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Think Blue Franklin Contest

The Think Blue Franklin Contest starts today!

Help us spread awareness about storm water!

Dear Franklin residents,

Town inspections information

Town Inspections to Resume July 20th

Please find information on our town inspections procedures attached here 

Election workers needed

Election Workers needed for upcoming Primary and State Elections

The Town Clerk's office is seeking election workers for the upcoming elections scheduled on September 1st and November 3rd. If you are... more ››

Finance Committee Vacancy

Finance Committee Vacancy

The Franklin Finance Committee is now accepting applications for a new member.  The position is for a 3-year term. 

Plastic Bag Ban

UPDATE: Plastic Bag Prohibition

In late March, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker banned reusable bags and lifted local bans on plastic bags at grocery stores and... more ››

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A Town Water Ban is now in Effect

Due to drought conditions in our region, a water ban is now in effect.

Treasurer/Collector Notice

A Message from the Treasurer/Collector

The FY2021, 1st Quarter Real Estate, and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on July 1, 2020. The due date for these bills is... more ››

Road Work Scheduled

Construction on Beech Street

Good morning Franklin,

Talk Franklin podcast

Talk Franklin - A Podcast from the Town Administrator's Office

Our weekly Talk Franklin podcast is now available! Steve Sherlock, Jamie Hellen, and Anne Marie Tracey discuss current topics in our town... more ››

Covid-19 Case Counts

Covid-19 Case Counts in Franklin

Please find the latest information on COVID-19 case counts in Franklin, including total positives cases, total recovered cases, and total... more ››

Department Spotlight Technology

Department Spotlight - Technology

Learn more about our town departments in our "Spotlight Series"

The Technology Department is featured in the latest edition of our "Spotlight Series"  ... more ››

Budget Hearing agenda 6-17

Town Council Budget Hearing Agenda

The agenda for the June 17th Town Council Budget Hearing can be found here ... more ››

Joint Statement One Franklin

Joint Statement ONE Franklin

Please find a joint statement from our Town Council and School Committee Chairs on our website at... more ››

Town of Franklin News

Town of Franklin Department Protocols

Phase II Procedures and Customer Service Updates

The Town of Franklin has updated our department procedures to reflect Phase II of the Governor's Reopening Plan. This document is updated... more ››

Outdoor Dining Guidance and Application

Temporary Outdoor Dining Guidance and Application

In anticipation of Governor Baker's announcement to allow outdoor dining in the State, the Town of Franklin has compiled a list of... more ››

Spotlight - Town Clerk

Department Spotlight -Town Clerk

A new Department Spotlight is available, highlighting the Town Clerk's Office!  Learn more about the responsibilities of the Town Clerk,... more ››

Business Support Survey

Franklin Business Survey

Deadline for responses is June 9th.

The Town of Franklin is conducting a survey to better understand how it can help local businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

Curbside Cafe

The Curbside Cafe at Franklin Senior Center

Starting Monday, June 1st, the Curbside Cafe will be providing freshly prepared meals for curbside pickup, Monday through Friday, at the... more ››

Historical Museum

Department Spotlight - Historical Museum

Find out more about the Franklin Historical museum and how to participate in their current archive project! ... more ››

Road Construction

Traffic Advisory for Union Street

June 6th Traffic Advisory for Union Street

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