Other Helpful Sources

If you're looking for more information about Franklin check out these resources below. From moving advice to public transportation to local new sources, you're sure to find everything you need to help you settle quickly into your new town.

Moving Tips & Tricks

- Moving Insider

http://movinginsider.com/

To view the following articles, you will need access to the Franklin Public Library. Please see the Home page for more information.

- Money Saving Moving Tips and More.

Read article here.

- Your Place: Moving tip: Get the right box for the right stuff.

Read article here.

Public Transportation

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) has two commuter rail stations in Franklin. This makes commuting to and from Boston very convenient, especially if you don't enjoy driving in the city. Click here for a map of MBTA routes. This map includes commuter rail, subway, and key bus routes. Franklin falls on one of the. For the Franklin Line train schedule click here.

Be In the Know...

For further information about the Town of Franklin and things to do, places to eat and more, these resources below are invaluable.

- MetroWest Chamber of Commerce

Click here to visit the site.

- Newcomer's Club

Click here to visit the site.

- Town of Franklin Website

Click here to visit the site.

- Wicked Local: Franklin Town Newspaper

Click here to visit the site.

United States Census Bureau

The United States Census Bureau - Quick Facts provides information for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more. It is an excellent source for demographic statistics. The data provided includes: population, age, race, housing and more. The most recent statistics for Franklin are from 2015. Users can also see the data for the town of Franklin and the state of Massachusetts side-by-side. Click here to visit site.

Airports

Boston Logan International

Harborside Drive

East Boston, MA 02128

43.5 miles (google maps)

http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/

T. F. Green Airport

2000 Post Road

Warwick, RI 02886

36.2 miles (google maps)

http://www.pvdairport.com/

Worcester Regional Airport

375 Airport Drive

Worcester, MA 01602

42.6 miles (google maps)

http://www.massport.com/worcester-airport/

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Gatehouse Media (Ed.). (2017). Local & World News, Sports & Entertainment in Franklin, MA. Retrieved May 02, 2017, from http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/

Google (Ed.). (2017). Directions: Franklin, MA - Boston Logan International Airport [Map]. In Google Maps. Retrieved May 2, 2017, from https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Franklin,+MA/Boston+Logan+International+Airport,+1+Harborside+Dr,+Boston,+MA+02128/@42.1968846,-71.3643769,11z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e46f953c773e13:0x999d93a37aab9122!2m2!1d-71.396725!2d42.0834313!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e37014d5da4937:0xc9394c31f2d5144!2m2!1d-71.0095602!2d42.3656132

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Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (Ed.). (2017). Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority - Schedules and Maps. Retrieved May 02, 2017, from http://www.mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=FRANKLIN

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Moving Insider (Ed.). (n.d.). Insights & Expertise for Do-It-Yourself Moving & Storage. Retrieved May 02, 2017, from http://movinginsider.com/

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