Town of
Franklin
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-528-7900
Town Administrator:
Jamie HellenSelect Board:
Municipal Election:
November 4, 2025Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)
Town Council:
Brian Chandler
Ted Cormier-Leger
Robert Dellorco
Melanie Hamblen
Glenn Jones
Thomas Mercer
Deborah Pellegri
Patrick Sheridan
Demographics
| Population | 33,036 | |
| Population Density | 1,241 | |
| Registered Voters | 23,836 | |
| Income Per Capita | $58,842 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $204,003 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 79.2% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $516,500 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,792 | |
| Total Households | 12,131 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.61 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $12.58 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $12.58 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $74,707,470 | |
| Total Expenditures | $130,055,499 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $91,023,619 | |
| State Aid | $33,202,717 | |
| Local Receipts | $11,009,109 | |
| CPA Year Enacted | 2,020 | |
| CPA Surcharge | 22.0% | |
| CPA Exemptions | Low income, first $100,000 - residentialLow income, first $100,000 - residential |
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 Government | Council – Manager | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,778 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Legislative Body | Town Council | |
| Size of Council | 9 |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 26.6 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 169.9 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan 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