America’s Grow-a-Row began in 2002 through the efforts of one person, Chip Paillex, who was looking for a project to do with his four-year-old daughter. Chip and his daughter decided on gardening and started growing vegetables on a small rented plot at a Pittstown farm. Their garden thrived, and they had more produce than they … Continued
JCP&L to Begin Installing Smart Meters in 2023 New technology supports accurate meter readings and more information to help customers manage electricity use Holmdel, N.J. – As part of its plan to modernize the electric distribution system, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE), will begin installing smart meters … Continued
JCP&L would like the residents of Franklin Township to be aware that on Wednesday June 16, 2022 there will be a planned interruption to electric service affecting a small portion of Franklin Township in order to safely make necessary reliability repairs at the Clinton Substation. The service interruption will take place from approximately 12 AM … Continued
Good Afternoon, This week is the Board of Public Utilities’ Utility Assistance Week. Due to the pandemic, New Jersey temporarily expanded its low-income energy assistance and energy debt forgiveness programs so that more households qualify. Please see the attached letter for more information on these programs and additional shut off protections available to customers who … Continued
The 2022 Primary Election took place on June 7th, 2022. The most up-to-date results can be located on the Hunterdon County Election & Voter Information webpage. Unofficial Primary 2022 Statement of Vote Election Results Unofficial Primary 2022 Election Results by Municipality All results are considered unofficial until declared official by the County Clerk. 2022 Primary … Continued
Earlier this year the State Agricultural Development Committee (SADC) received an application from the Estate of Thomas Evans Jr. to preserve the farm located at 1061 Croton Road, Pittstown, NJ (Franklin Township Block 42, Lot 7 – 102.08 Acres). Stephanie Miller, SADC, came to the Franklin Township Town Committee meeting held on May 26th, 2022 … Continued
“Your township environmental commission reminds you that the statewide ban on disposable bags goes into effect tomorrow on May 4, 2022.” Get Past Plastic – Law to Reduce Single-Use Plastic Bags and Polystyrene Foam Products Takes Effect May 4, 2022 The statewide ban on disposable bags goes into effect on May 4, 2022. … Continued
Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Committeepersons of the Township of Franklin, County of Hunterdon, on April 28, 2022. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, 202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ 08867, on May 26, 2022 at … Continued
Please be advised that at the regularly scheduled March 24th, 2022 meeting of the Town Committee of the Township of Franklin, County of Hunterdon, CANCELLED Ordinance 2022-01: An Ordinance Amending the Revised General Ordinances of the Township of Franklin in the County of Hunterdon to Amend Chapter 220, “Land Use,” to Create Article XV “Cannabis … Continued
ORDINANCE 2022-01 HAS BEEN TABLED PENDING FURTHER EVALUATION NO NEW DISCUSSION DATE HAS BEEN SPECIFIED On January 6, 2022, the Franklin Township Committee introduced Ordinance 2022-01: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN IN THE COUNTY OF HUNTERDON TO AMEND CHAPTER 220, “LAND USE,” TO CREATE ARTICLE XV “CANNABIS RELATED … Continued