Town of Franklin, Franklin County NY

09/02/2026

08/27/2026

School starts again next week! Are you ready? Students attending Saranac Lake Central Public schools in grades UPK through 12th are eligible for free supplies at this event happening this evening!

08/26/2026

Are you interested in serving our Town but your schedule doesn't allow for a big commitment? Here is an opportunity to get involved with as little as 2 days of work annually! Click the link in comments below for more details.

08/25/2026

Are you having trouble paying your rent? Looking for a place to rent?
The Franklin County Rental Assistance Fund may be able to help!

The Fund provides ongoing rental assistance, security deposits, and first month's rent assistance to eligible Franklin County households earning up to 60% of Area Median Income.

08/20/2026

Happening this Saturday!
Proceeds benefit programming at the Saranac Lake Civic Center!

Dust off your blue suede shoes and get ready to twist! Tasty bites, toe-tapping tunes, and dancing!

Contact Nancy at +15186371228 to pre-purchase tickets!

08/16/2026

UPDATE: The Clerk's office is now open! I will be here until 2 PM today and can be available for appointments this evening. Please call (518) 891-2189 extension 101.

Please feel free to email me at [email protected] or to leave a voicemail at the office at (518) 891-2189 extension 101. I will check messages on Monday evening. Thank you! ~Amy

08/14/2026

Good day to have a staycation in the Adirondack’s!

FREE LOCALS DAY — AUGUST 21!

Clinton, Essex & Franklin County residents — this one’s for YOU!

Come experience the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks for FREE on Friday, August 21st!

Residents of Clinton, Essex, and Franklin Counties who show proof of address will receive:

🌲 FREE access to all 5 miles of Ausable Chasm walking trails
🥾 Explore the Chasm, waterfalls, overlooks, and historic trails at your own pace
💦 Upgrade to any or all of our other activities for an additional fee — including our river adventures and other Chasm experiences!

And while you’re here, make a day of it! Grab a bite at our on-site Café, browse the Gift Shop, and enjoy one of the Adirondacks’ most incredible natural attractions — right in your backyard.

📅 August 21st
📍 Ausable Chasm
🎟️ FREE TRAIL ACCESS for Clinton, Essex & Franklin County residents with proof of address

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come discover your own backyard!

Local. Wild. Unforgettable.

08/10/2026

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE:
The traffic control signals at the Route 3 culvert construction site (before the first parking area as you leave Vermontville en route to Plattsburgh) are not functioning.

We are aware and have notified the contractor/DOT/NYS Police.

Please be patient and please use caution passing through the construction zone in the meantime.