Fire Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced for 2026

Thank you to those who participated in our Fifth annual Hydrant Painting Contest!!

For pictures and locations of all the participants in 2026 please visit the Storymap: 

https://tinyurl.com/yveej28h

Congratulations to this year's winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - Dogs and Cats Playing at the Park - Adalyn K. & Isla K.

2. Under the age of 12 - Recycling Truck & Trash Cans - Caleb R.

3. 18 and over - Golden Yellow Sunflowers - Danielle J.

4. Judges' Choice - Ben Franklin - Marie L.

Please visit Franklin's Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town over the last 5 years - https://tinyurl.com/274pcn6e

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Franklin DPW's 2026 Hydrant Painting Opens for 2026

For more information, please visit: 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/Annual-Hydrant-Painting-Event

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2026 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/Annual-Hydrant-Painting-Event

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Town of Franklin, MA reminds residents that you can Adopt-A-Hydrant

Town of Franklin, MA reminders residents that they can Adopt-A-Hydrant

"With our Adopt-A-Hydrant program, you can select a hydrant to clear following a snow storm and...

◼️ Help Firefighters identify hydrants and respond faster
◼️ Support neighbors who are unable to clear a hydrant
◼️ Earn community service hours"

Learn more: https://t.co/pymj7GXmJY  or -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/adopt-hydrant

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Town of Franklin, MA reminds residents that you can Adopt-A-Hydrant

You can help your neighbors and the Fire Dept by Adopting a hydrant!

With the Town's Adopt-A-Hydrant program, you can select a hydrant near you to clear following a snow storm! By adopting a hydrant you can...

◼️ Assist the Fire Department in the event of an emergency by alleviating time spent searching for a clearing hydrants buried in snow.

◼️ Support your neighbors by letting DPW know if a hydrant is located near a neighbor who is unable to clear a hydrant on their property and we will label them as "high priority" on our adopt a hydrant webpage.

◼️ Earn community service hours for your community service group or as an individual.

Check out this link to learn more about our Adopt-A-Hydrant program!  

https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/adopt-hydrant

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You can help your neighbors and the Fire Dept by Adopting a hydrant!