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PUBLIC NOTICE // Red Hill Road & Creekside Manor Resident(s): June 18, 2026 Franklin Township Red Hill Road & Creekside Manor Resident(s): A SURVEY AND LETTER WILL BE MAILED TO YOU THE WEEK OF JUNE 29, 2026 As you may know, Franklin Township is faced with the need to continue improving the drainage of Red Hill Road between Indian Hill Road and Long Run Road. The Township is applying for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds through the Carbon County Board of Commissioners for fiscal year 2026 for this project. In order to qualify for the CDBG Funds, it is necessary to conduct a survey to obtain certain demographic information of those households in the project area, benefiting from this project. If you receive a survey, please complete, sign and mail it back to our office by Friday, July 24, 2026 in the enclosed envelope. This survey must be done every 5 years. The previous survey has expired. To continue improvements on Red Hill Road, a new survey is being conducted. We cannot stress enough the importance of your cooperation in completing and signing this survey. All households must complete the survey in order for CDBG funds to be utilized to continue the drainage improvements on Red Hill Road. We appreciate the time taken to complete the survey and look forward to the Township being successful in utilizing CDBG funds for this important project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 610-377-1773 or David Bodnar, Director of The Carbon County Office of Planning & Development at 570-325-3671. Sincerely, Franklin Township
PUBLIC NOTICE // Recycling Open House Event June 11, 2026 📢 You're Invited! 📢 Join us for the Open House of our Recycling Drop-Off Center at 900 Fairyland Road, next Saturday, June 20th from 9:00am – 12:00pm! The event will be held right behind the building at the two pavilions, where community members can come together to learn more about recycling and the services available to our residents. ⚠️ Friendly Reminder: This event is OPEN HOUSE ONLY. We will not be accepting recyclables during the event. Recycling drop-off services will officially begin on July 2nd. 🚛 A food truck will be on site, so come hungry! 🐐 We also have a special surprise appearance from some of the area's very best recyclers—the true G.O.A.T.s of recycling! That's right, we'll have adorable baby goats available for kids, adults, and visitors of all ages to cuddle, pet, and enjoy while learning about the importance of recycling and environmental stewardship. ♻️ Accepted Recycling Commodities Include: • Paper • Cardboard • Aluminum Cans • Mixed Metals • Mixed Glass • Tires (There is a fee for tires) $5.00 per tire up to 20' $25.00 per tire 21' + $30.00 per large equipment tire Have questions about what can and cannot be recycled within these categories? Come to the Open House! We will have information available and staff on hand to answer your questions and help ensure you're ready when the Recycling Drop-Off Center officially opens. 🕒 Hours of Operation Beginning July 2nd • Thursdays: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM • Saturdays: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM 🙋 Volunteers Needed! If you are interested in volunteering to help at the Recycling Drop-Off Center during operating hours, please contact the Township Office and ask to speak with Elizabeth. She will be happy to schedule you for a day that works best for you. 📍 Location: 900 Fairyland Road 📍 Event Area: Behind the building at the two pavilions 📍 Time: June 20th from 9:00am – 12:00pm Come enjoy great food, meet the G.O.A.T.s of recycling, cuddle some baby goats, learn about our new recycling program, and help us build a cleaner, greener community! We look forward to seeing you there!