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Notice from the Department of Public Works

Notice from the Department of Public Works: Tree Pruning To Take Place Over the Next Several Months

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Notice from the Department of Public Works

Roadwork Notice: Union Street Mill & Overlay Project Starts Week of July 24th, 2023

Notice from the Department of Public Works:Roadwork on the Union Street Mill and Overlay project will be starting the week... more ››

Notice from the Office of the Town Clerk

Notice from the Office of the Town Clerk: Nomination Papers Available August 1st, 2023

The Biennial Town Election is November 7th, 2023. Which means it's almost time to pull nomination papers! Nomination papers will be... more ››

Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee Meeting - July 18th, 2023

Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee Meeting - July 18th, 2023

The Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Subcommittee will meet on July 18th, 2023 at 7pm. 

Town Council Meeting - July 19th, 2023

Town Council Meeting - July 19th, 2023

The Town Council will meet on July 19th, 2023 at 7pm. 

Notice from the Health Department

COVID-19 Test Kits Available to Franklin Residents

Residents are reminded that the Franklin Health Department has COVID-19 self test kits available. Franklin residents can call the Public... more ››

Notice from the Treasurer/ Collector

Fiscal Year 2024 1st Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills due August 1, 2023

Notice from the Treasurer/CollectorFiscal Year 2024 Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills - First QuarterTreasurer/Collector Kerri A... more ››

Notice from the Department of Public Works

Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule - Week of July 4th, 2023

Notice from the Department of Public WorksCurbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day for Tuesday - Friday (July 4th - July 7th)... more ››

Downtown Parking

Changes to Downtown Parking Effective July 1st, 2023

UPDATE (August 1st, 2023): The following changes are in effect as of August 1st, 2023.

 Amy. M Friguliett in Town Council Chambers

Amy Frigulietti Announced Incoming Deputy Town Administrator

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen is excited to announce that Amy. M Frigulietti will serve as the Deputy Town Administrator for the Town of... more ››

 Economic Development Subcommittee - June 21st, 2023

Economic Development Subcommittee - June 21st, 2023

The Economic Development Subcommittee will meet on June 21st, 2023 at 5:45pm.

Franklin Awarded $500,000 EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant

Continued Environmental Assessment and Remediation Work at the Nu-Style Property to Unlock Opportunities for Redevelopment with $100,000 Contribution from the Town of Franklin.

Franklin, MA – The Town of Franklin has been awarded $500,000 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through the Brownfields... more ››

Town Council Meeting - June 21st, 2023

Town Council Meeting - June 21st, 2023

The Town Council will meet on June 21st, 2023 at 7pm. 

Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19th, 2023

Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19th, 2023

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19th, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th... more ››

Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation July 1, 2023

Stormwater Utility Fee Implementation July 1, 2023

Stormwater Utility Credit Application Available Now

Starting July 1st, 2023, the Town will shift from funding Stormwater services through the town’s general fund, to a more equitable and... more ››

Strawberry Stroll - Rescheduled for Rain Date June 10, 2023

Strawberry Stroll - Rescheduled for Rain Date June 10, 2023

The Strawberry Stroll, hosted by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, has been MOVED due to inclement weather. The Strawberry Stroll will now... more ››

Weekend Fun in Franklin - Strawberry Stroll - June 9, 2023

Weekend Fun in Franklin - Strawberry Stroll - June 9, 2023

The Franklin Downtown Partnership will be hosting the Strawberry Stroll THIS FRIDAY, June 9th, 2023 from 4pm - 8pm Downtown. Live music... more ››

Nason Street Playground Ribbon Cutting

Nason Street Playground Now Open - Featuring Accessibility Updates

On May 31st, 2023, Town staff and community members gathered for a Dedication ceremony at the Nason Street Henry "Ski" Faenza Playground,... more ››

DPW Notice - Water Conservation Measures Now in Effect

DPW Notice - Water Conservation Measures Now in Effect

In accordance with the Town’s Water Management Act Permit issued by the State, the following Water Conservation Measures are in effect as... more ››

Town Council Meeting - June 7th, 2023

Town Council Meeting - June 7th, 2023

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

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