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Collins Property open space acquisition

Description

Township purchase/condemnation of the Collins Property for open space preservation, adopted on second reading with its $426,721.40 funding ordinance.

Impact summary

A major preservation win for the north end of town, blocking a high-interest development site adjacent to already-preserved land.

Applicant

Name: Township of Franklin
Address: 4301 State Route 27, Princeton, NJ (Block 5.02, Lot 70Q)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote

Approved9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jun 23, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Jun 23, 2026

Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Jun 23, 2026

First reading of the purchase of a roughly 34-acre tract that could otherwise hold about 25 homes; $5.2 million purchase price, $5.46 million total. Public hearing July 14.

Related issues (1)

Open space preservation — Cedar Grove Lane and Collins Property acquisitions

Last discussed Jun 23, 2026

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