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Christmas Tree Pickup - Monday, January 12, 2026
The Franklin DPW will begin picking up Christmas trees at 7 am on Monday, January 12, 2026. Please place trees at the end of the driveway no more than 24 hours in advance. Trees should be free of decorations, lights, and tree stands, and should not be covered in snow or placed in a bag. Wreaths can be disposed of with the regular trash.
Response Regarding Alleged Criminal Law Violations at On The Border Gentlemen's Club
The criminal complaint for alleged criminal law violations at On The Border Gentlemen’s Club is a matter involving an ongoing investigation.
"Because Franklin’s Police Department is substantially involved in this matter, we are being briefed by Franklin’s Police Chief, who is our liaison throughout this investigation,” said Mayor Nelson.
The City of Franklin may be reviewing licenses related to this establishment, and considering the review process, no other comments will be made at this time. See complete response.
Important Update on USPS Postmark Changes & How They Affect Your Property Tax Payments
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue (DOR) wants to make you aware of a recent change by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that may affect the timeliness of your property tax payments.
As of August 2025, USPS now processes postmarks at regional sorting centers instead of local post offices. This may cause delays in when mail is officially postmarked. Because postmark dates determine whether a property tax payment is considered “on time,” this change may affect the timeliness of mailed payments. DOR strongly encourages taxpayers to mail property tax payments earlier than usual to avoid delays. Read complete memo for all details.
2026 Lottery & Gaming Credit Forms
The Wisconsin Department of Revenue, State and Local Finance Division, posted the following 2026 Lottery and Gaming Credit forms:
Form LC-100 – 2026 Wisconsin Lottery and Gaming Credit Application
- Property owners file this form to confirm they qualify for the lottery and gaming credit as of January 1, 2026.
- Filed with the county treasurer.
Form LC-220 – 2026 Manufactured/Mobile Home Municipal Permit – Wisconsin Lottery and Gaming Credit Application
- Owners of a manufactured/mobile home file this form to confirm they qualify for the lottery and gaming credit as of January 1, 2026.
- Filed with the municipal treasurer.
Questions? Contact lgs@wisconsin.gov.
Temporary Relocation of Fire Department Administrative Offices
Due to a construction project taking place at Franklin Fire Department Station No. 1 on W. Drexel Avenue, the fire department administrative offices are temporarily relocated to Fire Station No. 2 at 9911 S. 60th Street. Public phone numbers for the fire department remain unchanged.
Economic Development Update: 2023-Mid-2025
The city’s Economic Development team, city staff, and elected officials have been strong partners in attracting new development to Franklin and helping existing companies expand. This includes investing tax incremental financing funds into major projects across the city. Read more by visting the Economic Development Update 2023-Mid-2025 and Economic Development Update FAQs.
Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center
The Residential Brush Drop-Off & Recycling Center Yard, located adjacent to the Public Works Garage at 7979 W. Ryan Road, is CLOSED. This includes the gated area for brush drop-off, recycling drop-off, and used motor oil, antifreeze, and oil filters. Please continue to use the Waste Management Metro Landfill for brush and recycling disposal and the Milwaukee County Hazardous Waste Facility for used oil/oil filters and used antifreeze disposal.
Franklin Forward School District Referendum Information/Updates
Visit Franklin Forward for continued updates related to the Franklin Forward School Referendum work.
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.
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Employment
Current Job Openings: Human Resources Administrator, Probationary Firefighter/EMT, Firefighter/Paramedic, and City Attorney See details.