Community Closet Closed Today, Tuesday, April 28 due to construction

We’re sorry for the inconvenience, friends — the Community Closet will be closed Tuesday (April 28) due to construction work happening at the church. Donations can still be dropped off and volunteers will be onsite sorting, but the Closet will not be open for shopping.

While we know this may disrupt your plans, we’re grateful for the improvements being made. These updates will help us serve you better, create a safer and more accessible facility for everyone who walks through our doors.

Good news: We plan to be open again next Tuesday, May 5, from 12–2 PM for shopping.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We can’t wait to welcome you back next week!

Franklin United Methodist Church

Learn more: FranklinUMC.org/Community/Closet

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 ???

Tuesday, April 14

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, April 14 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-2250 

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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's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, March 24, 2026 ???

Tuesday, March 24

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee - Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, March 24 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2200 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, March 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201 

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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's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 21, 2026 ???

Saturday, March 21

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am    Volunteer Income Tax Preparation with VITA (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am 2026 Franklin Polar Plunge (Beaver Pond)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

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

1:00pm Library Books by the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm The Shams (live music) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Into the Woods (THE BLACK BOX)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

8:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Finnegans Wake)

 

*** 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

Community concert features The Shams - Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM

Community concert features The Shams
 - Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM

The Franklin UMC is excited to welcome The Shams for its March Community Concert. The Shams are an Irish Pub Band comprised of several Franklin residents.

To learn more about The Shams, go to https://www.facebook.com/smokeandstrongwhiskey.

This concert is FREE and open to the public. 

To learn more about the Community Concerts, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/concerts.

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FUMC gets $75k grant to build downtown Franklin’s first community-based commissary kitchen

Rev Jacob Juncker

Via Franklin United Methodist Church:

"Exciting news!

We've received a $75,000 grant to build downtown Franklin’s first community-based commissary kitchen!

This new space will be a hub for learning, collaboration, and community meals.

Stay tuned for more updates! #FranklinCommunity #CulinaryInnovation

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Additional info on the capital work underway at FUMC

https://franklinumc.org/2026/02/12/february-12-2026-history-is-made/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ???

Tuesday, March 3

• Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
• Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
• Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today   ***

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Special Meeting

Tuesday, March 3 Time: 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03032026-2165 

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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

Community Closet Open Tuesdays Noon to 2 PM

Community Closet Open Tuesdays Noon to 2 PM

Need clothes? Come visit the Community Closet

We’re open this Tuesday from 12–2 PM at 82 West Central Street, Franklin MA — and everything is FREE. 

We offer new and gently used clothing for all ages and sizes, no questions asked. Whether you’re looking for a warm coat, school clothes, or just something new-to-you, we’re here for you.

Learn more or sign up to volunteer: https://franklinUMC.org/community/closet

Powered by community generosity. Staffed by volunteers. Open to all.

Community Concert features The Shams - March 21

Community Concert features The Shams - March 21

The Franklin UMC is excited to welcome The Shams for its March Community Concert. The Shams are an Irish Pub Band comprised of several Franklin residents.

We'll share more about the band and details about the event in the coming days. In the meantime, mark your calendars for March 21 at 7 PM!

This concert is FREE and open to the public. 

To learn more about the Community Concerts, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/concerts.

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The next Rise Up social hour is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Good morning,

I'm looking forward to seeing you at Rise Up this Saturday!

The next Rise Up social hour is scheduled
for Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 AM

Date: Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM

Location: Franklin United Methodist Church

82 West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038

Parking: On the left side of the building

Entrance: On the left side of the building (choice of ramp or stairs)

Restrooms: There is a handicap accessible restroom.

Outline:

- open social time

- group discussion

- wrap-up

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This one-hour social meet-up is intended to be a safe space for:

• individuals navigating life with disability to meet others they can relate with
• community partners to learn more about the population and share resources
• support persons to meet other support persons

For additional information about this event, please visit ->  https://alirheaume.com/rise-up

Franklin United Methodist Church construction begins on foundation for their addition

"The excavator has arrived! 

Franklin United Methodist Church construction
 begins on foundation for their addition

The foundation for the addition—which will include new ground level entry, lift, church office, and lower-level reception area—should be dug this week.

This is part of Phase III of the Defining Our Generation capital campaign. To learn more about what we are facing and trying to accomplish, go to https://franklinumc.org/defining-our-generation/."

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Community Closet provides free clothing for all ages, Tuesday from noon to 2 PM

Community Closet provides free clothing
for all ages, Tuesday from noon to 2 PM

The Community Closet @ Franklin UMC will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12 – 2 PM! 

We’ve got free clothing for all ages, including plenty of kids’ sizes — from newborn through youth — plus seasonal items like coats, hats, and more.

• 82 West Central Street, Franklin MA 02038
• No cost. No requirements. Just neighbors helping neighbors.

Learn more: franklinumc.org/community/closet

Come browse, take what you need or want, and share the word!

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Free Community Concert at Franklin UMC - Feb 7 features Michael Rivelis

TONIGHT! Free Community Concert at Franklin UMC 🎶

Join us at 7:00 PM for an evening of live music with Michael Rivelis — a local favorite known for his Folk Rock and Classic Rock covers from the ’60s–’90s, including songs by Bob Dylan, John Prine, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and more.

Bring a friend, enjoy great music, and stay for refreshments and community afterward!

📍 Franklin UMC (United Methodist Church)

82 W. Central Street, Franklin, MA

Parking available in the lot next to the church, around the Franklin Historical Museum, and on nearby streets.

Free. Family-friendly. All are welcome.

Let’s fill the space with music and community tonight! 

FREE Community Concert featuring Michael Rivelis, Feb 7 at Franklin United Methodist

FREE Community Concert featuring
Michael Rivelis, Feb 7 at
Franklin United Methodist

Join us for a FREE Community Concert @FranklinUMC featuring Michael Rivelis on Saturday, February 7, at 7 PM.

Michael, originally from Plainview, NY, moved to the Boston Metro area after graduating from Northeastern University in 1984. For over 15 years, he’s been performing Folk Rock and Classic Rock hits from the ’60s to the ’90s, including songs by Bob Dylan, John Prine, The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, and more. 

Michael has played at numerous benefits, pubs, and bars, and has hosted open mics throughout the Metro West area. Check out Michael’s YouTube channel here ->  https://www.youtube.com/@riv1961