The centennial logo will be added to all Franklin Lakes welcome signs and the roundabout at High Mountain Road and Franklin Lake Road. 1: Centennial banners went up on new lampposts along Franklin Lake Road, Franklin Avenue and DeKorte Drive, where Borough Hall is located. "We are proud of our history and the town we have become, and we look forward with excitement towars our future.”Ĭhurch rebuilding: Two years after arson destroyed Franklin Lakes church, town OKs $16M rebuilding plan EventsĬommunity Director Dina Robinson is heading up the centennial celebration team, which has its own website,, to keep residents informed of upcoming events, including: “Franklin Lakes’ centennial anniversary year is going to be an exciting time highlighted by many special events," Bivona said. Mayor Frank Bivona acknowledged "contributions from dozens of resident volunteers and support from our local sponsors" in putting together a year's worth of celebratory events. One hundred years later, the borough is celebrating its centennial year with a series of events under the slogan “Pride in Our Past, Faith in Our Future.” In 1922, comedienne Fanny Brice was singing "My Man," Prohibition was 2 years old and Franklin Lakes was "born" on March 11. ![]() Watch Video: Franklin Lakes resident still adding to 36-year decoration collection
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