Franklin is blessed to have a downtown core enhanced by a unique mix of strong private educational/charitable organizations, an MBTA commuter rail station and a diverse array of local businesses who all work together to make Downtown Franklin serve as a hub of the greater Franklin community.
$7 million facelift
The Downtown area of Franklin underwent a significant road and streetscape remodeling project which was completed in 2016. For many long months in 2015 and 2016, construction equipment and road workers disrupted the downtown area. The work made substantial improvements to the look and feel of the Downtown area. There are new sidewalks, new lighting, new benches and green spaces, and the crosswalks are now attractive red brick. In a boon to shoppers, the parking meters were removed.
Most importantly, the new 2 way traffic flow has greatly improved getting to and around the downtown area.
Three factors help Downtown Franklin thrive
Downtown Franklin offers more in terms of shopping, services and things to do than what is available in the downtown areas of most other towns in the 1-95/I-495 region of Massachusetts. That’s due to three key influences that help maintain economic activity in Downtown Franklin.
Commuter rail station
Franklin benefits from having two stations on an MBTA commuter rail line to Boston’s South Station (Forge Park/495 and the Dean College/Franklin).
The Dean College/Franklin station is located at 75 Depot Street in Downtown Franklin.
The people who use the station for weekday commuting and weekend trips to Boston add extra life to Downtown Franklin and support the Downtown business community.
Dean College
Dean College is a private, residential college in Franklin. Set on a 100 acre campus in Downtown Franklin, Dean has an undergraduate enrollment of just over 1,300, with about 1,200 full-time students. 90% of the full-time students live on campus. Dean draws students from around the world and it is very stimulating seeing such an international student body walking to classes and throughout the downtown area.
What the students bring to the Downtown area is youth, vitality and additional patronage for downtown businesses. There are quite a number of banks, eateries, retailers and service providers in the Downtown area of Franklin, MA.
Franklin Downtown Partnership
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a charitable and educational organization dedicated to improving Downtown Franklin.
The Partnership receives financial support via government grants along with membership dues and donations from Franklin businesses and residents. The organization helps beautify the downtown with seasonal plantings and displays. In addition, the Partnership sponsors several annual events that bring thousands of people to the Downtown. These include the Strawberry Festival, Harvest Festival and the Holiday Stroll.
Strawberry Festival
Harvest Festival
Holiday Stroll
Browse the posts below to learn more about Downtown Franklin, Massachusetts.
The designation of an official cultural district in Franklin, MA was recently announced by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC ). The new Franklin Cultural District should […]
A new Mexican restaurant called the Santa Fe Burrito Grill has opened in downtown Franklin to long lines and rave reviews. Family owned and serving locally […]
The $10.5M renovation and expansion project at the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA has the library looking great, inside and out! The construction project added […]
It took over two years and $7 million, but Downtown Franklin, MA’s road and streetscape remodeling project was worth the effort and inconvenience. For many long […]
Dean College and the Massachusetts Star Players proudly present “The Wiz” in a series of live performances at The Main Stage Theater on the Dean Campus […]
Franklin, MA’s first Cultural Festival concluded Sunday, after five consecutive days of artistic performances and fun events staged throughout the Franklin downtown area. It’s great to […]
The inaugural Franklin Cultural Festival will enjoy a five day run this week from Wednesday, July 29 through Sunday, August 2 in a variety of venues […]
Franklin’s Downtown Beautification Day is the town’s most visible annual community improvement program. The event is held twice a year, coordinated by the Franklin Garden Club […]
A $7+ million road and streetscape improvement project in Franklin, MA will transform the downtown area later this year once warmer weather allows work to get […]
Family fun for the Holidays awaits you at the live musical Humbug! being presented by the Franklin Performing Arts Center (FPAC) at THE BLACK BOX in downtown […]
The Union Street Cemetery is a seemingly overlooked jewel of Franklin MA’s Downtown area. Many people drive by this parcel of land at the corner of […]
The graceful gazebo on the Franklin MA Town Common is getting some much-needed attention. An puzzling original design flaw is being corrected. The structure is getting […]
Franklin, MA will benefit from $1 million in new state funding for economic development and transportation infrastructure improvements. The funds will be targeted to certain streets […]
Blue skies and pleasant temperatures greeted the early morning volunteers at the Downtown Beautification Day held this past Sunday in the Town of Franklin, MA. The […]
In a recent appearance before the Franklin Planning Board, developer John Marini announced that he has halted the planned 3rd stage of his Franklin Center Commons […]
Downtown Franklin recently received a $7M+ facelift and the results are fantastic! There are new sidewalks, new lighting, new benches and green spaces, and the crosswalks […]
Despite suffering from many of the adverse economic influences that have plagued “Main Street” America over the last 3 decades, the downtown area of Franklin, MA has a […]
Franklin Center Commons in Franklin, MA is a $30 million private investment in Franklin’s downtown by Canton-based developer John Marini. This construction is transforming the Franklin, […]
In 2007, a $5 million federal grant funded the installation of new decorative street lamps, brick crosswalks and new trees in the Franklin, MA downtown area. […]
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit advocacy and support organization devoted to helping further revitalize the Franklin, MA downtown area. It has an office at […]
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