In Person Early Voting Schedule In Town Clerk's Office Only for the State Election = 11/3/2026

State Election = 11/3/2026

In Person Early Voting Schedule In Town Clerk's Office Only

Saturday, October 17 - 8:00 AM -12:00 PM 

Sunday, October 18 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Monday, October 19 - 8:00 AM -4:00 PM 

Tuesday, October 20- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 21 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Thursday, October 22 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Friday, October 23 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday , October 24 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Sunday, October 25 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Monday, October 26 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Tuesday, October 27- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 28 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Thursday, October 29- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Friday, October 30 - 8:00 AM -1:00 PM

Please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-520-4900 with any questions

Shared from the Town Clerk's page - https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division

Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026

Via the Franklin Town Clerk:

Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026

In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be opening early voted ballots at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street at the following sessions:

• Monday, October 26 9:00 AM

• Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM

• Wednesday, October 28 9:00 AM

• Thursday, October 29 9:00 AM

• Friday, October 30 9:00 AM

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In accordance 'with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be depositing early voted ballots at the Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street at the following sessions:

• Saturday, October 31 9:00 AM

• Sunday, November 1 9:00 AM - IF NEEDED

We respectfully ask that observers register by emailing townclerk@franklinma.gov in advance of all early voted ballots sessions.

In accordance with the Regulations 47.12 and the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the election day results and posted in a public place.

Shared from the Town Clerk page - https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division

Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026

Via the Franklin Town Clerk:

Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026

In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be opening early voted ballots at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street at the following sessions:

• Monday, October 26 9:00 AM

• Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM

• Wednesday, October 28 9:00 AM

• Thursday, October 29 9:00 AM

• Friday, October 30 9:00 AM

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In accordance 'with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be depositing early voted ballots at the Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street at the following sessions:

• Saturday, October 31 9:00 AM

• Sunday, November 1 9:00 AM - IF NEEDED

We respectfully ask that observers register by emailing townclerk@franklinma.gov in advance of all early voted ballots sessions.

In accordance with the Regulations 47.12 and the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the election day results and posted in a public place.

Shared from the Town Clerk page - https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division

In Person Early Voting Schedule In Town Clerk's Office Only for the State Election = 11/3/2026

State Election = 11/3/2026

In Person Early Voting Schedule In Town Clerk's Office Only

Saturday, October 17 - 8:00 AM -12:00 PM 

Sunday, October 18 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Monday, October 19 - 8:00 AM -4:00 PM 

Tuesday, October 20- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 21 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Thursday, October 22 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Friday, October 23 - 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Saturday , October 24 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Sunday, October 25 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM 

Monday, October 26 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Tuesday, October 27- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Wednesday, October 28 - 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM 

Thursday, October 29- 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM 

Friday, October 30 - 8:00 AM -1:00 PM

Please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-520-4900 with any questions

Shared from the Town Clerk's page - https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division

Town of Franklin: Early voting tally of ballots received as of August 29, 2026

Early voting totals and vote by mail received as of August 29, 2026

Total Registered Voters in Franklin: 25,457

Total Vote by mail and Absentee ballots mailed out: 4,666

Total Mail Ballots Received as of 8/29: 2705

Total Votes cast in person from 8/22 through 8/28: 443 (this total is also included in total ballots received)

8/22- 41 voters

8/23 - 31 voters

8/24 - 75 voters

8/25 - 59 voters

8/26 - 98 voters

8/27 - 59 voters

8/28 - 80 voters

Total: 443 votes cast in person

Grand total ballots  3,148

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 28, 2026 ???

Friday, August 28

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary - Last day to vote early for State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Kaye Kelly (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 27, 2026 ???

Thursday, August 27 

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  Town Meetings today ***

Pole Petition Hearing

Thursday, August 27 Time: 10:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-2460 

Conservation Commission Meeting * Council Chambers

Thursday, August 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-2473 

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting * 3rd Floor Trng Room

Thursday, August 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-2463 

* both agendas initally called for their meetings to be in the 3rd floor training room. Per email with TOwn official this AM, Conservation will be held in the Council Chambers

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Town of Franklin Early & Mail Ballots Received as of August 26, 2026

Per Town Clerk Nancy Danello, as of close of business Wednesday, August 26, 2026:

Primary ballots mailed:    4220

Ballots returned:               2368    

a 56% return for the mailed ballots

Early votes cast:        238

Early and mailed votes received:    2606

Click for more info about voting in Franklin, MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 ???

Tuesday, August 25

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church) 

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 25 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-2467 

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, August 24, 2026 ???

Monday, August 24

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***  Town Meetings today ***

Planning Board Meeting (remote only)

Monday, August 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-2465 

250th Anniversary Celebration Historical Significance Subcommittee Meeting

Monday, August 24 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08242026-2464 

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, August 23, 2026 ???

Sunday, August 23

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

1:00pm Sunday Funday (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 22, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 22

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary Town Clerk's Office

9:00am Thrifty Threads - half-price sale (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: John W. Wylie Jr. (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am LAST DAY - Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Skyroc Brewery, Attleboro)

7:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (CRISP Walpole)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House) 

8:00pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… Finding Nemo the Musical

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Early voting for the State Primary begins Saturday, August 22 at the Franklin Town Clerk's Office

The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Registered voters can vote early in person at the Town Clerk's Office in the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, during the following dates and times:

• Saturday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 24: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 25: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 26: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Important Deadlines

• Saturday, Aug. 22: Last day to register to vote.
• Tuesday, Aug. 25: Last day to request a mailed ballot.

For questions, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-520-4900. For additional election information, visit the Town Clerk's Elections Division webpage -https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division 

Town of Franklin Ballot testing for the State Primary is scheduled for Weds, Aug 19

Ballot testing to check that the tabulators read properly for the State Primary will be conducted on Wednesday, August 19th at 9:00 AM in the Council Chambers.

2026 State Primary Republican and Democrat Sample Ballots

• Democrat Sample Ballot   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10533/Democrat-Sample-Ballot-

• Republican Sample Ballot   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10531/Republican-Sample-Ballot-

Recall that the ballot colors are different for this election (see image -> )

Early voting beging Aug 22

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/early-voting-for-state-primary-august.html

Early Voting for the State Primary: August 22–28 at Franklin Town Clerk's Office

The State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

Registered voters can vote early in person at the Town Clerk's Office in the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, during the following dates and times:

• Saturday, Aug. 22: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Sunday, Aug. 23: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Monday, Aug. 24: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Aug. 25: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 26: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 27: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 28: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Important Deadlines

Saturday, Aug. 22: Last day to register to vote.

Tuesday, Aug. 25: Last day to request a mailed ballot.

For questions, please contact the Town Clerk's Office at 508-520-4900. For additional election information, visit the Town Clerk's Elections Division webpage -https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division 

Legislative update - early voting cost coverage advances

Via Senator Becca Rausch:

Legislative update - early voting cost coverage advances

"My bill to proactively pay for early voting costs, rather than making towns and cities pay from their own budgets and then get reimbursed, has been reported favorably by the Committee on Election Laws.

There’s no need to continually burden local budgets when we could issue funds in advance."

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ABvthHGRd/

For other legislation Senator Rausch has filed, check the list

https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/RLR0

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 ???

Wednesday, October 29     

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser    (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

1pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

4pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

License to Store Propane Public Hearing

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 11:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1979 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 5:45 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1964 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1978 

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Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar