The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Thursday, July 10, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 10, 2025 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 8, 2025 ???
Design Review Meeting
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7 PM
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Free summer lunch menu for kids available at the Bellingham Library: Tue-Wed-Thu
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Free summer lunch menu for kids available at the Bellingham Library: Tue-Wed-Thu |
Monday, June 30, 2025
Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA with Franklin Food Pantry collaboration
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Free lunch program for Summer by YMCA |
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Free lunch program for summertime on Tues-Weds-Thu at Bellingham Library
Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Free Summer Lunches for Youth Return to Local Communities
• Memorial Elementary School – Milford12 Walnut Street, Milford, MAMonday through Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMJune 23 – August 15
• Bellingham Public Library100 Blackstone Street, Bellingham, MATuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PMJune 24 – August 14
• Jackson Elementary School – Plainville68 Messenger Street, Plainville, MATuesdays & Thursdays | 12:15 PM – 1:00 PMJune 24 – August 14
(1) mail: U.S. Department of AgricultureOffice of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, D.C. 20250-9410;(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
Where Cause Meets Community. At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
Monday, April 21, 2025
Bellingham Fire, Many Nearby Departments Battle Mulch and Brush Fire
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Battle Mulch and Brush Fire |
Bellingham firefighters first received a call around 8:40 AM Sunday, April 20, about a mulch fire at D&D Mulch and Landscape, 236 Maple St.
Crews quickly responded to the industrial property to attack a fire at two 10,000-yard mulch piles, which Miller said likely was caused by spontaneous combustion. Immediately firefighters requested regional assistance, with more than a dozen other departments providing some form of mutual aid.
Soon the fire jumped to nearby brush, and 6-1/2 acres were consumed.
The fire scene is located along a power line right of way and next to Interstate 495, creating added complications on a day that was warm and windy, ideal for quick-spreading fires.
“First, our crews did a great job immediately responding to the scene and evaluating the situation,” Chief Miller said. “As we requested further assistance, nearby departments stepped up and helped, despite dealing with their own brush fires. We’re really grateful for their help.”
It took until 2 PM for firefighters to declare things under control.
The fire claimed an excavator and a wheel loader from D&D. No buildings were damaged. Some fire departments' hose lines were knocked out of service.
Chief Miller estimated that at least 20 pieces of equipment and 50 firefighters were at the scene.
Foxborough, Norwood and Hopedale provided off-road equipment as part of the firefighting efforts. Brush trucks came from Milford and Mendon. Engines and other apparatus came from Milford, Hopkinton, Westborough, Mendon, Norfolk, Medway, Mansfield, Walpole, Norwood, Hopedale, Wrentham and the state Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry. Plainville’s ambulance team also was on scene.
Franklin firefighters covered Bellingham’s stations.
Chief Miller urges Bellingham residents to use caution, especially on windy days, and be aware of the dangers of fast-moving brush fires.
“These type of fires can quickly spiral out of control,” Chief Miller said.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Franklin Bellingham RailTrail Committee will be at the Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5
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Bellingham Business Expo Apr 5 |
"We will be at the Bellingham Business Expo on April 5!
Stop by and say hello!"
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee: Monthly Meeting scheduled for March 11 at Bellingham Library
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Monday, January 13, 2025
FBRTC Monthly Meeting: January 14, 2025 at Franklin TV Studio
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