Down by the Station...MBTA Now Wants a Tenant

At Monday's unveiling of a new ramp-accessible boarding platform and new station murals at the Franklin-Dean MBTA station, town manager Jamie Hellen challenged attendees to try to find a suitable tenant for the long-vacant station. 

We contacted the MBTA to learn more about the opportunity, and this is what we learned...

The MBTA is actively looking for a new tenant to bring new life and vibrancy to this location and open to considering a wide range of options.

According to the Agency, the space has been designated by the MBTA for a Concession; options could include a coffee shop, an ATM, or a Vending Machine. For information on how to lease this space, the MBTA encourages interested parties to use this link or call 617-316-1654.

Over the years, interest in the Franklin station site has ebbed and flowed and the MBTA itself has sometimes prioritized leasing activities and at other times not. Before Covid, such activity appeared to be on an upswing, with a Northshore news report in 2018 describing an MBTA invitation to bid to lease 10 separate retail concession locations, including
space at three subway locations and six commuter rail stations.