Franklin Township

February 16, 2026

Franklin Township Seeking Two Volunteers For Planning Commission Board

Franklin Township has two volunteer openings on the Planning Commission Board. Interested applicants must be Township residents. Please email a brief statement of interest and information about yourself to twpsecretary@franklintwpbeavercopa.gov by February 27. The Planning Commission is an advisory board appointed by the Board of Supervisors to review zoning, subdivision, and land development matters. The Board was recently expanded from five to seven members, with each member serving a four-year term. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Under the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, the Planning Commission assists with preparing and updating the comprehensive plan,…

December 18, 2025

Santa Claus Is Coming To Franklin Township on Sunday

Ho, ho, ho! Santa Claus is coming to town. Frankin Township that is. On Sunday, December 21st, Santa Claus will be escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls and boys this holiday weekend. The route will begin in Tomicia Springs at noon. Listen for sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santa’s arrival. When the trucks stop, please come out and see Santa Claus on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa and his elf. For updated arrival times on the day of the event, please visit…

October 2, 2025

Franklin Twp VFD Celebrating 90 Year Anniversary With Open House On Saturday

Franklin Township is proud to share that the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department is celebrating 90 years of service (1935–2025)! To honor this milestone, the Fire Department will be hosting an Open House on Saturday, October 4th at the Frisco Station located at 808 Old Zelienople Road, Ellwood City. All residents are invited to come out and join in the celebration. The open house event will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. with many activities. Event Schedule: 11:00 AM – Doors Open 11:30 AM – Dedication Ceremony 12:00 PM – Complimentary Refreshments 1:00 PM – Cake Cutting 3:00…

October 2, 2025

Franklin Township Blood Drive Is October 31st – Get a Halloween Treat!

Franklin Township is excited to invite you to participate in our upcoming Blood Drive on Friday, October 31, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, hosted right here in the township! Location: The Bloodmobile will be parked at Franklin Township Municipal Building, 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA How to Donate: Sign up at vitalant.org using Blood Drive Code: UC5990039 Or call 877-25-VITAL (877-258-4825) to schedule your donation. Special Halloween Giveaway! As a thank-you, all donors will receive a free glow-in-the-dark t-shirt (choose from two fun designs – while supplies last)! Please see the flyer for more details. Let’s come together as…

September 2, 2025

Tar & Chipping Continues On Roadways In Franklin Township

Tar and chipping is tentatively scheduled for several roadways in Franklin Township beginning today. Tar & Chipping is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 2nd for the following roads: Butler, Chateau, Circle, County Line, Emerald, Fire, Forest Grove, Frances, Franklin, Glad, Hansen, Knox, Lillyville, Lookout, Morningstar, Morrison, Nicholson, Pander Hollow, Pinshot, Raymond, Rose, Silver, Stiefel, Tara, Vine Way, and Virginia. The township asks that residents and drivers please do not park on the road or mow grass clippings onto the road. In July PennDOT maintenance crews completed seal coating operations on Route 288 between Franklin Township and Zelienople. Portions…

August 11, 2025

Free Electronic Recycling Event Scheduled at Riverside School District

Be responsible today for a better future tomorrow by responsibly recycling your household hazardous and electronic waste. Franklin Township has announced an upcoming drive-thru recycling collection event scheduled to take place Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 2:00 P.M.- 6:00 P.M The event is available for the ENTIRE PUBLIC, not just Franklin Township residents and is a DRIVE-THRU EVENT (no appointments) The collection will take place at the Riverside School District, 318 Country Club Drive, Ellwood City Items Accepted: Computers, Laptops, Televisions (all sizes and styles), Printers, Copiers, Fax Machines, Scanners, Mice, Keyboards, Speakers, Radios, Telephone Equipment, Gaming Consoles and Systems.

August 6, 2025

PHOTOS: Franklin Township National Night Out

Franklin Township held its Annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 5th at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. The evening featured food & drinks, games & activities for all ages, local police, fire, and emergency responders, Music & entertainment, and Raffle prizes & giveaways. To learn more about NNO, please visit the township website at www.franklintownshipbeavercounty.com or the NNO website: natw.org.

July 24, 2025

Franklin Township Hosting Annual National Night Out Next Tuesday, August 5th

You’re Invited to National Night Out! Franklin Township will be holding their Annual National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 5th, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Franklin Plaza in Ellwood City. Join us for a night of fun, community, and safety awareness at National Night Out! This is a great opportunity to meet your neighbors, connect with local law enforcement and firefighters, and enjoy family-friendly activities. According to the township there will be food & drinks, games & activities for all ages, local police, fire, and emergency responders, Music & entertainment, and Raffle prizes & giveaways. National…

July 1, 2025

Route 288 Seal Coating To Begin July 14th

Starting Sunday, July 14, PennDOT maintenance crews will begin seal coating operations on Route 288 in Franklin Township. According to a press release, crews will start at the county line near Zelienople, working westbound toward Route 65. Once the westbound lane is complete, they’ll turn around and seal coat the eastbound lane back toward Zelienople. At least one state road off Route 288 is also scheduled for seal coating during this project according to the township. Please expect delays, watch for flaggers and equipment, and use caution when traveling through the work zone. Lindy Paving has also started a roadway…

June 12, 2025

REMINDER: Franklin Township Residents Vision Survey Deadline June 30th

Franklin Township is currently updating its Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan, and your input is essential to shaping the vision for our community’s future. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your feedback will help guide decisions on land use, transportation, housing, parks, and more. Deadline: June 30, 2025 Survey link: www.tritownshipplan.com/franklin Whether you’ve lived here for years or just moved in, your perspective matters. Let’s work together to ensure Franklin Township continues to grow in a way that reflects our shared values and priorities.

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