Welcome to the Village of Franklin, Michigan website. Here you will find a broad range of information regarding Village government services, our many community associations, and things to do in Franklin. If you have not been to Franklin, we invite you to please come and
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• BUDGET FOR JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013 FISCAL YEAR - The Village Council will consider the proposed budget at their next regular Council  meeting on Monday, May 14th at 8 p.m.  Click here to view the proposed budget.
• ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE AT THE FRANKLIN CEMETERY - The Franklin Cemetery Association invites everyone to their annual service Monday, May 28th at 11 a.m.  A special honor will be paid to the veterans of the War of 1812.  More information on the service is available here.
• EVENINGS IN THE GARDEN 2012" PRESENTED BY MSU EXTENSION AND TOLLGATE GARDEN VOLUNTEERS - A series of 8 informational workshops for anyone interested in gardening are now open for registration.  Topics range from "Diagnosing Plant Problems" to "Insect ID" and many more.  Click here for topic descriptions and registration information.
• RAIN BARREL/COMPOST BIN SALE - The Alliance of Rouge Communities is sponsoring the sale of rain barrels and compost bins on May 19th at the Livonia DPW Offices.  To pre-order and for additional information - click here.
• POLICE CHIEF ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT - Franklin Police Chief Patrick Browne submitted a letter of resignation to be effective June 30, 2012.  Chief  Browne has worked in the police field for over 39 years - the last 6 with the Village of Franklin.  His contributions to the Village are greatly appreciated and we wish him well in his retirement.  The appointment of a replacement Police Chief is a Village President appointment with Council approval and will be considered by the Village Council in an upcoming meeting.
• POLICE CRIME PREVENTION BROCHURE - The Franklin Police Department has prepared an informational brochure with crime prevention tips.  Click here to download a copy.
• WATER RESOURCES PUBLIC SURVEY - As a resident near a protected watershed, your input is needed in a survey.  The City of Auburn Hills is interested in knowing the priorities and concerns of local citizens in regards to protection and restoration of our local water resources. By filling out this survey you will be a part of the decisions that will help protect and restore our lakes, rivers and streams. We thank you and appreciate your help by completing this survey here.
• MUNICIPAL BENCHMARK DATA - The Village has identified similarly sized communities and obtained audits from those communities.  A review of various financial metrics has been compared in a chart for fiscal year 2010-11.  Click here to see how the Village of Franklin compares to other similar communities.
• CITIZENS GUIDE AND PERFORMANCE DASHBOARD FOR 2012 - A Citizens' Guide to finances and Performance Dashboard have been prepared for the Village by accounting students at EMU, at no cost to the Village.  Click here to read the reports in their entirety.
• VILLAGE TREASURER POSITION - At this time the Village is soliciting letters of interest from residents to fill the position of Village Treasurer.  Click here for information on the position.  Please contact the Village Clerk to express your interest.
• PHOTOGRAPHS WANTED FOR WEBSITE - The Village is interested in photographs to place on the Village website home page.  If you have photos to share, please email them to administrator@franklin.mi.us.
• Please watch the Village Calendar for these and future events in the Village