DPW update in advance of the storm, parking ban announced

Good afternoon Franklin, looks like we got a “Big old Nor’ Easter” coming our way!

Weather forecasters are talking like 2-3 inches of heavy snow an hour, wind gusts up to 60 plus miles per hour, and even "thunder snow”!

Here are highlights of what is going on.

First and foremost, working with the Franklin Police, a full parking ban will be instituted tonight, Feb 22nd at 9PM and going through noon time Tuesday Feb 24th.

What does this mean to you? Please remove your vehicles from the roadways.

Leaving your vehicle in the public right of way makes our job of clearing snow much more difficult, costs more money and potentially causes safety issues for not only us, but also your fellow residents. So please remove your cars from the public right of way!

If you do not, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed if necessary.

Secondly, all non- emergency town offices will be closed tomorrow Feb 22nd due to the storm. Don’t worry, fire, police and most importantly public works will be working for you!

If you have not heard, The Franklin Public Schools will be closed tomorrow Feb 22nd.

Also, scheduled trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day. I think most folks know the deal. Your Monday trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, etc., etc. Don’t worry Public Works and be ready and prepared, but we need your help to have the roads cleared in a timely and safe manner.

If you don’t have to go out, stay home, especially while it is snowing.

After the storm don’t put snow in the roadways, this includes cleaning off your in the street. cleaning them in the roadway potentially causes a safety problem for your neighbors but also takes more time and money for us to clean up.

If you lose power, contact the provider directly. Please do not call 911.

Most importantly have patience and understanding as this storm has the potential to be a long one!

Don't forget to check on your neighbors…

Have an excellent public works day!!!

Audio version - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1663-franklin-ma-dpw-snow-storm-update-02-22-26/ (audio added 4:15 PM)

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Town of Franklin: robocall with DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi delivering the messages 1/25/26 (audio)

Good Morning Franklin, this is Brutus Cantoreggi, your public works director calling about important information regarding the upcoming snow event that hopefully you have heard about!

There is a lot going on, so get your pens and paper out for note taking!

First thing first, working with the Franklin police, a full parking ban will be instituted today Jan 25th at noon and remain in effect until tomorrow Jan 26th at noon.  

What does this mean to you?  Please remove your vehicles from the roadways.  Leaving your vehicle in the public right of way makes our job of clearing snow much more difficult, costs more money and potentially causes  safety issues for not only us, but also you fellow residents.  So be a good citizen and more your vehicle!

Secondly, all non-emergency town offices will be closed tomorrow Jan 26th due to the storm.  Don’t worry, fire, police and most importantly public works will be working for you!

Finally, Get your pens and paper ready, the following might get a little complicated for some folks, your scheduled trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day.  

What does that mean to you?

• Monday trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday,
• Tuesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday,
• Wednesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday,
• Thursday trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday,
• And Friday trash and recycling will be picked up Saturday!

Finally if you don’t have to go out, please don’t while it's snowing.  

If you do, please be safe.

Have an excellent public works day!!!

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1641-town-of-franklin-snow-update-messages-01-25-26/

For all the updates for the snow storm Jan 25-26, 2026 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/franklin-ma-storm-center-collection-for.html

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, January 25, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 25

Storm Center Collection

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/franklin-ma-storm-center-collection-for.html

12:00pm Parking Ban takes effect until Monday, Jan 26 at noon time

12:30pm Children's Museum of Franklin (closing time due to storm)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum - CLOSED due to the Storm

2:00pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

*** NO Town Meetings today   ***

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Town of Franklin: Winter Storm Parking Ban — Sunday, 01/25/2026 12:00 PM to Monday, 01/26/2026 12:00 PM

A winter storm parking ban is in effect from 12:00 noon on Sunday, 01/25/2026 until 12:00 noon on Monday, 01/26/2026.

During this period, parking of any motor vehicle is prohibited:

- within the right-of-way of any public street or roadway open to the public, and

- on any municipality owned property.

Purpose:

- Ensure safe movement of police, fire, and emergency medical vehicles;

- Facilitate efficient snow and ice removal by the Public Works Department;

- Protect public safety during winter weather conditions.

Penalty:

- Violators will be fined $25 for each offense.

Please move vehicles before 12:00 PM on 01/25/2026 to avoid fines and to help emergency services and snow-removal operations.

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