Stay informed on all local events, committee meetings, and municipal schedules in Franklin Township, Gloucester County. This central calendar helps you track township committee meetings, public hearings, and local community gatherings throughout 2026.
Franklin Township Operations & Events Database
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Staying informed is the first step toward a better Franklin. Below is the current schedule for Township Committee meetings and municipal events.
Main Calendar & Community Events
All Historical Center events are located at the Franklin Township Community Center unless otherwise noted.
May 2026
- May 2: Railroad Station Open to Visitors (12:00 PM – 3:00 PM @ Franklinville Railroad Station)
- May 6: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- May 9: Township Shredding Event (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM @ Municipal Building)
- May 10: Mother’s Day
- May 13: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- May 20: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- May 25: Annual Memorial Day Parade (8:45 AM – 11:00 AM, starting at Community Center)
- May 25: Memorial Day (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
- May 27: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
June 2026
- June 2: Primary Election (6:00 AM – 8:00 PM)
- June 3, 10, 17, 24: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- June 19: Juneteenth (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
- June 21: Father’s Day
July 2026
- July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- July 3-4: Independence Day Observed (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
August 2026
- August 4: National Night Out (7:00 PM @ Franklin Township Sports Complex)
- August 5, 12, 19, 26: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
September 2026
- September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- September 7: Labor Day (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
- September 19: Community Day (11:00 AM – 9:00 PM @ Mary F. Janvier School Field)
October 2026
- October 7, 14, 21, 28: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- October 12: Columbus Day (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
- October 17: Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale (9:00 AM – 4:00 PM @ Community Center)
November 2026
- November 1: “Fall Back” (Change clocks & smoke detector batteries at 2:00 AM)
- November 3: Election Day (Municipal Services Closed, Library Open)
- November 4, 18: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- November 11: Veterans Day (Municipal Services, Library & Historical Center Closed)
- November 25: Library Closes Early (5:00 PM)
- November 26-27: Thanksgiving Holiday / Black Friday (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
December 2026
- December 2, 9: Historical Center Open (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
- December 5: Christmas at the Center (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM @ Franklinville Lake)
- December 24: Christmas Eve (Library Closed)
- December 25: Christmas Day (Municipal Services & Library Closed)
- December 31: New Year’s Eve (Library Closes at 5:00 PM)
Official Township Meetings & Boards
All dates represent the comprehensive 2026 administrative schedule.
- Township Committee Meeting: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8. (All at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building Court Room). Wrap-Up Meeting: December 28 at 5:00 PM.
- Planning Board Meeting: May 19, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 15. (All at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building Court Room).
- Zoning Board Meeting: May 5, June 3 (Rescheduled), July 7, August 4, September 1, October 6, November 4 (Rescheduled), December 1. (All at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building Court Room).
- Board of Education (BOE):
- Budget Hearing: May 4 (6:00 PM @ Janvier School).
- Work Sessions: June 17, September 16, November 11 (6:00 PM @ Administration Building).
- Regular Meetings: May 18, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 21, October 14, November 16, December 14 (6:00 PM).
- Environmental Commission: May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, October 26, November 23, December 28. (All at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building Court Room).
- Recreation Commission: May 5, June 2, July 7, August 5 (Rescheduled), September 1, October 6, November 4 (Rescheduled), December 1. (All at 7:00 PM @ Community Center).
- Library Board of Trustees: May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16. (All at 7:00 PM @ Library Meeting Room).
- Friends of the Library: June 27, July 25, August 22, September 26, October 24. (9:30 AM @ Library). No meetings in May, November, or December.
- Senior Citizens Advisory: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, December 9. (10:00 AM @ Advisory Meeting Room). No meeting on Veterans Day (Nov 11).
- Communications Commission: May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9. (All at 7:00 PM @ Commission Meeting Room).
- Agricultural Advisory: May 11, July 13, September 14, November 9. (All at 7:00 PM @ Municipal Building Conference Room).
- Veterans Advisory: May 20, July 15, September 16, November 18. (All at 7:00 PM @ VFW Post 2071).
- Historical Advisory: May 4, June 1. (7:00 PM @ Betty Bajewicz Historical Center).
Municipal Court Dates
Location: Municipal Building Court Room. Some cases are held virtually via Zoom; you will be provided sign-in information if applicable.
- May Court Dates: May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (8:30 AM). May 7, 14, 21, 28 (2:00 PM).
- June Court Dates: June 5, 12, 26 (8:30 AM). June 4, 11, 25 (2:00 PM). No Court: June 18, June 19.
- July Court Dates: July 10, 17, 24, 31 (8:30 AM). July 9, 16, 23, 30 (2:00 PM). No Court: July 2, July 3.
- August Court Dates: August 7, 14, 21, 28 (8:30 AM). August 6, 13, 20, 27 (2:00 PM).
- September Court Dates: September 4, 11, 18, 25 (8:30 AM). September 3, 10, 17, 24 (2:00 PM).
- October Court Dates: October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (8:30 AM). October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (2:00 PM).
- November Court Dates: November 13, 20 (8:30 AM). November 12, 19, 26 (2:00 PM). No Court: November 5, 6, 27.
- December Court Dates: December 4, 11, 18 (8:30 AM). December 3, 10, 17 (2:00 PM). No Court: December 24, 25, 31.
Trash, Recycling, and Public Works Schedules
Bulk Trash Collections: Bulk Trash is picked up on your regular trash day (up to 3 large items or 8 bags). Call Public Works for metal/e-waste collection. No bulk pickup in Nov/Dec.
- Week of May 4
- Week of June 1
- Week of July 6
- Week of August 3
- Week of August 31 – September 3
- Week of October 5
Leaf Vacuum & Brush Pickup Schedules: Brush (no larger than 5″ diameter, no stumps) requires a call-ahead to Public Works.
- Brush Pickup Week: May 11 (Monday Route), May 12 (Tuesday Route), May 13 (Wednesday Route), May 14 (Thursday Route).
- Leaf Vac – Monday Route: Nov 9 – Nov 20.
- Leaf Vac – Tuesday Route: Nov 23 – Dec 4.
- Leaf Vac – Wednesday Route: Dec 7 – Dec 18.
- Leaf Vac – Thursday Route: Dec 21 – Dec 31.
Holiday Trash Delays: Pickups are delayed by one day during the following holiday weeks:
- Memorial Day: Week of May 25
- Labor Day: Week of September 7
- Columbus Day: Week of October 12
- Election Day: Week of November 4
- Thanksgiving: Trash for Thursday, Nov 26 will be picked up Monday, Nov 30.
Coles Mill Road Compost Center:
- Open: May 5 – May 9 (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM Wed-Fri; 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sat).
- Closed Dates: May 4, 11, 18, 25, 26; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; September 7, 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; December 7, 14, 21, 28.
Senior Citizens Club & Lunches
All events at Community Center Room 3.
Senior Citizens Club Meetings (12:30 PM – 2:30 PM):
- May: 13, 27
- June: 10, 24
- July: 8, 22
- August: 5, 19
- September: 2, 16, 30
- October: 14, 28
- November: 11, 25
- December: 9, 23
- Dec 6: Seniors Christmas Party (1:00 PM @ Star Cross Fire Hall)
May 2026 Senior Lunch Menus (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM): All meals include juice, milk, coffee, fruit, and dessert. No Lunch on Memorial Day (May 25).
- May 1: Mac & Cheese / Stewed Tomatoes
- May 4: Walking Tacos
- May 5: Hot Dogs / Baked Beans
- May 6: Cheeseburgers
- May 7: Ham & Cheese Sliders
- May 8: Chicken Patty on Roll
- May 11: Pasta with Meat Sauce
- May 12: Grilled Cheese / Tomato Soup
- May 13: Chicken Cordon Bleu / Mashed Potatoes / Vegetable
- May 14: Meatball Sliders
- May 15: Tuna Hoagie
- May 18: Chicken with Garlic Sauce
- May 19: Sausage & Peppers
- May 20: Cheesesteaks
- May 21: Turkey Roll
- May 22: Sloppy Joes
- May 26: Salisbury Steak
- May 27: Chicken Cordon Bleu
- May 28: BBQ Pulled Pork
- May 29: Mac & Cheese / Stewed Tomatoes
Disclaimer: This calendar is provided by the Venticinque & Caldwell campaign as a public service and convenience for the residents of Franklin Township. While we strive to ensure total accuracy based on published municipal records, official township dates, times, and locations are subject to change by the local government without notice due to weather, emergencies, or administrative rescheduling.
For official verification, legal notices, or real-time updates regarding court dates, municipal services, and committee meetings, please confirm directly with the municipality.