Food Pantry closed for week of Feb 16 - 21 to clean and stock

Franklin Food Pantry closed for week of Feb 16 - 21 to clean and stock

The Pantry will be closed beginning Monday, February 16, 2026, and reopen for shopping on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

During this time, a small team of staff and volunteers will be hard at work deep-cleaning, taking inventory, and restocking our shelves.

This information has been shared with our wonderful clients and additional resources are available on our website.

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Intermission will be closed for February vacation week

Intermission will be closed for February vacation week

Intermission will be taking a brief intermission-(see what we did there??)

We will be closed the week of February school vacation.

We look forward to serving you upon return.

Think Spring, friends!!!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 13, 2025 ??

Monday, October 13 = Columbus Day / Indigenous People's Day

Town & School building closed for the holiday

Trash/recycle schedule is NOT Delayed by the holiday

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

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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 Food Pantry closed for the week of September 1; reopening Sep 9

Franklin Food Pantry closed for the
week of September 1; reopening Sep 9

To prepare for the next few months - which are typically the busiest time at The Pantry - we will be closed to clients beginning Monday, September 1, 2025, and reopen for shopping on Tuesday, September 9, 2025,  at 9 AM. 

A limited number of staff and volunteers will be in the building during this time to deep clean The Pantry, take inventory, and restock. 

Information on additional food resources is posted on our website: https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-help/resources/neighborhood-resources/

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FYI - Franklin Police announce road closures for Harvest Festival - Saturday, Sep 28

"***HARVEST FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURE***

Tomorrow, Saturday the 28th Main Street will be completely closed from East Central Street to Emmons Street from approximately 10:15 AM to 6 PM.  

All side roads along this side of Main Street will also be closed."

FYI - Franklin Police announce road closures for Harvest Festival - Saturday, Sep 28

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Franklin Food Pantry closed to clients during the Labor Day week

"The Pantry is closed to clients Monday, September 2, 2024, and will reopen on September 10, 2024.  

Closed weeks allow The Pantry to deep clean the shopping area, host group workshops, meet and collaborate with partner agencies, stock up on inventory, and more.  

We make sure to remind our clients of additional food resources that are available to them during our closed week. Thank you!"

Franklin Food Pantry closed to clients during the Labor Day week

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For additional information about the Franklin Food Pantry visit ->    https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/

Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely

"Due to on-going construction at Franklin Recreation Department, 275 Beaver Street, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 28.  

Power to our building will be cut early on Friday and will be restored by Monday, July 1, by 8:30 AM.  

We will be working remotely from 8:30-1:30 PM on Friday and residents can email us with any questions at: franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov We apologize for any inconvenience."

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Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely

Town of Franklin, MA: Dog Park closed Thursday, Dec 21 for tree work

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted on Wed, Dec 20, 2023:

Town of Franklin, MA: Dog Park closed Thursday, Dec 21 for tree work

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Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19, 2023

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, June 19th, 2023 in observance of Juneteenth. 

We will reopen on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-closure-june-19th-2023

Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - June 19th, 2023

Franklin Municipal Building & Library CLOSURE - May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day

The Franklin Municipal Building and Library will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29, 2023 in observance of Memorial Day. They will reopen on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Shared from ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-closure-may-29th-2023  and -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/bulletins/library-closed-memorial-day

Franklin Municipal Building  CLOSURE - May 29, 2023 for Memorial Day

Library closed for Memorial Day

Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - April 17, 2023

Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - April 17, 2023

In observance of Patriots Day

The Franklin Municipal Building will be CLOSED on Monday, April 17, 2023 in observance of Patriots Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

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Franklin Municipal Building CLOSURE - April 17, 2023

UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Hello!

Everyone is working hard trying to get the Franklin Senior Center back to tip top shape, but unfortunately we are going to be closed another week, next week February 13- 17. 

At this time we will be suspending the grab and go meals as well. 

Staff will be working remotely, so please leave a message on our voicemail if you do have any questions and we will get back to you, or if an urgent matter you can reach out to Danielle via email dhopkins@franklinma.gov or her work phone 508-570-6755. 

Hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather and we miss you all

Thank you for your understanding and support

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/senior-center-will-be-closed-for-the-week-of-feb-13-17-2023

UPDATED: Franklin Senior Center will be Closed for the Week of Feb 13-17, 2023 (audio)

Franklin (MA) Senior Center is Closed for the Entire Upcoming Week Feb 6 to Feb 10, 2023

Senior Center Closed The Entire Upcoming Week 2/6-2/10

Unfortunately the Franklin Senior Center will be closed for this entire upcoming week due to a leak in the sprinkler system Saturday evening, which has caused some damage. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to keep the community updated throughout the week!

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Franklin (MA) Senior Center Closed the Entire Upcoming Week Feb 6 to Feb 10, 2023

Franklin Senior Center is closed Friday (12/23) and Monday (12/26)

The Franklin Senior Center will be closed Friday 12/23 

and Monday 12/26. 

Happy Holidays to all!

Franklin Senior Center is closed Friday (12/23) and Monday (12/26) 

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

The Franklin Dog Park will be closed from Thursday, October 5^th at 8 PM till Friday, October 7^th until noon. 

DPW will be doing work. The dog park gate will be locked.

Franklin Dog Park closes this week for clean up by DPW - Thursday evening to Friday morning

Franklin Residents: Closure of Municipal Buildings 2/25/2022

Closure of Municipal Buildings 2/25/2022

Dear Franklin Constituents, 

All town administrative offices and buildings will be closed today, Friday, February 25th, 2022 due to inclement weather. 

The Police Department has declared a town wide parking ban in effect 2/25/2022 from 1am through 8pm.

All non-emergency personnel will continue to be available for remote work through our regular department business hours of 8am-1pm. Staff will still be available via phone, email and other networks to conduct business. Please call for service and a staff member will get back to you.

Please see the department directory for contact information:

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/local-phone-directory

Emergency information is here:

https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/emergency-management-information

Franklin DPW direct contact is here: 

https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works

Please stay safe Franklin! And stay in touch with our social media channels for any updates.

Shared from Town of Franklin -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/closure-municipal-buildings-2252022

Franklin Residents: Closure of Municipal Buildings 2/25/2022

Franklin Public Library Closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day

Franklin Public Library Closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, February 21 for Presidents' Day.

Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, due to inclement weather

Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, 

due to inclement weather.

Due to the inclement ice storm and weather, the Franklin Senior Center will be closed to all programming and activities tomorrow, Friday, February 4, 2022. 

Stay Safe!

Danielle Hopkins and Christina LaRose

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-friday-february-4th-2022-due-inclement-weather

Senior Center CLOSED Friday, February 4 2022, due to inclement weather.

Franklin Public Schools: Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4

February 3, 2022

Dear Franklin Community,

The weather is expected to bring icy conditions and flash freezing in the morning, with sleet and snow to fall later in the day. As a result of this forecast, the Franklin Public Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4.

For the safety of all staff, district and school offices will also be closed. Those who are able to work from home should do so as you are able.

There will be no after school or evening activities.  I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Stay safe.

Sara Ahern
Superintendent of Schools

Schools will be CLOSED with a snow day on Friday, February 4

Update: parking ban for this weekend in advance of the forecasted blizzard

Parking Ban, 1AM Sat to 8AM Sun

•     Schools, 
•     Library, 
•     Recycling 

all closed Sat and Sun. 

All recreation events cancelled also canceled this weekend

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/parking-ban-129-1am-130-8am

Be safe!

Will we see snow like we did in 2015? Stay tuned!