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Trails committee to sponsor astronomy club; seeks approvals for meteor‑shower observation nights and dark‑sky presentation
Summary
The committee agreed to sponsor the Franklin Township Astronomy Club for regular Friday‑night observations at John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve, will seek township manager approval for Geminid meteor‑shower access, and noted the Environmental Commission's interest in a dark‑sky presentation; portable toilet access will not be restored for winter because of freezing and vandalism concerns.
Tara (staff) told the committee the Trails Advisory Committee is sponsoring the Franklin Township Astronomy Club and read an email from Ron, the astronomy club co‑president, summarizing activities. The club will continue Friday night observations at John Clyde Memorial Native Grassland Preserve with township manager approval and notification to police. The club asked for site access for the Geminid meteor shower peak nights in December; Tara said she would request permission from the township manager.
Mike Cameron (speaker 9), representing the astronomy club, confirmed the club’s interest in outreach and described plans to participate in the Somerset County 4‑H science day. Tara also explained the portable toilet at John Clyde was removed with other winterized units and would not be returned because of freezing and vandalism concerns.
The Environmental Commission expressed interest in a dark‑sky initiative presentation; Tara said she would follow up. The committee discussed potential future presentations by the astronomy club to Trails and Open Space and requested a fuller presentation early next year.
