What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 5, 2025 ???

Saturday, July 5

9am Fallen Hero: Howard T. Feeley (Franklin Town Common)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)

10am Brunch with Non Scene Friends (Maks Roast Beef)

12pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

12pm Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:15pm Brandt Taylor Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

2:30pm Neal & The Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:45pm Mike Crandall Tribute Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:00pm Bruce Katz Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

6:15pm Joanna Connor (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Nick Moss (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:45pm Richiman & Groove Nice (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

10:00pm Fire works (Franklin High School)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Howard T. Feeley - July 5, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Howard T. Feeley. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Fallen Hero: Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley, U.S. Navy

Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley of the U.S. Naval Air Corps was born on August 25, 1916, son of Dr. J. Henry and Helen Howard Feeley. Howard lived at 21 School Street with his parents, one sister and one brother. Howard was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Boston University and the University of Maine before entering the Naval Air Corps.  

Lieutenant (jg) Howard Feeley saw considerable action as a patrol commander aboard the famous Catalina flying boats. The Catalinas hunted U-boat packs and surface raiders in the Carribean and Atlantic. LTJG Feeley was also squadron commander of a flight of heavy planes which saw much action in Africa. He aided in the rescue of survivors of torpedoed ships, and carried cargoes of men, machinery, mail, food and weapons in addition to his regular patrol work.  

Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley lost his life on July 5, 1943 in a take-off crash at Deland, Florida, ironically after he had seen considerable combat action during the previous year. In the recent months prior to his death, LTJG Feeley had been training a new squadron of the navy’s newest bombers which were to be used as anti-submarine weapons.  

Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 5, 1943 while serving his country during World War II.

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

Fallen Hero: LTJG Howard Feeley

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 5, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration continues Saturday & Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. 

Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. 

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 5, 2025

Fireworks close out Saturday night at 10 PM from Franklin High School.

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.

 

Franklin's 4th of July  

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:15pm Brandt Taylor Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

2:30pm Neal & The Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:45pm Mike Crandall Tribute Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:00pm Bruce Katz Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

6:15pm Joanna Connor (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Nick Moss (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:45pm Richiman & Groove Nice (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

10:00pm Fireworks (Franklin High School)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 077 - Love, Drafts, Springtime, Freeverse, and Old Friends

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, a work in progress, springtime, the month of April itself, free-verse writing, and old friends.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-077-love-drafts-springtime-freeverse-and-old-friends

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 077

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, July 5, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

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 for Saturday

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 4, 2025 ???

Friday, July 4 = Independence Day

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm Two Guys Who Like Sharks (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:45pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm George Cross Project (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Gary Hoey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration continues Friday through Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. 

Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. 

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2025

Fireworks close out Saturday night at 10 PM from Franklin High School.

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.

 

Franklin's 4th of July  

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

12:00pm Two Guys Who Like Sharks (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

1:45pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm George Cross Project (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Gary Hoey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 076 - Love Poems, Cats, Howard Hughes, etc.

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, cats such as Dutch and Pangur Bán, Howard Hughes, springing forward with the time change, and remembering our fathers.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-076-love-poems-cats-howard-hughes-spring-forward-dads-and-much-more-

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 076

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

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, July 4, 2025

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

7:00 am More Perfect Union: D.E.I.

8:30 am Frank's Musings: Israeli Conflict

9:00 am Frank's Musings: Big, Beautiful Bill

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Steak

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm Franklin 4th 2024: Backyard Swagger

6:30 pm 4th of July 2024: Neon Lighthouse

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

7:00 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

8:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

9:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

11:00 am FHS Graduation 2025

1:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Wachusett 04-24-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

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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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 4, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

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

• This features my conversation with Chasity & Ariel as we talk about event highlights for July at the Franklin Senior Center -> 

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

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   

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 3, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Thursday, July 3

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

 

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin) 

 

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

 

Franklin's 4th of July  

6:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Smoke & Whiskey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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