Come join us for the 2024 Independence Celebration that will run July 3rd through July 7th (July 7th will be carnival only) in Lions Legend Park! Family fun for all ages including great food, carnival rides, children's activities, and incredible entertainment! PARADE ROUTE (see map): Begins at the corner of W. Forest Hill Avenue and W. Loomis Road, turns right on W. Loomis Road to right on W. Drexel Avenue, and then ends at Lions Legend Park. The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has confirmed that they will allow the parade route to remain on Loomis Road; HOWEVER, NO SET UPS WILL BE ALLOWED ON LOOMIS ROAD/MEDIAN AREAS UNTIL AFTER 12 NOON ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD. Work on Loomis Road will cease the morning of July 3rd. AFTER 12 NOON ON JULY 3RD, CITIZENS ARE WELCOME TO SECURE A SPOT ALONG LOOMIS ROAD FOR THE PARADE. ANY CHAIRS, TENTS, TABLES, FLAGS, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT ARE ROPED OFF ON THE GRASS, SIDEWALK, AND MEDIAN AREAS BEFORE NOON ON JULY 3RD, WILL BE REMOVED. The City is grateful to the State for opening and allowing us to have our parade without interruption, so please abide by this request. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. See complete details for the most up-to-date information and event schedule or call the Information Line at 414-427-7540.
Sam Mayer, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of the No. 1 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, will join the Fourth of July parade in his hometown City, Franklin. Mayer will be riding in a Chevrolet Camaro and will be joined in the car with his family, including his father, Scott Mayer, who is a former IndyCar Series driver.
The 21-year-old Mayer is having a hot season in his third full-time year with the series and JR Motorsports, with two wins, seven top five and eight top ten finishes. He is ranked 10th and has already secured a spot in the playoffs.
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The City of Franklin Department Public Works announced that the repairs to the West Puetz Road sinkhole, located just east of the Root River Bridge from S. 51st – S. 68th streets, have been completed and the road officially reopened on Friday, June 28th. There were many "unknowns” discovered during the almost four-week project that prolonged the repairs, with the largest issue being that the leak in the damaged MMSD pipe was 30’ down where they needed to find a company with equipment that was able to do repairs that far from the surface. Read complete press release.
The Franklin Common Council hereby announces that it will accept letters of interest until 5 p.m. on July 1, 2024, from persons seeking appointment to the position of Alderperson, First District. Pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 17.23, the Common Council may fill the vacancy in the office of Alderperson, First District, by appointment until a successor may be elected at the April 1, 2025, Spring Election.
Letters of interest should be submitted to the Common Council in care of the City Clerk, 9229 West Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132, prior to 4:30 p.m. on July 1, 2024. All applications will be considered by the Common Council on July 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Franklin City Hall, 9229 West Loomis Road, Franklin, Wisconsin 53132. Applicants will be given an opportunity to make a presentation to the Common Council at that time. The description of the boundary of the First Aldermanic District may be obtained at the Office of the City Clerk. Questions may be directed to the City Clerk at (414) 427-7503.
In response to community complaints about sound levels generated by ROC events, Milwaukee County retained the services of RSG to perform a comprehensive sound study for the ROC.
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.