Franklin Department of Public Works

Franklin Department of Public Works The Franklin DPW serves the Town of Franklin Massachusetts, maintaining roads, water, sewer, drainage

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Update from Waste Management 8:30pm 7/31/26:"Today's trash collection was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to come to...
08/01/2026

Update from Waste Management 8:30pm 7/31/26:

"Today's trash collection was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to come to town tomorrow to complete the collection. See the highlighted map for affected areas. Additionally, there are a few stops on Maple Street that are not shown on the map - but those areas will also be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience."

Update from Waste Management:"Due to a mechanical failure, Monday's trash service came up about 90 minutes short today. ...
07/28/2026

Update from Waste Management:

"Due to a mechanical failure, Monday's trash service came up about 90 minutes short today. See attached map with highlighted areas in BLUE for affected areas. We apologize to the residents of Franklin for the inconvenience."

Please spread the word! Water shut-off tomorrow in the affected area listed below. Thank you for your patience and pleas...
07/27/2026

Please spread the word! Water shut-off tomorrow in the affected area listed below. Thank you for your patience and please plan accordingly.

Update from Waste Management:"Friday's trash collection was incomplete. A truck is scheduled to complete the route on Sa...
07/25/2026

Update from Waste Management:

"Friday's trash collection was incomplete. A truck is scheduled to complete the route on Saturday (7/25/26). See affected areas highlighted in BLUE on the attached map. We apologize to the residents of Franklin for the inconvenience."

Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 27 through Friday July 31RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7...
07/24/2026

Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 27 through Friday July 31

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/27) - Friday (7/31) 7 AM to 3 PM

Starting Monday, 7/27, the contractor will work along the Route 140 gutter line to repair the pavement and driveway aprons. The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Pond Street Easement - No Traffic Impact

Starting Tuesday, 7/28, through Thursday, 7/30, a second contractor will line a sewer manhole within the Pond Street Easement. There will be no traffic impact for this work.

07/23/2026

2:15PM UPDATE: Water service is being restored.

The contractor encountered an unknown, abandoned steel water service line. This is precisely why our Standard Operating Procedure requires removing all newly abandoned service connections directly back to the main.

Thank you for your continued patience.

THURSDAY, JULY 23 1:30PM ~ EMERGENCY WATER SHUTOFF
Location: Pine St. from Beech St. to the Bellingham line including Sunken Meadow Road and Stanwood Drive.

Due to the Water Main work on Pine Street we need to shut down the Crew is currently mobilizing and heading to the location for repairs. Please expect interruptions in water service.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible!
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Franklin Police Department

UPDATE: 11:00 AM ~ The break has been fixed and water is being turned back on. If you experience discoloration please f...
07/22/2026

UPDATE: 11:00 AM ~ The break has been fixed and water is being turned back on. If you experience discoloration please flush cold water only until clear. Thank you for your patience while the crew took care of this emergency.

MILL STREET ~ WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 10:00 AM

Main shut down due to a service break on Mill St (Beth Rd to approximately
97 Mill St).

Crews are at the location and beginning repairs. Please expect interruptions in water service.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible!


culvert repaired!Prospect Street is now open!
07/17/2026

culvert repaired!
Prospect Street is now open!

Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 20 through Friday July 24Beaver Street Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/20) through Fri...
07/17/2026

Construction Updates ~ Monday, July 20 through Friday July 24

Beaver Street Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/20) through Friday (7/24) 7 AM to 4 PM

Starting Monday July 20, through Friday, July 24, the contractor will be working on Beaver Street installing and testing the sewer force main. During this time the following detour will be in place:

Access Details:
- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.
- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

Note that lane and street closures may change as the work progresses so please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (7/20) - Wednesday (7/22) 7 AM to 3 PM

On Monday - Wednesday, 7/20-7/22, a second crew will reinstall sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time, lane closures will occur as needed on this section of RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.


Address

257 Fisher Street
Franklin, MA
02038

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15085204910

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