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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Beaver Street Interceptor Project ~ Construction Updates24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15Starting a...
06/12/2026

Beaver Street Interceptor Project ~ Construction Updates

24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

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.

MBTA Service Notice:
MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:
For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their page (https://www.facebook.com/p/Franklin-Fathers-61580257836187/) for more information.

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/15) through Friday (6/19) 7 AM to 3 PM

The contractor 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 there will be lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure Alert: From Tuesday (6/16) through Wednesday (6/17) between 7 AM and 4 PM.

The contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks. During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.


UPDATED WATER CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS:Yesterday, the Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper d...
06/10/2026

UPDATED WATER CONSERVATION RESTRICTIONS:

Yesterday, the Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper declared a Level – 2 Significant Drought in the Southeast, Cape Cod, and Islands Regions due to worsening dry conditions.

The designation follows two years of below-average rainfall and declining streamflow and groundwater across the state, signaling worsening drought conditions and increasing stress on local water resources.

During May, the state received between 1-3 inches of rain, which was 1.5 to 3 inches below normal. The greatest precipitation deficits were in the Berkshires, the Southeast, and Cape Cod and the Islands. Rivers and streams throughout the region are running below normal levels, even with some temporary increases right after a rain event. These decreasing levels are an indicator that groundwater levels continue to go down.

As outlined in the Massachusetts Drought Management Plan (https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-drought-management-plan/download), a Level 2 – Significant Drought requires communities to only allow hand-held watering to be used only after 5 p.m. or before 9 a.m.

Please visit our website for updated water conservation information (https://www.franklinma.gov/628/Water-Conservation)

Thank you for your support as we follow the States requirements to ensure a sustainable drinking water supply and to protect environmental resources.

Oil, antifreeze, and other fluids don’t just disappear when they hit pavement. When it rains, those drips head straight ...
06/08/2026

Oil, antifreeze, and other fluids don’t just disappear when they hit pavement. When it rains, those drips head straight into storm drains and into local rivers, ponds, and streams, untreated.

Here’s how to keep your car and our water clean:
• Check for leaks and fix them quickly
• Park over a drip pan if needed
• Clean up spills with kitty litter or absorbent

Because clean driveways and healthy waterways go hand in hand.

Learn more at https://franklinma.gov/530/Stormwater-Division

BSI Construction Updates ~ Monday (6/8) through Monday (6/15)RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6...
06/08/2026

BSI Construction Updates ~ Monday (6/8) through Monday (6/15)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/8) through Friday (6/12) 7 AM to 3 PM:

The Contractor will be working on resetting curbing and 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 there will be lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure: Tuesday (6/9) – Thursday (6/11):

From Tuesday (6/9) through Thursday (6/11) between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks. During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15:

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.
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.

MBTA Service Notice:
MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:
For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their page for more information. Franklin Fathers

Please reference our website (https://www.franklinma.gov/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project) for an interactive map and updates. Town of Franklin

Pine Street roadwork tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2.
06/01/2026

Pine Street roadwork tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2.



Hot in Place! A cost-effective way we are improving the roads in Franklin. This process involves heating up the existin...
06/01/2026

Hot in Place! A cost-effective way we are improving the roads in Franklin. This process involves heating up the existing material to recycle it, adding in more asphalt emulsion, then paving it smooth. This process only works if it’s done during the right time, i.e. the road cannot be in that bad of shape.

The last picture shows before and after.

Beaver St. Interceptor Project ~ Construction Updates: Monday (6/1) – Tuesday (6/2)On Monday (6/1) between 7 AM and 4 PM...
06/01/2026

Beaver St. Interceptor Project ~ Construction Updates: Monday (6/1) – Tuesday (6/2)

On Monday (6/1) between 7 AM and 4 PM, the contractor will install helical piles along West Central Street. During this time there will be a lane closure on West Central Street between the 99 Restaurant and BJ's. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Upcoming Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

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.

MBTA Service Notice:
MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.


Disposing of unwanted items on Town Property may be convenient for you, but it is not convenient for anyone else. If you...
06/01/2026

Disposing of unwanted items on Town Property may be convenient for you, but it is not convenient for anyone else. If you disposed of these items at Dacy Field, please come and collect them.

Franklin Residents ~ In accordance with the Town’s Water Management Act Permit, Water Conservation Measures Go Into Effe...
06/01/2026

Franklin Residents ~ In accordance with the Town’s Water Management Act Permit, Water Conservation Measures Go Into Effect Today, Monday, June 1, 2026

• One day per week outdoor watering. Outdoor watering using sprinklers or automated irrigation systems is restricted to the water user's trash day. If the user does not have Town trash service, the user should water on the same day as the nearest Town trash customer.

• Outdoor watering is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• No Holiday Delays for watering

• No lawn watering is permitted on other days of the week

• Hand watering is permitted anytime

Please see our website for more information: https://www.franklinma.gov/628/Water-Conservation

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Update from Waste Management 5/30/26 6:30 PM:"Due to increased volume, today's collection was not completed. Extra resou...
05/30/2026

Update from Waste Management 5/30/26 6:30 PM:

"Due to increased volume, today's collection was not completed. Extra resources will be brought to town on Monday to collect streets that were not collected today (Saturday 5/30/26). Affected areas are highlighted in BLUE below."

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Franklin, MA
02038

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

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