Town of

Franklin

Massachusetts
www.franklinma.gov
355 East Central St. Franklin, MA 02038

Phone: 508-528-7900

Town Administrator:

Jamie Hellen

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

Town Council:

Brian Chandler
Ted Cormier-Leger
Robert Dellorco
Cobi Frongillo
Melanie Hamblen
Glenn Jones
Thomas Mercer
Deborah Pellegri
Patrick Sheridan

Demographics

Population33,125
Population Density1,244
Registered Voters25,817
Income Per Capita$65,180
EQV Per Capita$257,761
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate79.2%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$516,500
Median Gross Rent$1,792
Total Households12,131
Average Household Size2.61

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$11.62
Commercial Tax Rate$11.62
Average Tax Bill$7,895
Total Expenditures$141,474,803
Total Tax Levy$97,738,863
State Aid$34,046,521
Local Receipts$13,621,033
CPA Year Enacted2020
CPA Surcharge2.0%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential
Town Hall of Franklin

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

The town of Franklin is a beautiful community of approximately 35,000 residents. Franklin is known for being the home of the first public library and the birth place of Horace Mann, the founder of public education.

Governance

Form of GovernmentCouncil – Manager
Incorporation Date1778
Chief Municipal OfficialTown Administrator
Legislative BodyTown Council
Size of Council9

Geography

CountyNorfolk
Area26.6 mi2
Public Roads169.9 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Jake Auchincloss

Mass. Senate

Rebecca Rausch

Mass. House

Jeffrey Roy
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