What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 1, 2026 ???

Sunday, November 1 = Daylight Saving Time ends

• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s). Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

9:00am Advance Deposit of Early Voted Ballots (Franklin High School) (possible, the team was making every effort to complete on Saturday)

12:00pm Kenny Hadley LEGACY Big Band (THE BLACK BOX)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1;30pm    Library Sunday Hours     (until 5 PM)

***  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 29, 2026 ???

Thursday, October 29

• Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html
• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s)  Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Advance Removal of Early Voted Ballots (3rd floor trng room)

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

6:30pm Predatory Relationships in the Suburbs (webinar by SAFE Coalition; Register: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support/webinar)

7:00pm    Ghosts and Legends with Jeff Belanger (Historical Museum)

***  Town Meetings today ***

October 29, 2026 - Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, October 29 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292026-2582 

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, October 29 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292026-2574 

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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 27, 2026 ???

Tuesday, October 27

• Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html
• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s)  Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Advance Removal of Early Voted Ballots (3rd Floor Trng Room)

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

4:00pm Tri-County Football fund raiser (Chipotle Mexican Grill) 

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

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-2581 

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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

Order Online Now for the 9th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale by Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

Once again, this year the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their Thanksgiving Pie Sale.  

Our famous bakery (same as last year) is Lyman’s Orchards.  This year we will be offering “Mile High” Apple, Pumpkin, Blueberry and Cherry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. The price is $20.00 per Pie. We will have PECAN also, at a cost of $25. 

As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be distributed through the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry network for distribution at Thanksgiving time. The goal of the donated pies is to put a pie on a table for a family that may not have that opportunity otherwise. 

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale    or utilize our QR code on this note. The site is open October 17th thru November 2nd. 

We will also be taking Pie orders at the back of church, the weekends of October 24-25th and October 31st and November 1st, after all the Masses.  Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.  ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only. There is a service fee for online orders. ALL orders received at the church will be fee free.

 You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 24, from 2pm – 6pm at the Faith Formation Offices at the St. Mary's school. You will see our signs. (same as last year)

We are excited to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. We thank you for your generous support over the years and the support you lend to help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or 2) from Lyman Orchard’s.

 

Any questions, please call Jim Lane 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus,

Sacred Heart Council 1847

Franklin, MA 02038

Reminder: THANKSGIVING PIES READY FOR PICKUP ON TUESDAY, 11/25

Knights of Columbus Council 1847 – Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser

Thank you for participating in the 8th Annual Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser. We truly appreciate your continued support of our charitable efforts.

Thanksgiving is later this week, and our delicious pies from Lyman Orchards are almost ready!

Pie Pickup Information

📅 Tuesday, November 25th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Saint Mary's CCD Offices

Please remember to pick up your pie(s) during the scheduled pickup window on Tuesday, 11/25 at the CCD Office from 2 PM - 6 PM.

From all of us at Knights of Columbus Council 1847, Franklin, MA, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 30, 2025 ???

Thursday, October 30

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

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

Library & Senior Center events

5:00pm Halloween Cemetery Tour (Union Street Cemetery)

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Prezo Grille and Bar)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

8:30pm Planning Board Candidate Night (virtual meeting)

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission (updated 10/28/25)

Thursday, October 30 Time: 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10302025-1981

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/519?fileID=6730 

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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 27, 2025 ???

Monday, October 27

• Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

4pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

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

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

CANCELED: Police Station Building Committee - to be rescheduled

Monday, October 27 Time: 6:00 PM

Franklin Cultural Council

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1969 

Franklin Agricultural Commission

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1970 

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=all&startDate=10/27/2025&endDate=10/31/2025&dateRange=&dateSelector= 

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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

Have you ordered your Thanksgiving pies yet ???

The pies are back and better than evah!

Apple, Pumpkin, Blueberry, Pecan, Cherry!!

Order Pies for your Thanksgiving table or donate pies to benefit the Franklin Senior Center and/or the Franklin Food Pantry for the Thanksgiving tables of those they serve.

You can order pies in the front entrance of the St. Mary Church after all Masses on the weekends of October 26 & 26 as well as November 1 & 2.

Save time and order online now:

Have you ordered your Thanksgiving pies yet ???

https://kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

A couple of changes this year:

Cherry pie is a new choice to complement the delicious Apple, Pumpkin, and Blueberry pies.

The price this year is $20 per pie except for Pecan which is priced at $25 per pie.

Pie orders can be picked up at the St. Mary Family Faith Formation Office on Tuesday, November 25 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

For more information, contact Mike Swan at 508-404-4792 or mbswan@comcast.net or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804.

Proceeds to support the ongoing charitable efforts of the Knight

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1DnDmA2wYZ/

Hold the date to place your order for the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale by the Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?

Once again this year the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their Thanksgiving Pie Sale.  Our famous bakery (same as last year) is Lyman’s Orchards.  

A couple changes this year, we are adding Cherry as another choice to complement the Apple, Pumpkin and Blueberry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. 

8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin

The price this year is $20.00 per Pie. We will have PECAN also, at a cost of $25. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. 

All donations will be distributed through the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry network for distribution at Thanksgiving time. The goal of the donated pies is to put a pie on a table for a family that may not have that opportunity otherwise. 

QR code for pie sale

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale    or utilize our QR code. 

The site is open October 12th thru November 2nd. We will also be taking Pie orders at the back of the church, the weekends of October 25-26th and November 1st and 2nd, after all the Masses.  Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.  ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 25, from 2 PM – 6 PM at the Religious Ed Offices at the St. Mary's school. You will see our signs. (same as last year)

We are excited to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. We thank you for your generous support over the years and the support you lend to help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or 2) from Lyman Orchard’s.

 

Any questions, please call Jim Lane 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...

Knights of Columbus,

Sacred Heart Council 1847

Franklin, MA 02038

Reminder: Last day to Order your KoC Thanksgiving pies is Nov 3, 2024 !!!

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 7th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.  

• Online order form opened Oct 15 and will remain open until Nov 3, 2024   https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

We have teamed up again this year and are proud to announce we are working with LYMAN ORCHARDS.  Lyman Orchards is a quality orchard that produces an EPIC Pie. The flavors we will be offering this year are - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We have held the price and again this year are offering a quality pie for $18.00 per pie. It is no secret prices have increased everywhere and we worked hard to find a Quality product at a reasonable price.  

We have done our BEST to bring you a great product at the best possible price.  As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. 

1 - Please visit our website https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale   or on Facebook…… Knights ofColumbusCouncil1847.  

You will find a link to purchase and pay for your order. The site is open now till November 3rd. We will also be taking Pie orders in the back of church on November 2,3, after all the Masses at St Mary.  Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.  ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 26th from 3 PM – 6 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's School on the 1st floor. You will see our signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Lyman Orchards on your dinner table this year.

 

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

 

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back” ...

Knights of Columbus, 

Sacred Heart Council 1847 

Franklin, MA 02038

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!

The Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their 7th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale.  

We have teamed up again this year and are proud to announce we are working with LYMAN ORCHARDS.  Lyman Orchards is a quality orchard that produces an EPIC Pie. The flavors we will be offering this year are - Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin and Blueberry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste. We have held the price and again this year are offering a quality pie for $18.00 per pie. It is no secret prices have increased everywhere and we worked hard to find a Quality product at a reasonable price.  

We have done our BEST to bring you a great product at the best possible price.  As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie. All donations will be donated to the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry for distribution at Thanksgiving time.

Why bake when the Knights can do it for you? Order your KoC pies now !!!

This year there will be 2 means by which you may purchase your Thanksgiving Day pies. Please visit our website https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale   or on Facebook…… Knights ofColumbusCouncil1847.  You will find a link to purchase and pay for your order. The site is open now till November 3rd. We will also be taking Pie orders in the back of church two weekends October 26,27 and November 2,3, after all the Masses at St Mary.  Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted.  ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only.

You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 26th from 3 PM – 6 PM at the CCD Offices at the old St. Mary's School on the 1st floor. You will see our signs.

We are excited again this year to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. Please support this most worthy cause, help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or2) from Lyman Orchards on your dinner table this year.

 

Any questions, please call Jim Campbell at 508-848-8681 or Jim Lane at 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.

 

Thank You for your generosity and “giving back” ...

Knights of Columbus, 

Sacred Heart Council 1847 

Franklin, MA 02038

• Online order form opened Oct 15 and will remain open until Nov 3, 2024   https://www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale