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Franklin Township

April 12, 2024

Road Closures (Again) Due To Flooding

According to the NWS Pittsburgh, Thursday brought 2.77″ of rain shattering a 90-year-mark, and Thursday was the 25th wettest day on record (records back to 1871) for the Pittsburgh area.  This is already the 3rd wettest April on record according to NWS Pittsburgh records. PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists that portions of the following state roadways are closed or restricted due to flooding as of noon on Friday 4/12/24: Beaver County Route 51 (Constitution Boulevard) between Cove Hill Road and Fallston Street in Fallston Borough – Lane Restriction Route 65 between Mercer Road and Country Club Drive in North…

April 10, 2024

4th Annual Clean Up River Road Event Announced

Meet your neighbors under the Railroad Trestle and help make your community a better place. The 4th Annual Clean Up Event has been schedule for Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th for River Road in Franklin Township. The event, sponsored by Keep PA Beautiful & Berkshire Hathaway, will take place on River Road under the railroad trestle from 9:00 a.m. until noon on both days. Snacks will be provided. Contact A&J Agents, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, at amyandjoe@tprsold.com or 412-417-1332. For general PICK UP PENNSYLVANIA information: www.keeppabeautiful.org/programs/pick-up-pa/ or contact Michelle Dunn at 877-772-3673 x113 or mdunn@keeppabeautiful.org.

April 1, 2024

Franklin Township Announces 2024 Clean Up Day

Clean up your yard, clean up your home, and clean up your garage! Franklin Township residents are invited to participate in a township clean-up day planned for Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event will begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 2:00 p.m. for township residents. Residents can drop off trash at the Franklin Township Building located on Route 288 in Fombell. This cleanup event is for township residents only, with two (2) passes allowed per household. A pass is good for one (1) load. Passes can be purchased in advance for $10.00 Car, $15.00 Truck or Trailer, $20.00 Dump…

February 16, 2024

NOTICE: Franklin Township Rezoning Request

According to information made available by the township, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 regarding a rezoning request. The hearing will be related to a property owner who owns two parcels of property along Route 288 across from Creek Meadows and where the Mexican Restaurant used to be. The property owner would like the property rezoned from Commercial to R-2. According to the township, he plans to build 108 single-family homes in Franklin Township. The other rezoning will be for North Star Plaza which is currently zoned Industrial and should…

January 31, 2024

Franklin Township Green Bag Service To End March 31st

According to information made available by the township, Aiken Refuse green bag service option for Franklin Township residents will end March 31, 2024. The sale of green bags will end January 31, 2024. For those resident needing to purchase green bags one last time, the Aiken Refuse green bags can be purchased at the following four locations: Ellport Junction, 229 Portersville Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1950 B & B Market, 2335 River Rd, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-4401 Reed’s Services, 1312 Woodside Ave, Ellwood City, PA 16117 | (724) 752-1570 Aiken Refuse, 1613 Wampum Rd.,…

January 25, 2024

Franklin Twp VFD Community Blood Drive Is Monday

Reminder the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive is next Monday, January 29th. The event earns funds for the department and is scheduled to take place from noon to 5:00 p.m. on Monday at the Franklin Township Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 The VFD currently has only three residents signed up to donate according to the township secretary. Please consider donating if possible. **Appointments recommended** To schedule an appointment to donate: – Go to vitalant.org and search with Account Code UC5990039 – Call 1-877-25VITAL If you need help scheduling you can also contact the Township Secretary…

December 7, 2023

Sharing Library Now Available In Franklin Township

The Lauten family has generously donated a Sharing Library. The Library is located outside the front of the Franklin Township building on Route 288. “This library is for the community,” reads a statement from the township. “If you see a book you would like to read, feel free to take it with you. Return it to this Sharing Library when you are finished.” Keep this Sharing Library operating by leaving books in here for others. The library is similar to the Little Free Library hosted in Ellwood City in its community plaza where you can just open the door and…

November 30, 2023

Riverside Christmas Angel Drive Continues Thru December 8th

Tis the season to help those in our community that need it. The Riverside Christmas Angel Drive, hosted by Franklin Township, continues through Friday, December 8th. All donations stay within the Riverside School District. The drive is currently accepting donations such as: Personal Care and Hygiene Products Games Make-up Socks Blankets Toys Gift cards Drop off at one of two locations: Franklin Township 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA 16123 Monday -Friday 8:30 A.M. – 3:30P.M. Frisco Fire Station 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 Monday’s 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. Questions can be emailed to franklintwpchristmasangel@gmail.com

November 27, 2023

Franklin Township Looking To Hire Police Chief

Franklin Township is currently accepting applications to fill the position of a full-time Police Chief. According to the township, it is recommended that applicants have 10 years or more of continuous experience in law enforcement and 5 years or more of continuous experience as a Second Line Supervisor, and an associate degree or better in Police Science or related field of experiences which demonstrate police management. Candidates must possess a PA Act 120 Certification, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License, and be certified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission. Candidates will be subject to an interview process…

November 9, 2023

NOTICE: Franklin Township To Hold Special Meeting Tonight

According to information made available by the township, the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 6:00 P.M. at the Franklin Volunteer Fire Department. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss options for police protection. The Franklin VFD is located at 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117. Franklin Township is a township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,885 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The township can be contacted via phone, 724-758-9702 or email, twpsecretary@franklintwpbeavercopa.gov.  For more updates,…