Franklin Sewerage Authority Grapples with Pump Station Failure Amid Budget Discussions

Overview: The Franklin Township Sewerage Authority meeting on July 7, 2026, was marked by discussions on infrastructure issues, budget introductions, and potential changes to billing practices. A major concern arose over the critical failure of a pump at the Western Canal road pump station, necessitating swift measures to prevent operational disruptions. The meeting also introduced the budget for the fiscal year 2026-2027, which included a connection fee increase and outlined plans for significant capital projects.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Grapples with Budget Overruns and Commercial Water Usage Discrepancies

Overview: In a recent Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting, budget overruns on the High Bay garage project and commercial water usage billing were topics. The committee addressed financial constraints, project timelines, staffing changes, and the complexities of billing high-water-consuming commercial entities.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Grapples with Late Fees and Water Usage Discrepancies

Overview: In a recent meeting of the Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee, the focus was on addressing issues concerning late fees applied to customer accounts and discrepancies in water usage by local businesses. The authority faced backlash for applying a $150 late fee to numerous accounts, a situation compounded by social media criticism. Efforts to rectify the error programmatically failed, necessitating manual adjustments to each account. This labor-intensive process successfully resolved the issue, but not without drawing considerable attention.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee Plans Manhole Rehabilitation Amid Financial and Infrastructure Updates

Overview: The Franklin Sewerage Authority Committee meeting focused on several issues, including the urgent rehabilitation of corroded manholes, updates on financial management, infrastructure projects, and cybersecurity measures. The committee also discussed budget forecasts and approved various operational resolutions.

Franklin Sewerage Authority Resolves Banking Glitch and Advances Infrastructure Projects

Overview: The Franklin (Somerset County) Sewerage Authority Committee meeting addressed several issues, including the resolution of a significant banking complication with TD Bank, updates on infrastructure projects, and financial matters.