What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 ???

Wednesday, April 29

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

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 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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  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

Bingo every Wednesday at Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub

Bingo Night Every Wednesday at Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub

Bingo every Wednesday at Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub

Win FREE pizza, gift cards & appetizers

Weekly Special:

Large Cheese or Pepperoni + Tenders + Fries ONLY $29.99

Bar is OPEN

Ice Cream Window is BACK

Bring your friends — multiple winners every round 

Starts at 6:30 PM 

📍 370 King St, Franklin MA

📞 508-346-3305

🌐 kingsbrickovenpizza.com

Shared from - https://fb.me/e/5NM02Kn3N

Franklin Elks Bingo - every Wednesday Night

Franklin Elks Bingo - every Wednesday Night

EVERY WEDNESDAY (schedule subject to change)

• Doors open @ 3 PM
• BINGO starts @ 6:30 PM

Admission games

Charity games

Special games

Non-smoking - full kitchen 4:30 to 6:30 - free coffee

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18E7SYBVNf/

Note: The Franklin Elks 

The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks (B.P.O.E.) was founded over 150 years ago in 1868 and has grown into one of the largest and most respected charity-focused fraternal organizations in the United States.

Since 1959, the Franklin Elks Lodge has been proud to be a part of this organization with 800,000 members and a network of more than 1,800 lodges throughout the U.S. A generous charitable foundation that each year gives millions in scholarships, an inspiration to youth, a friend to veterans and more.

Camille and Steve talk about poetry and how it helps us (audio)

FM #1429 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1429 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Camille Bernstein about poetry and her project for April as Poetry Month. We recorded this conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio Wednesday, April 9, 2025. 

We cover the following in our wide ranging conversation

• The origins of her project

• Poetry was responsible for meeting her husband

• Words and how they matter

• Poetry as a centering aspect of life

The recording runs about 45 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1429-cbernstein-poetry-04-09-25/

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The link to sign up for the April poem a day project https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1yf-G9LvPeAvF5B7FJdDSyBpr8eGNNkcfJbBTYl6xYtk/edit 

Link to "Today”, the Billy Collins' poem that Camille reads -> 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/40824/today-56d21ebdad746 

You can find my poetry online at quietpoet.com

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know 

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Camille and Steve talk about poetry and how it helps us (audio)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, April 8

* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
* Help BFCCPS scholarships by eating at Sante Fe Burrito (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

6:30pm Dance Fitness Class (John F. Kennedy Memorial School)
7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)
7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)
7:00pm FHS Chamber Concert (Franklin High School)

 

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->  

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Design Review Meeting Cancelled

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM

Franklin School Committee - Policy Subcommittee

April 8, 2025, 6:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1668 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM = https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669 

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

April 8, 2025, 7:00 PM @ Friends of Franklin Library Community Room (no agenda posted)

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, March 18, 2025 ???

Tuesday, March 18

* Dine out at Hot Table on March 18 to help the Music Boosters

* Senior Center Closed today, no events other than bus service

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Elton E Ekstrom (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Musical Bingo (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->    

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Franklin School Committee - Negotiations - Executive Session

Tuesday, March 18th  Time: 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/School-Committee-35/?#_03182025-1585

Franklin School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting (virtual only) = Tuesday, March 18th Time: 5:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182025-1610

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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: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 ???

Wednesday, Dec 4

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

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

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery) 

5:00pm Musical Bingo: Carol Edition (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Annie Sullivan MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium)

6:30pm Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern) 

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Board of Health Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_4_2024_agenda.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-december_4_2024-_with_minutes_to_approve.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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

Dean College POM team vs Teddy Gallagher's in Musical Bingo - Today at 7 PM

Dean College POM team vs Teddy Gallagher's

 

"Come join us tomorrow night in support of the Dean Pom Team! 

We will be having specialty cocktails and Whalers Brewing Company in the house! 

Starts at 7pm. @deancollegepom

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DCCwOZYRF-8/

Disney Musical Bingo! - 5 PM at the Library

Join us for Musical Bingo! 

Part Bingo, part trivia, participants will listen to the music as it plays and fill in their bingo cards! 

This month's Bingo theme: Disney Movies!

Disney Musical Bingo! - 5 PM at the Library

Pride Month Musical Bingo - June 26 at 5 PM

"TIME CHANGE!!

It's Pride Month, it's summer, and we're ready to celebrate! 

Join us for a special edition of musical bingo featuring LGBTQIA+ musical icons!"

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/pride-month-musical-bingo

Pride Month Musical Bingo - June 26 at 5 PM

Black History Month Bingo at 67 Degrees scheduled for Feb 17

Black History Month Bingo at 67 Degrees scheduled for Feb 17

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CoVt_1pufdL/

Tri-County Sports Boosters hosting Music Bingo - Saturday, May 14

Looking for something to do this Saturday? Come on out and play some Music Bingo

and support the Tri-County Sports Boosters! $20 at the door includes admission and a Back Yard BBQ with burgers, dogs, drinks, salads and desserts!! We also have some great raffle baskets including Lottery Tickets, Dunkies, Girl Scout Cookies, Movies, Games and lots more!! Hope to see you all there!!

Everyone is welcome!!

At the Tri-County Cafeteria from 6 - 9 PM Saturday, May 14, 2022 #tcpride

Additional info and schedule updates at the Facebook event -> https://fb.me/e/2jXYSR8rd

Tri-County Sports Boosters hosting Music Bingo - Saturday, May 14