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40 CHURCHILL AVENUE

Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Carl Hauck, Public Works Manager
732-873-2500 Ext. 6383

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
732-873-7299 or 732-249-7800

Current News

09/12/2023 6:19 PM
Public Works Water Division will be Flushing Hydrants
The Franklin Township Public Works Water Division will be flushing hydrants throughout the entire Township from September 25, 2023 to November 3, 2023
09/06/2023
2023 Fall Franklin Times Sneak Peek
Want a sneak peek of your 2023 Fall issue of the Franklin Times? Visit https://franklintwpnj.org/newsletter
07/28/2023
National Night Out in Franklin is Tuesday, August 1st
National Night Out (NNO) is a township wide event to bring together law enforcement and citizens while promoting awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity through games, activities and music.
07/18/2023 3:39 PM
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
07/17/2023 10:18 AM
A Night of 10,000 Stars: Astronomy Observation
Join the Franklin Trails Advisory Committee and the Franklin Astronomy Club for a night of 10,000 stars astronomy observation, July 22nd at 8:30PM
07/05/2023
Birds and Butterfly Walk
Franklin Township’s Open Space Advisory Committee is pleased to announce the 2023 Summer Bird & Butterfly Walk. Register by emailing franklintrails@franklinnj.gov
06/05/2023 2:16 PM
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
05/19/2023 5:12 PM
Join us for National Trails Day, June 3rd
The Franklin Township Trails Advisory Committee invites you to join us to celebrate National Trails Day, Sunday, June 3rd!
05/16/2023 4:19 PM
Touch-A-Truck
The Franklin Township Police Department is hosting a Touch-A-Truck event, Saturday, June 3rd from 11AM-3PM at the Franklin Middle School-Hamilton Street Campus
03/23/2023 1:31 PM
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.
01/30/2023 1:49 PM
Hiking Adventures for Girls
Join Molly and the Trails Committee for a hiking adventure on Sunday, February 5th. Register at franklintwp.recdesk.com
01/23/2023 2:16 PM
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
12/30/2022 1:25 PM
Christmas Tree Curbside Pick-up Begins January 9th
Christmas Tree curbside pick-up will begin Monday, January 9th. Have all decorations removed and the tree should be on the curb by 7AM Monday. Snow removal takes priority over tree pick-up.
10/03/2022 4:40 PM
Franklin Days Series Finale Recap
The Franklin Days Series Finale was held on September 24th. Enjoy the photos that were taken that day.
09/01/2022 4:20 PM
Franklin Days Series Finale
Join us on Saturday, September 24th between 1pm-5pm in the Municipal Complex for the finale of the Franklin Days Series.

Mission Statement

As we navigate the uncharted waters of the new millennium, we need to harness technology. We will strive to use new technology to maintain and improve the Township's infrastructure in order to enhance the quality of life of Township residents. We shall strive to support Township residents by providing services in a timely and in a cost efficient manner. We shall provide potable water of unquestionable quality and sufficient quantity. We shall endeavor to educate Township officials, employees and residents as to the many aspects of Public Works.

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Event	Date/Time
Convenience Center Open	11/11/2023 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM 11/11/2023 8:00 AM 11/11/2023 2:45 PM
Convenience Center Open	11/06/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 11/06/2023 7:30 AM 11/06/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	10/23/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 10/23/2023 7:30 AM 10/23/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	10/14/2023 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM 10/14/2023 8:00 AM 10/14/2023 2:45 PM
Convenience Center Open	10/09/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 10/09/2023 7:30 AM 10/09/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	09/18/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 09/18/2023 7:30 AM 09/18/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	09/09/2023 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM 09/09/2023 8:00 AM 09/09/2023 2:45 PM
Convenience Center Open	09/05/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 09/05/2023 7:30 AM 09/05/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	08/21/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 08/21/2023 7:30 AM 08/21/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	08/12/2023 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM 08/12/2023 8:00 AM 08/12/2023 2:45 PM
Convenience Center Open	08/07/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 08/07/2023 7:30 AM 08/07/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	07/17/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 07/17/2023 7:30 AM 07/17/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	07/08/2023 8:00 AM - 2:45 PM 07/08/2023 8:00 AM 07/08/2023 2:45 PM
Convenience Center Open	07/03/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 07/03/2023 7:30 AM 07/03/2023 11:30 AM
Convenience Center Open	06/19/2023 7:30 AM - 11:30 AM 06/19/2023 7:30 AM 06/19/2023 11:30 AM

Pothole
- Which potholes get fixed first?
- Is every dip, crack or break in the street considered a pothole?
- What is the solution to potholes?
- What causes a pothole?
- Where do we report when there is a pothole?
- How do I know if what I am reporting can be repaired as a pothole or not?
- The Township says it fills potholes promptly, but the pothole is still there. What’s going on?
- You filled a pothole, but a few days later, there it was again. Why don’t your repairs last longer?
- Why are there so many potholes in our streets?
Stormwater Management
- Who can I contact for further information and details about stormwater management?
- What are the penalties/repercussions for non-compliance?
- Who can perform the maintenance?
- When is the maintenance performed?
- What is a stormwater maintenance plan?
- What is a stormwater management plan?
- How much is the stormwater management permit fee?
- Is the stormwater maintenance permit issued one time?
- How do I obtain a stormwater management permit?
- What is a stormwater maintenance permit?
- What is required by the program and the Township?
- Who enforces the program?
- What mandates the Stormwater Maintenance Program?
- What is the Stormwater Maintenance Program?
Water Main
- Will my water service be disrupted?
- Will residents be notified before the contractor begins work?
- Will my water service line be replaced?
- My water is too hot or too cold. What do I do?
- Where are the water mains being installed?
- Why is the Town coming into my neighborhood to replace or rehabilitate the water pipes?
Water Utility
- What is a curb stops? How should I protect them?
- Who should I call when I have a water emergency outside of your office hour?
- I have a question about my drinking water, who should I call?
- What should I do when the Boiling Water Advisory is removed?
- What should I do when a Boiling Water Advisory is issued?
- What should I do when I receive a door tag from Franklin Township Water Utility?
- My water bill shows an unusual high usage, what should I do?
- Why do I smell sewage in my drinking water?
- What should I do when Franklin Township Water Utility staff requests to enter my residence?
- Who owns the water meter?
- Why did I receive a notice from Franklin Township Water Department indicating the replacement of my water meter?
- Where does my drinking water come from? What is the source of my drinking water?
- What do I do when I receive a door tag from the Water Utility?
- Is there an early voting period in New Jersey?

40 CHURCHILL AVENUE

Monday - Friday 7:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Carl Hauck, Public Works Manager 732-873-2500 Ext. 6383

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING 732-873-7299 or 732-249-7800

Leaf Pickup

Christmas Tree Pickup

Mulch Request Form

Recycling Information

Convenience Center Information

Water Utility

Street Resurfacing Projects

Road Opening Application

Potholes

Hazardous Tree

Contact Us

Public Works Water Division will be Flushing Hydrants

2023 Fall Franklin Times Sneak Peek

National Night Out in Franklin is Tuesday, August 1st

Save the Date! Franklin Day Festival September 23rd

A Night of 10,000 Stars: Astronomy Observation

Birds and Butterfly Walk

2023 Spring/Summer Franklin Times Sneak Peek

Join us for National Trails Day, June 3rd

Touch-A-Truck

EPA Public Notice

Hiking Adventures for Girls

Franklin Times Newsletter Delayed

Christmas Tree Curbside Pick-up Begins January 9th

Franklin Days Series Finale Recap

Franklin Days Series Finale

Pothole

Which potholes get fixed first?

Is every dip, crack or break in the street considered a pothole?

What is the solution to potholes?

What causes a pothole?

Where do we report when there is a pothole?

How do I know if what I am reporting can be repaired as a pothole or not?

The Township says it fills potholes promptly, but the pothole is still there. What’s going on?

You filled a pothole, but a few days later, there it was again. Why don’t your repairs last longer?

Why are there so many potholes in our streets?

Stormwater Management

Who can I contact for further information and details about stormwater management?

What are the penalties/repercussions for non-compliance?

Who can perform the maintenance?

When is the maintenance performed?

What is a stormwater maintenance plan?

What is a stormwater management plan?

How much is the stormwater management permit fee?

Is the stormwater maintenance permit issued one time?

How do I obtain a stormwater management permit?

What is a stormwater maintenance permit?

What is required by the program and the Township?

Who enforces the program?

What mandates the Stormwater Maintenance Program?

What is the Stormwater Maintenance Program?

Water Main

Will my water service be disrupted?

Will residents be notified before the contractor begins work?

Will my water service line be replaced?

My water is too hot or too cold. What do I do?

Where are the water mains being installed?

Why is the Town coming into my neighborhood to replace or rehabilitate the water pipes?

Water Utility

What is a curb stops? How should I protect them?

Who should I call when I have a water emergency outside of your office hour?

I have a question about my drinking water, who should I call?

What should I do when the Boiling Water Advisory is removed?

What should I do when a Boiling Water Advisory is issued?

What should I do when I receive a door tag from Franklin Township Water Utility?

My water bill shows an unusual high usage, what should I do?

Why do I smell sewage in my drinking water?

What should I do when Franklin Township Water Utility staff requests to enter my residence?

Who owns the water meter?

Why did I receive a notice from Franklin Township Water Department indicating the replacement of my water meter?

Where does my drinking water come from? What is the source of my drinking water?

What do I do when I receive a door tag from the Water Utility?

Is there an early voting period in New Jersey?

Monday - Friday
7:00 AM - 2:45 PM

Carl Hauck, Public Works Manager
732-873-2500 Ext. 6383

PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING
732-873-7299 or 732-249-7800