Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network (WIN) is sharing their second annual water resources survey to determine current thoughts on MS4 topics and assist in their 2025 educational plans. Please take this short survey to help Root-Pike WIN and the municipalities they serve better protect and restore Southeastern Wisconsin's freshwater resources. ONE survey participant will WIN a $100 Visa gift card!
The survey is open until December 1st at midnight. The winner will be notified by email by December 9th, 2024.
We appreciate your time and input!
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Economic Development Community Survey Results
Thank you to those who completed the Economic Development Community Survey! Your input is greatly appreciated and will help in developing a Strategic Plan for the City's economic development goals. We encourage you to view the survey results and reports that were generated from the survey.
Christmas Tree Lighting - Saturday, December 7th, 7 p.m. - Franklin City Hall
Begin the holiday spirit by attending the Franklin Christmas tree lighting beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 7th, in front of City Hall! The Franklin Historical Society also invites you to an Old-Fashioned Christmas celebration that same day beginning with a children's Christmas program in the historic Whelan School at 3 p.m. and 3:45 p.m., and non-denominational church services at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the historic St. Peters Chapel, all behind City Hall. All historical buildings will be open for touring between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Come join us!
The city-wide 2024 assessments have been mailed. Please see the Revauation FAQ's and the Assessor web page for more information and answers to many of your common questions. The city's goal is to conduct an accurate and transparent revaluation, which includes bringing the land up to true market value. We appreciate your cooperation in the revaluation process and ask that you direct any property-specific questions to the Assessor's Office at assessor@franklinwi.gov or call (414) 425-1416. See Assessor web page for more information.
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.
Franklin’s Fire Station #2 (9911 S. 60th Street) was opened in 2001 in order to provide fire protection and Emergency Medical Services to the Franklin Business Park, which was experiencing rapid growth at that time. Since 2021, fire department staffing has lagged relative to incoming economic development and emergency response call volume, and Station #2 remains the only fire station in Milwaukee County not consistently staffed to national standards of four personnel. When Franklin Fire Station #2 was constructed, it was assumed that a fourth fire station would be required to provide coverage to the southwest portion of Franklin if and when development occurred there. Significant residential development is ongoing in this area, which is not adequately served by existing fire station locations and current staffing levels. This PowerPoint provides an analysis of current and future fire department staffing and deployment options.
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.