Showing posts with label plow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plow. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

DPW update on snow storm response; parking tickets issued during storm

Email from DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi from earlier in the day (Monday, 1/19/26):

Just want to give you all an update on the snow and ice removal operations in case you get some calls.

Yesterday around 2PM, Waste Management called to inform us that trash and recycling would not be collected on Monday (today) as planned due to predicted weather. So curbside pick-up would be delayed one day. This is allowed in our contract with them. We immediately posted on websites and social media.

DPW personnel reported to work yesterday at 4 PM to work the storm based on weather reports that we received. We had pre- treated the Town the day before.
It was anticipated that we would get around three inches as reported by our weather folks and local media stations.

All DPW workers showed up on time.

Pretty much started snowing around 1PM with little accumulation.

Extremely cold, temp was 14 degrees.

Senior Center parking lot cleared when I went sledding with the kiddos on the hill to ECDC/Middle School
Senior Center parking lot cleared when I went sledding with the kiddos on the hill to ECDC/Middle School


At 10PM we called in contractors as we had 3 inches of snow on the ground.
The contractors provided all equipment, much better than the last 2 events.
Vehicles parked on the road during the overnight parking ban continue to be a problem.

We worked with the Police and 35 to 40 tickets were issued.

As of right now, it is still snowing and over 6 inches of snow has fallen. The Town is looking pretty good, folks can travel throughout town on this holiday.
We will commence plowing sidewalks once the snow stops.


Friday, March 14, 2025

Oak St 5th Grade wins a plow name with "Mac N' Freeze"

Oak St 5th Grade wins a plow name with "Mac N' Freeze"
Oak St 5th Grade wins a
plow name with "Mac N' Freeze"


"Congratulations to the 5th grade class at Oak Street Elementary School in Franklin, for their winning snow plow name "Mac N' Freeze!" @FranklinPSNews"
Video clip -> https://t.co/DqyRJoMRiN


Shared from -> https://x.com/MassDOT/status/1900269415582638562



Friday, January 17, 2025

New snow plow finally arrives

New snow plow finally arrives
New snow plow finally arrives

via Town of Franklin (MA) DPW 

"Our newest snow fighting piece of equipment was delivered today! It is awesome!  
This truck was appropriated in 2022 with capital money. Over 19 months waiting for delivery.  
Getting the final touches on it, get it registered will be ready for next big storm."


Thursday, October 3, 2019

Snow Plow Contractors Wanted for Franklin, MA

The Franklin DPW is seeking contractors with vehicles and equipment to perform snow removal operations during the 2019-2020 winter season.

Equipment needed: 10-wheelers, 6-wheelers, backhoes, loaders, 1-tons and skidsteers. All equipment must have plows.

Competitive rates

Snow removal packets are available at the DPW Administration Building, 257 Fisher St, Franklin, MA or online at https://www.franklinma.gov/snow-ice-removal

Snow Plow Contractors Wanted for Franklin, MA
Snow Plow Contractors Wanted for Franklin, MA