- Mail-in ballots can be dropped off at the Drive-thru window at the Municipal Building or in the designated white mailbox, which is checked regularly.
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Find the extended drive-thru hours here.
- Election day hours are 7am - 8pm at Franklin High School.
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The town is holding a special election on Saturday, December 5th to fill a vacant Town Council seat. Information about the candidates and voting options are available on our website.
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The Town of Franklin Coronavirus Information Portal is available on our homepage and is updated frequently to provide residents and business owners with the latest information and resources. Find Franklin specific data under the "Town of Franklin News" tab.
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As the weather gets colder and the possibility for snow increases, it is important to note the Overnight Parking Ban:
A winter storm overnight parking ban shall automatically take effect upon occurrence of any of the following:
- Snow, sleet, or freezing rain has fallen, or is imminent.
- The National Weather Service and/or local television and/or radio stations or other media are reporting commencement of snow, sleet, or freezing rain within the local area or are predicting that snow, sleet, or freezing rain will begin in Franklin within 12 hours.
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Registration for Winter Programs opens on Monday, November 2nd at 8:30am. There are plenty of great program opportunities for all ages, such as basketball, tennis, art, First Friends, street hockey, snowshoeing and more! Visit the Recreation Department website to find out more! |
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Reminder:
Fiscal Year 2021 Real Estate and Personal Property 2nd quarter 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.
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The 20-21 District Improvement Plan was approved by the School Committee in October. The focus areas of the plan are as follows:
- Social - Emotional Well-Being of Students and Staff
- Engaging and Rigorous Curriculum
- High-Quality Instruction to Meet the Academic and SEL Needs of Each Learner
- Effective Two-Way Communication to Support Student Learning
Please find the detailed plan linked below
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The district welcomed students in grades K - 8th to the hybrid model throughout the month of October and is looking forward to having students return to FHS beginning on Monday, November 2nd! |
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THANKSGIVING DINNER TO-GO!
The Curbside Café will be offering a Thanksgiving meal to-go on Wed, Nov 25th. Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans almondine and a slice of pumpkin pie! Curbside Pickup is 11 AM-1:30 PM, or call to request delivery. Must sign up by Nov. 20th.
Find out more about what is happening at the Senior Center in their latest newsletter! There are lots of ways to stay connected and engaged!
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The Museum will be reopening weekly, beginning on Sunday, November 1st from 1-4pm. A brand new exhibit, Elections In Franklin, will be on display. Find the Museum on Instagram here for a fascinating look at Franklin's past!
The new and improved gift shop is selling Franklin themed items, such as holiday ornaments featuring the Ray Memorial Library and the downtown water trough.
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Curbside Pick up continues at the Library! Find out more on their website and make note of the upcoming holiday hours!
The library is continuing to put out a calendar FULL of fun events for all ages such as story times, family events, crafts, cooking, book club and more!
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The whole community needs to plan for disasters and emergencies, and the disruptions that often result. We are recruiting volunteers from a variety of community backgrounds (both medical and non-medical) to participate in the staffing of vaccination clinics. Click below to learn how residents, businesses, and healthcare facilities can assist in volunteering.
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The three newest members of the Franklin Fire Department were sworn in on October 21 at the Town Council meeting. The three newest Firefighters/Paramedics are Joshua Impey, Joshua Sables and Kristopher Smith. Welcome aboard!
Franklin Fire Department hosted its Second Annual Firefighters Memorial Service on Sunday October 25 at Fire Headquarters to remember the members of the Department who have passed. Both active and retired firefighters were joined by town and state officials including Town Administrator Hellen, Representative Roy, Town Council Chairman Mercer and the members of the Town Council.
The Franklin Fire Department will be conducting live fire training for all department members at the Milford Fire Department burn building the last week of October and first week of November.
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The Veterans November VIRTUAL Coffee Social will be held on Wednesday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m. via Zoom. Call (508) 613-1315 for details and log-in info. All Vets are welcome to join the conversation!
The annual Veterans’ Day luncheon has been cancelled this year due to the pandemic. To honor Franklin veterans, a Veterans’ Day celebration, hosted by the Franklin VSO, will be aired on Franklin Community Cable Access TV on November 11. Check Franklin TV’s program guide for schedule.
The next order of engraved bricks will be installed on the Veterans Memorial Walkway on the Town Common this month. Brick sales are ongoing and the next installation is scheduled for May 2021. Call our office or go to the Veterans Services Town webpage for brick order forms. Thanks to all who have honored our veterans by supporting this project!
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!
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Conservation Application Submittals
While the Town Hall is closed to the public, you may mail any applications and correspondence to the Conservation Dept. at the Town Hall, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038. We require 2 copies of MBZAs and CoCs. Requirements for RDAs, NOIs, and ANRADs are below. Please email Jen Delmore, Conservation Agent, at jdelmore@franklinma.gov before submitting a new application.
For filing a Notice of Intent, we require the (1) original plus one (1) copy of the packet, two (2) full-sized sets of plans, six (6) reduced 11”x17” set of the plans, and an electronic copy of the entire application must be submitted to the Conservation Department. Please email an electronic copy of the application to DPW, Mike Maglio (mmaglio@franklinma.gov) and cc the Conservation Agent at jdelmore@franklinma.gov, instead of delivering in person and receiving a hand written signature to submit to Conservation. Thank you.
Please always email the Conservation Agent PDFs of all material for all types of filings.
Remote Conservation Commission Meetings
While the Town Hall is closed for public meetings, the meetings will be conducted through ZOOM. The meetings will be accessible through the Conservation Agenda posted on the Conservation Website with detailed directions on how to access the meetings.
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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
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