Mayor and Council Sine Die, Reorganization and Executive Meeting
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The Sine Die (last meeting of 2025), Reorganization and Work Session meetings of the Mayor and Council are scheduled for Tuesday, January 6, 2026, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. View Mayor and Council agendas.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Collection
Friday, January 2 and January 16, 2026
There will be curbside collection of Christmas trees throughout the Borough beginning on Friday, January 2 (collection may take several days) and then beginning again on Friday, January 16. Please be patient as Gaeta works its way through the town which may take a few days. Remove all ornaments and do not place tress in plastic bags. Trees in plastic bags will not be picked up. Do not place Christmas trees in the street.
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From Department of Public Works
Tree Trimming to Begin
The Department of Public works will continue tree trimming along Borough right of ways.
All areas where trees, branches and large limbs hang over the roadways creating a hazard for motorists and pedestrians will be trimmed. Routine tree pruning provides a safer environment for all persons who walk and drive along the road and sidewalks throughout our community. Large trees, limbs and other vegetation can cause costly damages to vehicles, especially larger ones such as school buses, plow trucks and trash trucks. Pedestrians walking along walkways that have branches and limbs hanging down are then forced to walk around them at times and that may even mean walking on a busy street.
Pruning the dead diseased branches help prevent further decay of the trees and also cause benefit from more sunlight and air circulation as a result from pruning. Tree pruning also deters pest and animal infestation and greatly improves their appearance and driving site lines.
This work will continue through the winter months as weather permits. Please call us at (201) 891-4333 if you have any questions. We thank you for your cooperation as we work to provide safe and clear travel paths for all.
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Help Wanted at the Borough Hall
Planning Board & Zoning Board Secretary - Part-Time
The Borough of Franklin Lakes is seeking a part-time Planning Board & Zoning Board Secretary. 20 hours per week. Responsible for coordinating, supporting and attending bi-monthly Planning Board meetings and monthly Zoning Board Meeting, including preparing agendas and distributing meeting packets to members in advance. Ensures all materials and logistics - such as recorders and nameplates - are set up on meeting days. Oversees public hearing scheduling and documentation, including confirming receipt of legal notices, publication proofs, and service acknowledgments with the Board Attorney. Additional duties include reviewing and approving vouchers submitted by the Borough Engineer and Attorney, drafting and submitting legal notices of Borough decisions to local newspapers, and preparing official meeting minutes. Maintains compliance with the Open Public Records Act by providing requested records. Assists the Borough Engineer in application reviews and manages the collection and deposit of fees and escrow funds. The Planning Board & Zoning Board Clerk works closely with the Zoning Officer. Minimum of 2 years’ experience required. Borough is Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional details available at www.franklinlakes.org/jobs.
Zoning Officer - Full-Time
The Borough of Franklin Lakes is seeking a full-time Zoning Officer to review building code permit applications for zoning compliance with municipal zoning ordinances. Examine site plans, permit applications, and Planning Board and Board of Adjustment submissions. Prepare clear, comprehensive reports outlining findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Investigate zoning and property maintenance code violations and take appropriate enforcement actions, including issuing notices. Provide accurate written and verbal zoning guidance to applicants, municipal officials, and the public. Prepare monthly activity reports for the Borough Council. The Zoning Officer works closely with the Planning Board Secretary and Construction Official. Requirements: Must have a college degree, minimum of 3 years’ experience, Zoning Official Certificate from Rutgers Center of Government Services, and proficiency in SDL. Borough is Equal Opportunity Employer. Additional details available at www.franklinlakes.org/jobs.
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Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, January 6 at 6:00 PM, Mayor & Council Sine Die, Reorganization, Special/Work Session Meeting, Council Chambers
- Wednesday, January 7 at 9:30 AM, REACH Meeting, Ambulance Corps
- Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30 PM, Planning Board Reorg & Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
- Thursday, January 8 at 7:30 PM, Zoning Board Reorg & Regular Meeting, Council Chambers
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Super Sunday 5K
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Franklin Lakes Community Center
1 Vichiconti Way
Join us for the first annual Franklin Lakes Living Healthy “Super Sunday” 5K & 2K Pup Strut on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th at 10:00 AM! Kick off the day with a fun and energetic run or walk before the big game — whether you're racing the 5K or enjoying a relaxed 2K with your pup, it’s the perfect way to make room for all that football Sunday food. All are welcome to run, walk, volunteer, or cheer on friends and family. Enjoy music from Phantom DJ, post-race food courtesy of 101 Pub. The first 250 registered runners will receive a commemorative T-shirt and medal, so be sure to sign up early. Don’t miss this exciting community event — let’s start Super Bowl Sunday strong!
Register by January 12th for a free tee-shirt: SUPER SUNDAY 5K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Email Dina Robinson at drobinson@franklinlakes.org to volunteer or for information on how to sponsor! Sponsor Flyer.
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Styrofoam Collection
Drop-Off At The Recycling Center
First Saturday of Every Month
Drop-off are the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Franklin Lakes Recycling Center, 500 DeKorte Drive.
Items Accepted:
- Clean and dry white Styrofoam.
- Rigid, white, foam packing material.
Items Not Accepted:
- No ink
- No labels
- No insulation foam
- No food service foam
- No foam peanuts
- No colored Styrofoam will be accepted.
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Recycle Right
Plastic Toy Donations
The non-profit Second Chance Toys keeps rigid plastic toys out of landfills by promoting their collection and then arranging for the toys to be donated to local organizations serving disadvantaged children. Second Chance Toys have collected 13,520 plastic toys in New Jersey. The program has saved solid waste disposal tipping costs for participating communities and kept more than 140,000 pounds of plastic toys from being disposed in landfills.
They accept plastic toys (they don’t biodegrade in landfills) that are clean, are in working order, and have no missing or small parts (cannot fit through a toilet paper roll).
For more information about Second Chance Toys, visit their website at: www.secondchancetoys.org.
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Schedule a Curbside Collection for Bulk Waste, and Metal/Appliance Recycling
Details on curbside collections that need to be scheduled, visit Metal/Appliance and Bulk Waste. Residents must schedule a collection by completing a request form for bulk waste and metal and large appliance pick-up no later than10:00 AM the day before the scheduled date of collection.
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Donate Bulk Waste Items
Before you place any bulk waste items out for curbside collection, consider donating any furniture or household items. A list of local organizations is available at www.franklinlakes.org/donations.
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The Latest Buzz
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For more information on the following topics visit: www.franklinlakes.org/buzz.
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