A Wreath of Franklin is here today - Saturday, Dec 13 from 11 AM to 4 PM

A PDF version of the email with all the details is here for you to view or print out.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hI52-2WvxUjfe1UEW4wSkVLxipyMzQt8/view?usp=drive_link

For additional details, please visit the event page ->

https://franklinartsculture.my.canva.site/wreath25-program-site

A Wreath of Franklin is here today - Saturday, Dec 13 from 11 AM to 4 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ???

Tuesday, December 2

9:30am Busy Bee Holiday Bazaar (Franklin Senior Center)

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

12:00pm Joe Landry presentation "Once Upon a Town" (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2023 

Franklin Cultural Council

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2027 

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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: Monday, November 24, 2025 ???

Monday, November 24

What's happening in Franklin, MA ??

• No scheduled trash/recycle curbside pick up delay

6:30pm FHS Unified benefit game for KyleCares (FHS Gymnasium)

What's happening in Franklin, MA

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Monday, November 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7738/CDC-Agenda_Meeting_-Nov2025docx?bidId= 

Franklin Agricultural Committee

Monday, November 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Agricultural-Commission-13/?#_11242025-2018 

Franklin Cultural Council

Monday, November 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Cultural-Council-26/?#_11242025-2022 

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, November 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_11242025-2024 

Recreation Advisory Board

Monday, November 24 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11242025-2017 

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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: Monday, October 27, 2025 ???

Monday, October 27

• Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office) 

4pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

CANCELED: Police Station Building Committee - to be rescheduled

Monday, October 27 Time: 6:00 PM

Franklin Cultural Council

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1969 

Franklin Agricultural Commission

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272025-1970 

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Search/?term=&CIDs=all&startDate=10/27/2025&endDate=10/31/2025&dateRange=&dateSelector= 

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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: Monday, September 29, 2025 ??

Monday, September 29

Library & Senior Center events

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

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Cultural Council Meeting

Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1930 

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting

Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1926 

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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

Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

Mark those calendars -- another fun Franklin community event!⁠

Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

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For info on Garba & Dandiya -> https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/navratri/garba-and-dandiya-navratri  (Note: If there is a better explanation, please let me know.)

Cultural Council Grant Applications open

Cultural Council Grant Applications open

Submit application -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/franklin/

Click here for information about Massachusetts Cultural Council granting process.

Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

"Residents of Norfolk (and neighboring communities) are invited to share songs or poetry; listen to others' songs and poetry; and provide encouragement and constructive advice (if requested) related to the process of writing songs and poetry.

Songwriters and poets at all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend! So, bring your voice, lyrics, poems, guitars, etc.

We'll supply the room, rapt attention, light snacks, some music stands, and a keyboard. It's okay to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

If there is suitable interest, we will consider making this a regular event.

Have a comment or question? Send us a message, leave a comment, or email us at ncc@norfolkmass.gov.

We hope to see you there!"

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Franklin Farmers' Market Is hitting its Fall stride!

Be sure to stop by the Franklin Town Common to pick up fresh produce, local goods, and handmade items while supporting our community’s farmers and makers.

Franklin Farmers' Market Is hitting its Fall stride! 

With only 7-weeks left of the Farmers Market - (don’t be sad—the fun isn’t over yet)! 

Our A-Wreath-of-Franklin program pops up this December, giving you another chance to see many of your favorite vendors before the year ends.

Franklin Farmers Market 2025 Season Hours are 2-6 PM with live music starting at 3 PM. See the full schedule below!

Sept 19, 2025 = 3-6 PM Jamie Barrett 

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council [+ Franklin Art Association Pop-Up Exhibition as part of the Arts & Culture Symposium Programming]!

Sept 26, 2025 = 3-6 PM Heath Nisbett

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

Oct 3, 2025 = 3-6 PM Tom Abbott

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council 

Oct 10, 2025 3-6 PM Dom DeBaggis

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. 

4 PM The Great Pumpkin Contest, Sponsored by Franklin Agricultural Comm.  

Oct 17, 2025 = 3-6 PM Corey McLane

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council 

Oct 24, 2025 [Last Market of the Season] = 3-6 PM Music by Sioo

Sponsored by Franklin Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council

"A Wreath of Franklin" scheduled to return Dec 13, 2025

That’s right—planning is already underway for this year’s winter arts and culture favorite, A-Wreath-of-Franklin! Join us this December as we celebrate seasonal festivities and community cheer. Details below…

The second annual “A-Wreath-of-Franklin” Festival promises to be bigger, happier and more celebratory than ever! 

"A Wreath of Franklin" scheduled to return Dec 13, 2025

With the theme “Franklin Welcomes the World” we do hint at soccer fans from across the globe visiting Franklin in 2026 but, we hope the theme means more than that. 

As America prepares to celebrate our 250th in 2026, we celebrate how Franklin is a community of immigrants from Europe, Asia, South America, North America, Africa and Australia from countries too numerous to list,”.

Plan to participate by decorating your wreath celebrating the theme “Franklin Welcomes the World.” 

Mark your calendars; Saturday, December 13th! There will be singing, dancing, art, crafts, special food items, holiday inspired beverages for all ages and of course festive wreaths decorated by Franklinites and our friends. The Franklin community gathering in festive holiday spirit will create holiday FUN for everyone." John Ristaino, Franklin Cultural Council Chair

To stay looped into Franklin Welcoming the World - check out our website here -> https://www.franklinma.gov/1177/Franklin-Welcomes-the-World.

Want to get more involved with A-Wreath-of-Franklin? You don't need to be on an official town committee or council to volunteer for this initiative! Please email Director of Arts, Culture and the creative Economy, Cory Shea (cshea@franklinma.gov).

Sign up for the Cultural Newsletter -> https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/72ozdo7

The Franklin Cultural Council wants you! Volunteers needed. Apply by July 18

FRIDAY, JULY 18 DEADLINE!

Have you seen the way Franklin bursts with energy when arts programming happens? Do you want to be a part of this energy?

If yes, the Franklin Cultural Council wants you and is currently seeking additional members. Here is the link to the Town of Franklin Volunteer Application:

https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

Please make sure that you select the Franklin Cultural Council and not the Franklin Cultural District Committee. The cultural council is seeking new members. The cultural district is not as it it at it’s member capacity.

The Franklin Cultural Council wants you!
Volunteers needed. Apply by July 18

Many exciting arts and culture offerings are on the horizon. We are seeking additional members to the Franklin Cultural Council to help with these planned future events and to assist in building new opportunities. The 250th birthday of our country and commonwealth happen in 2026 and our town will celebrate 250 years of incorporation in 2028. Volunteer to help the arts be vibrant threads in these celebrations!

Please direct any questions via email to:

FranklinCulturalCouncil02038@gmail.com

Here are some photos of what we have funded and/or assisted with this past year!

FRIDAY, JULY 18 IS THE DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THE COMING YEAR

Arts and Culture create Community!

#FranklinMACulture

#FranklinMA

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