With the formal approval of our Town Council members by Resolution 24- 21 for the purpose of  a Special Election to be held on June 11, 2024 @ the Franklin High School from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.

  The question reads:

Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional 6.8 million dollars in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of the operating budget for which monies from this assessment will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024?

“The above question will be the only question on the ballot, it is a Yes or No question.”

Immediately after receiving ballots, the Town Clerk’s Office will be hosting in-person early voting during normal business hours which are Mon., Tues., Thurs. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will also be one (1) weekend day scheduled for Saturday, June 1st from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Clerk’s Office Only.  

For Voters who have requested a vote by mail ballot for the State Election (11/5) by completing the card sent by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, you will also be receiving a ballot for this Special Election.   If you are unsure that your request was received please contact the town clerks office at (508) 520-4900 or [email protected] and we will be happy to assist you.  If you would like to receive a Vote-by-Mail application please contact my office or click on the following link:  https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/languages/vote-by-mail-applications.htm

Special Election June 11, 2024 

6 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ FHS 

All mail in ballots must be received in the Clerk’s Office by

8 p.m. in order to be counted.  

Further info available at https://www.franklinma.gov/town-budget/webforms/fy25-override-information