Habitat for Humanity Land Sale at 168 Churchill Avenue
Summary
The council sold the tiny 50-by-195-foot township lot at 168 Churchill Avenue to Habitat for Humanity despite a neighbor's objections about lot size, flooding, parking and traffic safety. The zoning board will decide the variance in two weeks; if denied, the land reverts to the township.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The lot generates no tax revenue for the township and counts toward the affordable housing obligation if built.
Habitat for Humanity and a future affordable homeowner — plus the township's affordable housing quota.
Neighbors say they'll bear flooding, parking overflow and traffic safety risks on an already crowded street.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Franklin Township Zoning Board of Adjustment Meeting - Sep 17, 2026
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity was scheduled for a public hearing on building a 100% affordable single-family home at 168 Churchill Avenue, Somerset. It's the kind of project that adds affordable housing stock to the township.
Franklin Township Council Work Session/Regular Meeting - Sep 8, 2026
The council sold the tiny 50-by-195-foot township lot at 168 Churchill Avenue to Habitat for Humanity despite a neighbor's objections about lot size, flooding, parking and traffic safety. The zoning board will decide the variance in two weeks; if denied, the land reverts to the township.
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