Franklin Fathers schedule the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament - June 14

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Franklin Fathers schedule the Inaugural
Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament - June 14

"Take us out to the Ballgame!

We’re thrilled to announce we’ve opened team registrations for the Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament, a family-friendly event coming to Beaver Pond on Sunday, June 14th!

We’ll be posting more about Eddie’s incredible story, our fundraising efforts, and our wonderfully gracious community partners soon, but we’d love to have you join us.

Scan the QR code or find the registration link ->   https://forms.gle/LqbaRKZz3kHYKZ9D7!"

#community 

#franklinma

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Inaugural Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament - June 14

Inaugural Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament

Presented by Franklin Fathers

Join us for the **first-ever Eddie Grant Classic Kickball Tournament**, a fun-filled community event bringing families, friends, and local businesses together for a day of friendly competition and fundraising. This double-elimination tournament will feature teams from across the community competing for bragging rights, a trophy, and prizes — all while supporting local causes and celebrating community spirit.

Who Was Eddie Grant?

Eddie Grant was a Franklin native, Major League Baseball player, Dean- and Harvard-educated attorney, and World War I soldier who exemplified leadership, service, and community spirit. After volunteering for military service during WWI, he was killed in action in 1918 while assisting wounded soldiers. His legacy reflects teamwork, sacrifice, and dedication to something greater than oneself — values we aim to honor through this community-focused event.

🗓 **Date:** June 14, 2026

⏰ **Time:** 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Tournament Details

* Double elimination format (8 teams max)

* 5-inning games

* 30-minute time limit (revert to last full inning if time expires)

* Played using official kickball rules

Team Composition

* Minimum of 10 players per team

* At least **3 kids (ages 12–17)**

* At least **3 women (age 17+)**

💲 **Registration Cost:** $200 per team

🏆 **Prize:** Trophy & prize for 1st place team

More Than Just Kickball!

This is a full community event with something for everyone:

* 🎟 Day-of raffles featuring prizes & baskets from local businesses

* 💰 50/50 raffle (proceeds benefiting the VFW)

* 🚚 Food trucks on-site

* 🏰 Kids activities including bounce house & face painting

* 🥤 Light refreshments available for purchase

Volunteers Needed

We’re also looking for volunteers to help with day-of tasks such as setup, scorekeeping, raffles, and cleanup. If you’re interested in helping, please reach out!

Bring your team, bring your family, and come enjoy a great day of community, competition, and fun. Spots are limited to **8 teams**, so register early!

More details and registration information coming soon.

Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/990288313511154

Polar Plunge to help Special Olympics at Beaver Pond on Saturday, March 7

Polar Plunge to help Special Olympics at Beaver Pond on Saturday, March 7 

Team Freeze’n in Franklin will be Polar Plunging on March 7th. To join them or donate and support our cause, please visit https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/teams/9439 

Every donation helps support our mission to provide friendship and fitness to many Franklin athletes and partners

Polar Plunge scheduled for Beaver Pond, Mar 7, 2026 - 10 AM

Polar Plunge scheduled for
Beaver Pond, Mar 7, 2026 - 10 AM

Jamie Barrett is willing to get very cold and wet for a great cause. 

Can you help with his fundraising effort for Special Olympics with a donation?

Fundraising page for Jamie - https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/participants/Jamie-Barrett

5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge opens the New Year

It was a smaller group to participate likely due to the weather and ice. The pond ice needed to be broken to allow for the plunge of a couple of folks at a time.

The snow did stop and sun did come out from the clouds before the plunge competed.

Photo album of the plunging at Beaver Pond on Thursday, Jan 1, 2026

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2ASAi9d7rdb1eVXj9

If you missed this one and would like to help the Special Olympics, there is another Polar Plunge scheduled for March 7, 2026 -> 

https://fundraise.specialolympicsma.org/events/957

selfie to record the moment

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, January 1, 2026 ???

Thursday, January 1 = New Year's Day

All Town and School facilities closed January 1

The trash/recycle curbside pick up is one day offset due to New Year’s

• Those scheduled for Thursday will get picked up Friday

• Those scheduled for Friday will get picked up Saturday

10:00am 5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge (Beaver Pond)

** 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

5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge - January 1 at 10:00 AM

5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge - January 1 at 10:00 AM

"It's that time of year again!

Time to get cold with our community!!!!

Please bring as many friends and family as possible.

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Jan 1, 2026!"

Shared from the Facebook event ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/1553487792444770

Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks to Remington Middle School Civics Project

Our fishing derby was a huge success!

A special thanks to Ms. Ambrose and her Civics class from Remington, Officer Gove and Frankie, Joe Hurley, and our amazing staff—Cam Glasheen, Mason Ruschioni, Carter Moura, and Elijah Field—for making it all possible.

Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks
to Remington Middle School Civics Project

Congrats to our derby winners: Brinley Richard, Charlie Lord, Rosalie Sloan, Ethan Zuromski, and Nick Halterman!

thank you to Bass Pro Shops for sponsoring the prizes and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife for loaner rods. #FishingDerby2025 #CommunitySupport #YouthOutdoors

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Franklin Matters photos -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/f7Jctnc3yYyikqe97

Franklin Fire Dept training on ice-related emergencies at Beaver Pond last week

training on ice-related emergencies at Beaver Pond

via Franklin Firefighters Local 2637

"Group 1 trained this morning on vital skills for responding to ice-related emergencies, ensuring we're ready for any situation this winter.

Plesse use caution on the ice as there is now a hole that is marked with caution tape and cones. '

Shared from (view additional photos) -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FLrxH47NS/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, January 1, 2025 ???

Wednesday, January 1 = New Year's Day

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am 4th Annual Polar Plunge (Beaver Pond)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

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

Start your 2025 New Year with a Polar Plunge at Beaver Pond, 10 AM

"It's that time of year again! 

After failed attempts to coordinate this event to fundraise for a good cause in the Franklin community, we are stuck with just jumping in cold water. 

Please bring as many friends and family as possible. 

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Jan 1, 2025"

Shared from ->  https://www.facebook.com/events/1246253416704256/

Some walked, some ran, they took the plunge to start the 2024 new year!

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - August 23

We are glad you asked.  

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share. 

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - August 23

Concerts on the Common also provides entertainment at Beaver Pond as the summer closes out and school starts next week.

Concerts on the Common also provides entertainment at Beaver Pond

2024 Summer Sendoff Spectacular scheduled for Friday, Aug 23 at Beaver Pond

Franklin Recreation proudly presents the ultimate end-of-summer celebration at Beaver Pond on Friday, August 23! 

This free event is packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. 

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Event Schedule:

 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities with the Franklin Children's Museum.

 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dance and groove to the energetic tunes of Jumpin Juba.

 8:15 PM - 10:15 PM: Settle in for a magical night with an outdoor screening of the Barbie Movie under the stars.

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Yoga on the beach: begins Sunday, June 30 at Beaver Pond

Free Yoga class on the beach

 

Franklin Recreation offers a Free Yoga class on the beach at Beaver Pond Sunday mornings beginning June 30, 2024.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZjFKs15kF7V7vB2z/ 

What's happening Saturday, April 27, 2024?

Saturday, April 27

9:00am - DEA Medication "take back" day (SAFE Coalition)

9:00am - Earth Day - Clean Up (Beaver Pond)

9:00am - Stephen Green First Lego League Explore Showcase (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am - Celebrate Earth Day (DelCarte Open Space)

10:00am - Roll, Stroll, Seed (Sculpture Park)

10:30am - Rough Sleepers Community Discussion (Franklin Public Library)

10:30am - Dr. Rosie Helps the Animals: A Stuffed Animal Storytime (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm - Silent Saturdays: "Ravished Armenia" (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm - South Street Six (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm - Electric Youth & Future Shock (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm - Garnet Rogers (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

What's happening Saturday, April 27, 2024?

Why are there multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)