Township of Franklin, NJ

Franklin 250 Night with the Somerset Semiquincentennials & Fireworks at TD Bank Ballpark

Celebrate America's 250th birthday with baseball, Revolutionary War history, and fireworks at Franklin 250 Night as the Somerset Patriots become the Somerset Semiquincentennials on August 15.

Franklin Township Marks America's 250th with Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks

Franklin Township is ringing in America's 250th anniversary year with its annual Independence Day Celebration & Fireworks on Thursday, July 2nd at 6:00pm. A free community event with live music, food trucks, local exhibitors, and family fun - capped off by a spectacular fireworks display @9:15pm.

News Release: Commercial Fire

On Sunday June 14th, 2026, at approximately 11:49 p.m. Franklin Township police officers were dispatched to a commercial fire in a business located at 720 Hamilton Street.

News Release: Residential Fire

Franklin Township (Somerset), NJ — Public Safety Director Lloyd Fredericks announces an investigation into a residential fire.

FTPD Police Blotter 05/17/2026 to 05/23/2026

A snapshot of various police activity that occurred in Franklin Township from 05/17/2026 to 05/23/2026.

Street Resurfacing Project Status

For the latest update on the 2026 street resurfacing projects, click "Street Resurfacing Project Status" For questions, contact DPW at 732-873-2500 x6290

Rhythm and Fitness

Rhythm and Fitness is an exercise class that offers a great workout set to fun music.

Franklin 250 Presents the Historic Blawenburg Band: An Evening of Patriotic Music at The Gazebo

As Franklin Township continues its celebration of America's 250th Anniversary, residents and visitors are invited to enjoy an evening of patriotic music, history, and community spirit with a special performance by the historic Blawenburg Band, one of NJ's oldest performing community bands.

Street Resurfacing Project Status

For the latest update on the 2026 street resurfacing projects, click "Street Resurfacing Project Status" For questions, contact DPW at 732-873-2500 x6290