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Technical Difficulties with Online Tax Payment – August 10, 2020

The Township of Franklin has been made aware that our Online Tax Payment vendor is currently experiencing technical difficulties where attempts to process online tax payments are timing out before payment can be completed.  We are in contact with the vendor and diligently working to have this resolved as quickly as possible.  While we await … Continued

Status Update on Franklin Township’s Recovery from TS Isaias

Hello Franklin Township Residents, Franklin Township is recovering from the effects of Tropical Storm Isaias. The Township is currently facing power outages for a significant portion of our residents. The Township has informed JCP&L of the need for immediate assistance on behalf of our residents. But, a number of municipalities throughout New Jersey were severely … Continued

COVID-19 Testing Robo-Calls

Beginning on Friday, July 31st, residents have begun receiving phone calls claiming to be from “Mayor Phil” instructing them regarding COVID-19 testing.  This series of phone calls appears to be taking place in error as the information on the call is for Franklin Township in Somerset County.  Please be aware that Franklin Township, Hunterdon County, … Continued

Tax Assessor Available Additional Hours

The Franklin Township Tax Assessor will be available to meet with residents at the picnic table outside of the municipal building to answer questions related to farmland assessment applications or other matters of concern.  The Hours will be Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 1:00 pm-4:00 pm and Thursday, July 30, 2020 from 1:00 pm -4:00 … Continued

Third Quarter Estimated Tax Bills Explained

THE THIRD QUARTER ESTIMATE INSTALLMENT GRACE PERIOD WILL BE UNTIL TO AUGUST 12TH, 2020 WITH NO PENALTY OR INTEREST CHARGED.   PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE CHARGED INTEREST BACK TO AUGUST 1, 2020.   ***If you currently have a mortgage and have your taxes paid via escrow, then the estimate tax bill you … Continued

Well Test Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Franklin Township is excited to announce that Raritan Headwaters will be offering “Well Test Wednesdays”  The program allows residents to drive up, procure a well test kit, and return samples the very same day.  Staff will be adhering to all public health guidelines and social distancing protocols. Residents are asked to wear a mask during … Continued

Third Quarter Estimated Tax Bills & Annual Levy Notice

THE THIRD QUARTER ESTIMATE INSTALLMENT GRACE PERIOD WILL BE UNTIL TO AUGUST 12TH, 2020 WITH NO PENALTY OR INTEREST CHARGED. PAYMENTS RECEIVED AFTER THAT DATE WILL BE CHARGED INTEREST BACK TO AUGUST 1, 2020. Franklin Township residents are receiving estimated tax bills in the mail. This estimate was necessary for the third quarter, due to … Continued

Important Election Information

Governor Murphy signed Executive Order #120 on April 8th, 2020, moving the 2020 Primary Election from June 2, 2020 to July 7, 2020 to account for concerns regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic. On May 15, 2020, Governor Murphy signed Executive Order #144, declaring that the Primary Election will be conducted as an all-Mail-In-Ballot election. Any resident … Continued

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