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UPDATE: Status of (Current) Municipal Building – Electrical Repairs (May 19th)

Posted on May 19, 2025

The electrical repairs to the Current Municipal Building, 202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ, have been successfully completed. Staff will continue to work remotely throughout the rest of the business day on Monday, May 19th, 2025.  However normal administrative operations will resume Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. Please continue to contact the staff via email until Tuesday,...

UPDATE: Status of (Current) Municipal Building – May 15th – May 19th, 2025

Posted on May 16, 2025

Early in the morning on May 15th, 2025, a tree from the neighboring property fell on the power, cable and phone lines that connect to the current Franklin Township Municipal Building, 202 Sidney Road, Pittstown, NJ.  The incident sent a very strong power surge through the building causing damage to the Township's electrical, phone and...

To Address Confusion Regarding “Resolution 2025-38: Resolution Opposing Legislation that Permits Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)”.

Posted on May 12, 2025

At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Township Committee held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, residents expressed concern regarding “Resolution 2025-38: Resolution Opposing Legislation that Permits Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)”.  The misunderstanding seemed to stem from a belief that the Township Committee was opposing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) rather than State legislation regarding the subject. ...

Hunterdon County 2025 Shredding Events (Saturdays)

Posted on May 9, 2025

2025 Shredding Events Saturdays April 12th, June 7th, September 13th and October 18th Location and Time: Route 12 County Complex, Rain or shine 8 am to 11:30 am or until the trucks are full.    Ident-a-Shred PDF (2025)

Franklin Township Well Water Testing- May 5-13, 2025

Posted on April 22, 2025

Franklin Township Environmental Commission along with Raritan Headwaters is hosting the annual Community Well Testing Program Test Kits may be picked up May 5-13 9am-4pm (weekdays only) at the Franklin Township Municipal Building, 202 Sidney Road, Pittstown Water samples must be returned to the Municipal Building on May 14 from 7:00 am to 9:30 am...

REMINDER: Bulky Waste/ Household Clean -up Day is Saturday, April 5th!

Posted on April 1, 2025

Our 1st Clean-Up Day for the year is Saturday April 5th, 2025, from 8am-12pm at the Department of Public Works Yard, 85 Locust Grove Road, Pittstown, NJ 08867. This is a rain or shine event. Along with regular household debris, we also accept Electronic Waste (E-waste) in the white container. We are now allowed to...

Introduction of CY2025 Municipal Budget

Posted on March 31, 2025

Notice is hereby given that the budget and tax resolution was approved by the Committeepersons of the Township of Franklin, County of Hunterdon, on March 27, 2025. A hearing on the budget and tax resolution will be held at the Franklin Township New Municipal Building, 43 Lower Landsdown Road, Annandale, NJ 08801, on April 24,...

REMINDER: Recycling Opportunities in Franklin Township

Posted on March 28, 2025

Recycling Opportunities in Franklin Township   The Franklin Township Environmental Commission working with our Municipal Staff has set up recycling opportunities for Old Medications, Inkjet Cartridges, and Electronic Waste.  Below are ways within our Township for easy recycling of these items: Medicine Drop Box and Naloxone Availability Did you know 70% of adolescents who misuse...

Hunterdon County Commissioner Announces SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Application

Posted on March 7, 2025

Dear Hunterdon County Residents & Business Owners:   Please see attached press release that I recently issued regarding availability of U.S. Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans for qualifying small businesses and non-profit organizations that experienced economic losses due to drought and excessive heat conditions that began on June 25, 2024. These loans provide...