Happy New Year, Franklin!

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. Visit our new COVID-19 Dashboard for Franklin-specific data and information.

The FPD is warning residents to be aware of COVID-19 vaccine scams. You should not be asked to pay out of pocket to receive a vaccine or pay to be put on a waiting list. Be aware of advertisements and/or offers found on social media, online, email, and phone calls from unknown or unsolicited sources.
Please see the attached FBI flyer for information on how to avoid scams and what to do if you feel you have been a victim.

The Treasurer Collector has mailed the third quarter real estate and personal property tax bills. Payment is due by 2-1-21. Payments received after the due date are charged 14% interest. These bills can be paid in a variety of ways: 

The Senior Center has plenty of great activities planned for the New Year, both virtually and in-person, including a tour of the new exhibits at the Franklin Historical Museum, Valentine's crafting, coffee hours, exercise classes, book clubs, "Name that Tune" and more!
The Senior Center also serves as an incredible resource for support, wellness, and education on matters important to our elder community. Find the January Newsletter linked below.
News and Alerts!

The Franklin Public Schools administration and Franklin School Committee recently met in November to hold a budget workshop in advance of developing the FY 22 budget. The FY 22 budget development has been initiated and will be occurring through the next several months, culminating at the Town Council's Budget Hearing and vote in May. The process is outlined in this budget development overview. The Franklin community is encouraged to follow the budget development process. Resources will be posted to our Budget Page on our website:  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget

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 January including:
  • Zoom Cartooning Workshop!
  • Wake Up Wiggles and Zoom Tummy Time!
  • Take & Make Snowman Windsocks!
  • Adult Embroidery Kits!
  • Teen Advisory Board and more!

Newly hired Firefighter/Paramedic Kristopher Smith began his 10 weeks of training at the Massachusetts Fire Academy on December 28, 2020.

Members of the Department are expected to get their first vaccination for Covid-19 in the month of January.

Members of the Franklin Fire Department Grant Committee currently working on various grant applications including the 2020 Assistance Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and FY21 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program from the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
A database of all bricks installed in the Veterans Memorial Walkway is now available on our website. Locate any brick by searching the alphabetical list linked below.

If any veteran, veteran’s spouse, widow, or dependent needs assistance or just someone to talk to, please call the Veterans’ Services Office. We are here for you!
Come join the Franklin Cultural District Committee for the 1st Cultural District Partners’ meeting of 2021! The meeting will feature guest speaker, Athena Pandolf from the Natick Center Cultural District.

Cultural District Partners Meeting
January 11, 2021 7:00 PM
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 810 1080 2205

Check out the updated (and ever-evolving) Franklin Cultural District Website and find local events, entertainment, happenings, restaurants, organizations, and more!
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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