What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, September 10, 2026 ???

Thursday, September 10

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day all week due to the holiday. Those normally on Wednesday, are now scheduled for Thursday , etc.

4:00pm Free Skating Open House (Pirelli Veterans Arena)

5:00pm Wind Phone & new art installed (Franklin Sculpture Park)

6:00pm IEP/504 Caregiver Support Group at SAFE (SAFE Coalition)

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Bi-County Collaborative - Board of Directors Mtg.

Thursday, September 10 Time: 9:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2489 

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting - CANCELED

Thursday, September 10 Time: 2:00 PM

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2471 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2488 

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2497

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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, September 9, 2026 ???

Wednesday, September 9

Music Boosters "Panini with a Purpose" (Hot Table)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/choose-to-eat-at-hot-table-and-suppor.html

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day all week due to the holiday.

Those normally on Tuesday, are now scheduled for Wednesday, etc.

9:00am Fallen Hero: David Bullukian (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

4:30pm Instrument Petting Zoo (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm      Game Night (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

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)

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Wednesday, September 9 Time: 3:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-2491

Franklin Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, September 9 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-2490 

250th Anniversary Celebration Events Sub Committee

Wednesday, September 9 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-2492 

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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

Reminder: Register for your spot at the Free Flu Clinic, Tuesday, Sept 22 at the Senior Center

The Franklin Health Department will be hosting an upcoming FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St.

💉 Free flu shots are available for all ages, and high-dose vaccines are available.

Appointments can be scheduled online ( SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic ) or by calling 508-613-1334.

Please help us spread the word by sharing the attached flyer with your clients, family, friends, and community members who may benefit from this free clinic.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vk4y2yORylZ7VpBZLE2KjubJrb3ZiEON/view?usp=drive_link

Reminder: Yard sale time at the Franklin Senior Center - Saturday, Sep 12

Yes, the Franklin Senior Center is having a Yard Sale on Saturday, September 12 from 9 AM to 2 PM.  

If it rains, the yard sale will be inside the Center.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJx2lV_gmTHW2s8MkAX09MhXvhJP120H/view?usp=drive_link

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 110 - I Wanna Be Your Dog, Marrying Wisely, Words, Thoughts, Recliners, Kindness, Family, and much more

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about marrying wisely, words and thoughts, losing items in the recliner, random acts of kindness, oldies music, sisterhood, union family members, the woman beneath the hats, and Bo shares an update on his story I Wanna Be Your Dog

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-110-i-wanna-be-your-dog-marrying-wisely-words-thoughts-recliners-kindness-family-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 109 - Chair Volleyball, Talent, Fire Flight Nine, Gratitude, AI, Murder Mystery, and Ain't That Fine

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about chair volleyball, talent, fire flight nine, gratitude, AI, Alice shares the next chapter in her book, and ain't that fine.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-109-chair-volleyball-talent-fire-flight-nine-graditude-ai-murder-mystery-and-aint-that-fine

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Commission on Disability meeting interrupted/shortened by fire alarm at Senior Center (audio)

FM #1811 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1811 in the series. 

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Sep 3, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm at the Senior Center. The group managed to practice a safe exit and added planning for disability accommodations (as needed) for Town facilities and public events to their list of topics. 

Quick recap:

• Discussion on a backup clerk for this session, initially John, then Julie took notes.

• Update on the accessibility working down at the Town level, becoming more formal, coordinating multiple departments as needed, likely meeting quarterly to work on a long range (10-year) plan. Potential covering areas like infrastructure and digital access

• Disability commissions to gather for a roundtable discussion Oct 14, John and Randy volunteered to participate for this session

• Issue raised with no audio signal for the Shaw’s traffic crossing; also with a homeowner on Mill St that needs  handicap ramp put in

• Minutes moved to approve for prior meeting, seconded

• Interrupted by fire alarm, all clear received approx 20 minutes later

• Discussion on planning for the Harvest Festival

• Discussion on having or changing the October meeting date as it currently conflicts with the Senior Expo on October 2

• Ultimately resolved to cancel the October session

• Continued discussion on planning for the Senior Expo

• ASL interpreter being set up for the Expo, vote to authorize the expense (approx $500)

• Reminder for commission members to wear their t-shirts for the Festival and Expo

• Motion to move a couple of agenda items out to the November session (advocacy letter to SNETT, and social media guidelines), seconded

• Motion to adjourn, seconded

The meeting recording runs about 43 minutes (shorter due to the fire alarm interruption).

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1811-commission-on-disability-mtg-09-03-26/

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The meeting agenda -  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2474 

Commission on Disability page - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/496/Franklin-Commission-on-Disability 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 4, 2026 ???

Friday, September 4

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** 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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, September 4, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock  Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This hour features the Senior Center event highlights for September 2026   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/chasity-jillian-fill-us-in-on-whats.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, September 3, 2026 ???

Thursday, September 3

8:30am Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College)

6:30pm Game night     (Franklin TV and Radio)

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, September 3 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2474 

Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee - canceled - "The Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee Meeting scheduled for September 3 @ 6pm will be rescheduled for a date TBD."

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, September 3 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2469 

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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

FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

The Franklin Health Department is hosting a FREE Flu Clinic on Tuesday, September 22, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Franklin Senior Center (10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin, MA).

Flu shots will be available for all ages, including high-dose vaccines!

We would greatly appreciate your help sharing the attached flyer with your staff, clients, families, and community members. By spreading the word, we can help encourage our community to get vaccinated and stay healthy this flu season.

To schedule an appointment, please use the registration link: https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/franklin?site=franklin-flu-clinic   OR call 508-613-1334.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DR0KLlMU_nPMwo44f2Bb8zxZeyx6VOgd/view?usp=drive_link