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Thursday, November 20, 2025
FDP Downtown Holiday Decorating is now Sunday, Nov 23 (not Saturday, Nov 22)
Sunday, November 9, 2025
Volunteers Needed For Winter Decorating Downtown November 22
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| Volunteers Needed For Winter Decorating Downtown November 22 |
Stay up to date and follow the Franklin Downtown Partnership on Instagram and Facebook at: https://www.instagram.com/franklindowntownpartnership/ and https://www.facebook.com/franklindowntownpartnership.org/
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as spring beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Registration opens for the 6th annual Franklin Community Halloween House Decorating Contest
- This contest is free and open to ALL residents of Franklin, MA.
- All applications must be received by 12:00 PM (noon) on Friday, Oct 10th.
- All participants will be included in a community map for everyone to enjoy.
- There will be 2 levels of participation; "In It to Win It" and "Sharing is Scaring."
Friday, December 13, 2024
Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo
Community Kangaroo has compiled a Holiday Decorations Map for the Greater Boston area.
Here's a link to what they have so far -- any help is appreciated! It is interactive and updated as more info is gathered.
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| Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo |
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Getting Festive in Downtown Franklin - Saturday, Nov 23 at 8:30 AM
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as spring beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
Monday, November 20, 2023
Both FHS Girls & Boys Panther Hockey Teams help with the downtown decorations on Sunday
"FHS Boys Hockey decorating Downtown Franklin.
Tis the Season 7 days till tryouts!
@FHSSports @ToFranklinMa @FranklinDowntwn" https://t.co/oNhqjt5u9I
| FHS Boys Hockey decorating Downtown Franklin |
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| downtown decorations on Sunday - before |
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| downtown decorations on Sunday - after |
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Volunteers Needed to help with the Winter Decorating Activities on Saturday, Nov. 18
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Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Register now for this Cupcake Decorating for Adults class - Apr 12
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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Volunteers needed to help with the Winter Decorating Nov 19 - Maybe that is something you can do?
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
If the holiday view at the downtown triangle looks in disarray, it was vandalized
Unfortunately, after many volunteers decorated downtown Franklin on the weekend before Thanksgiving, some folks apparently thought of other things to do with the decorations (aside from leaving them alone!).
A report was filed with the Franklin Police the week of Dec 6, 2021:
multiple bows on the Rome side bridge were taken
greens and bows on the train side bridge were pulled out
one wreath on the train side bridge is missing
the red candy cane on the sleigh was removed
gift boxes previously stacked in the sleigh were thrown over the fencing to the tracks below
Franklin Police responded to the report, took photos to add to the report, and will step up patrols.
If anyone knows of, or saw the vandal(s) in action, please let Franklin Police know. They can take tips at their tip line -> 508-440-2780.
The red candy cane and gift boxes missing from the sleigh One wreath and bows missing from the decorations along the railing
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Volunteers needed for Winter decorating, maybe you can help!
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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map)
Via the Franklin Cultural Council:
"The Halloween Map Has Arrived. Everyone wants it and now you've got it first.We are also working potentially on a hardcopy map that can be picked up and I'm sure someone will be here asking for a driving route...so we'll get going on that too!
Have fun, Franklin!"
| Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map) |
Friday, September 24, 2021
2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest
| 2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest |
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Volunteers needed for spring beautification project
Spring is in the air at the Franklin Downtown Partnership! The FDP and Franklin Garden Club is seeking volunteers for its spring beautification project.
The volunteers will plant fresh flowers throughout the downtown area on Saturday, May 22.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for beautification.
Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are available to volunteer or Lisa Piana at downtown.franklin@yahoo.com to sponsor beautification.
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| Volunteers needed for spring beautification project |










