Franklin Township News and Events

Franklin Township

Luzerne County, PA

A Zoned Community

Phone: 570-333-5131

Fax: 570-333-5950

Road Dept: 570-333-4111

Emergency 911

State Police Wyoming Barracks: 570-697-2000

News and Events

We have been working diligently to develop comprehensive plans for the township and recreation in the township.

Check out the Comprehensive Township plan here.

Our report on possible plans for our recreational area can be found on our recreation page.

Also, online now are our township ordinances.

Prokopchak Honored by Luzerne County Township Officials

Mike Prokopchak

The Luzerne County Association of Township Officials held their Annual Convention and Trade Show in Kingston Township. President Mike Prokopchak, Supervisor from Franklin Township,was honored for his years of Dedicated Service and Leadership to Luzerne Counties Second Class Township Officials.

Township officials were updated on legislation affecting townships by Holly Fishel from the Pennsylvania Association of Township Supervisors, officials from PennDot Municipal Services, the Luzerne Conservation District, Special Guest Tom Yoniski representing Senator Lisa Baker and State Representative Karen Bobak.

Pictured from Left to Right

Bonnie Wasilewski, Bear Creek Township Supervisor and Luzerne County Association Second Vice President, Mike Prokopchak, Franklin Township Supervisor and Luzerne County Association President being presented with the Plaque by John Jay Wilkes Jr, Jackson Township Supervisor and Luzerne County Association Vice President, Amy Salansky, Lake Township Supervisor and Luzerne County Association Secretary and Ransom Young, Butler Township Supervisor and Luzerne County Association Treasurer

Franklin Townshiip Organizations