Next Week!
We will be milling Jordan Road from Rt 140 to Dutchess Rd.
Notifications for paving operations will be posted the following week.
Please plan accordingly.
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| Jordan Rd Closed for Road Work Tuesday July 9, Weather Permitting |
Via the DPW:
"More preventive/improvement road surface work! This process is called “chip sealing”.
Hot emulsion (liquid asphalt) is applied to the roadway surface and then aggregate stone is added and rolled in. Once the emulsion cools and hardens, it holds the stones in place.
Excess stone is swept up during the process and the days after. This process is a very cost-effective way to extend the life expectancy of the roadway surface. It not only seals the roadway to prevent potholes, it also adds traction to the surface.
This process can only be done during a certain time of the roadways life cycle, i.e. it cannot be done if the roadway has deteriorated too much.
Many times we will crack seal or repair sub-surface problems before chip sealing."
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| Chip sealing in process |
In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of performing asphalt pavement repairs using the infrared pavement repair process at various locations within the Town of Franklin.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/ifb-infrared-pavement-repairs
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| Town of Franklin: IFB - Infrared Pavement Repairs |
From the DPW: Jordan Road paving work to continue on Wednesday, June 5 - weather permitting
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| Jordan Rd closed on June 5 weather permitting |
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| Jordan Road closed 5/28 & 5/29 (weather permitting) |
#MemorialDay? Plan for the best time to go and use the #MassDOT Mass511 mobile app or mass511.com to view live cameras, travel times, real-time traffic conditions before setting out on the road.
ℹ️ https://mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation/news
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| MassDOT Travel alerts for the Memorial Day weekend 2024 |
Road work will be taking place on Jordan Road between East Central Street and Jenna Lane beginning May 23, weather permitting -
expect delays and seek alternate routes.
Road work underway on Jordan Road - week of May 23, 2024
"At an event in Melrose today (05/03/24), Gov. Maura Healey signed a transportation bond bill that includes $200 million for the Chapter 90 local road and bridge program for fiscal 2025 and $175 million for specified additional infrastructure programs.
In addition to funding for the Chapter 90 reimbursement program, the $375 million bond package includes $25 million for a supplemental road maintenance program favoring rural communities, and $150 million for the following six existing transportation-related programs:
• Municipal Pavement Program
• Municipal Small Bridge Program
• Complete Streets
• Municipal Bus Enhancement Program
• Mass Transit Access grant program
• Municipal/RTA Electric Vehicle Fleets program"
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| Governor Healey Signs Chapter 90 Bill to Improve Bridges, Roads, and Infrastructure Across Massachusetts |
Starting Sunday March 17 through Wednesday March 20 night work on Rt. 140 will be occurring between the hours of 9 PM and 5 AM. Work will be between 541 & 520 West Central (Rt. 140).
Limited lane closures will be present during this time.
It is anticipated that the week of March 25 the construction crew will be back
on Old West Central near Tri-County Drive. This will mean that the Tri-County detour will be back in place during this time. More information on this work
will be provided by the end of next week.
We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate as work progresses.
Please see our interactive map below for more details.
BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor
"In this episode, we talk public works with the folks in the DPW who manage the infrastructure we don't usually see, and the roads/grounds we do see, and everything else in between! Plus a little fun with music and top hit songs about roads."
FM #1147 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1147 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares a new format for "Talk Franklin'' with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Deputy Administrator Amy Frigulietti.
This episode features a conversation with many of the key folks from the Department of Public Works. We recorded our discussion in person in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, February 22, 2024.
Topics for this session
Water & Sewer
Beaver Stream Interceptor
PFAS mitigations
Stormwater
New fee abatement cycle opens April 1
Trash & recycling
Composting coming
GIS (graphical information service)
The storymaps and the “data”
Fleet management
Over 200 registered vehicles
Another 80 unregistered devices (large & small)
Always looking for efficiencies
Engineering
Baron Road out to bid for work this year (ARPA funded)
Highway/ & Grounds
The most visible working section of the DPW
The recording runs about 96 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie, Amy & the DPW group on Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator
Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin
DPW top page https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works
Water & Sewer https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division
Stormwater https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division
GIS https://www.franklinma.gov/gis-department
Engineering https://www.franklinma.gov/engineering
Highway & Grounds https://www.franklinma.gov/highwaygrounds-division
A new “Talk Franklin” version of “Family Feud”
Sparked some discussion, laughter, and “why was that left out?”
https://drive.google.com/file/d/111umQfHbvRTcxCAQaLmjZhXMHIm6kYMR/view?usp=drive_link
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
In this Talk Franklin episode, we talk public works with the folks in the DPW (audio) - 02/22/24
In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a Hot Mix Asphalt producer to provide materials for use within the Town of Franklin.
Additional Information: Hot Mix Asphalt To Be Picked Up By The Town
In accordance with MGL c. 30 section 39m, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a construction firm for the purposes of constructing approximately 4,900 feet of roadway improvements along Baron Road, Cobblestone Drive, and Woodstock Circle within the Town of Franklin.
Additional Information: Baron Road Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Project
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/baron-road-neighborhood-roadway-improvements-project
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| Baron Road Neighborhood Roadway Improvements Project - Invitation to Bid |
"We’ve come to expect, during winter in New England, being able to get out and drive around, even in the middle of a snowstorm. Town and city DPW’s are using more and more road salt to keep us safe from ice and snow. But after a storm, that salt hasn’t disappeared. As the snow melts, the salt will be washed away and into our groundwater and soils. High levels of sodium chloride in the environment are dangerous to plants and animals, corrosive on our cars and infrastructure, and increase health risks to humans.In this episode, Franklin, Massachusetts DPW director “Brutus” Cantoreggi describes how he has to manage both keeping the roads safe from ice and providing clean, salt-free drinking water to the residents. Highway Superintendent Carlos Rebelo describes the DPW’s efforts – technological, policy, and communal – to reduce how much salt they put down in the winter."
Video link -> https://vimeo.com/873725151/37d37e904c
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| TURNAROUND - On the Road With Salt (video) |
After careful evaluation of the existing condition of the old granite culvert and working with Engineering and the contractor it makes sense at this time to completely remove the whole granite culvert and replace it with a new 48" concrete pipe.In order to do this, Prospect Street will have to be closed for a couple of days. Even though this presents a long significant detour (not kidding no easy away around this work) either through Franklin (think Grove St) or Bellingham (126?) it is the safest and most cost effective way to make the repairs.It is anticipated at this time Prospect St will be closed the morning of January 3rd and hopefully reopen in seven to ten days, weather permitting.
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| Prospect St emergency repair requires street closing beginning Jan 3, 2024 for several days |
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting |
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
a. Agricultural Commissioni. Daniel Morsehttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/5a._appointment_-_dan_morse.pdf
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirementshttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6a._23-898_-_grv.pdfi. Legislation for Action Item #9ab. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Maphttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/6b._23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdfi. Legislation for Action #9b
a. Presentation: DPW Project Updates - Brutus Cantoreggi, DPW Directori. Current Project Updatesii. Pavement Management Program & Sidewalk Planhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8aii._franklin_ma_-_pavement_management_report_-_final_draft_8.3.2023.pdfiii. Water Tank Master Planb. Discussion: Proposition 2 ½ Operating Overridei. Process - Jamie Hellen, Town Administratorhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8b._i_-_override_discussion.pdfii. Campaign & Political Finance and Ethics Laws - Mark Cerel, Town Attorneyhttps://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/8bii._1_-_discussion_memo_-_ethics_-_mark_1.pdf
a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-898: A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 9, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-898 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9a._bylaw_amendment_23-898_-_grv.pdfb. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 23-899: Marijuana Use Overlay District, A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 23-899 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9b._-_bylaw_amendment_23-899_-_marijuana_overlay_district.pdfc. Resolution 23-48: Appropriation of $35,000 from Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund (Motion to approve Resolution 23-48 - ⅔ Majority Vote)https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/9c._23-48_-_opioid_funding_35k.pdf
a. Capital Budget Subcommitteeb. Economic Development Subcommitteec. Budget Subcommitteed. Master Plan Committeee. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committeef. Police Station Building Committeeg. GATRA Advisory Board
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| Franklin, MA: Town Council Agenda for August 16, 2023 Meeting |
Paving for the Union Street Mill and Overlay Project will be starting the week of August 7, 2023 by the Town's Contractor, Massachusetts Broken Stone Company, weather permitting.
The project work will take place on Union Street from before School Street to Arlington Street.
Detours will be in place and may change daily. Please seek alternate routes. Delays should be expected.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/roadwork-notice-paving-union-street-mill-overlay-project-starts-week-august-7th-2023
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| Roadwork Notice: Paving for the Union Street Mill & Overlay Project Starts Week of August 7, 2023 |
