What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, January 18, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 18

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

10:00am Girls Scout Cookie Sale (Shaw's)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

**  Town Meetings today   **

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee (remote only)

Sunday, January 18 Time: 5:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182026-2096 

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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: Sunday, January 11, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 11

10:00am Girl Scout Cookies (Stop & Shop)

10:00am Girl Scout Cookies (Pet Supplies Plus Franklin)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker - Franklin in Miniature (Franklin Historical Museum)

**  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: Saturday, January 10, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 10

8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sales (also collecting 4 Food Panty) (United States Postal Service)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am St Mary's Women’s Faith Formation Meeting (St. Mary's Parish)

10:00am Girl Scout Cookie Sales (Shaw's)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Open House (Franklin Children's School)

10:30am  Stuffed Animal Village! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Community Concert: Vera Meyer (glass armonica) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

1:00pm  Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm  Craftalong for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution  (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Avery Markle Band (CraftRoots Brewing)

7:00pm Karaoke (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse) 

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

**  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

Where in Franklin can I find Girl Scout Cookie this weekend ???

Where can you find Girl Scout cookies this coming weekend in Franklin?

Here's all the info you need!

Saturday, Dec 13th:

• Post Office 8:30-12,
• Learning Express ( Stop & Shop plaza) 10-2

Sunday Dec 14th:

• Pet Supplies Plus (Shaw's plaza) 10-2

Come by and support our local Girl Scouts! Still $6 per box and a NEW cookie!!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A6j8rSGGS/

The voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11 (audio)

FM #1604 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1604 in the series. 

This episode shares the voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025. 

“The Franklin Senior Center is hosting our 4th annual Winter Wonderland Community Event!

It's on Thursday, December 11 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come one, come all! The entire community is invited, we hope to see you there! 

This is open to all ages. 

This is a completely free event but be sure to bring a little extra money for the large scale raffle put together by our Friends of Franklin Elders Inc. - FOFE”

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1604-fsc-winter-wonderland-msg-12-11-25/

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/you-are-invited-to-winter-wonderland-at.html 

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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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, December 7, 2025 ???

Sunday, December 7

10:00am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (Shaw's)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Franklin in Miniature/Train Town exhibit (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

2:00pm The Nutcracker (Franklin High School)

** 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

3rd annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13 at 10 AM

"The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) will hold their third annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

3rd Annual Cookie Walk

Come and stroll through the festively decorated Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party.

Cookies will be sold by the pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided. Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted. Make this event part of your annual holiday fun!"

Follow the Facebook event ->  https://www.facebook.com/events/1530714518200274/

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Schedule for Dec 6 & Dec 7

via Franklin Girls Scouts

Girl Scout Cookie Sale Schedule for Dec 6 & Dec 7

"Cookie season officially starts today!

Who is excited to try our new cookie?!?! We have our first 2 local booths this weekend.

Come see our girls at the

• Franklin Post Office (Sat 12/6, 8:30-12) or at
• Shaw's (Sun 12/7, 10-2)!

Can't make it this weekend?

Be sure to follow our page for all of our upcoming cookie booth events"

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JsBjNE6CN/

Save the Date!!! Holiday Cookie Walk at FUSF scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13

Save the Date!!! Holiday Cookie Walk at
FUSF scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13

The 3rd annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” will be hosted by First Universalist Society in Franklin (262 Chestnut St.). Saturday, December 13th 10 AM until 1 PM. 

Come and stroll through the festive Meetinghouse, located at 262 Chestnut Street in Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. 

You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party. 

Cookies will be sold by the pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided.  Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted. Make this event part of your holiday fun.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17U8cwDyPm/

Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen offers a Valentine Day cookie bar while supplies last - Feb 14

via Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen

Valentine Day cookie bar while supplies last

 

"This Friday!!!

lemon raspberry
linzer hearts
mini chocolate chip mini
double chocolate chunk
mini brownies
strawberry shortbread and more!

Available all day or while supplies last"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DF8avJExFBy/

2nd Annual Cookie Walk: December 14, 2024 - starts at 10:00 AM

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) will hold their second annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” on Saturday, December 14, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. 

2nd Annual Cookie Walk

Come and stroll through the festively decorated Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party. 

Cookies will be available for $10 per pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided. Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted.

Make this event part of your annual holiday fun! 

2nd Annual Cookie Walk Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 14

2nd Annual Cookie Walk Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 14

The First Universalist Society in Franklin 2nd Annual Cookie Walk is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 14, 2024 from 10 AM - 1 PM. More than 40 bakers will provide you with lots of holiday goodies at only $10/lb.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrpEkPzZ8/

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend, Saturday, Feb 17

Where will the cookies be in Franklin?

• Post Office 8:30 am - 12 pm
• Learning Express 11 am - 3 pm

Check out the Facebook page for updates on specific locations

https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofFranklinMA

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend

Where will the cookies be in Franklin?

Saturday, Feb 10

• Shaw's 9 am - 2 pm 
• Dean Bank 8:30 am - 12 pm
• Stop & Shop 10 am - 2 pm

Sunday, Feb 11

• Shaw's 9 am - 2 pm
• Stop & Shop 10 am - 2 pm

Check out the Facebook page for updates on specific locations

https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofFranklinMA

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this Wednesday, Feb 7

 

• Where will the cookies be in Franklin?
• 2/7 Dean College 4 - 6 PM
  
  
  

Check out the Facebook page for updates on specific locations

https://www.facebook.com/GirlScoutsofFranklinMA

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend

Reminder: Franklin Food Pantry Valentine’s Cookie Fundraiser - order by Jan 31

Share the love and support neighbors in need! 

The Franklin Food Pantry is partnering with Mama Barba’s Bake Shop for a sweet Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Now through January 31, 2024, follow the link to purchase a DIY Cookie Decorating Kit or Valentine’s “We go together like…” cookie set and 20% of sales will be donated to The Pantry. 

Reminder: Franklin Food Pantry Valentine’s Cookie Fundraiser  - order by Jan 31

Don’t delay! The Pantry will notify customers with pickup instructions. Pickup dates are Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13. Sorry, shipping is not available.

https://mamabarbasbakeshop.com/collections/franklin-food-pantry-valentine-fundraiser

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend - Saturday, Jan 27 & Sunday, Jan 28

There will be time to stock up with Girl Scout Cookies this weekend!

• Where will the cookies be in Franklin?

Saturday January 27

• Dean Bank 8:30 AM - 12 PM
• Dunkin (King St) 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Sunday January 28

• Learning Express 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Aubuchon Hardware 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend - Saturday, Jan 27 & Sunday, Jan 28