Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-26-cr-franklin-line-weekend-construction-schedule.pdf
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Franklin Line Schedule Changes for April 26 & April 27 Weekend
Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-26-cr-franklin-line-weekend-construction-schedule.pdf
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved"
"Permanent regulations for the MBTA Communities Law have been published and nearly 70 communities are now compliant or conditionally compliant.
The MBTA Communities Law is working."
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"Implementation of MBTA Communities Law Continues with Nearly 70 Communities Approved" |
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Friday (Apr 11) through Sunday (Apr 13): Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttles buses in use
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service
Passengers on the Forge Park/495 branch will be bused to and from Readville for regularly scheduled train service.On Friday April 11 Foxboro Station passengers will be bused to and from Mansfield station for continued Commuter Rail service on the Providence line.
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April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service |
Friday, February 21, 2025
Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding, awaiting MBTA approval
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Franklin-Dean Train station mural has funding |
via Senator Becca Rausch:
"The Town of Franklin MA Commuter Rail station is about to be transformed by a work of public art!
I was proud to secure $50,000 in the FY25 state budget for this project, which will showcase Franklin’s exciting and creative side for residents and visitors alike.
I can’t wait to see the mural that Franklin Culture and the artistic team create to honor Franklin’s unique history and dynamic community.Thanks to Greet Franklin #mapoli #publicart"
Friday, January 17, 2025
Commuter Rail notice for schedule on MLK Jr Day January 20-21
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Haverhill Line
- Lowell Line
- Fitchburg Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Needham Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Fairmount Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Middleborough/Lakeville Line
- Kingston Line
- Greenbush Line
Sunday, January 12, 2025
MassBudget publishes report on MASS State Transportation Funding
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MASS State Transportation Funding |
🚌 NEW Report: If you're looking to understand where the resources come from to operate our state's extensive transportation system, and where exactly that money is spent, look no further.
Check out our latest for all the details: https://t.co/ptW0WZAiaZ #mapoliShared from -> https://x.com/MassBudget/status/1877066746755961318
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Did you hear Jonathan Berk gave Franklin an MBTA Communities Gold Star?
"Franklin's strategy for complying with MBTA Communities builds upon the excellent efforts already undertaken by the Town, aided by a strong coalition of housing advocates, to promote the production of missing middle housing near its downtown & train station."
"Supporting a new generation of walkable neighborhoods with housing abundance, active public realms, & thriving small business ecosystems."
https://www.remainplaces.com/
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on MBTA Community status and Nu-Style brownfield (audio)
FM #1343 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1343 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio recording of the Economic Development Subcommittee (EDC) held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in the Council Chambers.
All 4 members of the subcommittee participated in Chambers (Hamblen, Sheridan, Frongillo & Chandler).
Quick recap
The Nu-Style project history is laid out in the presentation doc, progress is being made but complicated by the split of ownership of the properties involved. Especially as the building on the Town property that needs to come down is adjoining to the neighboring property building which has structural issues. Grant money is primarily being used for remediation work, additional grants are being sought to complete the work required.
After all the zoning bylaw changes made for the Franklin For All project and specifically to meet the MBTA Community requirements, we may finally be there. The last paperwork was submitted to the State and an answer is expected hopefully to confirm we do meet (actually exceed) the requirements. The timeline on the changes including the critical zoning changes is included in the presentation doc (shared below)
Motion to adjourn, passes 4-0
The recording of the meeting runs about 55 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1343-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-12-18-24/
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Franklin TV broadcast is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/AcTwbyEEB9s?&t=91
The agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/_2024-12-18_edc_agenda.pdf
Presentation doc -> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JJz3RhlTZXN7gA8Ux2O8wSqFxhUDFYnC/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=101938843903614700481&rtpof=true&sd=true
My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DqhtXZdJneqbD0nDshW3iqBbgB9R1PRX/view?usp=drive_link
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Boston Globe: "The MBTA is plotting a revamp of the commuter rail. How will they do it?"
"State officials have been talking about offering far more frequent commuter rail service, powered by electricity, for years.Now, with the MBTA’s current commuter rail contract approaching an end, it’s time to solve this riddle — to go from talk to action.Mike Muller, the T’s commuter rail chief, made a presentation Thursday to the MBTA board about what it will take to revamp the entire system, and how the transportation industry has responded so far to requests for feedback that Muller’s team sent out earlier this year. The big question: to bundle or not to bundle? In other words, should the T hand over a long-term contract to one lead contractor, in charge of both running the trains and rebuilding the system, or break the contracts up?"
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on MBTA Community status and Nu-Style brownfield (video)
- The Nu-Style project history is laid out in the presentation doc, progress is being made but complicated by the split of ownership of the properties involved. Especially as the building on the Town property that needs to come down is adjoining to the neighboring property building which has structural issues. Grant money is primarily being used for remediation work, additional grants are being sought to complete the work required.
- After all the zoning bylaw changes made for the Franklin For All project and specifically to meet the MBTA Community requirements, we may finally be there. The last paperwork was submitted to the State and an answer is expected hopefully to confirm we do meet (actually exceed) the requirements. The timeline on the changes including the critical zoning changes is included in the presentation doc (shared below)
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Nu-Style property photo |
Monday, December 16, 2024
Economic Development Subcommittee - agenda for meeting Dec 18 at 5:45 PM
1. MBTA Communities Update
2. Nu-Style Project Update
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Franklin MBTA parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18
The Franklin parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18th (full day closure), due to construction. Vehicles left in the lot during this time will be relocated or towed at the vehicle owner's expense.
Alerts can be found on the MBTA page -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/alerts
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Franklin MBTA parking lot will be closed Wednesday, Dec 18 |
Sunday, December 8, 2024
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, December 8, 2024 ???
- Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
- Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars