Sewer Lining Project Update - Phase 10 scheduled to start Monday, Sep 28, 2026

The Franklin DPW contractor National Water Main will begin a sewer rehabilitation project within existing easements in the following areas:

📍 Work Locations:

• Oak Street Extension to Woodside Road
• Woodside Road to Besso Street
• Brushwood Hill to White Avenue
• White Avenue to Crossfield Road
• Chestnut Street to Josephine Street
• Milliken Avenue to Josephine Street
• Pine Street (2 sections)
• Stanwood Drive (2 sections)

🚗 Traffic & Safety: Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving through these areas. Directly affected residents will be notified prior to work starting in their area.

💡 Why this work matters: This project improves the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduces groundwater intrusion—helping to lower our town’s bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

📞 Questions or issues? Contact the DPW at 508-553-5500.

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Did you hear about keeping the lid on it due to sewer line work overnight Tuesday to Wednesday??

"OVERNIGHT SEWER LINE MAINTENANCE NOTICE 🚧

Pond Street from Partridge Street to Medway Town Line

The Franklin DPW Sewer Department will perform overnight high-pressure sewer jetting and cleaning to maintain optimal system flow and prevent backups.

What you need to know:

📆Schedule: Work takes place overnight from 11:00 PM Tuesday 8/25 to 6:00 AM Wednesday 8/26 to minimize daytime traffic disruptions.

🔊Noise Notice: Residents near the active work zones may hear moderate engine and vacuum noise from support trucks.

🚰 Sewer Usage: You may use water and sewer as normal - no service interruption.

Tip for Residents:  🚽 Please keep toilet lids down during work hours; high-pressure cleaning can occasionally cause minor air displacement or splashing in lower-level fixtures.

Direct any urgent questions to the Water / Sewer Division at (508) 520-4910.

#OvernightWork #PutDownTheLid #franklinma #keepfranklinflowing"

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Sewer lining project continues, Friday, Jan 9 between Pond St & Partridge St

Sewer lining project continues, Friday, Jan 9
along Pond St near Partridge St

Phase 9 - Sewer Lining Project Continues on Friday January 9th.

Below is the anticipated schedule for the Sewer Lining work that National Watermain will be conducting:

Friday 1/9 - Mainline Sewer Lining between Pond St and Partridge St.

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be directly affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

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Sewer Lining Project work continues this week; Dec 15 to Dec 19

Sewer Lining Project work continues this week; Dec 15 to Dec 19

Phase 9 - Sewer Lining Project Continues on Tuesday December 16th thru Friday December 19th.

Below is the anticipated schedule for the Sewer Lining work that National Watermain will be conducting:

Tuesday, 12/16 thru Friday 12/19 - Lateral lining

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be directly affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

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Sewer Lining Project work continues this week; Dec 8 to Dec 12

Sewer Lining Project work continues this week; Dec 8 to Dec 12

Phase 9 - Sewer Lining Project Continues on Monday December 8th thru Friday December 12th.

Below is the anticipated schedule for the Sewer Lining work that National Watermain will be conducting:

• Monday, 12/8 - Partridge Easement & Stanwood to Beech Mainline Lining Work
• Tuesday 12/9 - Stanwood to Beech Easement Mainline Lining Work
• Wednesday, 12/10 thru Friday 12/12 - Lateral lining

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be directly affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

#keepfranklinflowing #franklinma

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Sewer lining project scheduled to continue this week 10/20 - 10/24/25

Sewer lining project scheduled to
continue this week 10/20 - 10/24/25

Phase 9 - Sewer Lining Project Starts on Monday October 20th thru October 24th.

Below is the anticipated schedule for the CCTV and cleaning of the sewer work that National Watermain will be conducting:

• Monday October 20th - Stanwood Drive to Beech Street easement
• Tuesday October 21st - Sophia Circle to Pond Street easement
• Wednesday October 22nd - Park Road and Moore Avenue easement
• Thursday October 23rd - Milliken Avenue to Josephine Street easement
• Friday October 24th - Chestnut Street to Josephine

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be directly affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

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Sewer lining project continues with Phase 8 - March 24 through April 9, 2025

via DPW posting:

"Phase 8 - Sewer Lining Project Continues Monday March 24th thru April 9th.

Below is the anticipated schedule for the Sewer Lining work that National Watermain will be conducting:

3/24 – 3/28: start grouting services (Pine Street, Stanwood Drive, Mary Anne Drive)

3/31 – 4/4: Continue grouting services

4/3 – 4/4: Complete Lining along Pine St

4/7 – 4/9: Lining Easement Beech St to Mary Ann Drive

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be directly affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.  

For a virtual representation of the service line grouting process check out this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F2oqgS0W9ew"

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Phase 8 - Sewer Lining Project Starts Tuesday March 4, 2025

Below is the anticipated schedule for the Sewer Lining work that National Watermain will be conducting:

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  Phase 8 - Sewer Lining Project

  Tuesday (3/4) – Pine Street (#161/152 to #169/170), Stanwood Drive (Pine St to #39/36)
• Wednesday (3/5) – Stanwood Drive (#8/11 to #20/31), Pine Street (#80/81 to #102/103)
• Thursday (3/6) – Pine Street (#102/103 to #152/151)
• Friday (3/7) – Pine Street (Mary Ann Dr to #80/81)
• Monday (3/10) – Mary Ann Drive (#9/10 to Pine St), Pine St (Mary Ann Dr to #9/28)
• Tuesday (3/11) – Pine Street (#9/28 to Pond St)

Please follow posted detour signs and use caution when driving in these areas.

During this part of the lining residents that will be affected will be notified. If you experience any issues please call the DPW at 508-553-5500.

This work will help to improve the structural integrity of our sewer system and reduce groundwater intrusion which reduces our bill from the Charles River Pollution Control District.

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