Category: Township News

Hunterdon County Historian Proposes Series of Historical Markers Commemorating the 1776 Lee – Sullivan March to the Delaware

Spencer Peck, Lebanon resident and avid history enthusiast, came to the Franklin Township Committee meeting held on Thursday, September 11th, 2025, to advise the Township of his applications to the New Jersey State Historical Marker 250th Initiative program. Said applications propose the placement of 14 markers commemorating the events leading to the December 1776 Battle … Continued

REMINDER: Bulky Waste/ Household Clean -up Day is Saturday, September 6th!

Our 3rd Clean-Up Day for the year is Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 8am-12pm. This is a rain or shine event. Along with regular household debris, we also except Electronic Waste (E-waste) in the white container. We are now allowed to collect air conditioners and de-humidifiers. Both the E-waste and scrap metal containers are available … Continued

Volunteers Needed for Various Boards & Committees!

The Franklin Township Committee and Environmental Commission are seeking volunteers for the following positions: Environmental Commission Regular Member (3 Year Unexpired Term ending 12/31/2026) Farmland Preservation Review Subcommittee under the direction of the Township Committee If interested please complete the Citizen Leadership Form and return to the Franklin Township Clerk. Environmental Commission Recruitment Flyer

SUNSHINE NOTICE: Environmental Commission Regular Meeting – August 25, 2025 – POSTPONED to September 2, 2025

TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF HUNTERDON ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING POSTPONEMENT OF MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Environmental Commission of the Township of Franklin has POSTPONED the following meeting: Regular Meeting previously scheduled to be held at 7:30 P.M., Monday, August 25, 2025, on the online Zoom Meeting Application. REASON: Various conflicts, … Continued

REMINDER: The Hunterdon Games is this Saturday!

Hunterdon Games is this Saturday, August 23rd at Heritage Park in Bethlehem Twp. Franklin Township needs you! We’re looking to fill a few more positions on teams (mile relay, tri-sport challenge (basketball, Football, soccer combo), name that tune, and kickball). Please reach out to Alexa Tarby at (908) 507-1188 if you can join our team! … Continued

Zoning Department – Temporary Change in Hours – August 27, 2025

The Zoning Officer will be out of the office on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025. This is a singular event and not a permanent change.

SUNSHINE NOTICE: Township Committee/Board Of Health Meeting – August 28, 2025 – CANCELLED

TOWNSHIP OF FRANKLIN COUNTY OF HUNTERDON TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE/BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING CANCELLATION OF MEETING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Township Committee/Board of Health of the Township of Franklin has CANCELLED the following meeting: Work Session/Regular Meeting previously scheduled to be held at 7:30 P.M., Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Franklin Township … Continued

JCP&L Advisory: Tree Trimming for Grandin Substation Beginning Around August 28th

JCP&L is scheduled to perform tree trimming maintenance for the Grandin Substation beginning approximately August 28, 2025. The following roads will be affected: Grandin Sub – Franklin Twp Trim Please note that residents that would like to report trees that are endangering power lines can contact JCP&L customer service at 1-800-662-3115 anytime Monday – … Continued

SAVE THE DATE: Franklin Township Community Day – Saturday, September 27th!

Franklin Township Administrative Phone Tree Update

After experiencing months of difficulties with troubleshooting the problems with the phone tree when calling the main Franklin Township phone number, the voicemail boxes have been corrected and the department extensions have been updated to clarify the departments and increase ease of access. The new department extensions are as follows: 2 – Construction and Land … Continued