Franklin 4th of July - Sunday, July 2

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Sunday, July 2

1pm - 11pm Rides and food booths open
4pm - 7pm Matt Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Phantom (Band)


Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing

Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

Thunder Bolt set up on Town Common

Franklin 4th of July - Saturday, July 1

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Saturday, July 1

9am - Adult Road Race (5k) / registration 8am-8:45am at the Gazebo 

10am - Children's Road Race (1.2mi) / registration 8:45am-9:45am at the Gazebo 

(Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Pre-register for the road races at: www.franklinma.gov/recreation-departmentand click on the Register Now button, then the Register for Activities link to access the 4th of July Road Race.)

11am - 11pm Rides and food booths open
1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks
2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown
3pm - 4pm Jamie Barrett
4pm - 6pm Tyler Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Groove Doctors (Band)

Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

children's ride and Magic Maze on the Town Common

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA Area: FRI 6/30/17 - THU 7/6/17

FRIDAY 6/30/17
12-6pm   Franklin Farmers Market @ Town Common
4:30pm   Yoga on the Town Common
6-10pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration (concert starts at 7pm: ZOD Band) @ Franklin Town Common

SATURDAY 7/1/17
8am   Annual 4th of July 5K Road Race (registration starts at 8am, adult run at 9am, children's fun run at 10am) @ Franklin Town Common Gazebo (this event was originally posted under July 4th date by error)
10-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-11pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

SUNDAY 7/2/17
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
11am-11pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

MONDAY 7/3/17
6-10pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common
10pm   Laser Light Show @ Franklin Town Common

TUESDAY 7/4/17 - Happy 4th of July!
12-5pm   2017 Franklin 4th of July Celebration @ Franklin Town Common

WEDNESDAY 7/5/17
1pm   Animal Craze ZOO @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 7/6/17
5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
7-8pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For 4th of July Celebration details click HERE.

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

Franklin 4th of July - Friday, June 30

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Friday, June 30

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm ZOD (Band)



Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

Magic Maze set up on Town Common

Franklin 4th of July - Thursday, June 29

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Thursday, June 29

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Swimmer (Band)


Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing


Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

children's ride set up on Town Common

In the News: another safe city recognition; volunteers step up for the 4th

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Parents might be happy to learn that Franklin has been named one of the top 30 safest cities in the country to raise a child in 2017. 

According to SafeWise.com Franklin comes in at number 12 on the list, namely because of its quality schooling and for winning the 7th Annual AP Honor Roll Award for superior high schools. 

Town Administrator Jeff Nutting said he is proud to learn of the recognition and “happy to accept the results.” 

Nutting, an eight-year Franklin resident, said the list is long as to why he likes living in town."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170628/franklin-one-of-safest-for-raising-children

"As a child, it was a family tradition for Michelle Beaupre to attend the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. 

“I grew up in Norfolk and it’s something that we often went to. It’s something I’ve gone to since I was a kid,” Beaupre said. 

The parade and fireworks were always a highlight, the Franklin resident said."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170628/volunteers-keep-franklins-july-4th-tradition-going

the carnival rides are set up on the Town Common and ready for the 4th of July Celebration

4th of July Schedule of Events

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Thursday, June 29

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Swimmer (Band)

Friday, June 30

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm ZOD (Band)

Saturday, July 1

11am - 11pm Rides and food booths open
1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks
2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown
3pm - 4pm Jamie Barrett
4pm - 6pm Tyler Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Groove Doctors (Band)

Sunday, July 2

1pm - 11pm Rides and food booths open
4pm - 7pm Matt Zajac (acoustic)
7pm - 10pm Phantom (Band)

Monday, July 3

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Victory Shot (Band)
10pm Laser Light Show (Town Common)

Tuesday, July 4

12pm - 5pm Rides and food booths open

Haunted House on the Town Common 2016

You can catch a video segment with Polikseni Manxhari in Episode 7 of the Franklin Almanac as she meets with Joseph Carmignani to review the plans.






You can certainly watch the entire 29 minute video or skip to about 15:30 ti catch the 4th of July segment

Opening- 00:00- 00:43
Healthy Kids Day- 00:44-05:47
Franklin Beautification Day- 05:48-10:17
HMEA 5K- 10:18-15:17
Franklin Fourth of July Celebration- 15:28-22:40
In Memory of Michael Doherty- 22:42-25:15
Final Thoughts- 25:16- 27:18


Updated: As I did my "reporting by walking around" Franklin on Saturday morning I happened upon Paul Kortick and Joseph Carmignani doing some planning at the King St Dunkin Donuts.

“It will look the same as it has in the past”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"After it appeared earlier this year that the town’s Independence Day celebration might not take place, volunteers have stepped forward to ensure its survival. 

This year’s celebration had been in jeopardy because of a lack of volunteers. The two co-chairmen of the Franklin Fourth of July Coalition - Warren Revell and Michael Kelly - had announced their retirement and there was no one to replace them, despite years of searching. 

Revell said Tuesday that two volunteers - Paul Kortick and Joseph Carmignani - have taken on the responsibility of running the event. He said he was “absolutely” pleased that the celebration would continue. 

“Once these things get lost, they tend to stay lost,” he said. “A lot of people didn’t want to see it go away, but they didn’t want to step up to run it, either.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170530/volunteers-rescue-franklin-july-4th-event

Haunted House on the Town Common 2016

In the News: maybe no party on the 4th; proactively offering drug a consideration

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Unless organizers find someone new to take the reins, it’s possible the local Independence Day celebration will not take place this year. 

The Franklin Fourth of July Coalition co-chairmen - Warren Revell and Mike Kelly - announced their retirement from the effort this year. The lack of volunteers, rather than money, is the problem, Revell said Friday. 

Revell said the group has been trying to find new people to continue the event, but years of searching have borne little fruit. 

“I’ve been trying to get help for 10 years,” he said. “Everybody wants (the festivities), but no one wants to do anything about it.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170407/franklin-fourth-of-july-event-imperiled

"Pharmacies should proactively offer the overdose-reversing drug naloxone to help put it in the hands of people at risk of abusing opioids, according to a recent Boston Medical Center study. 

The study, which was published last month in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, found that while naloxone is available without a prescription at Massachusetts pharmacies, patients and their loved ones are reluctant to ask for it due to the stigma that surrounds addiction. Additionally, pharmacists may be reluctant to bring up the subject out of fear of offending patients. 

The Boston Medical Center researchers worked with focus groups of people taking prescription opioids for chronic pain management, recovering addicts, family members of addicts and pharmacists. 

“The idea of universally offering it was attractive to all the groups,” said epidemiologist Traci Green, the study’s lead author and associate director of the Injury Prevention Center at Boston Medical Center. “This makes it a less-stigmatizing interaction at the pharmacy.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170407/study-suggests-new-approach-to-od-reversing-drug

July 4th Celebration: Schedule of Events - Monday, July 4

All events scheduled for the Franklin Town Common

12pm - 7pm Amusements* and Food Booths

1pm - 5pm TBA


*Carnival Special Thursday and Monday. Pay one price unlimited rides.

climbing wall next to the Civil War monument

July 4th Coalition webpage screen grab

Donations

The Franklin July 4th Coalition needs your help. This is our third year as a community volunteer group. We have the sole mission of preserving our 33rd year of the July 4th celebration. 

We rely upon fundraising events and donations to help provide fireworks, the parade and children events during our 5 day town celebration. This year we need YOUR direct help. A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fund raising goal and thereby allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event. 

Thanks you for your support!

Please follow the link to the official page to make a donation to the July 4th Celebration 

July 4th Holiday reminders

The Town of Franklin offices and the Public Library are closed.

Town office and Library closed on Monday, July 4

Trash and recycling will be delayed one day this week due to the holiday

trash and recycling delayed one day this week due to the holiday on Monday

July 4th Celebration: Schedule of Events - Sunday, July 3

All events scheduled for the Franklin Town Common

1pm - 10pm Amusements and Food Booths

2pm - 3:30pm PARADE (see details below)

7pm - 10pm ZOD Band

Haunted House on the Town Common

July 4th Coalition webpage screen grab

Donations

The Franklin July 4th Coalition needs your help. This is our third year as a community volunteer group. We have the sole mission of preserving our 33rd year of the July 4th celebration. 

We rely upon fundraising events and donations to help provide fireworks, the parade and children events during our 5 day town celebration. This year we need YOUR direct help. A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fund raising goal and thereby allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event. 

Thanks you for your support!

Please follow the link to the official page to make a donation to the July 4th Celebration 

Parade

• Hopefully same route as in the past!
• All veterans and civic organizations are invited to participate.
• Floats are always welcomed.
• Antique / Classic vehicles are invited to enter.
• Formation in Walgreens area.
• Email intentions to: mass701dlw@msn.com

July 4th Celebration: Schedule of Events - Saturday, July 2

All events scheduled for the Franklin Town Common

Noon - 10pm Amusements and Food Booths

Noon - Children's Parade
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2016/06/childrens-parade-saturday-july-2nd.html

1pm - 2pm Vics and Sticks (family entertainment)

2pm - 3pm Flippo the Clown

3pm - 4pm Elsa and Anna from FROZEN

7pm - 10pm Corvairs (Oldies Band)

10pm - LASER LIGHT SHOW with music and 3D glasses

Jungle Safari on the Town Common

July 4th Coalition webpage screen grab

Donations

The Franklin July 4th Coalition needs your help. This is our third year as a community volunteer group. We have the sole mission of preserving our 33rd year of the July 4th celebration. 

We rely upon fundraising events and donations to help provide fireworks, the parade and children events during our 5 day town celebration. This year we need YOUR direct help. A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fund raising goal and thereby allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event. 

Thanks you for your support!

Please follow the link to the official page to make a donation to the July 4th Celebration 

July 4th Celebration: Schedule of Events - Friday, July 1

All events scheduled for the Franklin Town Common

6pm - 10pm Amusements and Food Booths

7pm - 10pm Groove Dr. Band

July 4th Coalition webpage screen grab

Donations

The Franklin July 4th Coalition needs your help. This is our third year as a community volunteer group. We have the sole mission of preserving our 33rd year of the July 4th celebration. 

We rely upon fundraising events and donations to help provide fireworks, the parade and children events during our 5 day town celebration. This year we need YOUR direct help. A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fund raising goal and thereby allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event. 

Thanks you for your support!

Please follow the link to the official page to make a donation to the July 4th Celebration 

Franklin Liquors July 4th sale

Franklin Liquors July 4th sale is underway

Franklin Liquors July 4th sale

Check out their newsletter for details on the specials

July 4th Celebration: Schedule of Events - Thursday, June 30

All events scheduled for the Franklin Town Common

6pm - 10pm Amusements* and Food Booths

7pm - 10pm Phantom Band



*Carnival Special Thursday and Monday. Pay one price unlimited rides.

July 4th Coalition webpage screen grab

Donations

The Franklin July 4th Coalition needs your help. This is our third year as a community volunteer group. We have the sole mission of preserving our 33rd year of the July 4th celebration. 

We rely upon fundraising events and donations to help provide fireworks, the parade and children events during our 5 day town celebration. This year we need YOUR direct help. A small tax deductible donation will help us reach our fund raising goal and thereby allow us to keep the celebration an exciting town wide event. 

Thanks you for your support!

Please follow the link to the official page to make a donation to the July 4th Celebration 

Children's Parade - Saturday, July 2nd

The Franklin Lion's Club, in partnership with the 4th of July Coalition, will be sponsoring the Children's Parade held at the Franklin Town Common on Saturday July 2nd at 12:00. 

Registration will take place at The Men of Franklin Monument on High Street at 11:00 (look for Lions Balloons).

The top 3 winners for the most Patriotic Display can choose a prize valued at $25 to Kidz Plaster Zone, Flip Side Gymnastics and Spruce Pond Creamery, who donated the prizes.

Let's see those red, white and blue, bicycles, tricycles , carriages, scooters and costumes!!!

Civil War Monument - 'single soldier' The Men of Franklin

In the News: 4th of July preparations, teens and screens a concern

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The annual Franklin 4th of July Celebration is gearing up to offer five days of fun on the town common. 

"Plans have been finalized for this year's 4th of July Celebration," says Warren Revell of the Franklin 4th of July Coalition, which has been hard at work for months planning the festival. 

The celebration begins on Thursday and continues through Monday."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160626/franklin-gearing-up-for-annual-july-4-celebration

For additional information and to donate to the 4th of July effort (not funded by the Town of Franklin)  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

"This summer, many parents may recall their childhoods running around outside as they watch their own kids spend beautiful days inside with Playstations and Xboxes. While some children might think parents just don't understand, educators and doctors say the concern that kids and teens are too wired-in is very real. 

Last month, Hopkinton Middle School showed the documentary "Screenagers" to teachers, parents and the student body. The film, directed by primary care physician Delaney Ruston, explores the ways cell phones, computers and electronic media are consuming and shaping the lives of today's teens in unprecedented ways. The screening was followed by a Q&A discussion where students could raise their own concerns about their relationships with technology."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160626/schools-push-for-more-awareness-about-teens-and-their-screens

In the News: 4th of July schedule, Franklin man run over in Easton

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

"The Franklin 4th of July Celebration will run from June 28 to July 4. 

Some of the highlights this year will include a laser light show with 3-D glasses and sound at 10 p.m. July 2. Earlier that day, at noon, the usual Children's Parade will take place, and children's entertainment will follow at 1 p.m. 

A Celebration Parade will begin at 2 p.m. July 3."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160519/franklin-4th-of-july-celebration-announced

will the spinning apple ride return this year? We'll see!

The full 4th of July Scheduled of events:

"A 44-year-old Franklin man was injured when he was struck by a car while working in a manhole on Foundry Street in Easton about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. 

Watch the report 

At about 10:23 a.m., Suzanne Omansky, 72, called 911 to report she had run over Thomas Hannan as she pulled into her assigned parking spot in the Landsdowne Village apartment complex at 41 Foundry St. (Route 106), near Route 138."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160519/franklin-man-run-over-on-easton-job-site

In the News: no room for fireworks this year, environmental oversight budget cuts hurt

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin

Council member Thomas Mercer said the fields at the new high school - where the fireworks would be launched - were the holdup. 

"We have not accepted the fields from the contractor," Mercer said, adding that the town would have to take ownership of the fields before it could hold the display there. "As the chairman of the building committee, I'll tell you they're not ready." 

The town, said Nutting, did not have any other proper launch locations, which would include adequate parking, decent visibility and a certain amount of space. 

"We had the state fire marshal out here, and we went everywhere," he said. "We went from place to place to place with him, and couldn't get any satisfaction."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160515/franklin-does-not-have-place-to-launch-fireworks-officials-say

"Basic environmental protections for Massachusetts residents have unraveled in the last 15 years as deep budget cuts and shifting political priorities take hold. 

The state has slashed bacterial testing of lakes, rivers and other surface water by more than two-thirds in the last decade, according to state-reported data analyzed by The Eye. Inspections of contaminated properties and waste and water sites, meanwhile, have dropped 24 percent from fiscal year 2001."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20160515/years-of-budget-cuts-disarm-massachusetts-in-environmental-fight