Biennial Town Election

The Biennial Town Election is set for Nov. 7, 2023 at Franklin High School from 6am - 8pm. Nomination papers are available now, they must be returned to the Office of the Town Clerk by Sept. 6 no later than 5PM. Questions? Contact the Office of the Town Clerk at 508-520-4900 or email ndanello@franklinma.gov.

Please note that Oct. 28 is the last day to register to vote. You may check or update your information via the State's Online Voter Registration tool. For additional Election information, please visit the Town Clerk's webpage.

Hydrant Painting Applications Due

Flex your creative skills during the 2nd Fire Hydrant Painting Event hosted by the Town of Franklin Department of Public Works! Registration is open until Aug. 11, 2023. Proposed designs must be submitted for approval along with a completed application. Applicants will be notified by Aug. 25, 2023. All approved and completed painted hydrants will be reviewed.



Judging will take place between Oct. 2 - Oct. 12, 2023. Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Oct. 14, 2023. Highest vote winner in the following categories: Under the age of 12; 12 to 17; 18 & over; judges' choice.

Learn more and access the application here.

Road Work Updates

The Town has a variety of road work projects in progress. Below is a status update from our Engineering Department.

Union Street: Union St. road work is underway. The DPW’s contractor has milled the asphalt surface from School St. to Washington St. and will be preparing the surface for paving a new top coat of asphalt in the next couple of weeks.



Arlington Street Neighborhood: The Arlington St. neighborhood road work project is also moving right along as the contractor has reclaimed the old pavement, paved the first course of asphalt and has been installing new curb with sidewalks to follow. The final top course of pavement is expected to be complete sometime in Sept.

Grove Street: The second phase of the Grove St. improvements is also expected to start up this month. The work will include extending the multi-use path from where we left off in Phase 1 at Tobacco Road to the trailhead of the SNETT. Road work will include improvements and paving from Tobacco Road to Kenwood Circle. The work will continue through this fall and into next summer.

Programs

DeLuna Vinyasa Yoga – Every Monday at 4:30pm ($3/person per class)

Eat Around the World: Philppines – Learn about the Philippines and try out it's delicious cuisine prepared by our fantastic Chef Anne! Aug. 11 at 11am. $6/person- Please sign up!

Restless Abandoned – Aug. 16 at 11am - take a peak at this photography collection of abandoned places throughout the northeast!

Country Western Party – Don your Cowboy hat and boots, and come to our Country Western Party, complete with Johnny Cash Entertainment and a mouthwatering lunch! $6/ person, Aug. 18 at 11am.

Five Wishes with Nurse Trish – Chat on Aug. 23 at 11am about the Five Wishes, an advanced directive everyone should have to talk about your personal, emotional, and spiritual needs as you age, specifically your medical wishes.

Rainbow Pizza Party – Join us Aug. 23 at 12:30pm in friendship and conversation for a pizza and game party. Those in the LGBTQ+ community, allies, and friends are welcome!

Focus on Fuel Assistance – Chat on Aug. 29 at 10am with our Social Services Coordinator Raeleen Gallivan to learn about Fuel Assistance eligibility and application process.

Stroke Awareness – Aug. 30 at 11am - Join Nurse Trish to discuss Stroke Awareness signs and symptoms, and life after having a stroke.

First Annual Chef Showdown – Aug. 30 at 12pm - Local restaurants will prepare a delicious treat and compete against each other in various categories including: Best Presentation, Best Taste, and Most Creative! All dishes will be using the "secret" ingredient of Watermelon. There are 40 slots available for members to try out these delicious treats and cast their votes! $5/person.

Questions? Visit the Senior Center website or call 508-520-4945 to learn more.

Feedback for Franklin Police

The Franklin Police Department invites the community to complete the Community Survey on Public Safety and Law Enforcement. Your feedback will assist the department in improving its services, processes, and reputation. Deadline for survey completion is Aug. 31, 2023. Access the survey here.

Vendor Call: Senior Expo

The Senior Expo is back! Join us Oct. 6, 2023 from 10am - 1pm at the Senior Center for live entertainment, raffle prizes, a flu shot clinic, hearing tests and more.

This event is geared towards providing resources to our Seniors in a fun way! Does your business offer information, services or other resources to Seniors? If so, consider tabling as a vendor. Access the Senior Expo Vendor Registration Form and learn more about the Senior Expo here.

Exhibitor Call: Restaurant Expo

Get ready for the Franklin Restaurant Expo on Sept. 27, 2023 from 2pm - 5pm at the Franklin Library! 

The Restaurant Expo allows for food service/ restaurant/ hospitality industry professionals to connect with a variety of vendors in the region. Exhibitors: have the opportunity to showcase their products. service, connect with potential customers, and expand their business reach all under one roof! Restaurant owners, chefs, managers and other change makers in the culinary and hospitality industry within the region are encouraged to attend. Learn more and reserve your FREE table via the Restaurant Expo event page.