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United Way of Hunterdon County – No Cost Tax Preparation

Posted on February 16, 2021

United Way of Hunterdon County is offering their services for low-to-moderate income for those that live or work in Hunterdon County. United Way of Hunterdon County especially wants to ensure the ALICE population is served and avoids un-necessary preparation or software fees.  United Way of Hunterdon County wants to ensure our community has access to...

QFC Super Bowl/Fight with Morgan BBQ

Posted on February 2, 2021

The Quakertown Fire Company will be holding a Super Bowl/Fight with Morgan BBQ on Sunday, Feb 7th from 12-3pm as the fire company shows support for Morgan Hewitt, our 16 year old neighbor who is fighting Leukemia at Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia.   QFC will be selling our QFC RIBS (full and half rack/no sides...

Snow Emergency – Tuesday, February 2, 2021 – MUNICIPAL OFFICES DELAYED OPENING

Posted on February 1, 2021

Due to the ongoing Winter Storm and a state-wide declared State of Emergency, the Municipal Offices will delay opening to the public on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, until 10 AM to allow the Department of Public Works time to clear the parking lot and sidewalks.

Snow Emergency – Monday, February 1, 2021 – MUNICIPAL OFFICES CLOSED

Posted on February 1, 2021

Due to the ongoing Winter Storm and a state-wide declared State of Emergency, the Municipal Offices will be closed Monday, February 1, 2021, for the safety of our residents and employees.

Christmas Tree Pick-Up

Posted on December 29, 2020

The DPW will once again pick up Christmas trees from residents at curbside from December 26th 2020 thru January 31st 2021. Residents can call the DPW 908-735-8384 or send an email to dpw@franklin-twp.org to inform the DPW staff once the tree is at the curb.

2020 General Election Results

Posted on November 5, 2020

Due to the complexities of holding an election during a global pandemic, the 2020 General Election has been anything but business as usual.  As such, it is important to note that all result tabulations are unofficial until stated otherwise.  To keep abreast of updates, please visit the Hunterdon County One Stop General Election 2020 Information...

County to Update Land Development Standards

Posted on November 5, 2020

The Land Development Standards have not undergone a complete review since May 2000. For the 2020 Land Development Standards amendment, the Official Functional Classification of County and Municipal Roads map has been revised to conform to and meet current and anticipated advances in surveying methodology, and technical updates to geographic information systems (GIS). The map is an...

Additional Code Blue Warming Center

Posted on October 30, 2020

The Hunterdon County Freeholder Board, during their September 1 ,2020 meeting, approved funding for a Code Blue Warming Center located at Hunterdon Helpline Inc., 1 Maple Ave. Flemington, NJ 08822. This warming center will operate on nights when a Code blue is declared by the County Office of Emergency Management from the hours of 7:00...

Reminders from the Franklin Township Public Works Department

Posted on October 28, 2020

  It's Leaf Season!  The Department of Public Works would like to remind Franklin residents that the township does not have a leaf collection program.  Please do not rake or blow leaves into the roadway.  Leaves in the road block drains and are a hazard to motorists. Our next Bulky Waste/ Household Clean-up day is...

Historical Treasures Road Rallye Winners, Celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Franklin Township

Posted on October 26, 2020

Franklin residents found a fun, safe way in the midst of the pandemic to celebrate the Township’s 175th Anniversary:  A Historical Treasures Road Rallye. The non-profit organization, Rural Awareness, organized the event that was held on Saturday, October 24 at the Elks’ large field across from the Municipal Building. Driving and navigating teams followed a...

Census 2020 – Deadline Extended!

Posted on October 8, 2020

The #2020Census will end on Thursday, October 15, but online self-response in NJ will be available until 6 AM on 10/16. This will be your last chance to be counted for the next 10 years. There’s still time to make a difference for your community. Take 10 minutes and #FillitOutNow at 2020CENSUS.GOV or by phone...

2020 General Election Information Resources

Posted on October 8, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Public Health Crisis, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order #177 on August 14th, 2020, making the 2020 General Election another all Vote-By-Mail Ballot election. The State has created a Voter Information Portal to help answer questions about registering to vote, voting by mail, secure ballot drop boxes, voting in-person and...

The Adventures of the Sidney Road Turkey

Posted on September 30, 2020

If you have driven down Sidney Road through Franklin in the past year, you probably had the chance to meet the resident wild turkey, who was affectionately named “Sid” or "Syd” by the locals.  Unfortunately, Sid’s habit of standing, and sometimes even sleeping, in the middle of a busy County road was becoming a safety...

Pop-Up Drive In Movie Featuring “Goosebumps”

Posted on September 25, 2020

  The Franklin Twp. Recreation Committee is hosting a free Pop-Up Drive-In Movie night featuring the big screen adventure, “Goosebumps”, on Saturday, October 24th at the Clinton Elks Field. Check out the official trailer:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cn716jv61s. The gates will open at 5:00 pm and the movie begins at 6:30 pm.  For your safety, once the gates close you...

Franklin Township Hosts Historical Treasures Road Rallye to Celebrate 175 Years

Posted on September 25, 2020

Franklin Residents!  You are invited to participate in a family fun Road Rallye Saturday, October 24th showcasing our historical treasures, agricultural heritage, and scenic byways. Pre-Registration is required.  Registration forms can be found on the Franklin Township Website.   Please scan and email signed registration forms to ftadmin@franklin-twp.org or drop off in the drop box at...

Vote-By-Mail Drop Box Installed at Municipal Building.

Posted on September 24, 2020

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 Public Health Crisis, Governor Murphy issued Executive Order #177 on August 14th, 2020, making the 2020 General Election another all Vote-By-Mail Ballot election. The County Clerk has placed a One Stop General Election 2020 Information Center on the Hunterdon County website. Please note that the Vote-By-Mail Ballot Drop Box...

Census 2020 Event: ¡Vamos Flemington! – Heritage Night at Turntable Junction, Flemington – Friday September 25th, 5-10pm.

Posted on September 24, 2020

Come celebrate heritage with us! There will be music, complimentary ice cream pints to take home, soul-warming food from local Hispanic-owned restaurants, and an opportunity to complete your 2020 Census.  See Links for EventBrite and for Facebook. Sponsored by the Hunterdon County Complete Count Committee, United Way of Hunterdon County, and the Flemington Community Partnership. If you are unable to attend...