While boasting one of the lowest tax rates in Central New Jersey, the Township provides a full range of municipal services. These include general administration, police protection, municipal court, public works operations and a planning and zoning department. In addition, residents can take advantage of a modern public health department and welfare services. Franklin is extremely proud of the many exceptional facilities available to its residents. The Township maintains a neighborhood park system replete with athletic fields, tennis courts and fitness trails.
Residents benefit from a varied recreation program for all ages, including an active senior program.
The Township also performs construction and engineering inspections, issues fire prevention permits and re-issues certificates of occupancy to apartment units when a change of tenant occurs. Franklin funds a municipal library system with over 95,000 volumes and maintains its own water utility. Sewer services are provided by an independent Sewerage Authority organized within Franklin. Fire and rescue squad services are performed by volunteer companies. Residents contract with private haulers for residential garbage.