Economic Development Subcmte gets updates on the events for June & continues goal discussion (audio)

FM #1762 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1762 in the series. 

The Economic Development Subcommittee met on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as scheduled. Committee Vice-Chair Morrongiello, Griffith & Malloy were present for this session, Chair LeBlanc was away.

Quick recap:

• Cory Shea to talk about the events, 

• Restaurant Week underway, good social interactions, PorchFest on Saturday June 6, about 50 performers and 30+porches; after the music you can also visit a restaurant as the week ends on Saturday.

• Tricky trying to put the pieces together from a regional aspect for an international event, lots of connections made, lessons learned

• Main St will be closed between St Mary's and the Franklin Federated Church. The jumbotron will be at Hayward Manor; Live performances scheduled; Info on schedule details, parking etc will be posted on June 22

• After the watch parties, Pride on June 27, then into the 4th of July Celebration… Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common during the summer, then Harvest Festival in Sept and wreath of Franklin date TBD Nov, Dec

• MetroWest guide for the watch parties coming out , Town has an ad placed in it as it will be spreading quite a bit.

• Discussion on goals vs work plan, should it be 2 or one.

• Why is there a distinction?

• Solid waste master plan required for the town dump, consent order from DEP so it is already being worked

The meeting runs about 71 minutes. 

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1762-economic-development-subcmte-mtg-06-04-26/

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Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/HJsDcLu_-xk?&t=161 

The agenda here - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2343 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMctKdP3zMR8fJSIsIDFplpBCbQdfBhd/view?usp=drive_link 

   

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, June 12, 2026 ???

Friday, June 12

9am Fallen Hero: Lloyd M. Ellis (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

4pm Strawberry Stroll     (Main St, Franklin)

5pm A Children’s Parade (Dean College)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** 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

Farmers Market today opens at 2 PM before the Strawberry Stroll opens at 4 PM

Farmers Market features Los Mambiseros (Traditional Cuban Music and Fusion) on Friday, June 12

Farmers Market features Los Mambiseros (Traditional
Cuban Music and Fusion) on Friday, June 12

Los Mambiseros (@mambiseros) are performing this Friday!

Thank you @franklinculturalcouncil02038 and @masscultural for sponsoring the performers

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8fti63DH/

Franklin Farmers Market = opening day - June 5 from 2 to 6 PM

Franklin Farmers Market = opening day
- June 5 from 2 to 6 PM

Vendors and performers at the Franklin Farmers Market on opening day!!

June 5 from 2 PM to 6 PM

Performer: The Grafters

For additional info check out the Farmers Market web page https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

Frequently asked questions on

How to pay, where to park, is the market sensory & pet friendly?

Stop by the Franklin Agricultural Commission table at the first Farmers Market - Friday, June 5, 2026

Stop by the Franklin Agricultural Commission table
at the first Farmers Market - Friday, June 5, 2026

Stop by the Franklin Agricultural Commission table at the first Farmers Market of the season on June 5!

We’re excited to connect with the community, share what the Franklin Agricultural Commission is all about, and celebrate local agriculture together.

Bring the kids along for a fun children’s activity.

We look forward to seeing you at the market!

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/17ViTzZGnv/

Your SNAP benefits can be matched at the Franklin Farmers Market via Franklin Food Pantry

Dollar-for-dollar match with no limit!

How it works:

1. Before you shop, bring your SNAP EBT card to the Franklin Food Pantry booth at the Franklin Farmers’ Market. 

2. Tell our staff how much you want to spend from your SNAP benefits. 

3. We will swipe your SNAP EBT card and match your amount dollar-for-dollar in SNAP Tokens. Example: Swipe your card for $10, and we will hand you $20 in tokens.

Your SNAP benefits can be matched at the
Franklin Farmers Market
via Franklin Food Pantry

Where to use Franklin Farmers’ Market SNAP Tokens:

SNAP Tokens can be spent just like cash with any SNAP-eligible vendor at the Franklin Farmers’ Market. Look for the “SNAP Tokens Accepted Here” sign on vendors’ booths, or ask our staff for a complete list of eligible vendors.

Please note: Franklin Farmers’ Market SNAP Tokens can only be used at the Franklin Farmers’ Market. We do not accept tokens from other farmers’ markets.

Where do I get my SNAP Tokens at Franklin Farmers’ Market?

Visit the Franklin Food Pantry booth before you shop at the Franklin Farmers’ market.

Who can use the SNAP Match at the Franklin Farmers’ Market?

Anyone who is registered with SNAP, from any town or state.

How can I check my SNAP EBT balance?

Please call number on the back of your EBT card to check your balance.

Can Franklin Farmers’ Market SNAP Tokens be used at other farmers’ markets? No, Franklin Farmers’ Market SNAP tokens can only be used at the Franklin Farmers’ Market.

What if I do not spend all of my SNAP Tokens?

Franklin Farmers’ Market SNAP Tokens do not expire and can be used week to week, and year to year. If you would like a refund, return to the Franklin Food Pantry SNAP Match booth and we will refund the original amount of SNAP dollars to your EBT card. Please note that the match amount will be forfeited.

How do I register for SNAP?

Visit www.dtaconnect.eohhs.mass.gov, or contact Laura Du, Franklin Food Pantry’s Client Services Manager at 508-528-3115, or Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org.

How do I become a Franklin Food Pantry client?

Franklin Food Pantry provides food assistance to residents of Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham. To register with The Pantry call 508-528-3115 or email appointments@franklinfoodpantry.org. 

For food assistance outside Franklin, Bellingham, Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham, please call Project Bread’s Food Source Hotline at 1-800-645-8333.

Franklin Farmers Market opens for the 2026 season on Friday, June 5

Bringing community together to buy local and support small businesses. 

Fridays on the Town Common 

June through October

2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted!!!

The Franklin Food Pantry will be running this program and sponsoring a match program.

Click HERE for further details

Your Market Frequently Asked Questions -  https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/faq

** Please note there will be NO MARKET on July 3, 2026 **

For additional info on the Market - https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

For the listing of vendors, check this photo album  https://photos.app.goo.gl/woGz1nNz5urN71469

Farmers Market awareness for BFCCPS Capstone Projects via Grant

Farmers Market awareness for BFCCPS Capstone Projects via Grant

"The PCO proudly announces our first of four Faculty Grant recipients, Beth Kaplan!

She was approved for a $325 grant to rent a booth at the Franklin Farmer's Market for our Capstone students.

"I am requesting a grant for $325 to rent a booth at the Franklin Farmer's Market to support the Community Service Pillar of our school.

This grant would allow us to rent a table for the Grade 8 students to use for their Capstone projects- both to provide awareness of their causes and to raise funds to support those causes. "

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1SaSTDLJWB/

Think Summer 2026: The Vendor / Performer Applications for the 2026 Franklin Farmers Market now open !!!

2026 Franklin Farmers Market

Did you know that planning for the 2026 season has already gotten underway!?

There is a lot that happens behind the scenes so that things kick off smoothly in June.

• Vendor application for the 2026 season is live
• Performer application for the 2026 season is live

Youth Table and Community table application coming in March.

Find all the information on our website. Be sure to read everything and then reach out if you have questions.

Apply here -> https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/application

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the last Town Council meeting of this term - Weds, Oct 29, at 7 PM

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

October 29, 2025 = 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Municipal Building 

355 East Central Street - 2nd Floor, Council Chambers

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None Scheduled.

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled.

5. APPOINTMENTS

a. Agricultural Commission - Jennifer Sweeney (Associate Seat)

b. Council on Aging - Roberta Trahan

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. Multiple modifications of a Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of License Manager, Change of Officers/Directors & Change of Stock - Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World, Located at 365 West Central Street - Continued from October 22, 2029

i. License Transaction #7a

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

a. Multiple modifications of a Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of License Manager, Change of Officers/Directors & Change of Stock - Dharma Bhakti Corporation d/b/a Liquor World, Located at 365 West Central Street - Continued from October 22, 2029

b. Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION

a. Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department

i. Legislation for Action #9a

ii. Legislation for Action #9b

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-68: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,000)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-68 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 25-69: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($10,480)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-69 - Majority Vote)

c. Resolution 25-70: Adoption of Cannabis licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-70 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 25-67: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53 E½, as Amended (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-67 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Police Station Building Committee

e. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled.

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda doc also has remote participation info ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1978

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the last Town Council meeting of this term - Weds, Oct 29, at 7 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 24, 2025 ??

Friday, October 24

What's happening in Franklin, MA

8:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Sioo (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Jennifer Tefft & The Strange (live music) (Somerville) 

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

**  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

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 24, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked. This is the LAST market of the season.

Farmer's Market today - October 24, 2025

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

Sioo is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Sioo is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 17, 2025 ??

Friday, October 17

Library & Senior Center events

ECDC 3-year old placements available (Franklin ECDC - FX O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center)

8:00am Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Sheroes Luncheon (355 E Central St)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Library Book sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Cory Mc Lane (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->        

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA

** 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