New York State Real Property Tax Law [RPTL] Section 487, adopted in 1977, provides a 15-year real property taxation exemption for solar, wind, and farm waste energy systems. The Franklin Town Board has passed Local Law 2-2016, opting out of Section 487.
A Bad Option: Opting Out of RPTL Section 487 Read More »
Entering Franklin Durable Goods, the antiques shop on Main Street, is a bit like walking into a sea of enticing objects, as waves of alluring – if sometimes odd – items wash over you, drawing you deeper into this unique emporium.
Neil Rochmis: Antiques as Adventure Read More »
This is the exciting beginning of a major upgrade to the Library.
Franklin Library Improves Access Read More »
The Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce, whose primary mission is to enhance and support local business in and around the Town of Franklin, needs your help to determine what is important to Franklin’s residents and visitors, as well as what might be needed in our community in terms of business and services.
Economic Development Survey Read More »
By Lisa A. Heimbauer Please join us for the Franklin Christmas Stroll on Saturday, December 10th, from 1 to 5 p.m. It will include seven houses within the Village and two others within the town limits. Tickets will be sold at the Franklin Fire House (at the Holiday Market) from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Christmas Stroll, Holiday Market and More! Read More »
Download a PDF copy of the New Franklin Register Issue #30 (4.6 MB) by clicking on the image. See the index of this issue, and links to all previous issues, on the index page. Issue #30, Vol. X No. 3, Fall 2016
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The Comprehensive Plan covers many topics: land use, natural resource protection, agriculture and farmland protection, historic preservation, community aesthetics, traffic, recreation, community service, watershed protection, and economic development. Assessment of the situation in 2006 was documented for each topic, and recommendations were developed for the future of each area.
Economic Development and the 2006 Comprehensive Plan Read More »
The mission statement of the Greater Franklin Chamber of Commerce is to advance the economic, industrial, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the greater Franklin NY area.
Your Franklin Chamber Read More »
The primary role of a chamber of commerce – whether it’s one that focuses on a single community or an entire county – is to create collaborative partnerships that will support the community in measurable and sustainable ways.
Your County Chamber Read More »
A farmhouse on Handsome Brook Road with five acres, a beautiful red barn, a tire swing and East Handsome Brook behind was perfect. It became our home.
An Entrepreneur in Franklin Read More »
