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Category: Township News

Safe In Hunterdon: Crisis Response Team Volunteers Wanted

Purpose: Decrease the emotional trauma victims face from experiencing domestic or sexual violence by accompanying them to forensic examinations and police interviews. Increase a victim’s ability to make an educated decision about their options by sharing information about safety planning, SAFE services, and community resources. Qualifications: Must be 18 years of age or older. Relate … Continued

JCP&L Advisory: FirstEnergy, JCP&L Warn Customers to Be on Guard Against Utility Scammers this Summer

With increased reliance on electricity during hot weather months and many customers still facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic, utility scammers continue to find opportunities to trick customers into giving away personal information and paying “unpaid bills” to avoid service disconnection. FirstEnergy and JCP&L remind customers to remain vigilant against utility imposters who … Continued

America’s Grow-a-Row Recognizes 20 Years of Service

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

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 Advisory: Planned Outage at Clinton Substation

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

JCP&L Advisory: Utility Assistance Week

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

2022 Primary Election Results

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

SADC Application to Preserve Evans Farm

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

Community Well Water Testing 2022

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, Monday, May 9th thru Tuesday, May 17th 2022,  9:00am-4:00pm.  Payments must be made by check to “Raritan Headwaters” at time of test kit pick up.  Water samples … Continued

REMINDER: Statewide Ban of Disposable Bags Effective May 4th

“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

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