From Borough Clerk
Primary Election Day: Tuesday, June 10 – 6 AM until 8 PM
Please be advised that Wednesday, April 16 is the deadline to change parties in order to be eligible to vote that party line in the Primary Election, Tuesday, June 10, 2025.......................
From Police Department
The Franklin Lakes Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in launching a national high-visibility enforcement effort, April 1-30, 2025, to deter distracted driving.................
View the
Mayor and Council Agenda for the Special Budget Meeting in the Conference Room at Borough Hall on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM.
From Borough Clerk
Cat and dog licenses must be obtained by March 31 to avoid a $15 late fee per pet. Note that you will not be able to pay until after municipal review and acceptance of your application(s). Do not delay in submitting your application to allow ample time for processing.............................
From Recycling Coordinator
Start March 31
Twice a Week Garbage - begins Monday, March 31.
Yard Waste Collection - begins Monday, March 31. For yard waste bags, call 201-891-4000, ext. 3700.
Leaf Compost Facility - Saturday, April 5 begins weekend hours. Call ahead during the week to have the gate unlocked.
Shred Day and Styrofoam Collection Drive - Friday, April 25, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
BCUA Recycling - Household hazardous waste, tire, electronic and shredding.
Bulk Waste - schedule collection for first and third Thursday of month.
Metal/Appliance Recycling - schedule collection for first Friday of month.
Recycling Center - open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM, and on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. No one is available from the DPW to assist residents to remove items from vehicles.
The access road to the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve, off of High Mountain Road, remains CLOSED. The work to repair the storm damage is anticipated to begin this Spring. The road remains unsafe as the culvert under the road is collapsing. The majority of the costs for repairs will be paid through a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant. Unfortunately, we cannot project a date for reopening the access road at this time....
From the Community Director
Tuesday, April 15, 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will host a Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 15th. It’s safe to donate blood, and it's more important than ever! All healthy donors are urged to donate now; Donating blood is safe and easy to do, but there are a few basic requirements to donate blood. If you're in good health and meet the general eligibility blood donation requirements, then you are likely able to give blood. There is a critical need for blood. Remember, "Because of you, life doesn't stop." Appointments are required...
From Borough Clerk
The Municipal Clerk’s office and the Bergen County Clerk’s office does not provide notary services for petitions. Only submit fully complete and notarized petitions......................................
June 30 thru August 1 - Recreation CampJuly 7 thru July 17 - Safety Town
All registrations can be completed online at
www.wyckoffymca.org/rec.
From Police DepartmentCars, Cops & CaffeineSunday, May 4 from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AMVeterans Plaza - corner of Franklin Ave and Pulis AveFranklin Lakes Police Department is hosting Cars, Cops & Caffeine to bring police officers and the community members they serve together-over coffee and cars- to discuss issues and learn more about each other. The event is informal and welcoming, there is no fee or registration, all coffee and refreshments will be provided at no cost. Franklin Lakes Police vehicles and other emergency vehicles will be on display. All cars are welcome, from the exotics to vintage and classics.
Flyer. We hope to see you there!
From Bergen County Stigma-Free Initiative
Due Date: Friday, March 28
The County Executive and Bergen County’s Department of Health Services are sponsoring an annual Stigma-Free Sticker Contest. Artwork should represent what it means to be stigma-free or what “Proud to Be Stigma-Free” looks like. The contest is open to all middle and high school students. Winner will receive a $300 grand prize gift card! Additional category winners may be identified for other prizes. Contact Mayra Cabrera at mcabrera@bergencountynj.gov or call 201-634-2750 with any questions. See sticker packet for....
From Community Director
Save-the-date. Monday, May 12, 2025
Please save-the-date for the Franklin Lakes Parks and Recreation Foundation, The Franklin Lakes Football Booster Club and The Franklin Lakes Baseball Booster Club for an unforgettable day of golf and more at our 2nd annual Recreation Golf Outing on Monday, May 12th..............
From Community Director
Saturday, April 12 at 11:30 AM
Please join us for our Annual Franklin Lakes Egg Hunt hosted by the Mayors Wellness Campaign, the LaRosa and Billis families. The egg filled goodies are for toddlers through 5th grade. Photos with the Easter Bunny, and pony rides.....................
From the Franklin Lakes Parks & Recreation Foundation
Deadline - Friday, May 2, 2025
The Franklin Lakes Parks and Recreation Foundation is pleased to award two (2) graduating seniors from the Class of 2025 a $1,500 scholarship each. Applicants must be a current resident of Franklin Lakes. *Please note applicants do not need to attend Ramapo or Indian Hills High School....
From Community Director
Saturday, May 17, 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
The Borough of Franklin Lakes is hosting Franklin Lakes Day during the Lions Club Carnival on Saturday, May 17th from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM. The Carnival will be open from Wednesday, May 14th through Sunday, May 18th. Rain date 5/18. Location: Parsons Pond Park Commuter Lot. Vendors wanted! If you would like to participate as a vendor please fill out...
Franklin Lakes Outdoor Courts, 1 Vichiconti WaySaturday, June 7, 2025The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will host the annual Baskets 4 Hope, 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 7th on the outdoor basketball courts at Pulis Avenue Recreation Field (1 Vichiconti Way, Franklin Lakes, NJ). Details are available at
www.franklinlakes.org/baskets.
From Community DirectorDeadline: Friday, August 1st The Borough of Franklin Lakes is proud to launch a Hometown Hero banner program. The banner program is open to all Franklin Lakes Veterans past and present! The banners will be hung for display for the month of November for 3 years from year of purchase; (2025, 2026, and 2027). Please see a
sample banner here. All applications are due by Friday, August 1st...................................
From the DPW
The Department of Public Works will begin tree trimming along Borough streets and rights-of-way. Areas where trees, branches and large limbs hang over the roadways creating a hazard for motorists and pedestrians will be trimmed.......................................
Mayor and Council Adopt Resolution Committing to Fourth Round Affordable Housing Obligation
At its meeting on January 21, the Mayor and Council adopted a resolution committing to a “present and prospective need” for affordable housing of 463 units to meet its “fourth round obligation” in accordance with the new affordable housing law (P.L.2024, C.2). Importantly, this obligation will be adjusted based on lack of developable land. The New Jersey....
Beginning on or about January 20, 2025, and continuing for approximately four (4) weeks, we’ll perform tree trimming and removal work along Old Mill Road, Woodside Avenue, Birch Road, Green Ridge Road, Pulis Avenue, Park Road, Shadow Ridge Road, Phelps Road, and associated side streets...
From the Community Director
Saturdays, May 10 through October, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
The Franklin Lakes Mayors Wellness Campaign will be hosting a Farmers & Artisan Market starting this Spring at Veterans Plaza. The market will feature 20+ vendors each week. You can expect fresh produce, artisanal breads and baked goods, meats and dairy, spices and sauces, beverages, prepared foods and snacks, home and beauty, pet goods and treats...
From Community Director
While walking around the Borough of Franklin Lakes, it is disappointing to see our residents not cleaning up after their pets. Our parks, fenced in ballfields, and walking paths are beautiful for all to enjoy. We also have a beautiful maintained dog park, “Old Mill Woodlands Dog Park,” where your pets can enjoy interacting with other dogs.Please pick up after....
From the LibraryFranklin Lakes Free Public Library Foundation is having a Car and 50/50 Raffle, 4000 tickets will be sold and the price is $100 per ticket. To purchase a ticket mail a check made out to Franklin Lakes Library Foundation, 470 DeKorte Drive, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417. Please include number of tickets you would like to purchase, your name, phone, address and email address. Winners drawn May 25, 2025.
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