Somerset County, New Jersey

Trails Advisory Committee

Meetings are generally held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 7:00 p.m.  But check the meetings calendar to verify meeting date each month.
All meetings are held in the Municipal Building, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset.

February 13, 2008 March 12, 2008 April 9, 2008
May 14, 2008 June 11, 2008 July 9, 2008
August 13, 2008 September 10, 2008 October 8, 2008
November 12, 2008 December 10, 2008  

 

Agendas and Minutes

 

The Trails Advisory Committee (TAC) is in the process of developing a Pathways and Trails Plan for the Township.   The committee is comprised of 7 members:

Dominick Abbatiello
Steven Alexis
John Clyde
Mark Fortin
Frank McLaughlin
James Lynch
Nicki Newby
Michael Rose

The ordinance that established the TAC states:

Purpose.   A Township of Franklin Trails Advisory Committee is hereby established to involve trail users and Township residents in advising Township departments, the Manager and the Council on issues related to trail acquisition, design, maintenance and use.

Mission and Duties. The Township of Franklin Trails Advisory Committee is advisory to the Mayor, the Manager and Township Council and makes recommendations to promote, protect and assist in development of enjoyable, safe, convenient trail opportunities for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians throughout the Township of Franklin planning area.  Duties of the Trails Advisory Committee include:

  1. identifying current and future trails interests and needs of the community;
  2. identifying trail opportunities and options during development review, and analyzing alternatives for maximum potential benefit;
  3. making recommendations to the Township Council on trail policies and design issues;
  4. making recommendations on acquisition and development of trail facilities, and trail use;
  5. conducting trail surveys for maintenance and safety recommendations;
  6. reviewing and commenting on public and private development actions to promote trails interests; and
  7. other related duties.

Things To Do in Franklin maps

White-tailed deer hunting control program being implemented on numerous open space tracts from Sept 16, 2008 through February 21, 2009.

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