The Town Clerk's office is preparing for the November 3rd election. All information can be found on the Town Clerk's website.
Please note: There is a special Town Election being held on December 5th to fill a vacant Town Council seat. Important deadlines are as follows:
  • October 14th: Last Day to obtain nomination papers
  • October 16th: Last Day to file nomination papers
  • October 20th: Last day to withdraw
The Town of Franklin Coronavirus Information Portal is available on our homepage and is updated frequently to provide our residents and business owners with the latest information and resources. Find Franklin specific data under the "Town of Franklin News" tab.
Fiscal Year 2021, 2nd Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property bills will be mailed out October 1st and are due November 2nd.
You can pay online here, or visit the Municipal Building drive-thru during regular business hours. You can also drop payments in the Official Town of Franklin Mailbox (pictured above) located at Town Hall.

Franklin Public Schools is beginning the transition to a hybrid model, starting with K & 1st grade, on October 1st. In order to keep our families, staff and the community informed, we have published a Reopening Website. New information is added as it becomes available. Please check back frequently for updates.
FPS will also be releasing monthly newsletters and School Committee updates. To sign up for these communications, please click the link below.
The Town of Franklin celebrated the retirement of our longtime Senior Center Director, Karen Alves, and welcomed our new director, Erin Rogers. We wish Karen the very best in her retirement and thank her for her years of service to our elder community!


The Curbside Cafe is providing freshly prepared meals, distributed daily at the Senior Center for elders 60 and older.Click to find out how to order!
Curbside Pick up continues at the Library! Find out more on their website!

The Franklin Library is continuing to put out a calendar FULL of fun events for all ages! Visit their website and sign up for the Library Newsletter to stay in the loop!
Stay updated about all the FABULOUS programs happening at our library! Visit their website and/or social media to find out more about the offerings for all ages!
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
The Franklin Police Department wants all survivors of domestic, and sexual violence to know that there are resources available to help. We made this short video to talk about it, and suggest the following links if you or someone you know needs assistance. New Hope, Inc. and the National Domestic Violence Hotline are valuable sources of information. 
As always, in an emergency please call 911.
Franklin FD participated in a regional FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) with other Fire Departments in Norfolk County to secure more Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 response. The Town has secured $9,642 worth of supplies for our staff.

The Franklin Fire Department was notified on September 18 that it received a $138,034 grant award from FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This grant will be used for multiple training programs throughout the whole Department.

Residents of Magnolia Heights (Pictured above) invited our crews to their facility on September 23 to show appreciation for our firefighters. They presented the firefighters wreaths, cards and snacks as a token of their appreciation.Thank you.

Our monthly Veterans Coffee Social will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, October 7th at 10:00 a.m. For log-in information, go to the Veterans Services web page via the button link below and go to News and Announcements.

If you are a Franklin resident and are a Purple Heart recipient, please contact the Veterans’ Services Office so you (or a family member residing in Franklin) can be added to the Purple Heart database. Franklin is a Purple Heart Community that recognizes and honors Purple Heart recipients on National Purple Heart Day, August 7, each year.

If any veteran, veteran’s spouse, widow or dependent needs assistance or just someone to talk to, please call the Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315. We are here for you!
Want to know what is happening in town?


Check out the updated (and ever evolving!) Franklin Cultural District Website and find local events, entertainment, happenings, restaurants, organizations and more!
 Looking for a unique Holiday Gift?
The Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum will be selling hand-painted glass ornaments in their own velvet box . This year offers 2 new designs - The Ray Memorial Library and the Clark Square Water Trough, each selling for $18.00.  
  • Columbus Day weekend, Oct. 10, 11, 12th , from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at The Franklin Historical Museum 80 West Central St, Franklin , MA
  • Cash or Checks only.
You don’t have to leave your car, a one-way drive through will take place.
Our Department Spotlight series is an ongoing project to update the community on the current processes and future plans of our many departments. Find the links on our website by clicking above.
Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to weekly episodes detailing news and updates about our town.
Town Meetings are scheduled and are currently being conducted remotely. The links to participate can be found on our website calendar. Meetings are also available via live stream.
Town of Franklin
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 520-4949