducing plastic waste and improving energy efficiency.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/30/25
- 10/01/2025
- 152 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Franklin Township Council meeting, decisions were made with a focus on addressing the opioid crisis through community engagement and managing local environmental impacts with a new ordinance on fossil fuel generators. The council also recognized the need for continued improvements in public safety, infrastructure, and community well-being.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/29/25
- 10/01/2025
- 88 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Environmental Commission meeting on September 29, 2025, was marked by notable discussions on various environmental initiatives, including the celebration of awards for sustainability efforts, the contentious issue of murals being categorized as signage, and deliberation over property marker aesthetics. Additionally, the commission explored solar energy projects, addressed community concerns about vehicle idling, and considered a proposal to reduce single-use plastics in local businesses.
- NJ
- Somerset County
- 9/25/25
- 10/20/2025
- 55 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Franklin Township Council convened to discuss the proposed diversion of a section of Castleton Park for the installation of a new valve by Senoko, a private company. The diversion, classified as a major due to its private use, involves complex procedural steps requiring approval from New Jersey’s Green Acres program and subsequent authorization from the state house. The council addressed community concerns about transparency and the impact on parkland, highlighting the necessity of balancing public interest with infrastructural improvements.
