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
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
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
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
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
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
We’re excited to launch a new website that will help us better serve Franklin Township: https://www.franklin-twp.org Why this matters The new site will improve access to services and information to the people of Franklin Township, as well as empower those internally who manage our digital services to the community. Phases There were three phases to … Continued
We are advising our residents that the grace period is unchanged at this moment after reviewing Gov. Murphy’s Executive Order 130. Gov. Murphy’s order only offered an extension on the tax payment to the municipality, but it didn’t allow for an extension of the liability payments that the Township has to remit to the County, Schools … Continued
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATLY The Township municipal building will be closed to the general public effective immediately until further notice. HOWEVER, the business of the Township will continue, with some modifications. The Construction Office will be operating on a revised weekly schedule. In order to provide the necessary inspection service, we ask that you be patient and … Continued
All FARS applications will be processed with an expected delay due to the COVID- 19 response and recovery. FARS will continue to accept new applications, however it is expected that the background investigations and processing times will be significantly delayed. It is important to note that initial applications will be indefinitely delayed due to the … Continued
