Established in 1815
ABOUT
Designed in the likeness of a public building that stood in Hartford, Connecticut, the Franklin Township Hall was built in 1837. It was used as an office for the Franklin Silk Company; after the company failed, the Franklin Township Trustees completed the
Franklin Township Hall in 1840.
SERVICES
Franklin Township provides specific services to its residents. The Franklin Township road crew, managed by David Akerley, provides efficient and effective services in a timely manner.
Contact this department for right-of-way permits, road improvement schedules, chipping schedules and more.
ZONING
We provide contact information for all of our zoning boards, maps, and a detailed zoning resolution of our zoning codes.
LET'S TALK
If you have questions that have not been answered on the site, please feel free to contact us. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 1:00 to 4:00 at Township Hall and Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Township garage.
The Township serves its residents by preserving open space and creating active and passive recreational experiences for Township residents.
Phillips Park, Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere with a family picnic in the covered pavilion at Phillips Park, formerly known as Franklin Township Park. Visitors can enjoy a game of tennis or let the children have fun on the playground equipment.
Chase Park, conveniently located on Rhodes Road between St. Rt. 59 and Horning Road; offers over 10 acres of open space and wooded areas for recreational activities as well as playground equipment, a covered pavilion, fitness course, and a nature trail that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Brady Lake Park, located on Lakeview Drive has a pavilion, play grounds for toddlers and older children, bocce courts, soccer fields, baseball fields, and even a Little Free Library. Feel free to borrow a book or drop off books you no longer want to keep. The Little Free Library was a donated scout project.