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Tuesday, October 13, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 ???

Tuesday, October 13

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

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

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

7:00pm Canceled -> FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Postponed -> Yankee Quilters Guild: "We Speak in Stitches” (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time = 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-2558

250th Anniversary Celebration Communications Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 Time = 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-2553

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 time = 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-2559

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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

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 ???

Tuesday, September 22

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

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

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 ***

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 22 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09222026-2519

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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

Monday, September 21, 2026

Reminder: Community Closet open on Tuesdays from Noon to 2 PM

The Community Closet @FranklinUMC collects and distributes new and gently used clothing, free of charge, to anyone and everyone in the community.

The Closet is open regularly and as-needed to meet emergency needs. It is sourced and staffed by community volunteers.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KlvCon7QxTN74VunXbjwEyuyllXo5zVa/view?usp=drive_link

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ???

Tuesday, September 15

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

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

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 ***

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 15 Time: 12:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-2510

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-2499

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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

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 ???

Tuesday, September 1

6:00 AM to 8:00 PM State Primary Election (Franklin High School)

Town Clerk's Office at Municipal Bldg is closed today

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

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

6:00pm Franklin Garden Club: A program on “Bitters, The Missing Ingredient” (Franklin Senior Center)

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/DocumentCenter/View/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

250th Anniversary Celebration Communications Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, September 1 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-2475

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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

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 25, 2026 ???

Tuesday, August 25

8:00am Early Voting - State Primary (Town Clerk's Office)

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

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

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 25 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252026-2467

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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

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 ???

Tuesday, August 11

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

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

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

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (CANCELED for this month)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, August 11 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-2442

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 11 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-2448

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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

Friday, August 7, 2026

Community Closet Update // Call for Donations

Dear Franklin UMC community,

I wanted to share an update about the Community Closet. It really feels like we hit a stride this week. Dust is beginning to settle and we're finding our rhythm. Each Tuesday, the Closet is becoming more and more of what we hoped it would be—a place where neighbors linger, browse, chat, and build relationships. Thanks to the work of our amazing volunteers, adjusting racks and tables, the space is beginning to feel naturally welcoming and is much easier to to navigate.

Community Closet Update // Call for Donations

This past Tuesday was our busiest day of the summer, with around 30 community members stopping in. The energy was joyful—kids exploring, parents comparing sizes, and neighbors helping one another find clothing that feels just right. Your presence and care make that possible.

As families prepare for back‑to‑school season, we’re seeing a growing need for children’s clothing, especially for school‑age kids. Our adult racks are also running low. If you have gently‑used clothing you’re ready to pass along, we would be grateful. While we continue to offer summer items, we’re also beginning to prepare for fall—light layers, long sleeves, and transitional pieces are especially helpful and will be put out as space allows.

A quick reminder about our setup: the Closet’s main‑level room houses all clothing bins, including kids clothing, jeans, and shoes. When the Closet is closed, all racks are stored in this space. When open, racks are moved into the main‑level Community Room (Fellowship Hall, Vestry, this space gets called a bunch of different things), where there’s plenty of space to browse, rest, and connect.

Donation Hours:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday mornings from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesdays during Closet hours, 12:00 – 2:00 PM

All donations must be placed indoors. If you would like an in‑kind giving receipt, the Office is happy to provide one.

Thank you for helping the Community Closet remain a place of dignity, welcome, and abundance. Every item shared not only supports neighbors but also strengthens our community’s resilience.

Peace.
Pastor Jacob