April 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.
The Franklin Public Library is now open for in-person 30-minute browsing visits! Hours are:
  • Monday: 1 - 4 pm
  • Tuesday 1 - 4 pm
  • Wednesday 1 - 4 pm
  • Thursday: 4 - 8 pm (Senior hour 3 - 4 pm)
  • Friday 1 - 4 pm
  • Saturday 1 - 4pm
Curbside Pickup will continue with pick up hours as follows:
  • Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm
  • Friday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Water Treatment Plant Update
The Town is currently building a new water treatment plant (WTP), off of Grove Street, for Wells No. 6 and No. 3, to improve the water quality and reliability of our system. The new WTP will be able to produce up to 1.22 million gallons per day and allow the Town to utilize the full capacity of Well Nos. 6 & 3. The New Grove Street Water Treatment Plant will be brought online in Spring 2021.
Our four newest members of the Department began on March 22, 2021. Welcome aboard!

  • FF/Paramedic Brian Armstrong
  • FF/Paramedic Jeffrey Ward
  • FF/Paramedic Kent Parsons
  • FF/Paramedic Benjamin Angelo

The second annual corned beef "drive-thru" dinner served on St. Patrick's Day at the senior center was a huge success with approximately 300 meals served. This event is hosted by Franklin Firefighters Local #2637.

The whole department will be participating in Rapid Intervention Training (RIT) for two weeks this upcoming month. All the costs of this training will be covered from an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) that was secured by the Department.

We will be assisting with second-dose vaccination clinics on April 2 at the Franklin Housing Authority and on April 6 at the Franklin Senior Center.
What is WaterSmart? It’s part of our commitment to provide you with the best tools to better manage your water use and your bill. This free tool will allow us to notify you of unusual usage or rebate opportunities--saving you money, one drop at a time!

Hydrant flushing begins on Monday April 5, 2021!
This program is conducted annually to improve Franklin’s water quality and fire flows. Residents may experience temporary water loss or discolored water while hydrants are being flushed in their area.
Please visit our website to find out where we will be working each day.
We appreciate your patience during flushing!
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 Connection 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.

The School District Budget Hearing was held on March 23rd and will be voted on by the School Committee on April 13th. Please find information about the School District budget linked below.

FPS is returning to full and in-person learning on April 5th for students in grades K - 5, and on April 12th for Middle and High School students. We will continue to support roughly 15% of our students who are remaining remote through the end of the school year.

Thank you to the administrators, educators, families, students, community groups, organizations and the entire town of Franklin for the support!

In March the Franklin Police Department provided Fair and Impartial Policing training to all of our officers. Fair and Impartial Policing uses modern science to train police officers on implicit bias and gives them the tools they need to reduce and manage bias.
The recent police reform bill passed by the Commonwealth speaks to eventually providing this type of training for officers. We felt it was a priority now, and brought the training to our staff.
The training was intensive and conducted by Fair & Impartial Policing.
A news story on the same training was done in another part of the country last year and provides information on what the class was about.
  • Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Coffee Social – We will host an IN-PERSON social at 10:00 hours at the Senior Center! Masks and social distancing will be required. All veterans are welcome to join us for updates, coffee, and conversation!
  • Starting Monday, April 12, 2021, the Veterans Services Office will have in-person appointments at the Senior Center. Appointments must be scheduled in advance and masks and social distancing will be required.
  • We are gearing up for our May engraved brick installation on the Veterans Memorial Walkway to coincide with Memorial Day. Thanks to all who have supported this project!
  • Plans are underway for a Memorial Day celebration. Stay tuned for details!

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
The Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum are seeking new members. Contact Paula Vozzella (781-828-7981) or stop by the Museum gift shop on Sundays from 1-4 pm for more information.

The Historical Museum is looking for photographs of Franklin brides for our next exhibit. If you or someone you know was married in Franklin and would like to be included, please send the photos to franklinbrides@gmail.com.
Think Franklin First Gift Cards are available at Dean Bank and online at www.franklingiftcard.com!
Keep up with meetings, departments & committees. The schedule and links can be found on our website calendar.
Arts, theater, dining, live music & more! Find out what's happening in town! Visit our website!
Subscribe to our Town podcast and listen to bi-weekly episodes detailing news and updates about our town.
Town of Franklin
355 East Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038 (508) 520-4949