A large black bear was sighted across the street from Cherryville Baptist Church. Residents are advised to take precautions to ensure nothing encourages the bear to enter their properties. Please keep all garbage containers locked and empty bird feeders. For more tips regarding bear safety please see the following: BEARS Black bears by nature … 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 9/6/2021 9:04am Lower Landsdown (train trestle to landsdown) EXTENDED CLOSURE DUE TO DAMAGE TO 6 TON BRIDGE Sidney Road “Porter’s Bridge” (landsdown to Hogback) EXTENDED CLOSURE Oak Grove (between Croton and … Continued
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
Was your property flooded during Tropical Storm Ida? Please note that the Environmental Protection Agency recommends that private wells be tested after a flood event to ensure the safety of drinking water. For more information you can visit the EPA website: What to Do With Your Private Well After a Flood.
Attention residents: The Department of Public Works has provided the following list of roads affected by Hurricane Ida. UPDATE Road Closures in Franklin Twp 9/6/2021 9:04am Lower Landsdown (train trestle to landsdown) EXTENDED CLOSURE DUE TO DAMAGE TO 6 TON BRIDGE Sidney Road “Porter’s Bridge” (landsdown to Hogback) EXTENDED CLOSURE Oak Grove (between Croton and … 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
Bulky Waste/ Household Clean-up day is Saturday, September 11th, 2021 from 8:00 am-12:00 noon. The location is the Franklin Township DPW, 85 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ. Please note that residents are permitted one load per cleanup day in a car, pickup, or small trailer and proof of residency is required. For more information please … Continued
The Township of Franklin, Hunterdon County, is seeking a Full-Time Crewman. Under the supervision and direction of the Head of DPW, has the ability to operate any and all essential equipment; is an essential member of the work force while in the field and while engaged in the maintenance, construction and repair of roads and … Continued
North Jersey RC&D is a non-profit conservation organization that coordinates an annual aerial seeding program, where seeds are dropped from planes, and several of the farms enrolled in the program have fields located in Hunterdon County. Low-flying planes will be flying for several days some time during the first two weeks of September. 2021_NJRCD_AerialCoverCropFlyer
Notice to Bidders Take notice that on the 15th day of September, 2021, the Township of Franklin, County of Hunterdon, State of New Jersey, shall take sealed bids for the lease of certain real property owned by the Township of Franklin for agricultural and hunting purposes for various Township properties. All bidders should be aware … Continued
