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Town Council Meeting - March 15th, 2023

Town Council Meeting - March 15th, 2023

The Town Council will meet on March 15th, 2023 at 7pm.

Community Preservation Committee - March 7th, 2023

Community Preservation Committee - March 7th, 2023

The Community Preservation Committee will meet March 7th, 2023 at 7pm

Town Council Meeting -  March 1st, 2023

Town Council Meeting - March 1st, 2023

The Town Council will meet on March 1st, 2023 at 7pm.

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - February 22nd, 2023

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - February 22nd, 2023

This meeting will provide and overview of Chapter 40B.

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 at 6:00pm.

Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour

You're Invited to the Franklin Arts & Culture Listening Tour!

Help shape the future of arts & culture during the town's master plan update process.

The Franklin Town Council has established an Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Arts and Cultural Initiatives. The Ad Hoc Subcommittee will host 3... more ››

Notice from the Department of Public Works

DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20th, 2023

Notice from the Department of Public Works:There will be NO curbside trash or recycling delay the week of February 20th, 2023 despite the... more ››

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20th, 2023

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20th, 2023

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, February 20th, 2023 in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen on Tuesday,... more ››

Open Space and Recreation Plan

Open Space and Recreation Plan Participation Opportunities

Take the OSRP citizen survey and save the date for our public forums!

The Town of Franklin is seeking resident feedback on the town's open and recreational spaces as part of the Open Space and Recreation Plan... more ››

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 1st, 2023

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - March 1st, 2023

The Economic Development Subcommittee meeting previously scheduled for February 15th, 2023 has been rescheduled to March 1st, 2023.

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 5:30pm.

Town Council Meeting - February 15th, 2023

Town Council Meeting - February 15th, 2023

The Town Council will meet on February 15th, 2023 at 7pm.

Finance Committee Meeting - February 8th, 2023

Finance Committee Meeting - February 8th, 2023

The Finance Committee will meet on February 8th, 2023 at 7pm.

Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing - February 7, 2023

Community Preservation Committee Public Hearing - February 7, 2023

The Franklin Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 7pm.

Board Vacancies

Town Volunteer Opportunities

Davis-Thayer Building Reuse Advisory Committee, Master Plan, Police Station and more!

Have you ever desired to volunteer for a town board or committee to enhance the great quality of life in Franklin? Below is a list of open... more ››

 Capital Budget Subcommittee - February 1st, 2023

Capital Budget Subcommittee - February 1st, 2023

The Capital Budget Subcommittee will meet February 1st, 2023.

Town Council Meeting - February 1st, 2023

Town Council Meeting - February 1st, 2023

The Town Council will meet on February 1st, 2023 at 7pm.

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - January 25th, 2023

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting - January 25th, 2023

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 6:00pm.

Notice from the Health Department

Additional COVID-19 Test Kits Available to Franklin Residents

The Franklin Health Department received more home COVID-19 self test kits from the state. Franklin residents can call the Public Health... more ››

Town of Franklin Open Space and Recreation Plan

Town of Franklin begins planning for the 2024-2031 Open Space and Recreation Plan.

Explore Open Space and Recreation, meet our new OSRP friends!

The Town of Franklin has begun the process of updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan (... more ››

Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - January 18th, 2023

Capital Budget Subcommittee Meeting - January 18th, 2023

The Capital Budget Subcommittee will meet on January 18th, 2023 at 5:30pm.

Public Notice of Environmental Review - Cottage Street and Surrounding Neighborhood.

The following message is shared with Franklin resident's on behalf of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA). 

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