Town of Franklin, MA: "trash collection is running behind schedule"

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted at 4:39 PM on Mon, Dec 01, 2025:

Town of Franklin, MA:
"trash collection is running
behind schedule"

Update from Waste Management (12/1/25):

"Due to increased volume, today's trash collection is running behind schedule. 

If your trash was not collected as scheduled today (Monday 12/1), it will be collected tomorrow (Tuesday 12/2). 

We apologize for the inconvenience."

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1995608811080429804

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule - November 24-30, 2025

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup
Schedule - November 24-30, 2025

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted Thu, Nov 20, 2025:

Curbside Trash & Recycling Pickup Schedule - November 24-30 

Shared from -> https://t.co/DKT1s967z5

If you misplaced the Curbside Recycling flyer, you can find a copy on the Town page to download and print for reference.

Link to Town page for flyer -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 1, 2025 ??

Monday, September 1 = Labor Day

Library, Senior Center, Schools and Town Offices all closed

No trash/Recycle collection today, the schedule for the week will be offset one day

Monday pickups will be Tuesday, etc...

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Trash Recycle Curbside Flyer with schedule for 2025-2026

If you misplaced the Curbside Recycling flyer, you can find a copy on the Town page to download and print for reference.

Link to Town page for flyer -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, May 27

• 1 day offset for Trash & recycle schedule due to Holiday

• Early Voting - FY 2026 Override Special Election

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (CANCELED TODAY)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group Meeting

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 1:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1759 

Design Review Meeting (Virtual Mtg)

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/405?fileID=4909 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

Due to long lines at the disposal facilities this week, trash collection is behind schedule. 

For those with routine Thursday curbside collection:

• If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25). 

For those with routine Friday curbside collection:

• If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25). 

Thank you for your patience.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 17, 2025 ??

Monday, February 17 = Presidents' Day

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

* On Monday, the MBTA Commuter Rail will be operating on a weekend schedule in observance of Presidents' Day. MBTA.com/holidays

* Library, Senior Center and most Town & School buildings closed for the holiday

* 2nd Annual Nick Gaspar Invitational basketball tournament at Franklin High School

• 1pm Franklin vs. New Bedford 
• 3pm Natick vs. Xaverian

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

No scheduled Trash Delay Next Week! for Franklin, MA

No scheduled Trash Delay Next Week! for Franklin, MA

Even with the holiday on Monday, there are no scheduled delays for the trash/recycling curbside pickups for the week of Feb 17 - Feb 21

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=42

Waste Management playing catch up to the collections scheduled this week

via Franklin DPW:

Waste Management playing catch up

"Update from Waste Management: Due to multiple issues (i.e. snow, illness, mechanical) Waste Management's collection is behind schedule this week.  

Crews will be working throughout the day today and tomorrow (Saturday) to recover any uncollected routes. 

Thanks for your patience!"

Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1882840557074235424 

Town of Franklin: No Scheduled Trash Delay for week of January 20 - 24, 2025

No Scheduled Trash Delay for week of January 20 - 24, 2025

No Scheduled Trash Delay January 20 - 24, 2025

Curbside Trash/Recycling will be picked up on your regular day!

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-january-20-24-2025

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 3, 2025 ???

Friday, January 3

• Fiber Art Installation Franklin Public Library 
• Trash/Recycle delayed one day (normal Thursday, gets picked up today)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:30pm Bottle/Can Drive (FHS Class of 2025 fundraiser)(Franklin High School)

7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (AvaLena’s)

7:30pm Electric Youth debut concert (THE BLACK BOX)

9:00pm Dom DeBaggis (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

The Franklin Dept of Public Works remind us all that the curbside tree pickup is scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025. Trees should be out on the normal trash/recycling pick up day.

Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025

Shared from -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/curbside-christmas-tree-pick

For a copy of the curbside flyer ->  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

Trash/Recycling Schedule for New Year's week in Franklin, MA

Trash/Recycling Schedule for New Year's week in Franklin

The trash and recycling schedule for New Year's is scheduled for the one day delay for those with Wednesday, Thursday & Friday pickups.

Shared from -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-dec-30-jan-4

Reminder: Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving

The trash pickup delay due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ONLY affects those with pickups scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

• Thursday gets picked up Friday
• Friday gets picked up Saturday

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LHXPohFS/

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday

Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving

The trash pickup delay due to the Thanksgiving holiday, ONLY affects those with pickups scheduled for Thursday and Friday.

• Thursday gets picked up Friday
• Friday gets picked up Saturday

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LHXPohFS/

Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)

No Trash Delay Next Week

Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.

(October 14-18, 2024)

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week

If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf

No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday

No trash/recycling pickup today: your normal pick up day is delayed by one day all week

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, curbside trash/recycling will be delayed by one day.

The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/labor-day-curbside-trash-delay

If you misplaced the Curbside Pickup schedule, you can download and print a new one ->     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay

Due to the Labor Day Holiday, curbside trash/recycling will be delayed by one day.

The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/labor-day-curbside-trash-delay

If you misplaced the Curbside Pickup schedule, you can download and print a new one ->     https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf

Town of Franklin: Town Council - Meeting Agenda for June 26, 2024

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 26, 2024 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

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.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. May 22, 2024  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3a._may_22_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf

b. May 23, 2024  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/3b._may_23_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_-draft_for_review_-_google_docs.pdf

c. June 5, 2024  

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/june_5_2024_tc_meeting_minutes_draft_1.pdf

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Proclamation: Gabrielle “Ellie” Dalton & Community Outreach Dog, “Officer” Ben Franklin

b. Proclamation: Rabbi Thomas Alpert

 

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Town Comptroller - Linda Darling

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7a

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

i. License Transaction #7b

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Transfer, Change of Location, Pledge of Collateral and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 Wine and Malt Beverages Package Store License: Rye's Wine Incorporated d/b/a Pour Richard’s Wine & Provisions Located at 835 West Central Street, Suite 2, Franklin, MA 02038

b. Transfer, Change of Location and Approval of Manager of a Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License: Mormax Corporation d/b/a BJ’s Wholesale Club Located at 100 Corporate Drive, Franklin, MA 02038

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. FY25 Budget Amendment

i. Legislation for Action #9a

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 24-44: General Funds Appropriations, Transfers and Adjustments FY25 (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-44 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 24-41: Statewide Opioid Settlement Fund Appropriation (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-41 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 24-45: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($2,975,000) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-45 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 24-48: Town Council Approval of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds ($8,304) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-48 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 24-46: Authorizing the Borrowing of Money to Pay Costs Associated with the Constructing and Equipping the Hayward St. WTP Improvements Project (DWSRF 16730) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-46 - ⅔ Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 24-47: Authority for Town Administrator to File Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Application (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-47 - Majority Vote)

g. By-Law Amendment 24-910: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Water Usage Rates - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-910 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

h. By-Law Amendment 24-911: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Curbside Trash Fee - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-911 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

i. By-Law Amendment 24-912: Chapter 82, Municipal Service Fees Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Stormwater Service Charge - Second Reading  (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-912 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

j. Resolution 24-43: Appropriation Transfers FY24  (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-43 - Majority Vote)

k. Bylaw Amendment 24-909: Chapter 139, Sewers (Grease Traps) - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 24-909 - Majority Roll Call Vote)

l. Resolution 24-40: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($120) (Motion to Approve Resolution 24-40 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

a. Pavement Management Plan

b. Town Finance Office Appointments

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Budget Subcommittee

d. Master Plan Committee

e. Davis-Thayer Reuse Advisory Committee

f. Police Station Building Committee

g. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCILOR COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc also includes remote participation info ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_-_june_26_2024.pdf

Town of Franklin: Town Council - Meeting Agenda for June 26, 2024