March 2021 Edition
The Town of Franklin Vaccination & COVID-19 Information portal is available on the homepage of our website. It is updated frequently to provide residents and business owners with the latest information and resources.
Vaccination clinics were held at Franklin High School on February 10 and 17 for the second doses for all first responders. Special thanks for the assistance from the Board of Health, Police, School, and Facilities Departments for four successful clinics.

The Fire Department has been closely coordinating with the Board of Health and Senior Center staff in preparations for administering vaccines to the residents of Franklin. Franklin Fire is ready, willing, and able!

Franklin Firefighters, Local #2637, will be hosting a Drive-Thru corned beef dinner at the Franklin Senior Center on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2021. The meals can be picked up between 11:30 am - 1 pm. Firefighters will be delivering dinners to those without transportation.
The Franklin Library has a calendar full of events, programs, and services for the month of March! Visit their website to see what is available for all ages!

The Town of Franklin has identified road repair projects for the upcoming spring/ summer. These projects are out to bid and we are aiming to start them as soon as possible.

  • Mackintosh Water lines
  • Lincoln St. Roadway
  • Beaver St. Sidewalks
  • Chilson Park
  • Colt Rd. Drain Lining
  • Meadowlark Rd.
The Senior Center is here to support our elder population! There are many information sessions, support groups, and activities available! Please visit the Senior Center's website and check out the latest edition of the Connections Newsletter.
You can also signup for weekly emails detailing what is happening at the Senior Center! Reach out to Ariel Doggett at adoggett@franklinma.gov to sign up.

After nearly a year and a half of study, the Franklin School Committee voted at its February 9, 2021 meeting to close the Davis Thayer Elementary School beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. This has been a very emotional decision as this involves the retirement of a beloved second home to so many families, students, and faculty and staff both during current times as well as historically. The school was built in 1924 and has served so many generations of Franklin students. The decision was made based on reduced enrollment, educational adequacy of an aging building, and financial efficiency. Notably, there has been a significant enrollment decline. This is not a result of students leaving Franklin for other choices. The decrease in enrollment is a trend that is happening in many regions, especially in the Northeast/Massachusetts. 

The main focus at this time is to plan and implement a transition for Davis Thayer students to the Keller Elementary School, being sure to attend to their social-emotional and academic needs. The Facilities Analysis Subcommittee recommended that the School Committee begin to examine space utilization across all of the district's schools as the architect's report highlighted some needs, particularly at our "stand-alone" schools (Kennedy and Parmenter) as well as some potential opportunities which include redistricting.  

More background information can be found on our website: https://www.franklinps.net/district/davis-thayer-facilities-analysis
Learn about the UGVI technology that is keeping our facilities safe from Director of Public Facilities, Mike D'Angelo.
Veterans Memorial Walkway Update: Honor your special veteran with an engraved brick this Memorial Day! The next brick installation is scheduled for May. Bricks may be purchased to pay tribute to anyone who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military. The deadline to purchase bricks for the May installation is April 1, 2021. Thanks to all who have honored our veterans by supporting this project!

Veterans and Dependents – If you are a veteran or immediate family member of a veteran, please contact our office to find out if there may be any veterans’ benefits or privileges available. Visit our website
Were you the lucky recipient of a Franklin Gift card or are you looking to purchase one?
Find the current list of participating businesses and details about where to buy the gift cards below!
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.

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