Franklin Township
Founded 1850 | 17.7 sq. mi. | People: 3,882
Borders: Marion, North Sewickley, Ellwood City
Franklin Township Government
Aug. 13, 2026Special meeting
Franklin Township supervisors reviewed draft data center ordinances at a special meeting
- Discussion included a maximum building height of 60 feet for data centers and accessory buildings, maximum impervious coverage of 55% and 150-foot setbacks.
- Supervisors also discussed prohibiting retail uses and walk-in customer service operations on data center sites, along with requirements for landscaping, buffers, screening and fencing.
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Upcoming In Franklin Township
6 events found.
Events
- Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United States
Planning Work Session
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesThe Franklin Twp Planning Commission will hold a work session on: Jul 1, Aug 5, Sept 2, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 and Jan 6, 2027 at 6 PM […]
Planning Commission Meeting
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesBudget Work Sessions
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesThe Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will hold Budget Work Sessions on Aug 13, Oct 8, Nov 12, and Dec 10, 2026, immediately following the Ordinance Work Session, which begins […]
Supervisor Work Sessions
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesThe Franklin Twp Supervisors will hold a work session on Apr 9, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 13, Oct 8, Nov 12 & Dec 10 at 6 PM […]
Parks and Recreation Committee Organization Meeting
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesNotice is hereby given that the Franklin Township Parks & Recreation Committee will hold an organizational meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Franklin Township Municipal […]
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- Sept. 17, 2026 339 American School Road Melanie Lynn and Benjamin W. Robbins, Jaclyn and Andrew Jacob Fleig, Braden Gerard Kern and Mara Kern to Craig and Jean L. Falk $48,000
Township Contacts
Township Office
franklintwpbeavercopa.gov
897 Route 288
Fombell, PA 16123
(724) 758-9702
Police (non-emergency)
Franklin Township Police
Emergencies: 911
Right-To-Know Requests
Shannon Schlosser, Open Records Officer
(724) 758-9702
twpsecretary@franklintwpbeavercopa.gov
Taxes
2026 Property Tax
Total: 15.52 mills
Township: 1.75 mills
County: 3.67 mills
Riverside Beaver County School District: 10.1 mills
Collector: Kristen Kelosky (724) 752-8456
Other Local Taxes
Earned income: 1% (0.5% township, 0.5% school)
Local Services Tax: $52
Realty transfer: 1%
EIT/LST collector: Berkheimer (610) 599-3139
Who Runs Franklin Township?
Elected
- Dana Baker (D/R)Board of Supervisors Chair · 2028
- Rodney Richard Jr (R)Supervisor · 2032
- Scott Wright (R)Supervisor · 2030
- Kristen Kelosky (D/R)Tax Collector · 2030
- Susan SmithAuditor · 2032 Write-in
- Jaret GibbonsAuditor · 2028 Write-in
Appointed
- Shannon SchlosserSecretary · Treasurer · Open Records Officer
- Ryan LongSolicitor
- Frank B. Taylor Engineering Inc.Engineer
- Steve BaileyFire Chief
- Eric BockZoning Officer
Sources: Pa. DCED Municipal Statistics; Beaver County election results. Party is the nomination each official won in their most recent election (D/R = won both the Democratic and Republican nominations). Officials marked Write-in won their seats as write-in candidates without a party nomination, so no party is shown.
School District
Riverside Beaver County School District
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318 Country Club Drive
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 758-7512
Your Representatives
County Commissioners
Commissioners’ Office
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
Beaver County Courthouse
810 Third St.
Beaver, PA 15009
(724) 770-4400
(724) 728-5700
State House · District 14
Rep. Roman Kozak (R)
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State Senate · District 47
Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R)
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U.S. House · District 17
Rep. Chris Deluzio (D)
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U.S. Senate
Sen. John Fetterman (D)
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U.S. Senate
Sen. Dave McCormick (R)
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