Franklin Mail Facility to Close, Cutting 112 Jobs by September 30

DATELINE — FRANKLIN

A Franklin mail-processing facility will shut its doors by the end of September, eliminating 112 jobs, according to a report from Hoodline, while the Town Council finalized a new contract for the town administrator and crews responded to a water main break on Partridge Street.

TOWN HALL

The Franklin Town Council has approved a new contract for the town administrator, according to a press release posted to the town's News Flash feed. The announcement did not include additional details on contract terms.

The town also issued a News Flash alert Wednesday afternoon reporting a water main break on Partridge Street. No additional details on repair timelines or affected addresses were included in the alert.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Postal Center International Closes Franklin, MA Facility," Hoodline reports. The outlet says Postal Center International is laying off 112 workers and shutting down its Franklin facility by September 30, 2026, according to state filings (read it at https://hoodline.com/2026/08/franklin-mail-facility-shutting-down-112-jobs-cut-by-postal-center-international/).

COMING UP

Early voting for the state primary runs Aug. 22 through Aug. 28 at the Town Clerk's Office, the town announced. The Town Council holds monthly office hours Thursday, Aug. 20. The Planning Board meets Monday, Aug. 24, followed by the Council on Aging Board on Wednesday, Aug. 26, and the Conservation Commission on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.