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 "state": "New Jersey",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review three minor subdivision applications",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Planning Board will hear presentations and public comment on three applications for minor subdivisions. Each applicant is seeking to divide one existing lot into two lots.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-1214",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Library board to abolish replacement card policy and approve minutes",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from previous meetings, receive financial reports, and consider abolishing the Replacement Card Policy. The meeting will also include a closed session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1213",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township Committee hears major affordable housing fee overhaul and budget items",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Committee will hold a public hearing on several ordinances, including a repeal and replacement of the township’s affordable housing fee regulations. The meeting will also consider resolutions to introduce the 2026 budget, renew alcohol beverage licenses, and approve a grant contract for resurfacing Williamstown Road. Additional items include a purchase of Block 4904 Lot 5, a land renunciation for Block 2103 Lot 23, and the creation of new compost‑facility positions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1211",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Agricultural Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-1212",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-1212",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Communications Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will discuss an ordinance update and website improvements",
   "summary": "The Franklin Communications Commission will review an ordinance update, consider an online OPRA request form, and discuss Daniel's Law. It will also address several website changes, including a rewrite of the main page and the addition of new sub‑pages such as Bids, Jobs, Business Directory, Places of Worship, Resource Directory, and Post Offices. The meeting includes routine items like approval of minutes and a public portion before adjourning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1209",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Environmental Commission to review three Planning and Zoning Board applications",
   "summary": "The Environmental Commission will meet to discuss emergency management and hazardous waste sites. The body will review three Planning and Zoning Board applications and discuss ongoing business regarding Malaga Lake Park and Piney Hollow.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1207",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Board to consider after-hours teen laser tag event",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The board will consider a motion to approve a teen laser tag event scheduled for July 17.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-1206",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board approves minor subdivision at 612 Grant Avenue",
   "summary": "The Franklin Planning Board granted a minor subdivision for RM Stinger, LLC at 612 Grant Avenue, splitting the 3.22‑acre property into two 1.61‑acre parcels. The approval includes variances for a front‑yard setback encroachment and the lack of an agricultural buffer easement. The board also considered Ordinance O-11-26, which would amend Township Code Chapter 253 to require non‑public entities to follow state public‑notice rules. No closed‑session items were scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-1205",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Communications Commission",
   "headline": "Review and approval of new web page layout and public notice changes",
   "summary": "The Communications Commission will adopt the minutes from its prior meeting. It will then discuss and vote on updates to its website layout and color scheme, changes to the public‑notice sidebar, and the possible creation of an OPRA request form. Additional items include a review of monthly analytics and civic‑plus usage hours. The meeting will end with a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1203",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-1203",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township approves $31,884 extra cost for paving project with Bryson & Yates",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Committee will vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including agreements for school resource officers, extensions of several employee contracts, and tax-related actions. A key item is authorizing Bryson & Yates Engineering to receive an additional $31,884 beyond FY25 and FY26 NJDOT reimbursements for a paving project. The agenda also includes adopting an affordable‑housing planner fee proposal and a marketing plan for fair‑housing outreach.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-1202",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-1202",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hold remand hearing for ARCR Properties on Main Road",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Adjustment will conduct a remand hearing for ARCR Properties, LLC following a court order. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two previously granted use variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-1197",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-1208",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-1208",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Board reviews subdivision and variance request for 612 Grant Avenue",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hear a presentation and public comment on application PB26-01 submitted by RM Stinger, LLC. The proposal seeks to split a 3.22‑acre property at 612 Grant Avenue into two 1.61‑acre parcels, one retaining the existing home and the other for a new single‑family house. The applicant is requesting variances for a front‑yard setback encroachment and for the absence of an agricultural buffer easement. The board also received a communication (O‑5‑2026) indicating a stand‑alone ordinance that would prohibit data centers in warehouses or other structures.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-1195",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Communications Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1194",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-1194",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-13",
   "body": "Senior Citizen Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-1204",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-12",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township Committee will consider an emergency budget resolution and multiple ordinances.",
   "summary": "The meeting will approve various 2026 licenses for local businesses and organizations. The Committee will vote on several resolutions, including reappointing Christina Mulford, restricting bicycle traffic on Route 55, authorizing a fireworks display for National Night Out, and an emergency temporary budget resolution under N.J.S.A. 40A:4‑20. Ordinances to be adopted cover new fire inspection fees, municipal budget appropriation limits and a CAP bank, a prohibition on data centers in all zoning districts, and traffic movement rules on municipal and school property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-1193",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05122026-1193",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Agricultural Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-1200",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-1200",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Recreation Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1201",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-1201",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-05",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hold remand hearing for Main Road house project",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board will conduct a remand hearing regarding a variance for a single-family home on Main Road. The board will also memorialize resolutions for two previously granted use variances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-1192",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Historical Advisory Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-1199",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-1199",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-28",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Board will review and discuss library bylaws and trustee manual",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting with standard procedural items and a new business item to review and discuss the library's bylaws and trustee manual. The meeting includes a first public portion, the new business discussion, a second public portion, and a closed session. The next regular meeting is scheduled for May 20 at 7:00 pm.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04282026-1189",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04282026-1189",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Environmental Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will review a zoning application (PB 2 6-01)",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Environmental Commission meeting on April 27, 2026 will consider the minutes from February 23, 2026 and hear from guests. It will discuss emergency management and hazardous waste sites, and review one Zoning and Planning Board application identified as PB 2 6-01. The commission will also address old‑business items for Malaga Lake Park and Piney Hollow Preserve, and a new‑business item for Community Day.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-1191",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-21",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Ordinance amendment to prohibit data centers in all zoning districts",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Planning Board will consider two items: a public presentation on PB25-03, a request by Anaisa Investments, Inc. for an extension of a minor subdivision approval for lots on Delsea Drive and Paul Street; and an ordinance amendment to Township Code Chapter 253 that defines \"data center\" and \"computer center\" and designates data centers as prohibited uses in every zoning district. No resolutions or closed‑session items are scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-1188",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-1188",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-15",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04152026-1196",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04152026-1196",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-14",
   "body": "Township Committee",
   "headline": "Township Committee to consider grant award for remediation at 724 Delsea Drive",
   "summary": "The Franklin Township Committee will vote on a series of resolutions and ordinances, including a request for supplemental HDSRF grant funds to remediate the USA Gas site at 724 Delsea Drive. Other items include appointing an engineering firm for Pennsylvania Avenue landfill monitoring, authorizing the sale of surplus vehicles on GOVDEALS.COM, and introducing ordinances that would prohibit data centers in all zoning districts. The meeting also schedules public hearings for several zoning and affordable‑housing related ordinances.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-1187",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04142026-1187",
   "source": "https://www.franklintownshipnj.org/AgendaCenter"
  }
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