Hybrid Franklin Q&A and Conversation Session scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at 11:00 AM

Please join Steve Sherlock, volunteer Community Information Director for Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio, for an informal and informative Q&A and conversation 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: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Where: in person at the Senior Center or via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form or check with the Senior Center front desk: https://forms.gle/tWXK1mA62jVf5VWc8

Memory Cafe scheduled for Wednesday, October 21 at the Franklin Senior Center

On behalf of the Franklin Senior Center, we would like to extend an invitation to our October 21 Where's the Toast?! Memory Cafe.

Memory cafés offer a safe, judgment-free space to connect, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together, emphasizing companionship, creativity, and shared experiences. For individuals living with dementia, memory cafés help reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. For caregivers, they provide encouragement, understanding, and the chance to connect with others who truly support them.

Whether you come for conversation, laughter, music, or simply to be among supportive community members, you are welcome just as you are.

We hope you’ll join us and be part of a community built on connection, dignity, and joy.  

Please RSVP to Amanda Rabbitt at arabbitt@franklinma.gov so we are ready to welcome you to the program!

 

Sincerely,

Amanda Rabbitt

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 16, 2026 ???

Friday, October 16

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Canceled = Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Canceled = The Bad Apples (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 15, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 15

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

Thursday, October 15, 2026  Time = 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal session

250th Anniversary Celebration Events Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026  Time = 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-2552 

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, October 15, 2026  Time = 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10152026-2540

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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, October 14, 2026 ???

Wednesday, October 14

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

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

6:00pm France 2027 Travel Presentation (La Cantina Winery)

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

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

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026   Time = 3:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2561 

Board of Assessors Regular Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026  Time = 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2562 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 14, 2026  Time = 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10142026-2560 

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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

Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, October 12

Town of Franklin offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, in observance of Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day. 

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, October 13.

Shared from https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/204

Note: Franklin Public Schools, the Library, and Senior Center are closed on Monday.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 9, 2026 ???

Friday, October 9

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library) 

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common) 

3:00pm Michael Rivalis (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 8, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 8

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 2:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2556

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm

Updated agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2555 

Cultural District Cmte Meeting

Thursday, October 8, 2026 Time: 7:00pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10082026-2537

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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, October 7, 2026 ???

Wednesday, October 7

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center) 

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

4:00pm Voter Info Session (Franklin Public Library)

5:30pm Bluegrass & Country Jam Circle (Franklin Senior Center)

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

6:30pm Franklin Art Association Monthly Meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

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

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Your Vote, Your Voice! An Information Session (Franklin Public Library)

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 4:00pm

No agenda posted, will be recorded for future broadcast

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10072026-2549

Joint Budget Subcommittee 

Wednesday, October 7, 2026 Time: 6:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10072026-2551

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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, October 6, 2026 ???

Tuesday, October 6

9:00am  Fallen Hero: Shayne M. Cabino.  (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

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

4:00pm   7th Annual Pumpkin Patch.  (St John's Episcopal Church) 

5:00pm   Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub cruise night

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Public Schools Budget Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Time: 6:00pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062026-2545

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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: Monday, October 5, 2026 ???

9:00am  Fallen Hero: Edward L. Grant  (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common) 

4:00pm  7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for October

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

BICO Transportation Subcommittee Meeting

Monday, October 5, 2026 Time: 2:30pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052026-2542

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, October 5, 2026 Time: 7:00pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052026-2515

BFCCPS School Governance Cmte

Monday, October 5, 2026 Time: 7:30pm

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10052026-2541

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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, October 3, 2026 ???

Saturday, October 3

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church) 

10:00am 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm The Little Shop | Tea Sampling & Tasting

7:00pm Showcase Pro Wrestling (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

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

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

*** 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 2, 2026 ???

Friday, October 2

10:00am  Senior Expo  (Franklin Senior Center)

10:00am  Knitting Group  (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm  Thrifty Threads  (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm  Farmers Market. (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm  Sioo  (Live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm  7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for September

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDUk1yeDL0SMHUNPnqRRZIcMq3Bvyxl2/view?usp=sharing

*** 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 1, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 1

4:00pm     7th Annual Pumpkin Patch     (St John's Episcopal Church) 

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for September

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDUk1yeDL0SMHUNPnqRRZIcMq3Bvyxl2/view?usp=sharing

*** Town Meetings today ***

Economic Development Subcommittee

Thursday, October 1 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10012026-2538

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, October 1 Time: 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10012026-2518

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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