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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, including Department Updates and Procedures under the " Town of Franklin News " button. We recently added a " Reopening Resources " button to house information related to Governor Baker's four phase reentry plan.

The Recreation Department The Recreation Summer Program guide is available online. Summer camp will begin on July 13th! Other offerings include: Field Hockey, Lacrosse and Art camps will be held in July and August. Yoga on the Beach runs from July 29- August 23rd at Beaver pond. Registration for our popular fall NFL Flag Football program begins July 6th at 8:30am. Ages 6-14 years old, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from September- November! Register for the pre-season Flag Football camp scheduled for the end of August! A great way to get ready for the Fall! Register for the above programs and more online!

DID YOU KNOW..... ...the Recycling Center is fully open for business? All items with a fee must be prepaid online prior to arrival. Find the details on the link below. Find the Town of Franklin Waste Management Program Guide online

Recycling Center

Curbside Cafe Information

Franklin Senior Center News The Franklin Senior Center is holding many virtual events in the month of July. Find out more on their July Newsletter. The Curbside Cafe is providing freshly prepared meals, distributed daily at the Senior Center for elders 60 and older.

Health Department News Health Director Cathleen Liberty has created an online Workplace Safety Training video for our local businesses. This training is mandatory and can be found on the Health Department website. Please fill out the attached COVID-19 Community Survey . We hope to gain feedback from our community and the needs that arose during the pandemic in order to assess what types of post-pandemic programs are needed. All answers will be anonymous. Thank you. COVID-19 Community Survey

Custom window clings (as pictured above) are available for businesses to pick up at the Health Department to notify patrons that the Employee Training has been completed.

Fire Department

Franklin Fire received a grant award of $2,054 from FM Global for the funding of new iPads with accessories to assist our members to conduct inspections throughout the town. Schedule an inspection on our website. The 1949 ladder truck was donated to the Town of Franklin by Mr. Edward Guzowski. The aerial truck served this town from 1949-1985. Mr. Guzowski, retiring shortly from the Bellingham Police Department, purchased the truck from the Town of Bellingham in January 1996 after it had served that town for a decade.

The Department intends on creating a historical fire department exhibit in coordination with the town's historical museum staff. The truck will be kept at the Headquarters fire station for the community to enjoy in addition to community events throughout the town in the future.

Franklin Public Library July Newsletter

Even though we are closed to the public, the Library still has SO much to offer! Find updates and information regarding the Library's services and virtual programming during this closure on our website and in our latest newsletter.

A Message from the Franklin Police Department The Police Department continues to see increased call volume as we move into Phase 2 of the reopening plan. As part of this we are now accepting applications for NEW firearms licenses. Information on how to apply, and what documents are needed are available on our website. Traffic has increased dramatically, as has pedestrian traffic. Please be mindful of your speed, and understand that officers are out on patrol and will enforce the law. Safety of everyone is our top priority. More children are also out during the day now as the parks have reopened, and school has finished. Please be vigilant as you drive around Town.  Many of the Massachusetts RMV extensions are also expiring soon. All car registrations that expired in March, April, May, or June now expire in July. Most can be renewed at  www.massrmv.com . Inspection stickers extensions are also coming to an end. All of this information is available at:   https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rmv-covid-19-information#extension-chart-   The RMV also has information on the new learner's permit process. This is a good time to stop by their website and get up to date. Stay safe, be careful, and enjoy the warmer weather!"

News from Franklin Public Schools

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Superintendent Dr. Sara Ahern recently shared the following Community Update , which addresses the following topics: Reopening of Schools in the Fall Budget Updates Davis Thayer Closing Study Please visit our website and stay updated on important news and events in our district.  Reopening Guidance from DESE can be found here

Community Preservation Act Fact Sheet The Town Council voted to include the Community Preservation Act (CPA) on the November 3, 2020 ballot. To learn more about the CPA, including how funds can and cannot be used, calculations and potential revenue, find the fact sheet below. Community Preservation Act Fact Sheet

Treasurer/Collector's Office Fiscal Year 2021, 1st Quarter Real Estate and Personal Property Tax Bills will be mailed out on July 1, 2020. The due date for these bills is August 3, 2020. Many of our departments have online payment options! Check out our website to find details on how to pay bills, apply for permits and more! Online Payments & Permits

Veterans Services Veterans Memorial Walkway -The next engraved brick installation on the Memorial Walkway will be completed by July. Thanks to all purchasers for your patience with this during the pandemic. Brick sales will continue with the next installation being planned for Veterans Day in November. Franklin is a PURPLE HEART COMMUNITY! We are looking for Franklin veterans who have been awarded the Purple Heart. Recipients must live in Franklin or had been a Franklin resident if deceased. We are planning a Purple Heart recognition ceremony on Friday, August 7 at 5:30 p.m. on the Town Common. Please contact the Veterans Office at: (508) 613-1315 to be added to our Purple Heart database. Veterans and Dependents – If you need assistance, please call the Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315.

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.

Talk Franklin: A Podcast from the Town Administrator's Office Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to weekly episodes detailing news and updates about our town.

MEETING CALENDAR 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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