Welcome to Franklin Township: A Clean Agricultural Community
As mayor of Franklin Township, I’d like to welcome you to our website. We update this site with current events, agenda proceedings and other pertinent information.
We’ve included a brief description of Franklin Township and refer you to our Municipal Directory, which lists committeepersons and other personnel such as construction officials, animal control officers, tax officers, the Land Use Board, Open Space and Recreation Commission, welfare director, etc. Printed copies of our Municipal Directory are available at the municipal building.
Please feel free to call or e-mail your committeepersons or myself at anytime. We welcome your questions and comments at [email protected].
– David Guth, Mayor
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
- 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Township Committee
- January 6, 2025 – Township Committee Re-Organization Meeting
LAND USE BOARD
- 2024 Meeting Schedule for the Land Use Board
- 2024 Legal Newspapers
- January 16, 2025 – Land Use Board Meeting
NEWS ITEMS
New Jersey’s Drought Status has been elevated to “WARNING”
- As of November 13, New Jersey’s Drought Status has been elevated to “WARNING.”
- Since June, NJ has seen 6-11 inches less rain than normal.
- Please help spread the word to conserve water – see the Drought Outreach Toolkit.
Clean Up for Franklin Township, Warren County, NJ Residents ONLY
At the Warren County District Landfill
Date to TBD
- Vouchers are being issued and can be picked up at the municipal building Monday-Thursday, 9am-4pm.
- Please bring Proof of Residency (driver’s license or most current tax bill).
NJDEP Fire Ban on All Public Lands and Private Properties in All Municipalities Throughout the State
EXTREME FIRE RISK
- All outdoor fires are prohibited unless they are contained in an elevated stove using only propane, natural gas or electricity. This includes bon fires and residential fire pits.
- No wood or charcoal fires are allowed, and the use of kerosene or gas torches of any kind is prohibited while this level of restriction is in place.
- No firework celebrations are allowed
- The fire ban is in place on all public lands and private properties in all municipalities throughout the state.
Franklin Township Ordinances
The Code of the Township of Franklin (ordinances) is now available on the Internet. You can view them by visiting www.generalcode.com or by clicking here.