What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 16, 2025 ???

Wednesday, April 16

Library & Senior Center events 

** Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)

** Creative Corner Silent Auction Fundraiser

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm String School of Franklin Spring Concert (Horace Mann School)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->  

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

 

 

** Town Meetings today   **

Norfolk County Advisory Board Meeting Notice

Wednesday, April 16  Time: 6:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1657 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, April 16  Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1682 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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-calendars

Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Auchincloss scheduled for Sunday,March 30 in Attleboro

Hi neighbor, On Sunday, March 30, I'll be hosting a Congressional Update and Q&A in Attleboro This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities.  Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me. Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss Sunday, March 30 2:00pm – 3:00pm Attleboro, MA Doors will open at 1:00pm  Location provided upon RSVP HERE Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Street Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

Congressman Auchincloss invites you for a Virtual Update and Q&A - March 24

Hi neighbor, On Monday, March 24, I'll be hosting a Virtual Update and Q&A. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities. Details about the Q&A are below. I hope you'll be able to join me. Virtual Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss Monday, March 24, 2025 7:15pm – 8:15pm RSVP for the Zoom link HERE *By registering for this event, you grant our office permission to send you future communications and updates. Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Street Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 ???

Wednesday, February 19

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

* Dean Global Day of Giving 

10:30am The BenAnna Band (4 whole family) (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

1:00pm CANCELED for today Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm Hands Only CPR (Franklin Fire Department)

4:00pm Code Club (grades 3 - 8) (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm Bookworm Bounce (kids ages 0 - 5) (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Pajama Storytime (all ages) (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Breath of Stars (ticketed event) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

**  Town Meetings today   **

7:00pm Joint Budget Subcommittee Listening Session (Franklin Senior Center)  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192025-1559

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, February 15, 2025 ???

Saturday, February 15

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

9:30am Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Nerf Out (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

10:30am Weekend Wiggles (Franklin Public Library)

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

1:00pm John Higby: Yo-Yo Guy (Franklin Public Library)

3:30pm Franklin Q&A (with remote option) (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm Ricky Robidoux (solo) (live music) (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (AvaLena's Bar + Grill)

8:00pm Karaoke Night (Raillery Public House)

**  NO   Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

You have 2 chances to get your Franklin Questions Answered in February 2025

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have.

When: Saturday, February 15, 2024 at 3:30 PM  

Where: Franklin Public Library (Community Room) and via Zoom

  Or

When: Wednesday, February 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Library/ or Senior Center front desk, or email me:  https://forms.gle/Nh8RxkMtG1J1DGwj9

Download this flyer as a reminder ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ep1nLKpM28FUhSsXzkRPxemeB4BuPdUZ/view?usp=drive_link

You have 2 chances to get your Franklin Questions Answered in February 2025

Congressman Auchincloss extends invitation for an Update and Q&A on Feb 8 in Franklin

Hi neighbor, On Saturday, February 8, I'll be hosting a congressional update and Q&A in Franklin. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions, hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & advance its priorities, and receive assistance with casework. Details about the visit are below. I hope you'll be able to join me. Congressional Update and Q&A with Congressman Jake Auchincloss Saturday, February 8, 2025 12:15pm – 1:15pm Franklin, MA Doors will open 15 minutes before the event. Location provided upon RSVP HERE Sincerely, Jake Auchincloss WASHINGTON 15 Independence Avenue SE 1524 Longworth HOB Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5931 NEWTON 29 Crafts Street Suite 375 Newton, MA 02458 Phone: (617) 332-3333 ATTLEBORO 8 North Main Street Suite 200 Attleboro, MA 02703 Phone: (508) 431-1110

State of the Franklin Schools - January 27 at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio

Mark your calendar for this!

School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan and Vice Chair David McNeill will present a brief presentation on the "State of the Schools: and spend time with Q&A.

State of the Franklin Schools - January 27 at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, January 15, 2025 ???

Wednesday, January 15

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library) 
• Fund raising for FHS Cheerleaders (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Teen Interactive Movie (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin's Historic Union Street Cemetery (Franklin Public Library)

**  Town Meetings today   **

Master Plan Update Committee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_15_2025.pdf

Finance Committee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/finance_committee_meeting_agenda_-_january_15_2025.pdf

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, January 13, 2025 ???

Monday, January 13

4:00pm Doggie Tales (Franklin Public Library) 

4:00pm Petite Picassos (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin Q&A (Franklin Public Library)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Planning Board Meeting

Event Date:  Monday, January 13, 2025 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/january_13_2025.pdf

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars