What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 3, 2026 ???

Friday, July 3 = Independence Day (substitute)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm 4th of July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

Note: No Farmer's Market today due to the 4th Celebration. The market returns next Friday, July 10.

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***  NO Town Meetings today ***

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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 4th of July Coalition: Schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026

Friday July 3

• Carnival Hours:  12-10
• WRIST BANDS: 12-5
• MEGAPASS: 12-10

• Music: 12-10

12:00 - Two Guys Who Like Sharks

Acoustic rock with driving bass lines for music from the 80s through today

1:30 - Midnight Ride

Midnight Ride delivers high-energy music from rock’s golden age, spanning the ’60s to the ’90s. With a setlist full of classic American rock, British Invasion hits, and smooth yacht rock

3:00 - George Cross Project

With the fierce guitar work of George Cross, and  untamed vocals of Andrew Coyle, The George Cross Project has been electrifying audiences with their unique blend of “East Coast Blues”. 

4:30 - Attleboro School of Rock

School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education, ..... taking students from the lesson room to the stage.

6:30 - Full Circle

Full Circle is a five piece Rock & Roll and dance band with a variety of classics and newer covers. 

8:00 - Jeff Pitchell

Jeff Pitchell is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. He leads the band Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood performing original and classic rock selections

Hand crafted copy of the Declaration of Independence delivered to Town of Franklin

submitted by State Representative Jeff Roy:

"It was an incredible honor to deliver a remarkable piece of living history to the Town of Franklin! In celebration of our nation’s 250th anniversary, Franklin town officials received a meticulously crafted, handmade reproduction of the United States Declaration of Independence.

We presented this copy to Franklin so it may be recorded into our town history, displayed for our residents, and used to inspire the generations to come. May it serve as a daily reminder of our shared commitment to liberty and equality.

The broadside was printed by renowned historical printer Gary Gregory at the Museum of Printing in Haverhill, using a reproduction "Franklin-style" printing press and over 10,000 individual pieces of type painstakingly set by hand. The ink was specially formulated to match the Revolutionary era, and the linen/cotton paper was made one-by-one by hand to feel exactly like the original copies did in 1776.

In July of 1776, Massachusetts was the only state to distribute copies of the Declaration to every single town, asking ministers to read it from their pulpits and town clerks to handwrite the text into the Town’s Record Books. It was the exact moment our revolution transformed from a political debate into a shared public commitment. Keeping that exact tradition alive 250 years later, Massachusetts is once again the only state in the U.S. to distribute an authentically printed Declaration to all 351 of its cities and towns through the "Declaration Delivery Day" initiative.

Our hope is that this beautiful document will be kept safe and utilized every year for generations to come as we commemorate our nation’s founding moment."

Here is a link to the video on the project: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/af643qw8obx42kwbezue8/Rev250-DDD-Announcement-v4-1.MP4?rlkey=3w9f8i7c8niu7puxv8jrdwjpa&dl=0

Additional pictures from the delivery - https://photos.app.goo.gl/FXrYrsNEdMDgvMzK7

July 9: Suspension of service on Franklin/Foxboro Line (last World Cup game at Boston Stadium)

On Monday, June 29, and Thursday July 9, no regular Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens on matchdays. Shuttle buses will serve Forge Park/495, Franklin, Norfolk, and Walpole, then run express to Canton Junction to meet Providence Line trains. Shuttle Bus Stops: Canton Junction - Parking lot off Sherman St Walpole Station - IB: Main St @ Stone St | OB: Main St @ Glenwood Ave Norfolk - IB: Opp 134 Main St | OB: 134 Main St Franklin - West Central St. @ Main St. Forge Park/495 - Parking Lot off Rt. 140 The Route 34E bus will supplement Franklin Line service between Walpole and Forest Hills, where riders can connect to the Orange Line. Boston Stadium Train service between South Station and Foxboro will operate before and after World Cup matches.

On Thursday, July 9, Franklin/Foxboro Line service will be suspended. Shuttle bus replaces service between Forge Park/495 and Walpole to connect with Providence Line service at Canton Junction. There will be no regular train service to Foxboro. On Monday, June 29, and Thursday July 9, no regular Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens on matchdays. Shuttle buses will serve Forge Park/495, Franklin, Norfolk, and Walpole, then run express to Canton Junction to meet Providence Line trains. Shuttle Bus Stops: Canton Junction - Parking lot off Sherman St Walpole Station - IB: Main St @ Stone St | OB: Main St @ Glenwood Ave Norfolk - IB: Opp 134 Main St | OB: 134 Main St Franklin - West Central St. @ Main St. Forge Park/495 - Parking Lot off Rt. 140 The Route 34E bus will supplement Franklin Line service between Walpole and Forest Hills, where riders can connect to the Orange Line. Boston Stadium Train service between South Station and Foxboro will operate before and after World Cup matches. Learn more: https://www.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2026-06-13-cr-franklin-line-world-cup-game-day-schedule.pdf Last Updated: Jun 29 2026 08:53 AM

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its 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:

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

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

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

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: Thursday, July 2, 2026 ???

Thursday, July 2

5:00pm 4th of July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***   Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Commission on Disability

Thursday, July 2 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-2386  

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, July 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-2388 

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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 4th of July Coalition: Schedule for Thursday, July 2 - Fireworks at 10 PM

Thursday, July 2

• Carnival Hours:  6-10
• WRIST BANDS: 6-10
• Fireworks: 10

Music: 6-10
6:00 - Garden of Hedon
Garden of Hedon is a 70s-influenced psychedelic blues-rock band. Known for high-energy live sets, the band blends classic rock swagger with punk attitude.

7:15 - Ozzie Tribute Band
Local musicians pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness.

8:30 - The Zajac Brothers
The Zajac Brothers Band features songwriter Tyler Zajac along with his brother Matthew Zajac on drums. They've assembled a versatile group of musicians to achieve.

Please support the event DONATE or https://franklin-july-4th-coalition-2.snwbll.com/2024-july-4th

June 2026 edition of Franklin First is ready for your reading pleasure

Check out the latest edition here: https://buff.ly/XOyH4nG

"The June 2026 edition of Franklin First has arrived!

Stay connected with what's happening in Franklin! This month's newsletter is packed with Town news, community updates, summer events, important reminders and more.

 Check out the latest edition here: https://buff.ly/XOyH4nG"

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 2, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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:

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio

– Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

(Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G

sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour)

and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, July 2, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

 

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

 

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

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 1, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 1

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center) next social in August

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***   Town Meetings today ***

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, July 1 Time: 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2387 

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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 4th of July Coalition: Wednesday, July 1 events on the Town Common

Wednesday, July 1

Carnival Hours: 6-10 PM

WRIST BANDS: 6-10 PM

Music: 8-10 PM

Franklin 4th of July Coalition:  Wednesday, July 1 events on the Town Common

Town of Franklin: Cooling Centers for this heat spell

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect

If you're making plans for the July 4th holiday, be sure to plan for the heat, too.

The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Wednesday, July 1, through Saturday, July 4, with dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity expected in Franklin and across much of Massachusetts.

Need a place to cool off? The Franklin Public Library, Franklin Senior Center, and New England Chapel will be open as cooling centers. See the graphic for locations and hours.

Remember to:

Drink plenty of water.

Stay in air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.

Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day.

Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle.

Keep pets cool with plenty of water and shade, and avoid walking them on hot pavement.

Check on older adults, neighbors, friends, and loved ones who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

Town of Franklin Overflow Trash Bag Price Increase Effective July 1

Price increase from $15 to $20.

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1VbM56jpRq/

“I Make a Good Living...” Tom Hanks 2023 Commencement Address to Harvard

"Tom Hanks had Harvard graduates laughing out loud during his 2023 commencement address with a brutally funny self-roast. The Oscar-winning actor joked that he had never attended Harvard, never taken a class, and never even stepped inside the library, yet makes a great living playing people who did. 

Reflecting on his own unconventional educational journey through community college, California State University, and the “School of Hard Knocks,” Hanks delivered a heartfelt and humorous message about life, learning, and success. His candid remarks struck a chord with graduates and quickly became one of the ceremony’s most memorable moments."

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVga4CX6kXA