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Shade Tree Commission

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The Franklin Township Shade Tree Commission promotes the conservation and stewardship of trees throughout the Township by advising township officials regarding planting, care and maintenance of trees on township-owned lands. The Commission will assist Franklin Township residents by increasing awareness of the benefits of arboriculture and providing advice and information regarding the selection, planting and care of trees.

Community Forestry Management Plan Certificate

Stormwater Basin Retrofit Projects Phase 1​

Post Date:02/27/2020 7:13 PM

The Franklin Townships Storm Water Basin Retrofit Projects Phase 1 power point presentation that was given to the Environmental Commission and the public on 2/24/20 by the New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NYWSA) is now located on the Environmental Commission page.

The document is also included here.

Implementation So Far

• Landing Lane monitoring station

• Rain barrel workshops with Franklin Twp. and South Bound Brook Boro

• Schematic designs and conceptual recommendations for Infalls 5, 28, 60/62

• Installed 5 Filterra units and Suntree baffle box in south Bound Brook

• Basin retrofit at Rutgers Prep completed

• Construction documents completed for Dellwood Lane Basin; construction targeted Spring 2021

• Schematic designs and conceptual recommendations for 8 basins in Franklin Township

• Construction beginning at 4 of those basins Spring 2020

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