Franklin Dog Park clean up scheduled for April 29 at 9:30 AM

Hello, it’s that time of the year to clean up and spread wood chips at the Franklin dog park on Saturday April 29th at 9:30 AM. 

Rain date is Sunday April 30th at 9:30 AM. 

We need wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. 

Refreshments will be there for the volunteers. Thank you!!

Dacey Field dog park

Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

The Furry Friends of Franklin has scheduled the second annual dog Halloween costume contest for Sunday, October 16, at the Dacey Filed dog park from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

Download a copy of the flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnKJ2QXKOvmjr-r1vrr1iV4NCVIzesZ-/view?usp=sharing

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

The Franklin Dog Park will be closed from Thursday, October 5^th at 8 PM till Friday, October 7^th until noon. 

DPW will be doing work. The dog park gate will be locked.

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6

Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are doing  a dedication plaque in honor of Andrew Bissanti and his family for their generous gift of the gazebo at the dog park on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 AM. 

Rain date is Sunday August 7 at 11:00 AM

All are welcome to attend.

                 Gennarino D'Onofrio
                          President

Dacey Community Field
700 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA

Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6

Reminder: Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 - June 12

 Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 

Help Scouts Attend a Leadership Training & Backpacking Trip this August at the famous Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico

WHEN 

Sunday June 12 = Flex Start - Anytime between 12 - 4 PM (you fit with your schedule)  

        Takes ~1:15 for round

New group every 10 minutes

WHERE

Dacey Field Disc Golf Course (700 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA)

WHO FOR?

* Anyone & Everyone Welcome!

Curious about disc golf?  For you!

Dacey Course veteran?  For you!

‘Scramble’ Format lets you play your team’s best throw each time

* Two tournament classes:

‘Family’ (with age <12 player(s))

‘Open’ (Age 12+, Adult players) 

* Discs supplied (or bring your own)

COST

$20 per player gets:

• Tournament entry, Snack & Drink, 1st ‘side game’ try

$2 

• raffle 
• snack
• additional side game tries

REGISTER

Secure your team’s tee time in advance:  

Walk-ins also welcome

Link to ‘SignUpGenius’ ->  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094CAEAB29A1FE3-disc

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIPJdloDoChc0eK8bLJ1t5_W_opnbDe7/view?usp=sharing

Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 - June 12, 2022

Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 - June 12, 2022

Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 

Help Scouts Attend a Leadership Training & Backpacking Trip this August at the famous Philmont Scout Reservation in New Mexico

WHEN 

Sunday June 12 = Flex Start - Anytime between 12 - 4 PM (you fit with your schedule)  

        Takes ~1:15 for round

New group every 10 minutes

WHERE

Dacey Field Disc Golf Course (700 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA)

WHO FOR?

* Anyone & Everyone Welcome!

Curious about disc golf?  For you!

Dacey Course veteran?  For you!

‘Scramble’ Format lets you play your team’s best throw each time

* Two tournament classes:

‘Family’ (with age <12 player(s))

‘Open’ (Age 12+, Adult players) 

* Discs supplied (or bring your own)

COST

$20 per player gets:

• Tournament entry, Snack & Drink, 1st ‘side game’ try

$2 

• raffle 
• snack
• additional side game tries

REGISTER

Secure your team’s tee time in advance:  

Walk-ins also welcome

Link to ‘SignUpGenius’ ->  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094CAEAB29A1FE3-disc

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jIPJdloDoChc0eK8bLJ1t5_W_opnbDe7/view?usp=sharing

Disc Golf Tournament - fund raiser for Scout Troops 126 & 29 - June 12, 2022

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park need your help Sat, May 14 to spread some mulch

Dacey Field dog park

"Hello dog lovers. Save this date.  

Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee needs your help on Saturday May 14th at 9:30 am to spread 30 yards of fresh wood chips.  

We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. Refreshments will be there for those who help and Gino’s famous peanut butter, blueberry dog biscuits for our furry friends.  

Thanks.  "

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3157913507811987/ 

Franklin Dog Park: The gazebo is finished

Via Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee: 

"Franklin dog park gazebo is completed. Franklin dog park is open. Thank you for your patience."

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3046304538972885/

Franklin Dog Park: The gazebo is finished

Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest is this Sunday October 31st at 11am at the Franklin Dog Park Dacey Community Field, 700 Lincoln St. Franklin, MA.

Registration fee is a donation. Also have your pet picture taken for $5.00. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Scariest.  

There will be awards and prizes to the winners. We have gift certificates from local pet stores, special awards, treats and toys. 

There will be free doggie ice cream given out from Pet Supplies Plus famous dog chef Gino will be giving out free dog biscuits while supplies last. 

Bring your Furry Friend's and enjoy the day.    

"RAIN DATE" is November 7th, same time and location.

Thank you,                                                                                                      

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee 

Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Franklin Dog Park schedules Halloween Costume Contest for Furry Friends - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest for your Furry Friends. 

October 31st at 11 AM at Dacey Community Field, Franklin MA Dog Park. 

Lots of prizes. Categories are cutest, funniest and scariest. Prizes are 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th and 7th. Prizes range from 1st $25.00, 2nd$20.00,3rd$15.00, 4th thru 7th $10.00 gift certificates to Vet Med and Pet Supply Plus. We also have free gifts from Franklin Agway, Pet Smart. Plus free home made dog biscuits, doggie ice cream and other doggie goodies. 

“ENTRANCE FEE”  donation cash or check made out to Furry Friends of Franklin INK.  Must register and get number for your pet. 

Hope to see you at the Halloween 🎃 Contest Parade.  

Thank you,

Gennarino D’ONOFRIO

 President of Furry Friends

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10151633142199995&id=173205529994

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Dog Park help needed on Saturday, Sep 18

"Hello dog lovers. 

We need volunteers to help out at the Franklin Dog Park on Saturday September 18 at 9:30 AM.  

Every time we get heavy rains at the dog park, the wood chips wash down to the fence area. We are moving the wood chips from the fence area to areas that needs to be filled in. 

Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. Refreshments will be served."

Thank you

Furry Friends of the Franklin Volunteer Committee

Shared from Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2988421458094527/

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Dog Park Event for Aug 5 rescheduled for Aug 11

The event schedule for Thursday August 5 at 2:30 at the Franklin Dog Park has been canceled. 

It has been rescheduled for Wednesday August 11 at 2:30 PM.  Heather Swails-McCarron, Senior Multimedia Journalist for the Country Gazette will be there to talk to pet owners and take pictures of your pet for the Gazette.

Franklin Dog Park Event for Aug 5 rescheduled for Aug 11

Franklin Dog Park needs your financial support

The Franklin Dog Park needs your help.  Last year, due to COVID, both major fund raising venues for the park were cancelled.  As a member of the Franklin Downtown Partnership we relied on the generosity of those who stopped by our booth during both the Strawberry Stroll and Harvest Festivals to enroll in our raffle, make a token donation for a handmade doggie bandana and enjoy the freebie treats.  Many attendees first learned of the dog park during their visit to our booth.

The Furry Friends purchases all the supplies for the park (doggie waste bags, hand sanitizer, toys).  Several years ago we purchased two benches and this year we had helpful signs made to display around the park.  On the average we spend annually up to $1,000.00 and sometimes more.  We do not receive any financial assistance from the Town of Franklin although, the DPW is a wonderful supporter doing all necessary repairs at the park.  

The Franklin Dog Park is the “people’s park.” As such every effort is made to keep it clean and safe for the dogs and their owners – many of whom travel from surrounding towns.  Please consider making a donation to help us cover costs.

The Furry Friends has a checking account at the Dean Bank in downtown Franklin.  Your donation will go directly into that account.  We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.  Your contribution is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. 

Please make your check out to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc.  Either stop by Dean Bank or mail your check to Dean Bank, 21 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038.  

Submitted by Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinDogPark

Franklin Dog Park needs your financial support

Franklin Dog Park clean up - May 22

Hello pet lovers. 

 

The Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee are having a cleanup and spreading over 30 yards of new wood chips on Saturday, May 22nd at 9:30 AM, rain date is Sunday, May 23 at 9:30 AM. We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. 

 

Refreshments will be there for all that help. 

 

                                                    Thank you, 

                                                        Gennarino D'Onofrio

 

Franklin dog park at Dacey Field

 

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are in need of donations. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax deductible. 

Our tax # is: 82-3353876. With the fundraisers we had in the past we were able to purchase 

• doggie poop bags (24,000 bags a year. cost is $678.56)  
• hand sanitizer (12 bags a year cost $233.44) 
• dog toys and tennis balls( cost $180.00)
• and last year we purchase two park benches for the park (cost $783.00).  

Our next project coming up soon is a weather shed for the dog park so people can stay out of the rain and winter weather. We have set up a checking account with Dean Bank and your donation will go directly into our account. Please make your check payable to: Furry Friends of Franklin, Inc 

You can either stop in at any Dean Bank location or mail your donation to: Dean Bank, 21 Main St. Franklin ,Ma. 02038.

Thank you for your support.
Sincerely, 

Gennarino D'Onofrio    
President of Furry Friends Franklin Dog Park 

 

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee

 

Franklin Dog Park: Volunteers needed Oct 3

Hello dog lovers,

The furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park volunteer Committee are in need of volunteers  to help spread wood chips at Franklin Dog Park on Saturday, October 3 at 8 AM, rain date is Sunday, October 4 at 8 AM. 

Also students who need credits for community service, please bring your forms.  We need wheelbarrows, rakes and shovels.  We will have refreshments.                     

Thank you,
Gennarino D'Onofrio 

 

Franklin Dog Park: Volunteers needed Oct 3

Town Fields and Parks to Reopen with Restrictions - May 25

Town Fields and Parks to Reopen with Restrictions

As part of Governor Baker's recent Executive COVID-19 Order No. 33, the Town of Franklin will reopen its athletic fields, courts, and parks on Monday, May 25th as part of the Phase 1 re-entry.

Please see the attached document for details, protocols, and guidelines for the safe use of our facilities.

Signage will be posted.

May 22, 2020

TO: Town of Franklin Residents, Businesses & Visitors
FROM: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator
RE: Athletic Fields & Courts reopen Monday, May 25th

As part of Governor Baker’s recent Executive COVID-19 Order No. 33, the Town of Franklin will reopen its athletic fields, courts and parks on Monday, May 25th as part of the Phase 1 reentry.

The following actions apply:
● All town and school athletic fields, courts and parks and parking lots will reopen.
● Dacey Field Dog Park will reopen.
● All playground apparatus will remain closed, gates will remain locked, signage will be posted prohibiting use.
● All Nature Trails remain open in town and state forests and parks.

The Town mandates that all requirements in the Governor’s order be followed. Signage will be posted at each park and all conditions apply for Phase 1 reopening:
● Group size. Groups larger than 10 are n ot allowed to gather.
● Practice social distancing. Remain 6 feet away from others.
● Mandatory face coverings if social distancing is not possible.
● Wash & Sanitize hands and equipment before and after play.
● Please refrain from contact sports.
● Please take out what you bring in for equipment, trash, bottles, and clothing.
● Please disinfect or use precautions on railings, doors, gate handles and other common spots where transmission can be higher.

We ask all users of athletic fields, courts and nature trails to be courteous of one another as the Commonwealth looks to expand activities and climb out of the COVID-19 crisis. Please respect everyone's distance and personal safety as the Town reintroduces back into sports. Please be diligent in the above practices, use common courtesy and common sense. Most of all, enjoy!


Download a copy of this document
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/uploads/2020-05-22_athletic_fields_reopen.pdf

The "until further notice" has been determined to be May 25!

Franklin dog park looking for volunteers Saturday morning, Nov 23

Hello dog lovers.

We need volunteers on November 23, Saturday at 9 AM to spreed wood chips. We need extra wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes.

Refreshments will be there for the volunteers.

Thank you,

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park volunteer committee 

Franklin dog park looking for volunteers Saturday morning, Nov 23

 

School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28

Members of the School Committee will be present at Dacey Field, Saturday, Sep 28 from 9 AM – 10 AM to answer questions, receive feedback and engage with the community. 

Lots of topics to discuss: school start time, homework, budget, Davis Thayer ....

What interests you?

School Committee - Community coffee at the Dacey Fields - Sep 28

For additional updates follow the Facebook event
https://www.facebook.com/events/494765191103719/
 

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee - meeting Sep 12

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are having their monthly meeting Thursday on September 12 at the Franklin Library from 7 PM to 8 PM. The meeting will be on the first floor conference room near the School Street entrance. All are welcome.

dog park at Dacey Field on a sunny summer day