Franklin Township Sewerage Authority changes annual sewer charges
The November 1, 2026 effective date applies to residential and non-residential customers, but the available summary gives no new rates.
Two hosts walk through the week’s edition in conversation — modify annual sewer service charges for, discussion of township flock camera program, and what’s coming next. Generated by Aware, from this week’s verified summaries.
The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority adopted the charge change following a motion and a second; the available account describes no contested vote.
The next sewer billing cycle will bring a rate change. The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority adopted a resolution modifying annual sewer service charges for residential and non-residential customers, effective November 1, 2026. The vote followed an earlier discussion about changing the sewer user rate for the November billing cycle. The available summary does not give the old or new charges, so customers cannot tell from this account what the change will mean for an individual bill.
The chair introduced the measure as a change to annual charges. A member moved to approve it, and another member seconded the motion. The chair called for votes in favor and against, then asked about absences or abstentions. The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority adopted the resolution. The account does not describe a contested vote or provide a tally.
The effective date gives customers a point to watch in the November billing cycle, but it does not reveal what any one account will owe. The summary does not say whether charges will rise or fall, or whether residential and non-residential customers will see different changes. For now, the recorded decision establishes who is covered and when the revised charges take effect. It leaves the size of the change unanswered.
Discussion of Township Flock Camera Program and Council Actions
The Franklin Township (Somerset County) Human Relations Commission discussed the township’s Flock camera program, including a reported pause on further installations. Participants said the township council had wanted to install 28 cameras and that 19 were in place. They said the mayor and council wanted to see how those cameras worked before deciding whether to install more. The discussion did not establish a clear count of cameras still awaiting installation.
A police representative and other participants described the cameras as a tool for identifying stolen vehicles and improving security. They referred to a prior increase in vehicle thefts. Other participants raised residents’ concerns about collecting information in residential areas and discussed guidelines, safeguards and audits to prevent misuse.
Participants said the mayor had started a group to study the cameras already installed. One asked for a township director to speak about the program at a future meeting. The Franklin Township (Somerset County) Human Relations Commission took no formal action on the cameras; the exchange was a discussion and question-and-answer session.
School speakers seek fee waiver and audit details
During public comment to the Franklin Township Board of Education, one speaker promoted a November 9 pie sale and a January 16 fundraiser, requested an event-fee waiver, and asked how to obtain a food services procurement audit. A retired teacher congratulated two district educators and praised the district’s diversity.
The fee request and audit question concern event costs and information available to families.
School board approves grouped agenda items
The Franklin Township Board of Education approved grouped reports, policies, finance, instructional and personnel items in a roll call vote. All recorded votes were affirmative, though one member excepted part of the personnel report concerning a district school; the package included a chronic absenteeism plan and a 2027–2028 budget goals calendar.
One vote advanced decisions on student attendance, school operations and the district’s next budget calendar.
Sewerage authority advances rehabilitation and pump station work
The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority authorized a county grant for sewer rehabilitation and heard updates on construction projects. Its executive director said quotes for one rehabilitation project were still pending, while another pump station had completed startup and was operating.
Residents can track which sewer projects remain in planning and which equipment is already running.
School board president outlines events and stadium plans
The Franklin Township Board of Education president reported that a dedication for the renamed high school stadium would be rescheduled after its original date was canceled because of weather. The president also recognized student achievements and announced fall play performances on November 20, 21 and 22.
Families have new performance dates, while the stadium dedication still awaits a replacement date.
- Franklin Township Board of Education. During general public comment, two speakers addressed the Board. One speaker (in multiple roles including parent organization leadership) congratulated Dr. Rebecca Solomon, promoted fundraising events (pie sale and designer bag bingo), requested a waiver of special circumstance fees for an event, and asked for information related to a food services procurement audit. A second speaker (a retired district teacher) congratulated both Dr. Rebecca Solomon and Dr. Nick Solomon and spoke about pride in their service and the district’s diversity.
- Franklin Township (Somerset County) Human Relations Commission. During public comment near the end of the meeting, a speaker raised concerns about poverty and limited medical treatment in parts of Africa and asked about finding foundations to encourage help for poor environmental communities. The chair indicated they would discuss the topic offline.
What we didn’t fit in this Sundays edition
Franklin Township had 44 more items this week. Here are sixfour — the rest are on Aware.
- GOVERNANCESchool facilities financing and opposition to S4438 discussed. The superintendent and Finance and Facilities committees discussed district construction plans and a possible financing opportunity through the Somerset County Improvement Authority. The superintendent also highlighted a proposal for up to $50 million in tax-neutral bond financing for facility upgrades and a resolution opposing Senate Bill S4438; the Facilities Committee also reported on chiller work and the Zufall Health Center.
- GOVERNANCEProfessional reports: legal services update. A legal services update was provided, including Green Hill litigation status, easement work, bankruptcies, general support, and a solar project vendor request with an October design meeting planned.
- GOVERNANCEStudent Government Liaison Report (Franklin High School). A student liaison reported on Franklin High School student government activities, including a Gertrude Hawk fundraiser, a book drive, Safe Halloween event details, marking period closing date, free sports physicals, and an upcoming FAFSA workshop.
- GOVERNANCEAuthorize execution of sewer easement/encroachment agreement with JTJR Properties LLC. The Board adopted a resolution authorizing execution of a sewer easement/encroachment agreement with JTJR Properties LLC.
- GOVERNANCECommittee Reports: Policy. The Policy Committee reported on its October 12 meeting, including clerical changes to Policy 1230, annual Title I family engagement policy readoption (Policy 2415), revisions to Policy 8561 on school nutrition procurement, and review of a series of policies across multiple sections of the policy manual.
- GOVERNANCEBanners Program Communications Plan and LAPI Heritage Video Project Update. A commission member provided two updates: progress on a banners program communications campaign planned for November with a spring banner installation, and development of a related LAPI heritage and history project connected to the Franklin 250 committee, including a proposed video interview series to launch around April.
- GOVERNANCETownship authorizes return of three lots after deed error. The Board authorized reconveying lots 16, 17 and 18 in block 184 to Rental House LLC. The attorney said the action corrects an apparent deed mistake from a 2022 conveyance.
- GOVERNANCECommittee Reports: Safety and Security. The Safety and Security Committee reported on its October 14 meeting, including discussion of the SSDS period #2 presentation, attendance and chronic absenteeism, and mental health referral data.
- GOVERNANCEStudent Safety Data System (SSDS) Report: Discipline, HIB, Internet Safety, and Emergency Drills. Dr. Nick Solomon presented the SSDS report (reporting period #2), covering discipline and suspension trends across school levels, HIB investigation and confirmation counts, reminders on the state HIB definition and reporting, internet safety/digital citizenship, Linewize monitoring, and required safety drills.
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