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| Franklin Public Library Closed for Memorial Day - along with Town of Franklin offices and schools |
The Franklin Public Library will be closed Sunday, May 29 and Monday, May 30 for Memorial Day.
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/franklin-public-library-closed-may-29-may-30-memorial-day
Join us for the annual Memorial Day Parade to honor those who served and made the ultimate sacrifice.
A ceremony will follow on the Town Common at Noon. All are welcome!
Parade route map:
Parade route map
Memorial Day - Parade starts at 10:30, ceremony at Town Common at noon
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| Memorial Day 2022 - Weekend event schedule - Save-the-Dates |
Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/memorial-day-2022-save-dates
"Last year, CBS’s Steve Hartman asked musicians to play taps at 3 o'clock sharp. With Memorial Day parades and ceremonies canceled because of the pandemic, tens of thousands of buglers and trumpeters played to honor America’s patriots. It became one of the largest musical performances of all time.
From coast to coast, the musicians of all skill levels created “Taps Across America.” Hartman says, “I was not surprised, I was blown away that everybody felt as I did, that this is what America needed right now.”
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| Reminder: Trash/recycling 1 day delay this week |
Memorial Day, traditional start to the summer time and this time also the relaxation of the COVID-19 protocols for MA. Just because the protocols are being relaxed doesn't mean the virus is not here. It is still around, it can have deadly or long lasting health effects. If you are not vaccinated (yet) please do so.
Whether you are or not, please be careful. Good health enables a whole lot of good things to happen. A slim choice but a careful one to begin the re-opening. Electronics recycling, food truck and performances at THE BLACK BOX and of course, while no parade, the services at noon on the Town Common to recognize Memorial Day.
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
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| Community Calendar |
All are welcome to join us as we honor our departed veterans.
Please note: There will not be a Memorial Day Breakfast or Parade
this year due to COVID-19.
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| Memorial Day Ceremony - May 31, noon |
We are having a Memorial Day program on the Common on Monday, May 31 at noon after brief memorial ceremonies at Dean College, Union Street and St. Mary's Cemeteries. All are invited to the program at noon.There will not be a Memorial Day breakfast or parade this year.We are still looking for a few more volunteers to help us at the monuments on the Town Common at the ARTWALK on Fri & Sat. (Jun 11-12) (We will provide volunteers with info about each monument so they are able to answer visitors' questions.) Interested folks can sign up by calling our office.
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| Head's up for Franklin Veterans - Memorial Day & ArtWALK |
Yes, it is Patriots Day. While Town offices, the Library, etc. are closed today, there is no one day delay for trash/recycle this week. There is no delay on the calendar until May when Memorial Day rolls around.
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| No trash/recycle pick up delay until Memorial Day |
Honor your special veteran with an engraved brick this Memorial Day! The next brick installation is scheduled for May 2021. Bricks may be purchased to pay tribute to anyone who served or is currently serving in the U.S. military.
The deadline for the May installation is April 1, 2021. Thanks to all who have honored our veterans by supporting this project!
Brick order forms are available at: https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif591/f/uploads/cid_e86af66...
Please contact the Veterans Services Office at: (508) 613-1315 for more information.
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| Veterans Memorial Walkway Update |
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| Franklin's Memorial Day Ceremony - TV Program Schedule |
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| Franklin TV - Memorial Day 2020 - Program Schedule |
"Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito joined legislative leaders and local officials today to recognize Memorial Day in a virtual ceremony.https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20200525/watch-massachusetts-holds-virtual-ceremony-to-honor-our-fallen-heroes-on-memorial-day-2020
Secretary of Veterans’ Services Francisco Ureña, Senate President Karen Spilka, House Speaker Robert DeLeo, and Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs Co-Chairs Senator Walter F. Timility and Rep. Linda Dean Campbell provided video remarks, and the Massachusetts National Guard performed a special Tribute to the Fallen Wreath Ceremony.
The flags presented to Baker and Major General Gary W. Keefe by the Color Guard during this ceremony have flown above the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam, and the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon, as a mark of solemn respect and in honor of the veterans lost during the COVID-19 public health emergency."
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| One day delay in trash/recycling schedule this week |
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| Franklin TV - Memorial Day 2020 - Program Schedule |
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| Senator Spilka: Memorial Day |
The town is now recognized as a Purple Heart Community, joining more than 90 other Massachusetts communities in honoring local veterans.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The designation was approved by the Town Council on Wednesday night, and honors recipients of the Purple Heart medal, which is presented to U.S. military service members who have been wounded or killed by enemy forces.
The medal - the nation’s oldest military award - was created by George Washington in 1782 and was originally called the “Badge for Military Merit.” Part of the designation entails celebrating Purple Heart Day, which is held on Aug. 8.
The designation also adds Franklin as a stop along the Purple Heart Trail, a national network of roads, bridges, highways and other monuments honoring soldiers who have been awarded a Purple Heart medal. There are currently designated sections in 45 states, including Guam.
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| The Edward L Grant granite marker along the Veterans Walkway photo taken in Nov 2018 |
The Commuter Rail will operate on a normal Sunday schedule on Monday, May 25, for Memorial Day. There will be no disruption on the Lowell, Fitchburg, Worcester, and Greenbush lines. The diversion between W Gloucester and Rockport will still be in effect.
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| Franklin/Forge Park Station |
| Date | Event |
| 5/25/2020 | No School - Memorial Day |
| 6/18/2020 | Last day of School for 9th, 10th, and 11th grade -COVID calendar |
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| Franklin Public Schools: Important Dates and Information |
"Memorial Day festivities in Franklin have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the town has still found a way to honor its veterans.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
The annual Memorial Day breakfast scheduled for Friday, May 22, and the parade and ceremony at the Town Common on Monday, May 25, have each been canceled. But for Sunday, May 24, the VFW Post 3402 is seeking volunteers to help replace the American flags at veteran graves, something it usually does in collaboration with local Scouting groups, said Ernest Carruthers, of VFW Post 3402.
This year, however, Scouts are prohibited by their national organizations from participating in in-person events to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, he said.
“Area veterans and supporters of veterans have volunteered to make sure that our fallen veterans are remembered and that their final resting place receives a new American flag,” said Carruthers."
To volunteer, email Carruthers at ernestcarruthersjr@gmail.com and put “Flag Volunteer” in the subject line. All volunteers must wear face coverings. A short ceremony on Memorial Day will also be aired on Franklin Local TV, said Dale Kurtz, the town’s veterans service officer.
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| Looking for "volunteers to help replace American flags at veteran graves" |
