Franklin Matters: 2026-10-18

Sunday, October 18, 2026

This week at the Franklin Public Library closes with Trunk or Treat and the monthly Book Sale

"Calling all spooks! Make the Library your new haunt with these great programs!

#franklinma #libraryevents Town of Franklin"

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Second Sunday Speaker Series: History of Hayward Manor (video)

Alan Earls talks about the history of the orphanage at Hayward Manor in this episde of the Sunday Speaker Series recorded at the Franklin Historical Museum, September 13, 2026

Announcement of the topic for this episode

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/reminder-mercy-and-malevolence.html

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47959PBbmHg

MA Ballot Questions guide - produced by CommonWealth Beacon, The Bay State Banner & El Planeta

via The Boston Foundation

"The election is approaching and mail-in ballots are arriving as early voting kicks off this weekend. This election season, MA has nine statewide ballot questions going before voters, ranging across topics from tax rebates to zoning regulations to elections administration.

CommonWealth Beacon has produced a ballot question guide for voters, with explanations of each question on the ballot featuring key information and helpful videos. The Boston Foundation (TBF) is proud to sponsor this guide in partnership with The Bay State Banner and El Planeta, including translation to Spanish.

What you need to know before you vote at the link https://commonwealthbeacon.org/ballot-question/"

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