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.
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.
REPORT SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: Residents observing suspicious activity should contact the Franklin Police Department at 508-528-1212 and press #2 to speak to a dispatcher.

Suspicious activity is an occurrence that is out of place in your neighborhood. Factors such as race, ethnicity, national origin, or religious affiliation alone are not suspicious. The public should report only suspicious behavior and situations rather than beliefs, thoughts, ideas, or expressions.

The Facilities Analysis Subcommittee is currently in Stage 2: Evaluating Options related to the possible closing of Davis Thayer Elementary School. The Subcommittee, at their last meeting, shared perspectives that DT could close for FY 22.
The Subcommittee is compiling a report, based on all of the data considered through the comprehensive closing study, to be sent to the full School Committee for their consideration (Stage 3 of their process).
The Subcommittee is meeting again Wednesday, February 3 at 5:30 PM and it is anticipated that the report will be shared with the full School Committee at their next regular meeting on February 9, 2021.

Fridays:
8am - 3pm

Saturdays:
8am - 3pm

Sundays:
9am - 1pm

(Closed Tuesdays in Winter)
All transactions for the Recycling Center can now be completed on location at the Recycling Center (payment for permit stickers, electronics drop off, dropping off tires, etc.)
Registration for Incoming Kindergarten students opens on February 1, 2021. Please visit the Franklin Public School Registration page for a list of necessary documents and a link to the online registration form.

The Library may be closed to the public right now, but there are still lots of activities and services available to all ages! Curbside material pick up continues and now Curbside printing! All details are linked below.
Visit the Library's Website for information on upcoming programming in the month of February including:
  • Virtual Dungeons and Dragons
  • Girls Who Code
  • Take & Make Projects
  • Black History Month Book Bingo
  • Book Clubs and SO MUCH MORE!!

Vaccinations for First Responders were hosted at Franklin High School on January 13 and January 20. The other participating communities are Medway, Millis, Bellingham, and Milford. The second doses will be given again at Franklin High School on February 10 and 17. 

Open Burning Season began Friday, January 15, and lasts until May 1. Everyone can go to our website to obtain their permit.

Please continue doing your part to keep yourself, your family, and the community safe!



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 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. We are here for you!
The Franklin Historical Museum is excited to announce the opening of a new exhibit entitled "Women of Franklin." Stop by the Museum on Sundays from 1-4 pm to learn about some of the amazing women who have worked to better the Town of Franklin.
The Town of Franklin has partenred with the Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer barrels to our community. The Town of Franklin is offering a $50 water conservation rebate for qualifying barrels.
The Health Department received a grant to offer a free virtual person-in-charge course for staff of food establishments for one year. It is a 2-hour self-paced course that goes over the important aspects of keeping the food establishment in compliance with the FDA Food Code. 
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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Town of Franklin
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949