Franklin MAtters will be at the Lions Trunk or Treat, Saturday Oct 24 from 4 to 6 PM

There are three Trunk or Treat events on Saturday AND the Halloween party at the Police Station. 

• Library - 10:30 AM to Noon
• Franklin United Methodist Church - 4 PM to 6 PM
• Franklin Lions at FHS - 4 PM to 6 PM

The police station Halloween event runs from 2 to 5 PM.

Franklin Lions Club Halloween House Contest — It’s Time To Vote! Voting closes Monday, Oct 26

The decorations are up, the spooky spirit is alive, and now it’s YOUR turn to help choose a favorite!

Have you checked out the amazing Halloween displays around Franklin? Now’s your chance to show some love to the house you think deserves the title of Halloween House Contest Favorite!

CAST YOUR VOTE HERE! https://forms.gle/kdEzQkrreuYwj4Sx8

Voting closes Monday, October 26, 2026, at NOON! Don’t wait until the witching hour — make sure your vote counts!

A Friendly Reminder: This is a FREE, fun event for our Franklin community, organized by the Franklin MA Lions Club to bring neighbors together and celebrate the Halloween spirit. Please remember the unwritten rules of fairness, kindness, and good sportsmanship. Let’s keep it fun, positive, and spooky for everyone!

A huge THANK YOU to all the participating families who put their time, creativity, and Halloween magic into making Franklin a little more festive!

Happy voting, Franklin! May the best haunt win!

Franklin, MA Halloween House Contest Map is Here !!!

The wait is over! 

The Franklin MA Lions Club Halloween House Contest map is officially COMPLETE! 🧡🖤

Looking for some Halloween fun? Grab your family, gather your friends, hop in the car, and come explore the amazing Halloween-decorated homes throughout Franklin, MA! From spooky scenes to creative displays, there’s plenty of Halloween magic to discover. 🎃💀

📍 Want to see all the participating houses?

🗺️ https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=1TAJTdzsQxsa-aJ-4JFVERZSHDysjUjI&ehbc=2E312F

Everyone is welcome! Come visit Franklin, enjoy the displays, and celebrate the Halloween spirit with us!

A big THANK YOU to all the participating homeowners for helping make Franklin a little spookier this Halloween! 🧡

🦁 Sponsored by the Franklin MA Lions Club

#FranklinMA #HalloweenHouseContest #HalloweenInFranklin #FranklinLionsClub #HalloweenFun #SupportLocalCommunity

Franklin Lions Club has a pull tab drop off box at the Franklin TV Studio

via Franklin Lions

Our Lions District (District 33K) has an ongoing pull tab drive until November 8th. The pull tabs are to benefit Shriner’s Hospital for Children. 

We now have a pull tab drop off box at the Franklin TV Studio (23 Hutchison Street).

As soon as you walk in the front doors, it is on the right hand side. 

Please come by and drop off your pull tabs! Please message us with any questions.

Thank you for participating in our District wide service project!

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Registration Deadline - Monday, October 12 - 7th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest!

FRANKLIN, IT’S TIME TO GET SPOOKY! 👻

The Franklin MA Lions Club is excited to announce the 7th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! 

It’s time to pull out the pumpkins, ghosts, skeletons, witches, lights, and all your Halloween creativity! Whether your house is spooky, creepy, silly, spectacular, or completely over-the-top — we want to see it!

TWO WAYS TO PARTICIPATE!

• IN IT TO WIN IT

Think your Halloween display has what it takes? Enter to have your home judged and compete for Halloween decorating bragging rights!

• SHARING IS SCARING

Love decorating but don't want to compete? You can still register your home and share your Halloween display with the Franklin community!

AND THE BEST PART… PARTICIPATION IS FREE! 

Open to all Franklin, MA residents

Registration Deadline:

Monday, October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon)

So start planning, start decorating, and start getting SPOOKY! 

Let's make Franklin SCARY GOOD this Halloween! 

Register your house here:  https://forms.gle/iADp17C6hota9ArF6

Presented by the Franklin MA Lions Club 

#FranklinMA #FranklinMAEvents #HalloweenInFranklin #HalloweenHouseContest #Halloween2026 #FranklinLions #SpookySeason #HalloweenDecorating

Franklin Lions colleccting pull tabs for Shriners Hospital through Nov 8, 2026

"Our Lions District (District 33K) is organizing a pull tab drive between now and November 8th. The pull tab drive is for Shriners Hospital. 

The Franklin Lions are participating and are helping collect tabs! If you have any tabs and would like to donate them, please message us so we can collect them.

Thank you so much for your support!"

Franklin Lions schedule annual Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 24 at FHS

Franklin Lions are excited about our annual Trunk or Treat! 

🎃 Saturday October 24th from 4-6pm  at the Franklin High School 

👻 Come in your Halloween costume, see all the trunks on display and get a lot of candy! 🍭 

🦇 We are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to help us make the event a success. If you are interested in decorating a car for this event, please scan the QR code below or fill out this link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHxiCkquEm9t2HHHp0be9_Fbwa0MUTZ8Pkdlie5a2tORSQow/viewform

💀 See you on Saturday October 24th! Spread the word to family and friends!

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 6, 2026 ???

Thursday, August 6

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

6:00pm Candidate Jason Poulos meet & greet (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

 

6:30pm LGBTQ Alliance Picnic  (DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area)

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/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2427 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2431 

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2429 

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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: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 29

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

12:00pm SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition)

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

??     David French Music Training Night to benefit Franklin Music Boosters

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/9890

*** 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

The Franklin Lions conducting clothing drive until August 22

The Franklin Lions are continuing with our clothing drive! From now until August 22nd we will be picking up your donations! 

Here is a list of everything we take:

- Clothes

- Shoes

- Towels

- Sheets/bedding 

- Stuffed animals 

- Wallets, purses 

- Belts 

- Fabric shower curtains 

- Fabric shower rugs 

Message the Franklin Lions (on Facebook) for a pickup and we can come by! Thank you so much.

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Have you bought your Fourth of July Lanterns from the Franklin MA Lions Club ???

The Franklin MA Lions Club are selling our

Fourth of July Lanterns again! $15 for a set of three. 

Please message us or email Lion Haley if you would like to purchase a set! 

They make great decorations for the Fourth of July. Venmo, cash or check. 

Thank you so much for your support! 

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45th Anniversary Lions All-State Band (video)

The Franklin TV recording of the 45th Anniversary Lions All-State Band performance on Monday, April 20, 2026 is available for viewing.

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cry-f-oTMuA

Lions All State Band concert scheduled for Monday, April 20

Lions All State Band concert scheduled for Monday, April 20

"Need your help. Donate and attend concert.

These students will be working hard and are looking forward to the performance."

To donate - https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/lion-all-state-band

To buy tickets for this concert - 

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-ma-lions-all-state-band-concert

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The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with local businesses for their Spring Fling in May

The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with
local businesses for their Spring Fling in May

"The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with local businesses in Franklin for donations for our silent auction at Spring Fling.

We are looking for:

- Merchandise

- Experiences

- Themed baskets

- Services

- Gift Certificates

If you are looking for an opportunity to support the Franklin Lions then this is a great way!

Please message or email for more details. We would love to work with you"

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Norfolk Lions host fundraiser for SAFE Coalition on Saturday, Nov 22

Get ready for a SUPERCHARGED day of fun! 

Norfolk Lions host fundraiser for
SAFE Coalition on Saturday, Nov 22

Join us for the 1st Annual Youth Fundraiser supporting Safe Coalition, helping youth & families across 62 communities.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 22 | 1–4 PM

📍 SUPERCHARGED Entertainment, Wrentham

🍔 Food & refreshments included!

Teens & kids (8–18) enjoy laser tag, wipe-out challenges, bumper cars, foam pits, trampolines & arcade games! 

+ Raffles, Auction & Prizes!

Scan the QR code or get tickets here www.norfolkmalions.org/safecoalition

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Franklin Lions 2025 Halloween decorating map and award winners

Thank you to everyone who entered the 6th Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! All of the displays were amazing and such a joy to observe. 👻

Thank you to all of our judges as this was not an easy task! Score sheets are in, calculated, and we have the winners!

I will announce the top displays here. First, second, and a tie for third place winners will receive an email outlining the award presentation.  Top winners will receive a yard sign to display with pride and a declaration from State Representative Jeffrey Roy! 🏆

1. 🥇404 Martello Rd: Raven's Hallow Cemetery and The Poison Garden

2. 🥈35 Meadowlark Lane: Pumpkin Patch of the Dead

3. 🥉11 Walnut Ave: The Clown Carnival

3. 🥉2 Overlook Dr.: The Haunted Eras

If you haven’t done so already, please go out and see all of the creative and fun displays the Franklin Community has to offer!

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Franklin Lions 2025 Halloween decorating map and award winners

Franklin MA Lions schedule Trunk or Treat at FHS October 25 !!

Happy October!!! 

Franklin MA Lions schedule Trunk or Treat at FHS October 25 !!

The Franklin MA Lions Club are looking forward to our annual Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25th! We are looking for businesses, community groups, lions and individuals to decorate a trunk and hand out candy! 

We would love to have you there! 

Please scan the QR code or click on this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8SH19ZvAUUbdhXdURgtLsBK_PAyBiwW7u34PcSW9eaCE3LQ/viewform

See you on October 25th!!!

Registration opens for the 6th annual Franklin Community Halloween House Decorating Contest

Community Announcement!

The Franklin MA Lions are excited to announce the 6th annual Franklin Community Halloween House Decorating Contest!

• This contest is free and open to ALL residents of Franklin, MA.
• All applications must be received by 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, Oct 10th.
• All participants will be included in a community map for everyone to enjoy.
• There will be 2 levels of participation; "In It to Win It" and "Sharing is Scaring."

For more information and to register, click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOZ4kVrCjKZqv5B_F4uwhUGgP7qloz-WAsefFEJdxXcq3HjQ/viewform

Message Franklin MA Lions with any questions! We can’t wait to see all the amazing houses this year.

Trunk or Treat - Oct 25

Franklin Lions are excited about our annual Trunk or Treat!

Trunk or Treat - Oct 25

Saturday October 25th from 4-7pm at the Franklin High School

Come in your Halloween costume, see all the trunks on display and get a lot of candy! 

We are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to help us make the event a success. If you are interested in decorating a car for this event, please scan the QR code below or fill out this link:   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8SH19ZvAUUbdhXdURgtLsBK_PAyBiwW7u34PcSW9eaCE3LQ/viewform

See you on Saturday October 25th! 

Spread the word to family and friends!

Reminder: Franklin Lions offering light kits again to "Light up Franklin" for the 4th of July

Franklin Lions offering light kits
again to "Light up Franklin" for the 4th of July

The Fourth of July is around the corner.

We are excited to let everyone know that we are selling our Fourth of July lanterns again! $15 for a set of three.

Please either message us here on Facebook or email Lion Haley Kane (email in flyer) if you would like to purchase a set. We can deliver them to you!

Thank you so much in advance.

Franklin Lions appreciates the support.

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