Community Profile

Pledge Summary

Franklin Township is a 46-square mile municipality located in the southeastern portion of Somerset County, New Jersey. Previously recognized by Money Magazine as one of the top 100 places to live, Franklin Township is home to over 65,000 people. In Franklin, many different land uses can be found. The Township has over 200 acres of native grasslands preserves, 22 miles of the Delaware-Raritan Canal, a large portion of the State's Six-Mile Run Reservoir Park, multiple municipal parks and recreational facilities, urban areas, farms, and much more. The mission of Franklin Township is as follows: "Residents of the Township of Franklin will live and thrive in a community that values community pride and spirit, celebrates diversity and creates an environment that provides opportunities for all people so that they develop as healthy, caring, positive, educated and responsible members of the community". As part of creating this type of environment, Franklin is committed to preserving open spaces and protecting habitat. The Township joined the Mayors Monarch Pledge in 2021 and was able to incorporate the protection of pollinator habitat as well as the inclusion of pollinator habitat into new projects. Our Open Space Advisory Committee, Trails Advisory Committee, and Environmental Commission now incorporate the practice of pollinator protection, conservation and advancement into its regular work. Franklin understands the importance of pollinators and habitat for pollinators, and intends to continue making this work part of our standard practice in all applicable projects. We pledge to continue to work closely with our municipal staff and committees to ensure this practice, and hope to measure our success in forwarding this incredible cause!