Hydrant Painting “Contest” is Back

Above, a hydrant painted in 2022

Franklin is becoming known for turning its most bland municipal features into showcases of creativity. After an inaugural run last summer, the Second Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Event is on!

The DPW has registration open until Aug. 11, 2023. If last year’s event is any indication, the competition will be fierce! Applications will be notified whether they have been selected by Aug. 25.

The DPW notes: `The design should be appropriate for a public space and should not be political in nature, or be offensive in any way. Potential design themes include:

· Designs inspired by the Historic Places, People and Events in Franklin;

· Designs with a whimsical or humorous twist that will make viewers smile;

· Context-sensitive designs that would uniquely connect a particular fire hydrant with its immediate surroundings;

· Colorful, abstract designs.

The public and private space immediately around the fire hydrant should be kept clean and neat when not directly working on the fire hydrant. Please respect the property.’