Living in a rural community it is not uncommon to come across a wide array of wildlife. Coyotes and Bears are becoming more prevalent and it is important to know how to safely coexist. COYOTES Coyotes play an important role in the ecosystem, helping to keep rodent populations under control. They are by nature wary … Continued
Attention residents: The Department of Public Works has provided the following list of roads affected by Hurricane Ida. UPDATE Road Closures in Franklin Twp 9/3/2021 11:59am *NEW CLOSURE* Lower Landsdown (train trestle to landsdown) EXTENDED CLOSURE DUE TO DAMAGE TO 6 TON BRIDGE River Road (NOW OPEN) Hamden Road (NOW OPEN) Upper Kingtown (lower kingtown … Continued
Attention residents: Tax amounts for 2021-2022 are now available online via the Franklin Township Website Tax bills will be mailed out by Tuesday, August 3rd. The grace period for 3rd quarter taxes has been extended to Tuesday, August, 31st.
The Franklin Township Tax Assessor will be available for additional hours to answer questions related to farmland assessment applications or other matters of concern. The Hours will be Wednesdays, July 14th and 21st 5:00 pm- 6:30 pm and Saturdays, July 24th and 31st 10:00 am-2:00 pm, These hours are in addition to the assessors’ normal … Continued
Franklin Township will be participating in Raritan Headwater’s Community Well Testing Program. Residents can pick up their test kits at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, 202 Sidney Road, June 1st thru June 8th. Monday through Friday 9:00am-4:00pm and Wednesday Evening 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Payments must be made by check to “Raritan Headwaters” at time of … Continued
“New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign Provides Free Tree Seedlings to Residents in Franklin Township” Free tree seedlings will be available to Franklin Township residents as part of the New Jersey Forest Service’s New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2021, residents will be able to pick up … Continued
The NJTPA (New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority) is developing their next long-range transportation plan for our region. Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity will recommend policies, programs, and investments that will affect everyone in northern and central New Jersey. Thirty years from now, our region’s youngest residents will be the ones using the transportation network. That’s why … Continued
The Hunterdon County Freeholder Board, during their September 1 ,2020 meeting, approved funding for a Code Blue Warming Center located at Hunterdon Helpline Inc., 1 Maple Ave. Flemington, NJ 08822. This warming center will operate on nights when a Code blue is declared by the County Office of Emergency Management from the hours of 7:00 … Continued
It’s Leaf Season! The Department of Public Works would like to remind Franklin residents that the township does not have a leaf collection program. Please do not rake or blow leaves into the roadway. Leaves in the road block drains and are a hazard to motorists. Our next Bulky Waste/ Household Clean-up day is … Continued
Franklin residents found a fun, safe way in the midst of the pandemic to celebrate the Township’s 175th Anniversary: A Historical Treasures Road Rallye. The non-profit organization, Rural Awareness, organized the event that was held on Saturday, October 24 at the Elks’ large field across from the Municipal Building. Driving and navigating teams followed a … Continued
