What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 19, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 19

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

8:00am Scary Scurry 5K and Fun Run (Children's Museum of Franklin 157 Cottage St)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Greenwich Bay Brass (free concert) (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

What's happening in Franklin, MA

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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

Children's Museum road race course map

Children's Museum road race course map

The road race course is set for the Scary Scurry fund raising event for the Children's Museum of Franklin

Info and registration -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/scary-scurry

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GbYz3nqbu/

We’re Open Monday (10/13/25) BUT Pre-Registration Required for Children's Museum of Franklin

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. A rainy no-school day calls for pre-registration! Snag your spot ahead to guarantee entry on Monday, October 13.  Guests and members add a "ticket" for every person in your party to ensure we have space for your group upon arrival. See you Monday!   Details & Register

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 25, 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 Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features the ribbon cutting held at the Children's Museum of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/childrens-museum-of-franklin-ribbon.html

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)"  

• "The Turntable Show Album Hour" features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "The Nashville Sound" record released June 16, 2017.   
• "The Vibe Playlist Hour" includes an amazing mix of new studio and live hits from this award winning band.  

The Album won Grammy Awards for the Best Americana Album and “If We Were Vampires” won Best American Roots Song.  The Nashville Sound was nominated for a CMA Award for Album of the Year and won Album of the Year at the Americana Music Awards. 

Jason Isbell is a super talented American songwriter, musician, and performer and is leading the emergence of Americana songwriting and music industry.  Jason and the 400 unit have a cool blend of country, folk, and rock n roll compositions that are truly authentic and memorable.  Enjoy the Vibe and Pauly G discussing this artist, the band, and Americana music.

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

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

Franklin TV: Children’s Museum

“Play is the Work of Children”

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 09/21/2025

After years of planning and prepping, it’s real. On Wednesday the Children’s Museum cut the ribbon and opened its doors for all to see – and play. It began as an idea and the shared dream of Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher. In two years it moved (literally) from idea to a mobile museum to today’s grand opening.

Then, (and waiting quite patiently), after several comments and well-wishes by a series of speakers , all the kids enjoyed a ‘ribbon cutting ceremony’ of their own.

Three! –  Two! –  One!

They literally ‘stormed the ramparts’, running the access ramp at top kid speed.

Play is indeed the work of children. Every child is a curious researcher, an intrepid explorer, a self-propelled scientist. Some say that our powers of imagination peak at the tender age of five. They brought their imagination and curiosity, and the museum with its many inspiring, interactive exhibits, provided the tools and toys.

The kids got right down to work.

And – as always –

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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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Children's Museum of Franklin ribbon cutting ceremony a grand thing !!! (audio)

FM #1513 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1513 in the series. 

This episode shares the audio recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Children's Museum of Franklin on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. 

Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen opens the ceremony, then introduces Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher, founders/co-owners, who then introduce the remaining speakers until the ribbon is cut. The kids led the countdown.

The recording runs about 15 minutes, , let’s listen in

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1513-childrens-museum-of-franklin-09-17-25/

Erin Gallagher, Meg Hagen 

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Children’s Museum of Franklin -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 

Franklin Matters Photos of the event -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LZdvjA3EWGXevxVT6 

Franklin TV Photos of the event ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/BMNNo6fgrVSDV9J3A

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 ??

Wednesday, September 17

Library & Senior Center events

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & Remote)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm Ribbon Cutting (Children's Museum of Franklin)

6:30pm Queer Book Club (Franklin TV and Radio studio)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 17  Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172025-1911 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Children’s Museum of Franklin Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of First Permanent Location

Children's Museum of Franklin is thrilled to announce the ribbon cutting of its first permanent location at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA, on September 17, 2025.

The event will celebrate the culmination of two years of vision, collaboration, and community support, officially opening the doors of a museum designed to empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration.

Founded in 2023 by local moms Erin Gallagher and Meg Hagen, Children's Museum of Franklin began with a simple, but powerful dream: to create a community-centered space where children from across the region could learn, connect, and thrive through play. With the expertise of a dedicated community of advisors and the generosity of countless individuals and organizations, that dream is now a reality.

"Our goal has always been to create a place where every child feels welcome, every family finds joy and where everybody feels included," said co-founder Erin Gallagher.

The museum is intentionally built to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming families of all backgrounds, financial circumstances, and abilities.

The journey to opening day was powered by the support of donors, community members and Mobile Museum visitors from across the region, the design vision of KuthRanieri Architects, and especially the extraordinary partnership with Camford Property Group, whose commitment helped bring this dream to life.

"We're endlessly grateful to every individual and organization who has contributed their time, talents, and resources," added co-founder Meg Hagen. "This museum is built for the community, by the community."

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on September 17, 2025 from 4:00 –5:00 PM at the new museum location. Families, partners, and supporters are invited to join in the celebration. The doors will open to the public full-time beginning September 18 at 9:00 AM.

For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org or follow the museum on social media @childrensmuseumfranklin.

About the Children's Museum of Franklin

Children's Museum of Franklin is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration. Founded in 2023, the museum serves as a community hub for inclusive, hands-on learning and enrichment.

Opening week approaching at the Children's Museum of Franklin

Friends, The wait is almost over – in just 9 days, the Children’s Museum of Franklin officially opens its doors!  Join us as we celebrate the start of endless play, creativity, and discovery at our brand-new home, 157 Cottage Street, Franklin. We can’t wait to welcome you into the museum you’ve helped bring to life. Whether you’ve supported us as a founding family, mobile museum visitor, donor, or online community member, your belief in the power of play has made this dream possible. Be sure to mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready to explore, create, and celebrate with us! Our opening week hours and events are detailed below. See you soon, Children’s Museum of Franklin

After our Ribbon Cutting on September 17 at 4:00 pm, we’ll be Open to Play on:  Thursday, September 18 | 9:00 am–5:00 pm  Friday, September 19 | 9:00 am–4:00 pm (closing early before our adults-only celebration that evening – and you’re invited to join us!) Saturday, September 20 | 9:00 am–4:30 pm Sunday, September 21 | 9:00 am–4:30 pm Monday, September 22 | 9:00 am–5:30 pm

Plan Your Next Night Out, Friday, Sep 19 at the Children's Museum of Franklin

An adults-only celebration in the Museum

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online. Friends, Children's Museum of Franklin was founded on September 19, 2023. Now two years later, we're throwing a party in our new space! Please join us on Friday, September 19 at 5:30 for an evening of celebration with food, drinks, live music from THE PUB KINGS and exhibit exploration for the young at heart. Enjoy a night out and support this community-built organization. Learn more and get your tickets. We hope to see you there. The CMF Team