Franklin Township Council Meeting - 6/23/2026

The Franklin Township Council meeting held on June 23, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved warrants totaling $16,948,813.11 for payment. They also held a public hearing and adopted the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) annual action plan. Additionally, the council introduced and adopted ordinances to acquire land for open space preservation, including a significant purchase of approximately 34 acres on Cedar Grove Lane, with an appropriation of $4,426,721.40 from the Open Space Trust Fund. The meeting also addressed the establishment of a cannabis licensing fee to offset municipal administrative costs, distinguishing it from the 2% cannabis tax revenue. Other agenda items included the honorary renaming of Winston Drive to Earl C. Williams Jr. Drive and discussions about board and committee nominations. No new contracts or vendor selections were explicitly mentioned, but the land acquisition and budget approvals represent key procurement activities.