Franklin Township
Founded 1850 | 17.7 sq. mi. | People: 3,882
Borders: Marion, North Sewickley, Ellwood City
Franklin Township Government
Upcoming meetings
- Thurs., Nov. 12Thurs. · 6 p.m. · Work sessionAgenda not posted yet
- Mon., Dec. 7Mon. · 5:45 p.m. · Public hearingAgenda not posted yet
Oct. 5, 2026Regular meeting
Franklin Township supervisors moved to curb data centers, weighed fire tax hike
- Supervisors approved Resolution 19-2026 declaring the township zoning chapter partially invalid with respect to data centers and starting a curative amendment process.
- Fire Department President and Captain Nik Blobnar asked the board to raise the fire protection tax from 0.21 mills to 0.56 mills, citing rising calls and costs and declining membership.
- The board approved Resolution 24-2026 acknowledging a $100,000 contribution toward acquiring the Hereford Manor property and an agreement with the Beaver County Sportsmen’s Conservation League and its youth foundation.
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Upcoming In Franklin Township
6 events found.
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Municipal Authority Board Meeting
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United States -
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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 […]
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Planning Commission Meeting
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United States -
Hearing
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United StatesPUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the Agricultural Area Security Law, Act 43 of 1981, as amended, that the Franklin Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public […]
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Board of Supervisors Meeting
Franklin Township Municipal Building 897 Route 288, Fombell, PA, United States
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- Nov. 5, 2026 130 Waterford Court Kenneth H. Liebendorfer to Deborah L. Nelson, trustee of the Deborah L. Nelson Revocable Living Trust, Cindy Lucchesi and Lori Jeannette $320,000
Members see 6 more recent sales here, with buyers, sellers and prices.
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
Franklin's schools
Riverside Beaver County School District
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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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