Community Invitation: Nello P. Bassignani Jr. Way Dedication Ceremony - Sep 27 at 1:30 PM

Nello P. Bassignani Jr. Way

Join us as we honor a true champion of youth sports! The Recreation Advisory Board cordially invites the entire community to a special Dedication Ceremony to recognize and celebrate the remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment of Nello P. Bassignani Jr. His lifetime of service has profoundly impacted youth athletics in our community. Your presence would be greatly appreciated as we dedicate “Nello P. Bassignani Jr. Way” in his honor. Date: September 27, 2025 Time: 1:30 PM Venue: Fletcher Field, 51 Peck Street, Franklin, MA 02038 Let’s come together to show our gratitude and celebrate Nello P. Bassignani Jr.’s incredible legacy. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DPCR7yyEQmf/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 20, 2025 ??

Saturday, September 20

9am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am Laptop Refurbishing Events (New England Chapel)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11am Fall Safety Fest (Fletcher Field)

12pm 5th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta (La Cantina Winery)

1pm Library Books by the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

6pm Free Danielle Miraglia Concert at SAFE Cafe After Dark (31 Hayward St)

8pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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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

Reminder: Fall Safety Fest Franklin - Saturday, Sep 20

Join us for the Fall Safety Fest on Saturday, September 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM at Fletcher Field, 45 Peck Street in Franklin! Hosted by the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office and Sheriff Patrick McDermott in partnership with Representative Jeffrey N. Roy, this free community event will include a touch-a-truck experience, live K9 demonstrations, family activities, community vendors, resources, and free food.  We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the Franklin Food Pantry. Bring the family and enjoy a day of fun, food, and community. We hope to see you there!

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Sheriff Patrick McDermott, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office & State Rep Jeffrey Roy to host Fall Safety Fest in Franklin on Sep 20

Sheriff Patrick McDermott, the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, and State Representative Jeffrey Roy are teaming up to host a free Fall Safety Fest at Fletcher Field in Franklin on Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

The safety fest will bring together local public safety agencies, community organizations, and Franklin area residents for an event filled with interactive displays, K9 and safety demonstrations, and a touch-a-truck experience, featuring vehicles from the Franklin Police, Fire, and Department of Public Works and the NCSO Command Center.

“We are getting a jump on fall with a great opportunity for people to meet the public safety professionals, local leaders, and organizations who serve their communities, said Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick McDermott. “We are excited to partner with Rep. Jeff Roy for this fun, family day.”

Children can explore a bouncy house and obstacle course, and all guests can enjoy complimentary hamburgers and hot dogs, courtesy of the sheriff’s “Tactical Picnic Unit.”

“The safety fest is a nice way for people to learn about the many local resources available to them across Norfolk County,” said Rep. Jeffrey Roy, 10th Norfolk. “We look forward to welcoming people of all ages to Fletcher Field as fall is about to settle into Massachusetts.”

Residents are also encouraged to bring non-perishable food items to the safety fest in support of the Franklin Food Pantry.

Parking for Fletcher Field is located at both 45 Street and 84 Wachusett Street in Franklin.

Fall Safety Fest! scheduled for Sep 20 at Fletcher Field

Fall Safety Fest! scheduled for Sep 20 at Fletcher Field

via State Rep Jeff Roy:

Hello! Hope everyone's summer has been filled with lots of fun and happiness. While summer is coming to an end, there's still much to look forward to during the season of fall. 

For example, this September Franklin will be having its inaugural “Fall Safety Fest!” Sheriff Patrick McDermott and myself will be hosting this must attend event in Franklin on Saturday, September 20th at Fletcher Field, 45 Peck Street from 11 AM to 2 PM.

It will be an enjoyable time filled with free food, family activities, live K9 Demos, Vendors and Touch-A-Truck! 

Please come and help us support the Franklin Food Pantry where we will be collecting non-perishable food items. Hope to see you there!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14GCgAyFhuV/

Opening day for Franklin Youth Baseball, Friday, April 25

Opening day for Franklin Youth Baseball, Friday, April 25

Opening Day is coming to Franklin! 

 

Join us for an afternoon of fun at Fletcher Field on Friday, April 25th (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)!

We’ll have skills competitions, cornhole, wiffle ball, face painting, a DJ, and more! 

 

Plus, the snack stand will be open and Chick-fil-A will be on site!

 

Shared from - > https://www.instagram.com/p/DIq9GE8Rn8I/

Fletcher Field playground being redone this spring with CPA funds

Franklin Recreation Department and Franklin Department of Public Works are renovating the playground at Fletcher Field on Peck Street this spring. 

Please try to use our other playgrounds at DelCarte, Dacey, Nason Street, or King Street while we make these necessary improvements. 

Fletcher playground will be installed sometime mid to late April and will feature a baseball themed play structure with accessible surfacing and a newly relocated swing set. Concrete walkways will be installed around April 1st. Thank you for using alternate playgrounds during construction. 

Funding for this playground was through a state grant and the Community Preservation Act.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C40lkgnr2FT/

renovating the playground at Fletcher Field 1

renovating the playground at Fletcher Field 2

Franklin Recreation schedules the Official Opening of the hockey/basketball court at Fletcher Field

Franklin Recreation is finally getting around to having an official opening of the new hockey/basketball court at Fletcher Field in Franklin, MA. 

The court was constructed using $200,000 of town capital funding and a $75,000 donation from the Boston Bruins Foundation.  "Blades," the Bruins mascot will be there for the opener on Monday, June 6 at 5 PM for the puck drop. 

The Town of Franklin will present the Bruins with a plaque thanking them for their generous donation.  

Mylec Hockey, our official supplier of street hockey equipment, will be on site. 

Franklin Recreation schedules the Official Opening of the hockey/basketball court at Fletcher Field

Franklin Recreation: Street hockey program begins

"Night one of our street hockey program. Thanks to our super coach ⁦ @JackGeromini for running another great ⁦ @FranklinRec ⁩ program"

Franklin Recreation: Street hockey program begins

Franklin radar shared via Twitter
https://twitter.com/FranklinRec/status/1285356486122704896?s=09

Other photos of the Fletcher Field courts recently renovated
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/07/fletcher-field-basketball-and-hockey.html

Fletcher Field basketball and hockey rink almost complete

Our outdoor basketball/ hockey rink is nearly finished. Boards are going up today and tomorrow and final painting will be completed shortly after. Special thank you to @NHLBruins for their support. pic.twitter.com/Mhq42VxqXr

— Franklin Recreation (@FranklinRec) July 14, 2020

Franklin radar picked up via Twitter
https://twitter.com/FranklinRec/status/1283101565834887168?s=09

view of the new basketball courts and street hockey rink 1

view of the new basketball courts and street hockey rink 2

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!

Fletcher Field basketball/street hockey courts under construction

"New basketball/street hockey courts at Fletcher Field are coming along nicely. Concrete is curing and within 2 weeks, we'll have it painted and hoops hung. Hockey boards should be installed in July."

https://t.co/dg2fltWr8f

New basketball/street hockey courts at Fletcher Field

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranklinRec/status/1263123113077878784?s=03

telephoto view from the Wachusett St side of Fletcher Field

Town of Franklin parks and fields opening May 25; playgrounds remain closed

In accordance with the Governor's plan, we will be opening all fields & parks, & their associated parking lots, Mon. May 25th.

Playgrounds will remain closed due to the high frequency of surface touching on equipment.

Please follow all social distancing requirements to stay safe! https://t.co/G78vx00lOM

In accordance with the Governor's plan, we will be opening all fields & parks, & their associated parking lots, Mon. May 25th. Playgrounds will remain closed due to the high frequency of surface touching on equipment. Please follow all social distancing requirements to stay safe! pic.twitter.com/G78vx00lOM

— Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) May 19, 2020

arial view of FHS athletic fields

FM #239 Recreation Dept Director, Ryan Jette 4/02/20 (audio)

FM #239 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 239 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin’s Recreation Department Director Ryan Jette. We had this conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about the Recreation activities underway, those being planned/and or rescheduled as needed in these times. Stay tuned for a new date for Earth Day, hopefully we’ll get a date when we can be out and about.

We also hear about a couple of construction projects that are on hold right now. You’ll hear about the work at Fletcher Field for the new street hockey and basketball court and with the safety netting at the high school ball fields.

This recording runs about 18 minutes, so listen to my conversation with Ryan and see what the Recreation Dept will have in store for us post-pandemic.

Audio file: https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/HWhFv1l7




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Recreation Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/FranklinRecreationDepartment/

Recreation twitter account  https://twitter.com/FranklinRec

We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

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

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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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FM #239 Recreation Dept Director, Ryan Jette  4/02/20 (audio)

Franklin Residents: NOTICE - Town &; Public Schools grounds closed

URGENT NOTICE!

All Town &; Public Schools grounds, playgrounds, turf fields, grass fields, and the track are closed until further notice. 

Trails are still open. 

Please practice social distancing and avoid groups.


Note: This adds the school playgrounds and fields to the Town closure notice shared earlier
Town: https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/all-municipal-recreation-facilities-are-closed-until-further-notice
Schools: https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1241012389996265480
https://twitter.com/FranklinPSNews/status/1241012389996265480?s=20

Franklin Residents: NOTICE - Town &; Public Schools grounds closed

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti

"Stop by Fletcher Field this summer
To see the new memorial for Harvey Nasuti. Thanks to Carlos Rebelo at the DPW and Ryan Jette at the Rec Department for making a beautiful memorial!"

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 1

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 2

Fletcher Field flag pole honors Harvey Nasuti 3

April vacation programs with the Franklin Recreation Department

The Town of Franklin Recreation Department has a variety of programs and activities panned for the April vacation. Check out the brochure shown below for details on each one. 







Registration can be processed through the Town of Franklin webpage

did you know there was a disc golf course at Dacey Fields?

Franklin Parks and Recreation Space (video)

Have you been to all the parks and recreation spaces in Franklin?



Franklin Park Compilation from Nick Nurnberg on Vimeo.


For more info on the parks and recreation spaces
http://town.franklin.ma.us/Pages/FranklinMA_Recreation/fields/index

from the south end of the southern basin at DelCarte

For more about the ecology of DelCarte
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczS21jQkFfb19PeHc/view?usp=sharing

Open Space and Recreation Plan - public meeting Nov 14

The summary of the Open Space and Recreation Plan meeting on Saturday at the Franklin Library. Be sure to scroll down within the Storify summary to view all the details. There are links to the 2008 plan included.

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bocci court at the Senior Center

"you have to look at the positives"

Milford Daily News gets to write about the new tot lot at Fletcher Field.

"At every school in town there are playgrounds age appropriate for 5- to 12- year-olds, but there is only one in town - on Mason Street - that’s for 2- to 5-year-olds," he said. "This was a great addition for the town." 

A baseball theme was chosen for the tot lot, Jette said, because Fletcher Field is the "mecca of town baseball."

Continue reading the article in the Milford Daily News: http://www.milforddailynews.com/article/20141231/NEWS/141239536/1994/NEWS#sthash.Vf1ORRsZ.dpuf

Fletcher Field tot lot

Addtional photos and video of the tot lot can be found here
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/12/fletcher-field-tot-lot-video.html