Franklin Park, NJ properties are numerous and are spread throughout the area of Franklin Park, an unincorporated area within portions of South Brunswick Township in New Jersey's Middlesex County, and Franklin Township in Somerset County. The population of Franklin Park is roughly 7,400, as reported by the U.S. Census of 2000.
Franklin Township
Part of New Jersey's Somerset County, Franklin Township is home to a large and growing population of around 51,000 residents. Originally started as an exclusive farming community, Franklin Township has evolved into a rapidly growing suburb with major development in the latter portion of the 20 th century, and into the 21 st century. Franklin Park, NJ properties attract people who are looking for a diverse community, complete with a melting pot of different races, religions and cultures.
The area that is presently Franklin Township was first formed in 1745 as Eastern precinct. It was incorporated on February 21, 1798, as part of New Jersey's initial group of 104 townships by an Act of the New Jersey Legislature.
At one time, portions of the Franklin Township were taken to form the independent municipalities of South Bound Brook (April 1907), and East Millstone (February 1873). Both municipalities were returned to Franklin Township as of December 31, 1949.
Today, Franklin Township borders New Brunswick, North Brunswick Township, Piscataway Township, South Brunswick, Princeton Township, Rocky Hill, Millstone, Montgomery Township, Hillsborough Township, South Bound Brook, Manville, and Bridgewater Township.
There are several census-designated places, unincorporated enclaves, and historical communities within Franklin Township. All of the following places have their own separate identities, but are considered unincorporated areas. They include Franklin Park, NJ properties, East Millstone, Griggstown, Kingston, Middlebush, Pleasant Plains, Six Mile Run, Somerset, Weston, and the religious community of Zarephath.
The average income for a household in Franklin Township is around $68,000 per year.
The local government for Franklin Township and its communities is chartered under the Faulkner Act as a Council-Manager type of government. The Township Council includes nine members. The first member is the mayor (elected from the Township at large), five are elected for each of the five wards, and three are elected from the Township at large.
The Franklin Township Mayor is the Chief Legislative Officer of the Township, is elected by the area voters, and serves a four-year term. The Chief Executive Officer of the Township is the Township Manager, charged with the administration of the daily operations of the Township. The Township of Franklin is evenly split between the 6 th and 12 th Congressional Districts, and is part of the State of New Jersey's 17 th Legislative District.
A very important development for Franklin Township was the construction of the Delaware & Raritan Canal in 1834. Even today, 22 miles of this canal run through the Township, connecting New York to Philadelphia. The canal has transformed into the Delaware and Raritan Canal Park. It is Franklin Township's modern day source of drinking water, as well as an area that provides excellent recreational opportunities for residents and those who own Franklin Park, NJ properties.
Other points of interest in Franklin Township include the Blackwells Mills Canal House, Rockingham State Historic Site, Colonial Park, Six Mile Reservoir Site, Hageman Farm, and more.
Children in Franklin Township attend the Franklin Township Public Schools, which consist of six elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school.
The Township's emergency services include 11 all-volunteer fire departments in four fire districts. Those who own Franklin Park, NJ properties are served by the Franklin Park Fire Department (District Two).
Franklin Township is undoubtedly an ideal place to live for families, young professionals, and more. Throughout the Township are beautiful Franklin Park, NJ properties, as well as other homes for sale that are all ready to view immediately. Get more information on this growing area by calling the expert Realtors of Sellers Realty Group at 609.799.4600 today.
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