Downtown Parking Gets an App

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  Downtown Parking Gets an App

If you have been downtown recently, you have probably notices some changes in how parking works. Those changes are described, below, in language from the Town's webiste. That language includes an app! See bold text below...

Effective July 1st, 2023, many parking regulations will change in downtown Franklin. As part of our communication to the public, we would like to remind the community to check all parking signs and street signs throughout the summer as they may continue to change. The Town will continue to communicate throughout the summer on any additional announcements or changes as they occur. Below is a short summary.

Downtown Parking Lot RatesEffective July 1, 2023Depot Street Municipal Parking Lot & Ferrara’s Municipal Parking Lot ONLYMonday - FridayTimes listed below refer to when a customer arrives and begins parking. All parking is first come, first serve and payment can be done via phone app, debit/credit card and coins on a Flowbird payment kiosk. The quarterly lottery permit is not required. Parking rates are:

  • 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM - $3.00 flat rate all day*
  • 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM - $2.00 flat rate
  • 6:00 PM through curfew is Free!

Please note there is no overnight parking allowed. Police take notice and violators will be susceptible to a $50.00 fine, per violation. *The Administration and Town Council are working to tidy up the parking bylaw that will make the parking lots effective at 5:00 AM for the first commuter train. The final enactment of this change is expected to be in effect for the beginning of August. The Police will not give tickets to those commuters between 5:00 to 6:00 AM during the month of July or until the bylaw is changed (signage will be posted appropriately and timely).

Saturday & SundayAll daytime and evening parking on weekends is free! Please note there is no overnight parking allowed. Police take notice and violators will be susceptible to a $50.00 fine, per violation. Downtown On-Street Parking ModificationsEffective July 1, 2023

  • All street parking on residential side streets within the downtown, where allowed, has been merged from two zones into one consistent zone. Monday to Friday 8-2 2HR Parking on certain residential side streets.
  • The Central Business Corridor on East Central Street (Alpine PL to the Bridge) through Downtown Main Street (the Bridge to Emmons Street) has a new zone of regulations.
    • Monday through Saturday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM 2 HR parking maximum.
    • No overnight parking seven days a week from 2:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
  • Some traffic violations have increased, notably a No Overnight Parking violation is $50.00. A new list of violations and tickets are Appendix A of the Franklin Town Code.

Additional Information

  • Download the Flowbird Kiosk App for your phone. Kiosks have been installed at the Depot Street and Ferrara's Municipal Parking Lot to accept parking payment. The kiosks accept coin and card, mobile card processing is also available via the Flowbird Kiosk App.
  • For online ticketing, please visit the Town’s website. If you wish to appeal a ticket, please contact the Treasurer-Collector at 508-520-4950.
  • The Town is working toward developing materials to promote the new downtown parking availability and will be distributed after Labor Day. A portal has been created on the Franklin Police Department website.
  • There will be parking regulations in effect in the Davis-Thayer lot and the Library Parking lots. No overnight parking is allowed in either lot.
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