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WIS 100 Resurfacing Project: 60th Street to St. Martins Road
WIS 100 will be closed to through traffic from 60th Street to WIS 36 (Loomis Road) during the reconstruct and pavement replacement portions of the project beginning around March 25, 2025. A detour will be posted utilizing 27th Street, Rawson Avenue, and Loomis Road. See Project Overview / Project Details / Project Updates / Detour Map.
Road Closure: W. Ryan Road West of 116th Street to East of Sophia Court Beginning March 31, 2025
Beginning March 31st and continuing for approximately 3 weeks (weather dependent) W. Ryan Road will be closed just west of 116th Street to approximately just east of Sophia Court. See Traffic Control Plan for detour information.
Oakwood Road Closures Beginning Monday, March 10th
Starting the week of March 10th and due to WE Energies work on Oakwood Road, there will be lane closures on Oakwood Road at Hickory Street heading west; eastbound lane will be closed to the golf course entrance then move to the west bound lane and will be closed to approximately 4416 W Oakwood Road. There will be automatic stop and go lights with emergency vehicle sensors. Duration of project will be roughly six (6) weeks. Please see closure steps below:
Step 1, Close the east bound 2 lanes of Oakwood Road and push the 2-way traffic north into the 2 west bound lanes (see diagram)
Step 2, Close the west bound 2 lanes of Oakwood Road and push the 2-way traffic south into the 2 east bound lanes (see diagram)
Step 3, Close the east bound 1 lane of Oakwood Road, 1-way traffic north into the 1 west bound lane. Automated Flagger (see diagram)
Step 4, Close the first 1000’ of the west bound 1 lane of Oakwood Road, 1-way traffic south into the 1 east bound lane. Automated Flagger (see diagram)
Step 5, Close the last 1000’ of the west bound 1 lane of Oakwood Road, 1-way traffic south into the 1 east bound lane. Automated Flagger (see diagram)
City Files Lawsuit Against Former Assessor Accurate Appraisal, LLC
The City of Franklin has filed a lawsuit against Accurate Appraisal, LLC. A copy of the Complaint can be accessed here: 2025CV001134 Case Details in Milwaukee County / Summons & Complaint Service Package Scott McFarlane.
The City is working closely with its legal team to pursue any potential damages related to the allegations outlined in the Complaint. Due to the pending litigation, we are unable to provide further details at this time. Updates will be provided as they become available.
The 2025 Lottery and Gaming Credit Application is now available online and must be submitted by October 1, 2025 to have it applied to your 2025 tax bill. The online credit form can be submitted now OR can be printed and dropped off/mailed in/emailed to the Treasurer’s office. Please remember you must qualify in order to be eligible for the lottery and gaming credit. To qualify, you must be a Wisconsin resident, own a dwelling and use it as your primary residence as of the January 1 certification date of the year the property taxes are levied. A property owner may claim only one primary residence. You cannot claim the lottery and gaming credit on business property, rental units, vacant land, garages, or other property that is not the owner's primary residence (sec. 79.10(1)(dm), (9)(bm), Wis. Stats.).
2025 Property Assessment Update
The Assessor's Office completed a city-wide revaluation in 2024 and will conduct a "maintenance year" in 2025. During a maintenance year, property values remain the same unless property characteristics change, such as:
- Permitted work (e.g., a new shed or remodel)
- Corrections from a walkthrough
- Property destruction (e.g., building tear-downs)
Notices of changed assessments will be mailed in late Spring to properties with updated values. You will not receive a notice if your property value does not change. You can confirm your 2025 assessed value during our Open Book period when the assessment roll is available online in late Spring.
For more information or to review your property record, visit the Assessor webpage. If you notice inaccuracies, contact the Assessor’s Office at assessor@franklinwi.gov or 414-425-1416 for verification and corrections. As a reminder, the scope of the Assessor's Office is property valuation, not taxes. If your property's assessed value does not change during a maintenance year, any change in your December taxes would be due to factors external to our office.
Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Closed Until Further Notice
PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE DPW BUILDING EXPANSION, THE RESIDENTIAL BRUSH DROP-OFF/RECYCLING CENTER YARD, LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS GARAGE AT 7979 W. RYAN ROAD, IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Wood chips will remain available at this time, but may be re-evaluated during the construction process.
Volunteers Needed to Fill Vacancies on City Boards/Commissions/Committees
Are you interested in serving on a City Board or Commission/Committee? View the list of vacancies that currently exist on the various City Boards and Commissions/Committees. If interested in filling one of these vacancies, please submit a Volunteer Fact Sheet form.