What is with the construction at the Municipal Building?

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid. They will reduce some parking spaces but provide fast charging for those non-Tesla EV's

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid - 1

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid - 2

Town Of Franklin Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To Begin Charging A Fee On October 1, 2025

Please be advised that as of October 1, 2025 the Town of Franklin will begin charging a fee for the use of its AmpUp Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. 

The fee will be $0.35 per kWh, up to 4 hours. 

After 4 hours, an additional $1.00 per hour will apply. Using ChargePoint’s cost estimator, the cost will be approximately $3 for a 2-hour charge, about $6 for a 4-hour charge, and about $10 for a 6-hour charge. 

Electric vehicle stations have been free to users since the inception of this program, however it has been determined that charging a fee for this service is necessary to help offset the cost of the electric supply and ongoing maintenance associated with the charging stations.

The Town’s AmpUp EV Charging Stations are located at the following locations:

● Franklin Municipal Building: 355 East Central Street - (6) Charging Stations

● Franklin High School: 218 Oak Street - (8) Charging Stations

● Franklin Public Library: 118 Main Street - (2) Charging Stations

● DPW Administration Building 257 Fisher Street - (6) Charging Stations

● DPW Garage: 40 Hayward Street - (2) Charging Stations

AmpUp provides drivers with an efficient and intuitive all-in-one app that makes it easy to reserve and pay for charging sessions. In order to use an AmpUp charging station, users must first download the AmpUp mobile application and create an account, which is required to activate and pay for charging sessions.

Please find links to the instructions and applications below:

EV Charging Made Easy 

Google Play

Apple

Electric Vehicle charging stations are an important component to reducing energy consumption and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Since their installation, the Town’s charging stations have eliminated an estimated 17,200 kg of greenhouse gases.

For more information, please contact:   

Kevin Harn, Director of Facilities

508-553-4809

harnk@franklinps.net

Town Of Franklin Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To Begin Charging A Fee On October 1, 2025

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=81

Directly to the Town memo shared here ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6995/EV-Charging-Stations-Notice