Storm Collection - Feb 22, 23, & 24, 2026

The collection of information for Franklin, MA as accumulated from trusted sources. Most recent up top, scroll down for earlier updates.

updated 5:15 PM 2/24/26

• Franklin Schools reopening with 2 hour delay (1 hour for staff)  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/franklin-public-schools-will-have-2.html

• Franklin Senior Center Delayed Opening (10 AM) (robocall audio)    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-senior-center-update_01211849599.html

 

• Town of Franklin update on Municipal Bldg, Library, Senior Center, etc.  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-storm-recovery-update.html

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Updated 9:00 AM 2/24/26 

• Curbside trash/recycling not happening today. Those scheduled for Monday are planned for Wednesday pickup, Tuesday on Thursday, Wednesday on Friday, Thursday on Saturday, and Friday on next Monday...

• Elizabeth's Bagels closed Tuesday Feb 24

• The Community Closet will be closed today (February 24) as we dig out from the Blizzard of ’26. We will be open next Tuesday, March 3, from 12-2p. Sorry for any inconvenience. Appointments can be made for later in the week.

• Franklin School Committee Meeting - confirmed as Remote Only - Tuesday, February 24 Time: 6:00 PM - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242026-2148 

Updated as of 8:00 PM - 2/23/26

• DPW Director Cantoreggi provides an update at end of today for Tuesday, Feb 24 (including curbside delay schedule)  (audio) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/dpw-director-cantoreggi-provides-update.html

• Town of Franklin Senior Center Update: Due to storm closed on Tuesday Feb 24, 2026 (audio)  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-senior-center-update_23.html

In the aftermath of a storm in 2013

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• Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/franklin-public-schools-will-be-closed.html

• BFCCPS announces school closed on Tuesday, Feb 24   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HsbhT8cZ7/

• Tri-County announces school closed on Feb 24    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bw31b4y3a/

• 3 Restaurant reopening Tuesday, Feb 24 for dinner at 4 PM   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBBpudhVS/

• Mass State Police remind - State of Emergency exists - "Please remain off the roads if able"  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/mass-state-police-reminder.html

• Town of Franklin Snow storm update - meeting at 4 PM will provide insights on Tuesday   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-snow-storm-update-1118.html

• St Mary's announces cancelation for Tuesday, Feb 24   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/updates-from-st-marys-parish.html

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• Meals on Wheels canceled for Monday and Tuesday

• If you want to sign up for any Town of Franklin alerts, you can do so on the Town page  https://www.franklinma.gov/list.aspx 

• 3 Restaurant closed on Monday, reopening Tuesday, Feb 24 for dinner at 4 PM   at 11:30 AM   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBBpudhVS/

• Franklin Senior Center sends robocall on closure for Monday, Feb 23   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-senior-center-update.html    added 5:30 PM; 2/22/26

• Forge Hill YMCA announces closure for Monday, Feb 23   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GQoDxGkQ2/

• DPW provides an update, parking ban Sunday night until Tuesday, 12 PM   https://www.facebook.com/share/185Xb7SAsC/   or https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/dpw-update-in-advance-of-storm-parking.html    (audio added 4:15 PM; 2/22/26)

• Franklin Recreation classes & programs canceled - Feb 23    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrJU6NBTn/

• Storm alert & Safety prep from Franklin Police    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/storm-alert-and-safety-prep-via.html

• Franklin Children's Museum closed on Monday, Feb 23 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEd26okXlv/

• Franklin Public Schools announcement expected during evening Sunday, Feb 22  "Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. This includes all after-school activities. All town and school offices will also be closed. Stay safe and warm!" https://www.franklinps.net/live-feed#11502861

• Tri-County VTHS cancels classes for Monday, Feb 23  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17wfHKXrjd/

• Benjamin Franklin Charter School cancels school for Monday, Feb 23 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DHQRxkHWo/

• No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23; 1 Day delay for remainder of the week  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/no-trash-pickup-on-monday-feb-23-1-day.html