The local ballot is filling in. Town Clerk Nancy Danello posted the most recent updated report as of Monday, September 15, 2025. Nomination papers have been taken for Town Council, School Committee, Town Clerk, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, and Planning Board (Associate Member) and candidates have been returned and verified for their entry on the ballot.
Almost "Final" as the ballot doesn't get finalized until September 22 giving candidates time to withdraw from consideration.
There is/are
1 candidate for the Planning Board (Associate Member)1 candidate for the Board of Assessors2 candidates for 2 spots on the Planning Board8 candidates for 7 spots on the School Committee1 candidate for 1 spot for the Town Clerk15 candidates for 9 spots on the Town Council
The Board of Health position remains without a candidate.
The PDF download -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6972/Nomination-Papers-filed-as-of-9-15-25 (from Town page but not a permanent link)
OR (a permanent link) -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/11V5sFdfpKB7SQ0iPGjvxt_IvqSDnCJLs/view?usp=drive_link
