Thursday, February 26, 2026

DPW Director provides a storm cleanup Update as Thursday ends (audio)

via robocall from Town of Franklin DPW Director Robert "Brutus" Cantoreggi

"As you are aware, we are continuing our work cleaning up after the Blizzard 0f 2026.  We are making improvements to roadways, intersections and have also started clearing sidewalks, but this will take some time.

I have some important information regarding trash and recycling pick up, this continues to be a problem.

All of yesterday's rescheduled Monday’s  trash and recycling pick was not completed.  Waste Management is attempting to catch up today. This was due to the additional snow that fell yesterday, delays caused by the narrow roadways and equipment break downs.

So the new plan is:
  • Wednesday's trash and recycling will be picked up tomorrow, i.e. Friday if you are confused of what day is right now because of lack of sleep over the last couple of days.. like us here at public works
  • Thursday’s trash and recycling will be picked up on Saturday. 
  • And Friday’s trash and recycling will be picked up on Monday, not Sunday.
Here is the big change, because Friday's Trash and recycling  is going to be picked on Monday, there will be no Monday trash and recycling pick up.  

Once again, because Friday's Trash and recycling  pick is now on Monday, there will be no Monday pick up on Monday!  

This will get us back on track, so the rest of the week will be regularly scheduled.
Tuesday will be on Tuesday, Wednesday will be on Wednesday, Thursday will be on Thursday and Friday will be on Friday.

I understand that some folks on the Monday schedule will not be happy, as I am not happy, but this is the best course of action for the Town overall.

If Monday folks feel that they will have too much trash and recycling, I have arranged for a dumpster to be placed at the Beaver Street recycling center that they can bring their trash to.  You will not have to have a recycling sticker to use the dumpster this weekend or next.

I am once again sorry for the inconvenience, but want to thank you for your understanding!"



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