⚠️ Fraudulent Email Alert – Beware of Scams Claiming to Be from Franklin Township

The Township of Franklin’s IT Department is alerting residents and local businesses to a fraudulent email circulating that falsely claims to be from the Franklin Township Planning Commission.

03/30/2026 10:51 PM

Lead Hazard Compliance & Certification for Franklin Township Landlords

New Jersey now requires lead inspections for pre‑1978 rentals. Franklin Township partnered with LEW Environmental to help owners comply. If you received a notice, check your status or schedule here: https://lewenvironmental.com/franklin-twp-somerset/

03/19/2026

FTTV Broadcast Interruption Notice

Franklin Township is experiencing intermittent hardware issues affecting Council and Board meeting broadcasts on Verizon Fios Channel 33 and Comcast Channel 29. We are working with vendors to resolve the issue.

02/11/2026 3:18 PM

Franklin Township Police Department Launches Text-to-911 Service

Franklin Township Police Department is proud to announce that its new Text-to-911 feature is now fully operational

11/08/2025 3:49 PM

Williams Transco Files With FERC for Reinstatement of NESE Permits

The Township of Franklin has been notified by both Williams Transco and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that the Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company has requested that the permits for the Northeast Supply Enhancement Project (NESE) and Compressor Station 206 be reinstated.

05/30/2025 10:54 AM

Know Your Rights: Immigrants, Organizations and Businesses

Every person who lives in or visits New Jersey has rights regardless of their citizenship or immigration status.

01/28/2025 11:45 AM

Franklin Day - Save the Date! - Vendors Welcome!

The 2024 Franklin Day Festival is Saturday, September 28th from 12PM to 5PM at the Knob Hill Grove in Colonial Park. Join us for delicious food, music, entertainment, and local community exhibitors.

05/21/2024

NEW Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Portal Goes Live!

Franklin Township's NEW OPRA Request Portal goes live Tuesday, February 20th.

02/16/2024 5:30 PM

Easton Avenue Corridor Local Concept Development (LCD) Study

Somerset County is conducting a Local Concept Development (LCD) Study for the Easton Avenue Corridor in Franklin Township to investigate options for improving safety along Easton Avenue from Franklin Boulevard / Landing Lane to Worlds Fair Drive.

11/10/2023 12:40 AM

2023 General Election Information

Important voting information for the upcoming general election, including important dates, voter registration, voting methods, and more!

10/05/2023 2:04 PM

**NEW** Facebook Pages for Franklin Township, Franklin Police Department, and Franklin Recreation Department

The Township invites residents, businesses, & community organizations to join and follow the new Facebook pages: @FranklinTwpSomersetCty, @FranklinTwpPolice, & @FranklinTwpRecreation

07/14/2023 1:51 PM

Property Tax Amounts Now Available

2023-2024 Tax amounts are now available online https://www.franklintwpnj.org/taxandwaterpayments. The 3rd quarter tax bill due August 1st will now have an extended grace period to August 22nd. Bills will be mailed by July 28th.

07/14/2023 9:27 AM

Announcement of New Water Rates

Updated Utility Charges and Fees Effective August 1, 2023 billing. For information, please view Ordinance 4403-23.

06/15/2023

Finding Injured or Young Wildlife

06/01/2023

Municipal and Police Facebook Pages are Down

We wanted to inform you that our municipal Facebook page @TownshipofFranklin AND police Facebook page @FTPDSomersetNJ are currently down due to technical issues.

05/08/2023 3:13 PM