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Franklin Township

April 8, 2021

Volunteers Needed for Brush Creek Park Clean Up Day

Volunteers are needed for Brush Creek Park Clean Up Day. A clean up date has been scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2021 from noon to dusk at the park. Take pride in your community and help clean up Brush Creek Park by picking up garbage, sticks, & brush. Bring a team, ask friends, co-workers, clubs, school groups, and athletic teams. Brush Creek Park is located in the northeast corner of Beaver County and serves the citizens of the upper three quarters of the County and the people from the surrounding communities in Lawrence and Butler Counties. The park is a…

March 24, 2021

Franklin Township Clean-Up Day Announced

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 1, 2021. 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…

March 3, 2021

Franklin Township Seeking Volunteer Position For Planning Commission

Franklin Township is looking for volunteers for its five-member planning commission. The board meets once a month on the first Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. to review subdivisions, land developments, and potential ordinances. Those interested can contact the Franklin Township office at 724-758-9702 or email twpsecretary@zoominternet.net. With a population just over 4,000 residents, Franklin Township is located in the very Northeast top of Beaver County. Both Butler and Lawrence Counties form the East and North border of the Township. The Connoquenessing Creek forms the Southwest Boundary. Franklin Township was established by an Act of Legislation on February 28, 1850. Follow the township…

December 8, 2020

Santa Claus Will Be Coming To Franklin Township

On Sunday, December 20th, Santa Claus will be proudly escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls in boys in the township. The tour will begin in Tomica Springs at noon on Sunday. Listen for the sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santas arrival. When the truck comes to a stop, please come see Santa on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa himself and his elf. Please refer to the Franklin Township Facebook page on the day of the event for updated arrival times. Estimated arrivals in the…

July 15, 2020

Toxic Trash Disposal Day For Franklin Township

Franklin Township will be having a “Too Toxic To Trash” Recycling Event on Saturday, August 1. This is a way for residents to get rid of household hazardous and electronic waste in a safe and proper way. Registration is required however, so you will need to call 866-815-0016 or visit the ECSR website to be able to schedule your appointment. The event will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday August 1 at 897 State Route 288, Fombell, Pa. 15009. Items that can be brought and disposed of consist of household chemicals. These chemicals include; paint, paint thinner,…

June 18, 2020

NOTICE: Franklin Township News & Updates

Starting in July, the Franklin Township Building will be reopening to the public according to information made available by the township on Thursday. According to the township, all Supervisor’s meetings for July and August will be held at the Frisco Firehall. However, the township decided that the Township Cleanup Day and National Night Out has been cancelled for 2020. It would also like to be reminded that burning in Franklin Township is permitted during daylight hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If you choose to burn, it must be done in a controlled environment and must burn within a safe and…

December 9, 2019

Santa Claus Is Coming To Franklin Township

On Sunday, December 22nd Santa Claus will be proudly escorted by the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department to see all of the good girls in boys in the township. The tour will begin in Tomica Springs at noon on Sunday. Listen for the sirens and look for the flashing red lights to announce Santas arrival. When the truck comes to a stop, please come see Santa on the fire engine and get a treat from Santa himself and his elf. Please refer to the Franklin Township Facebook page on the day of the event for updated arrival times. Estimated arrivals…

August 12, 2019

SBA Offering Disaster Assistance To Victims Of Recent Flash Floodings

WASHINGTON – Pennsylvania businesses and residents affected by flash flooding on July 21-22, 2019 can apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, Acting Administrator Christopher Pilkerton announced Friday. Acting Administrator Pilkerton made the loans available in response to a letter from Pennsylvania’s Gov. Tom Wolf on July 31, requesting a disaster declaration by the SBA. The declaration covers Allegheny County and the adjacent counties of Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Washington and Westmoreland in Pennsylvania. “The SBA is strongly committed to providing the people of Pennsylvania with the most effective and customer-focused response possible to assist businesses of…

August 9, 2019

Blood Drive To Support Franklin Twp VFD

Please come out and support your Local Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Currently, the township only has 2 people signed up and we need at least 30 to hold the event.  With your support, the Fire Department will receive scholarship funds towards buying equipment and training. The event is scheduled as follows: Franklin Twp Volunteer Fire Department Community Blood Drive Saturday, August 17th 9 A.M. – 2 P.M. Bloodmobile Franklin Township 897 State Route 288 Fombell, PA  16123 To make an appointment visit vitalant.org (use group code C5990039) or call 877.25.VITAL Please come out and support the Franklin Twp Volunteer…

August 7, 2019

PHOTOS: Franklin Township Community Days

Dark clouds loomed Tuesday evening, but after rain came and passed, the 7th Annual Franklin Township Community Days shined with cheer and excitement. The event, held at the Giant Eagle plaza parking lot, consisted of CPR training, Fire Safety, Local Radio Station, free children’s activities such as a bounce house, slide, petting zoo, balloon twisting, face painting, games and a variety of vendors. The local event is part of America’s National Night Out against crime.  National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors, residents, Township Officials, Police, & Fire Departments while bringing back a true sense of community.