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Thursday, April 9, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 9, 2026 ???

Thursday, April 9

9:00am Fallen Hero: Joseph R Paulette & Russel W. Shaw (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)

5:30pm Family Science Night (Franklin High School)

7:30pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

Library & Senior Center events

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

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Pole Petition Hearing - High Street

Thursday, April 9 Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2210

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2244

Finance Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing (location changed to 3rd Fl Training Rm)

Thursday, April 9 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2222

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2234

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 7:00 PM (virtual meeting)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2232

Conservation Commission Meeting (location changed to Council Chambers)

Thursday, April 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/582?fileID=8685

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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, April 3, 2026

Culinary Cabaret Coming Friday, April 10

"Hello April !!

The Franklin Cultural District is buzzing with fresh energy—explore local events, artists, and all the creativity our community has to offer this week!

Check out our Eblast link shared below (or visit the link in our profile)

Eblast link - https://conta.cc/4tjWOQS"

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DWljODjleDX/

Friday, March 13, 2026

Calling all artists! The Franklin Cultural District is looking for creative minds

Calling all artists! The Franklin Cultural
District is looking for creative minds

Calling all artists! The Franklin Cultural District is looking for creative minds to design swag for summer events and help bring our Dean Bank mural to life.

Deadlines are coming up — don’t miss your chance to be part of Franklin’s vibrant cultural scene! - https://conta.cc/4cZQedB

#FranklinWelcomestheWorld

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/14ZsH9guZDq/

Thursday, February 19, 2026

Call for Artists, Cultural District Guide DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2026

Franklin Welcomes the World

Call for Artists, Cultural District Guide
DEADLINE MARCH 1, 2026

For Summer 2026, the Cultural District will be printing more copies than ever before and distributing them widely through:

Hotels and lodging partners
Restaurants, cafes, and retail businesses
Public spaces and community hubs
Regional visitor centers and partner organizations

The guides will highlight arts, culture, dining, small businesses, public spaces, and seasonal events, positioning Franklin as both a destination and a community—not just a place people pass through.

Being featured means your work will be:

Seen by thousands of visitors and residents
Part of a cohesive, professionally produced marketing effort
Directly supporting Franklin’s creative economy and local businesses

These guides are designed to reflect the real character of Franklin, told through the voices and visuals of the people who know it best—our artists, writers, and creatives.

Who Can Apply

This call is open to creatives with a Franklin connection, including those who:

Live or work in Franklin
Grew up here or studied here
Create here regularly
Have personal or professional ties to the community

Timeline

Submission Deadline: March 1, 2026

Guide Release: May 2026

How to Submit

Email the following to Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture & the Creative Economy, at cshea@franklinma.gov with the subject line: "FCD Creative Submission"

Please include:

Visual artists: 3–5 work samples (JPEG or PDF)
Writers: 1–2 written pieces (under 250 words each)
A short bio or artist statement (whichever best fits your work)
A brief note on your Franklin connection

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Call for artists/muralists for the inaugural Cultural District + Dean Bank Public Art Residency Program

Call for artists/muralists for the inaugural
Cultural District + Dean Bank
Public Art Residency Program

NEW Call for Artist Opportunities, cultural weekend plans, and a call for engagement!

Franklin Cultural District + Dean Bank Public Art Residency

Click here for the application process.

The Franklin Cultural District, in partnership with Dean Bank and the Town of Franklin’s Department of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy, is seeking artists for the inaugural Cultural District + Dean Bank Public Art Residency Program.

This residency will support the creation of an original, site-specific mural across designated exterior inlets at Dean Bank Square. One artist (or artist team) will be selected through an open call to design, install, and steward a mural that reflects Franklin’s community, creativity, and evolving cultural identity.

Program Overview

The Dean Bank Mural Residency Program is a community-centered public art initiative that blends artistic excellence with civic engagement. The selected artist will collaborate with Town staff, Dean Bank representatives, and community members throughout the design and installation process.

Murals will remain on view for approximately 3–5 years, after which new artists will be invited to contribute to the site. This rotating residency model ensures the artwork remains fresh and responsive to the community, while creating ongoing opportunities for artists to share their work in downtown Franklin. The mural will be installed on Depot Street in the three brick inlets facing the Cultural District.

Check out this week's Cultural District Eblast -> https://conta.cc/49H5pGo

Friday, December 26, 2025

Electric Youth, cabaret, and Benjamin Franklin's birthday celebrations on the horizon

January 3 … Electric Youth 2026 and the Boston Show Band Debut Concert, THE BLACK BOX. 7:30 pm Select link for ticketing and performance information. 15. West Central Street.

Electric Youth, cabaret, and Benjamin Franklin's
birthday celebrations on the horizon

January 9 … Franklin Performing Arts Company presents A Starry Night: A Cabaret featuring singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond. 8:00 pm. THE BLACK BOX. Select link for ticketing and performance information. 15 West Central St.

January 10 … Vera Meyer on the Glass Armonica - Concert. Community concert by musician Vera Meyer on the instrument invented by B. Franklin at the Franklin United Methodist Church. 1:00 pm. United Methodist Church is located at 82 West Central St. FREE. (per Franklin Historical Museum flyer)

January 10 … The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution at Franklin Public Library. As part of the town’s annual Ben Franklin Month, Harvard Professor Joyce Chaplin will be at the Franklin Public Library to discuss her new book, “The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution.” 4:00 pm Select Link for additional information. FREE. 118 Main Street.

Arts Happen Here!

Saturday, December 13, 2025

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

Monday, November 24, 2025

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