County of Somerset open-space subdivision on Canal Road
Summary
The county is under contract to buy about 24 acres of the Canal Road parcel for its open space inventory, contiguous with existing county open space in the Millstone Valley preservation area. The hearing was carried to May 6, 2026.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Public funds are being used to purchase the open space parcel.
Residents get permanently preserved open space in the Millstone Valley area.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - Jun 17, 2026
Somerset County is buying nearly 24 acres next to the D&R Canal for permanent open space, and the subdivision that makes it happen just got final approval. The homeowner keeps a 9-acre lot with the existing house — no new development is proposed.
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - May 6, 2026
Somerset County wants to split a 33-acre Canal Road parcel so the larger piece joins the township's open space inventory. Review panels raised no concerns, and the hearing was carried over from April 15.
Franklin Township Planning Board Meeting - Apr 15, 2026
The county is under contract to buy about 24 acres of the Canal Road parcel for its open space inventory, contiguous with existing county open space in the Millstone Valley preservation area. The hearing was carried to May 6, 2026.
Related development
County of Somerset Minor Subdivision w/ Bulk Variances
If approved, roughly 24 acres near the Millstone Valley would be permanently preserved.
County of Somerset Minor Subdivision w/C Variance
Nearly 24 acres would be permanently preserved next to existing county open space; decision comes May 6.
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