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RARITAN TOWNSHIP – Inaugural Holiday Lights Event – Sunday, December 1st.

Posted on November 15, 2024

Good afternoon, My name is Nick Chow, Communications Coordinator for Raritan Township. We have our inaugural Holiday Lights event scheduled Sunday, December 1st, where we will have our Mayor, Scott Sipos, host a community celebration with the lighting of a holiday tree and menorah honoring the diverse traditions that bring warmth and joy...

Quakertown Fire Company – Lock Box Project

Posted on November 8, 2024

Dear Franklin Township Residents, The Quakertown Fire Company Community Outreach Program is offering assistance to residents aged 65 and older by providing secure, damage-free access to their homes during emergencies. Lock Box Project Overview The Lock Box Project equips eligible residents with a weather-resistant lock box containing a key to their home, enabling authorized emergency...

JCP&L Advisory: Tree Trimming for Cherryville Substation

Posted on November 6, 2024

JCP&L is scheduled to perform tree trimming maintenance for the Cherryville Substation beginning in about 60 days. The following roads will be affected: Cherryville Substation - Franklin Twp Trim Please note that residents that would like to report trees that are endangering power lines can contact JCP&L customer service at 1-800-662-3115 anytime Monday –...

2024 General Election Results

Posted on November 6, 2024

The 2024 General Election took place on November 5th, 2024. The most up-to-date results can be located on the Hunterdon County Clerk's webpage. Unofficial General 2024 Results Unofficial General 2024 Election Results by Municipality All results are considered unofficial until declared official by the County Clerk. 2024 General Election Machine Results - Machines 01-03 -...

FTS NOTICE: Letter to the Community Regarding the Bond Referendum.

Posted on November 1, 2024

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP SCHOOL 226 Quakertown Road Quakertown, NJ 08868 908-735-7929 Phone/908-735-0368 Fax November 1, 2024 Dear Franklin School Community: The Franklin Township District Administration regrets any confusion caused by a recent postcard distributed to registered voters. This postcard was designed and recommended by the district’s public information consultant and approved by district administration. It contained...

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION NOTICE: SEPTIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE & CARE

Posted on October 25, 2024

The Environmental Commission would like to remind everyone on the importance of maintaining their septic systems. For more information please see their helpful flyer.

Franklin Township Seniors Hosting Veterans Thanksgiving Luncheon

Posted on October 18, 2024

The Franklin Twp senior group is holding a Thanksgiving Luncheon (with all fixings) at the Quakertown Fire Department on November 13th @ 1:00 PM. If interested please Contact Sue Larson (1-908-735-9445) or Pat Ziobrowski (1-908-735-6960).

Scout Troop 108 Conducting 2024 Challenge Games

Posted on October 3, 2024

2024 Troop 108 Challenge Games When: October 18, 2024, 6:30PM-8:30PM, Rain or Shine Where: Quakertown Rec Club, 95 Quakertown Road, Pittstown, NJ Is your child (age 11-17) interested in Scouting? Bring them to the Troop 108 Challenge games to have some fun and learn about the program. The event is free with no obligation or...

Stormwater Mapping By Colliers Engineering Inspectors.

Posted on October 3, 2024

Colliers Engineering will be walking around the Township performing GIS/Mapping of our Storm drains and inlets. This is being done under the new NJ Stormwater Regulations. The inspectors will be wearing bright safety vests marked with Colliers Engineering and will be in a marked vehicle. They will need entrance on to some properties where storm...

Notice: LUB Meeting Motion Regarding TC Request to Amend Master Plan

Posted on September 27, 2024

Dear Chairman Dallas and Board Members As you know, the Board discussed the question of whether the issue of cannabis should remain in the current Master Plan Reexamination Report. There was a lively discussion among members of the Land Use Board and subsequently, from members of the public. This discussion was engendered by the governing...

FTS NOTICE: Letter from the Franklin Township Board of Education.

Posted on September 20, 2024

The Franklin Township Board of Education would like to share a letter regarding regionalizing the Bethlehem, Franklin and Union School districts. Joint Letter from BTS, FTS, UTS ---- Dr. Nicholas A. Diaz Superintendent Franklin Township School 226 Quakertown Road ∙ Quakertown, NJ 08868 P: 908-735-7929 ∙ www.ftschool.org ∙ #PawPride

FTS NOTICE: September 23rd BOE Virtual Q&A Session regarding Bond Referendum.

Posted on September 20, 2024

Dear Franklin Township, We are pleased to invite you to a virtual Q&A session regarding the upcoming bond referendum. This meeting will provide an opportunity for our community to learn more about the bond and ask questions. Date: Monday, September 23, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Location: Zoom Webinar The Zoom link is below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81398301220?pwd=Wn5DhFDBbOMb0srEkj83utiurmLjpx.1 ----...

FTS NOTICE: September 16th BOE Meeting to be live-streamed.

Posted on September 16, 2024

Good afternoon, Tonight's BOE meeting will be live-streamed. Please see the link below, the meeting will begin at 6:30 PM. Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Sep 16, 2024 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: FTS BOE Meeting Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88398554560?pwd=ayqORWAFUXbfYWy9yLU1d8JhJ4zHmc.1...

Community Day – Saturday, September 21st!

Posted on September 16, 2024

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: 2024 Franklin Township Police Department Vehicle Bid

Posted on September 13, 2024

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Notice is hereby given that on October 3, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. (Prevailing time), sealed bids will be opened and read aloud by the Township Clerk, at the Municipal Building for the Township of Franklin at 202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, New Jersey 08867 2024 Franklin Township Police Department Vehicle Bid NOTE: It...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: HUNTING LEASE – CHERRYVILLE PROPERTY (BLOCK 35, LOT 26.01)

Posted on September 13, 2024

Notice to Bidders Take notice that on the 3rd day of October, 2024, 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 hunting purposes (bow hunting only) for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 calendar years. ...

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: HUNTING LEASE – FRAZEE PROPERTY (BLOCK 4, LOT 3.01)

Posted on September 13, 2024

Notice to Bidders Take notice that on the 3rd day of October, 2024, 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 hunting purposes for the 2025, 2026 and 2027 calendar years. The lands to...

REMINDER: Bulky Waste/ Household Clean -up Day is Saturday, September 7th!

Posted on September 5, 2024

Our 3rd Clean-Up Day for the year is Saturday September 7th, 2024, from 8am-12pm. This is a rain or shine event. Along with regular household debris, we also except Electronic Waste (E-waste) in the white container. We are now allowed to collect air conditioners and de-humidifiers. Both the E-waste and scrap metal containers are available...

FTS NOTICE: FT and UT Special BOE Meeting – Regionalization

Posted on September 5, 2024

Good afternoon, Tonight's Special BOE meeting regarding the regionalization study will be live-streamed. Please be aware that our technology capabilities are limited, and the audio and visual quality may not be optimal. This livestream is provided for community convenience, but virtual participants will not have the ability to interact with the attendees. Please see the link...

FTS NOTICE: Regionalization Study

Posted on September 3, 2024

Greetings, The regionalization study is now available to review on our homepage. https://www.ftschool.org/fts/Announcements/Regionalization%20Study.pdf?1725051642 Dr. Nicholas A. Diaz Superintendent Franklin Township School 226 Quakertown Road ∙ Quakertown, NJ 08868 P: 908-735-7929 ∙ www.ftschool.org ∙ #PawPride