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Shade Tree Commission
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.
- 02/16/2024
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Kiss the Ground Film Screening
Please join the Franklin Township Environmental Commission for a screening of the award-winning film, Kiss the Ground. This film highlights the importance of healthy soils, and how regenerating our soils is a critical step in addressing our world’s climate crisis. See flyer for details!
- 01/30/2024
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2024 Winter Franklin Times Sneak Peek
Want a sneak peek of your 2024 Winter issue of the Franklin Times? Visit https://franklintwpnj.org/newsletter
- 10/18/2023 4:26 PM
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Green Your Halloween With 10 Easy Tips For Sustainability!
The Franklin Township Environmental Commission sharing an article of 10 green Halloween tips.
- 09/21/2023 8:22 PM
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September is National Preparedness Month!
Take Control in 1, 2, 3 GET PREPARED TODAY IN THREE SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD STEPS!
- 09/06/2023
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2023 Fall Franklin Times Sneak Peek
Want a sneak peek of your 2023 Fall issue of the Franklin Times? Visit https://franklintwpnj.org/newsletter
- 07/25/2023 5:03 PM
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Protecting Our Watershed in Franklin Township
LRWP Board Members Heather Fenyk and Nandini (Dini) Checko will provide a brief history of the Lower Raritan Watershed Tuesday, August 22nd, 6PM at the Public Library
- 07/18/2023 3:39 PM
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Save the Date! Franklin Day Festival September 23rd
The 8th annual Franklin Day will be held at Colonial Park on September 23, 2023 from 12PM-5PM. Sponsorship opportunities are available, along with applications for exhibitor tables and food vendors now available online at https://franklintwpnj.org/franklinday
- 06/05/2023 2:16 PM
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2023 Spring/Summer Franklin Times Sneak Peek
Want a sneak peek of your 2023 Spring/Summer issue of the Franklin Times? Visit https://franklintwpnj.org/newsletter
- 04/28/2023 9:24 AM
Shade Tree
National Arbor Day Event: April 29th
In honor of National Arbor Day, the Franklin Township Shade Tree Commission in Somerset County will host an Arbor Day Event on Saturday, April 29th at FHS
- 04/21/2023 3:46 PM
Environmental Commission News
Franklin High School Environmental Club 2023 Green Fair
The FHS Environmental Club 2023 Green Fair is April 29th from 1PM-3:30PM at the Franklin High School.
- 04/07/2023
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Naaman Williams Park Clean-up
Please join Franklin Township Environmental Commissions for a Naaman Williams Park Clean-Up, April 19th 3PM-6PM. Registration is required. https://forms.gle/cMVnHy7JVr1LU72P8
- 04/06/2023
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Annual John Clyde Stream Clean Up: Mile Run Brook
Please join Franklin Township Environmental Commissions for the annual John Clyde Stream Clean-Up of Mile Run Brook, April 15th 9:30AM-12:00PM. Registration is required. https://lowerraritanwatershed.org/event/earth-day-clean-up-of-mile-run-brook-new-brunswick-franklin-twp/
- 03/23/2023 1:31 PM
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EPA Public Notice
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is conducting its fifth five-year review of the Higgins Farm Superfund site to confirm the cleanup plans documented in the 1990 and 1992 Records of Decision, scheduled to be completed by May 2023.
- 02/09/2023 2:41 PM
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The 2023 Spring Tree Sale is Cancelled
The Franklin Township Shade Tree Commission has cancelled the 2023 spring tree sale because they were unable to secure acceptable bare root tree stock
- 01/23/2023 2:16 PM
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Franklin Times Newsletter Delayed
The Franklin Times Winter 2022/2023 print newsletter is delayed, but you can view the newsletter online at https://franklintwpnj.org/newsletter