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Board declines a rule requiring expert reports, then votes to continue ICNA matter to Oct. 1

Zoning Board of the Township of Franklin · August 7, 2026
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Summary

A late motion to require written expert reports at least 10 days before testimony failed; later the board voted to carry the ICNA application to Oct. 1 and granted an extension to Oct. 31. The board recorded votes on both items.

During the Aug. 6 session the board considered a procedural motion from a member to require all expert witnesses to provide written reports 10 days before appearing. The motion was seconded and discussed, but it failed on a recorded voice‑vote with some members opposed or abstaining.

Shortly after the substantive evidence session, the applicant requested a continuance to refine testimony and submit plan revisions. The board voted to continue the Islamic Circle of North America application (ZB2500024) to Oct. 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at 475 Demott Lane and granted an extension of the decision deadline through Oct. 31, 2026. The motion passed with a majority of members voting yes on the continuance.