Franklin, WI is a great place to visit and explore. It is known for its small town charm and its many historical sites. From exploring outdoor parks such as Whitnall Park to checking out the local museum, there are plenty of activities to keep visitors busy. Franklin is also close to downtown Milwaukee, making it easy to explore both city and small town attractions. Visitors can find great restaurants and shopping options in the area as well. Those who visit Franklin often come away with fond memories of their time spent here. Reviews of Franklin often share stories about the relaxed atmosphere, friendly people, and enjoyable experiences found in this Wisconsin community.
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Franklin, WI - 6/10/2012
The taxes are on the high end around here. Living is alright, but Franklin is especially expensive because it's "considered" the rich part of the area. Which is a joke because it's not. Overall it is nice, not a ton to do around here.
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The land of high taxes & bureaucracy - 4/17/2006
Franklin is a pretty decent place to live but we are continually surprised at the increasing taxes and bureaucracy of the city government. Although we pay some of the highest taxes of any nearby community, the schools still struggle with inadequate funding and overcrowded schools. Specifically, my kids can't get true computer classes until 5th grade. Until then it's just play time with computers. The city requires a permit to have a load of dirt or mulch dumped for my yard, and a never ending list of otehr "improvements". The good news is that crime is pretty low and traffic is a non issue compared to other major meetro areas. With the ongoing problems with the metro sewer district, water/sewer costs keep rising and the local electric utility has some pretty nasty rates. We've learned that Franklin has a terrible reputation for a lack of strategic planning for growth, and we've seen how this affects the placement of various developments. Again the good news is that at least
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