Antenna structures in Franklin County, Massachusetts
At a glance
Franklin County, Massachusetts has 33 FCC-registered antenna structures, 21 of them marked constructed. That is the 12th-largest count among the 14 Massachusetts counties with registrations, and 2.2% of the state's 1,508. The tallest constructed structure in the county is registration 1213552 near Erving at 88 m (287 ft).
Dataset updated . Refreshed from the FCC ASR weekly bulk database.
How does Franklin County compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
With 33 registrations, Franklin County ranks 12th of 14 counties in Massachusetts; Middlesex County leads the state with 273. The average registered overall height here is 51 m, about 14% below the Massachusetts average of 59 m. The tallest standing structure, at 88 m, is about 71% above the county average.
What kinds of structures are registered in Franklin County?
The most common filed structure type in Franklin County is tower (code TOWER), with 9 registrations (27.3%). It is followed by monopole (9) and lattice tower (8). In all, 5 different FCC structure-type codes appear in the county.
By registration status: 21 constructed, 5 granted (not yet constructed), 4 canceled and 3 terminated. Only constructed registrations describe structures the registry treats as standing; canceled, dismantled and terminated records stay listed as history.
Who owns the towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County, with 8 of the 33. The next largest are Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC (4), Blue Sky Towers III, LLC (3) and SBA Towers II LLC (3). 12 owners with two or more registrations nationwide hold structures in the county.
Which places in Franklin County have registered structures?
Registrations in Franklin County list 22 different city or place names. The most frequent are Orange (5), Erving (4), New Salem (3), Colrain (2) and Ashfield (2).
Every registration
All 33 structures in Franklin County, tallest first
| # | Structure | Height | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rowe · 1202465 | 91 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 2 | Erving · 1213552 | 88 m | Unspecified structure | Constructed |
| 3 | Leyden · 1009561 | 86 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 4 | New Salem · 1209450 | 79 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 5 | Erving · 1293985 | 69 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 6 | Orange · 1007036 | 62 m | Guyed tower | Constructed |
| 7 | Erving · 1007044 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 8 | Bernardsten · 1037575 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 9 | Hawley · 1313950 | 61 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 10 | New Salem · 1256494 | 61 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 11 | Greenfield · 1057241 | 60 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 12 | New Salem · 1223228 | 58 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 13 | Wendell · 1014787 | 57 m | Tower (type not specified) | Terminated |
| 14 | Erving · 1213282 | 56 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 15 | Whately · 1047564 | 54 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 16 | Colrain · 1323639 | 53 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 17 | Shutesbury · 1315030 | 52 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 18 | Montague · 1248766 | 50 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 19 | Orange · 1291153 | 49 m | Guyed tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 20 | Sunderland · 1251350 | 46 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 21 | Colrain · 1333077 | 43 m | Lattice tower | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 22 | Gill · 1239605 | 40 m | Lattice tower | Constructed |
| 23 | Ashfield · 1314287 | 40 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 24 | Orange · 1253502 | 38 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 25 | Orange · 1255440 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 26 | Orange · 1289281 | 37 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 27 | South Deerfield · 1272115 | 37 m | Pole | Canceled |
| 28 | Ashfield · 1333514 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 29 | Leverett · 1314289 | 35 m | Monopole | Constructed |
| 30 | Turners Fall · 1208580 | 30 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
| 31 | Deerfield · 1213839 | 29 m | Tower (type not specified) | Canceled |
| 32 | Shelburne Falls · 1251989 | 24 m | Tower (type not specified) | Constructed |
| 33 | Turners Falls · 1245023 | 14 m | Pole | Granted (not yet constructed) |
Frequently asked questions
How many cell towers are in Franklin County, MA?
The FCC Antenna Structure Registration database lists 33 registered antenna structures in Franklin County, Massachusetts, 21 of them constructed. Registration is generally required only for structures taller than about 60 m or near airports, so shorter cell sites may not appear.
What is the tallest tower in Franklin County?
The tallest constructed registered structure in Franklin County is registration 1213552, a structure near Erving at 88 m (287 ft) overall height.
Who owns the most towers in Franklin County?
American Towers LLC holds the most registrations in Franklin County (8), followed by Industrial Tower and Wireless, LLC (4).
What kind of towers are in Franklin County?
Tower (type not specified) is the most common filed type (9 of 33 registrations), then monopole (9).
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About this data
Source: FCC Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) database, as published October 13, 2026 — TowerCensus refreshes it weekly. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: TowerCensus, “Antenna structures in Franklin County, Massachusetts”, https://towercensus.com/towers/massachusetts/county/franklin-county (data as of October 13, 2026).