Township Council

CDBG INFORMATION – Deborah Mitchell, the Township’s CDBG Program Administrator, talks about this year’s program at the Township Council’s February 25 meeting. Uncertainty in the federal government over what programs, if any, will be funded has begun to seep into official Franklin Township. Between the aggressive cost-cutting efforts of the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency and wrangling in Congress …

Township Estimate Is 91 Units Smaller Than The State’s Non-Binding Recommendation EXPLAINING THE NEW SYSTEM – Township Manager Robert Vornlocker explains the new state affordable housing program during the January 28 Township Council meeting. The Township should accommodate 623 new affordable housing units in the next 10 years, according to a resolution approved by the Township Council at its January …

It doesn’t look like retail cannabis businesses in the township will have the chance to expand their business to include “cannabis consumption areas.” There is no interest on the part of the Township Council to make the needed code changes to allow for the smoking parlors, Mayor Phil Kramer said on December 18.

Here is the December 12 update of the Township’s 2024-25 road resurfacing program. New Brunswick Rd ( Willow to DeMott) -PAVED

A Town Hall meeting to discuss how the Township will use it’s share of the $1 billion opioid settlement money is set for 7 p.m. December 18 in the Franklin Township Council Chamber, 475 DeMott Lane. Township officials are inviting residents to come and give their opinions on how the money should be used to fight opioid addiction.

Councilman Has Ideas – Township Councilman Carl Wright suggested the formation of certain committees at the November 26 Township Council meeting. Township Councilman Carl Wright (D-Ward 4) believes the Township could be more creative in spending the cannabis sales taxes it collects. He also thinks more thought should be given to providing for affordable housing in Franklin.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED – Township Councilman James Vassanella had several questions about the new noise nuisance ordinance before its final adoption at the November 12 Township Council meeting. The Township Council officially replaced the noise ordinance with a nuisance ordinance at its November 12 meeting. The move is seen by officials as making it easier for police to crack down on …

The Township has released the following update to its 2024 Road Resurfacing Program: Cornelius Way Resurfacing – Milling of Elm St November 7. Weather permitting Cornelius Way – Paved Gunther Loop- Paved Pucillo Ln – Paved Debow St-Paved Jean Rd – Paved Lenape Dr Railroad Ave -Paved Virginia Ct -Paved Fort St – Paved Stone Leigh Way – Paved Elm …

CHARGING UP – Tara Kenyon, the Township’s Sustainability Consultant, charges a vehicle in the Municipal Complex. (Photo: Franklin Township Environmental Commission.) The Township’s efforts to promote access to electric vehicle charging through workplace charging was recently rewarded with three Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership certifications. Franklin received from Forth, a transportation electrification non-profit, Gold Certifications for charging stations in the Municipal …

AFFORDABLE HOUSING NUMBERS EXPLAINED – Township attorney Lou Rainone discusses the state Department of Community Affairs report giving guidance on towns’ affordable housing obligations for the next decade. Township planning officials are studying a state Department of Community Affairs report, released last week, designed to provide guidance on state towns’ affordable housing obligation over the next decade. The report, described …