Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Franklin Township public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues with critical priority
Missing person Belinda Prentice
Police are searching for Belinda Prentice, missing since October 5 from the New Brunswick Road/Willow Avenue area; residents are asked to check security cameras for any sighting from October 5 onward.
NESE Pipeline and Compressor Station
The NJDEP approved the air and water permits for Williams Transco's NESE project, allowing construction of a compressor station in Franklin and a pipeline under Raritan Bay. Residents asked the township to find local ordinances or zoning that could slow or stop construction and ensure compliance; the township attorney cited federal preemption but pledged to keep pressing the township's development-rights easement and legal options.
CY2026 Municipal Budget Adoption
The township was set to introduce its 2026 budget along with an ordinance letting spending rise up to 3.5% over last year. A public hearing is set for May 26, so residents will get a chance to weigh in on how tax dollars are spent.