What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 15, 2025 ??

Monday, September 15

Library & Senior Center events

Nomination papers due for all candidates in the Biennial Election November 3, 2025

9:00am Discussion of VA and State Survivor Benefits (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_09152025-1904 

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152025-1867 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting October 1 features guest artist Charles Guay

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to it’s next monthly public meeting at 6:30 PM on October 1. Our guest artist demonstrator will be Charlie Guay at the Franklin Senior Center where he will be demonstrating oil painting with Cold Wax Medium.

Charles Guay’s style is varied and ranges from representational images to abstract design. He received his BFA in Painting from UMass Dartmouth and continued his education by earning a MFA at Maine College of Art. Charles has been a featured artist for a variety of demonstrations and workshops in the local area. His work has been shown in New York, Maine and area galleries in Southeastern Massachusetts. His paintings can be found in many private collections in the US and Europe.

“Beachcomber”, oil and Cold Wax Medium, 12” x 12”

Charles Guay teaches classes in the local area, both virtually and in-person. He is also available for commissioned work. 

Contact him at 

www.charlesguayart.com

www.facebook.com/artworkcharles/ 

http://instagram.com/charlesguayfinearts/

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to continue their art career in art instruction after high school graduation.

Please join us at our monthly meetings. 

Refreshments are offered at our meetings during intermission.

The Franklin Matters Weekly Outlook & Lookback in under 3 minutes for the week of 9/14/25 (audio)

FM #1512 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1512 in the series. 

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of September 14, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Sep 14 through Sep 20, 2025

The look back at the week that was Sep 7 through Sep 13, 2025 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1512-fm-weekly-outlook-lookback-combo-09-14-25/

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The Franklin Matters Weekly Outlook & Lookback

The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/09/biennial-election-ballots-gets-complete.html 

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin TV Sports live streaming schedule for week of 9/15/25

Franklin TV Sports live streaming
schedule for week of 9/15/25

Schedule for sports for the week!

Checkout Franklin Pride TV on YouTube for live streams.

https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819

Or Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlgf54jY0N/

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates ~ Sunday Night (9/14) through Friday Morning (9/19)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Night Time Work and Lane Closure Alert!

Due to MassDOT regulations, the Construction crew is being forced to work at night.  Starting Sunday, September 14th through the morning of Friday September 19th the construction crew will be working from 9 PM to 5 AM. 

During this time the Contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer force main within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be daily lane closures on RT. 140 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.  

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI)
Project Construction Updates

Beaver Street Pump Station:

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure and internal building component installation.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Pumpkin Patch Season at St. John's Episcopal Church runs September 28-October 31

Pumpkin Patch Season is September 28-October 31

at St. John's Episcopal Church

Mark your calendar. The pumpkins are coming! 

Come visit the 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Episcopal Church at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. It will be open September 28 through October 31.

A huge selection of pumpkins, gourds and colorful mum plants will fill the front lawn at St. John's Church. Kids will have fun picking out their favorites. It's a cute photo opportunity for families and a good time to start decorating for autumn.

The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October!

Open 7 days a week, here's the schedule:

• Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
• Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Sundays Noon-4:00 pm
• Monday October 14, open all day from 10 am to 5 pm.

The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people. 

Proceeds from pumpkin & plant sales benefit the Navajo Nation in New Mexico as well as St. John's Church and its service in the Franklin community. 

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode Episode 086 - Theatrical Performance, Love Of Old and New, The Thousand Hour Lesson, Murder Is Bad Press, and much more ...

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group first gives us a theatrical performance with the script by Faith. The group also shares stories, poems, and writings about a high school crush, love of now, left turns, silent but strong heroes, Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, Alice also gives us another chapter in her book Murder Is Bad Press, and much more.

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-086-theatricl-preformance-love-of-old-and-new-the-thousand-hour-lesson-murder-is-bad-press-and-much-more-

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

St Mary's teen movie night Sep 21

St Mary's teen movie night Sep 21

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Just one week from today, the St. Mary Youth Ministry is premiering their second year!

• Sunday, September 21 is the date.
• 5:00 p.m. is the start time.
• The field next to our parking lot is the place (Also known as the former Rocco Festival Grounds)
• ALL students in grades 9-12 are invited.
• Admission is free!
• Movie
• Cookout
• Giveaways

The more who attend, the more FUN there will be so, plan to come and bring your friends!

You don’t want to miss this premier!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hi7kC8k42/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, September 15, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday - Franklin Public Radio

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule

Franklin TV schedule for Monday, September 15, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2025

9:00 am 4th of July 2025: Joanna Connor

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2025

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

12:00 pm Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

1:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-12-25

7:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Oliver Ames 09-03-25

9:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 09-08-25

2:00 pm Planning Board 09-08-25

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, September 14, 2025 ??

Sunday, September 14

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Sunday Speaker Series: Author Lee Wilson Will Brings 19th Century, Women’s Ed Pioneer, Catharine Beecher to Life (Franklin Historical Museum)

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin, MA: Town Council Mtg agenda for Wednesday, Sep 17

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 17, 2025 = 7:00 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS

a. Police Department - Swearing in of new Police Officers

i. Patrol Officer Patrick Clark

ii. Patrol Officer Jalen Samuels

iii. Patrol Officer Kyle Vaught

Franklin, MA: Town Council Mtg agenda for Wednesday, Sep 17

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Community Preservation Committee - Wayne Simarrian

b. Conservation Commission - Matthew Stoltz

 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin

i. Legislation for Action # 9h.

b. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part Vii: Accessory Uses

i. Legislation for Action # 9i

c. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4,

Districts Enumerated

i. Legislation for Action # 9j

d. Zoning Bylaw 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5,

Zoning Map

i. Legislation for Action # 9k

e. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule,

Part I through Part VII

i. Legislation for Action # 9l

f. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area,

Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements

i. Legislation for Action # 9m

g. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements

i. Legislation for Action # 9n

h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31

i. Legislation for Action # 9o

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled.

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Solicitation Permits - Police Chief Thomas Lynch and Deputy Police Chief James West

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-58: November 4, 2025 Election Early & Mail in Voting

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-58 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 25-59: Authorization for Inter-Municipal Agreement with Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical HIgh School for Franklin to provide it with a School Resource Officer (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-59 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 25-61: Acceptance of Easements on Property on Northwesterly Side of Raymond Avenue (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-61 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 25-62: Acceptance of Access Easement on Lot 1, Located on Westerly Side of Spring Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-62 - Majority Vote)

e. Bylaw Amendment 25-943: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 139, Section 139-14, Sewer System Map (Symphony Dr.) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-943 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

f. Bylaw Amendment 25-944: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 179, Section 179-9.1, Water System Map (Symphony Dr.) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-944 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

g. Bylaw Amendment 25-945 - A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 65, Collection Containers - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-945 to a Second Reading)

h. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend Chapter 185, Section 3 of the Code of the Town of Franklin - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-938 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

i. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939: Residential Commercial Kitchens - A Zoning Bylaw to Amend the Franklin Town Code at Chapter 185, Attachment 8, Use Regulations Schedule Part Vii: Accessory Uses - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-939 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

j. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929: Creation of the Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 4, Districts Enumerated - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-929 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

k. Zoning Bylaw 25-930: Zoning Map Changes: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 5, Zoning Map - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-930 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

l. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931: The Crossing Zoning Use Regulations - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Use Regulation Schedule, Part I through Part VII - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-931 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

m. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932: The Crossing Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Schedule of Lot, Area, Frontage, Yard and Height Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-932 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

n. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933: Crossing Neighborhood Zoning District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 21, Parking, Loading and Driveway Requirements - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-933 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

o. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934: Crossing Neighborhood Crossing District - A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Sections 3, 4, 20 & 31 - First Reading (Motion to Move Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-934 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

p. Resolution 25-60: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($150)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-60 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

a. Personnel Update

b. FY26 Budget Update

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Police Station Building Committee

e. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

a. Exemption #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda & docs released for this session ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172025-1911