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 |
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| 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
"FHS Boys Hockey decorating Downtown Franklin.
Tis the Season 7 days till tryouts!
@FHSSports @ToFranklinMa @FranklinDowntwn" https://t.co/oNhqjt5u9I
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| FHS Boys Hockey decorating Downtown Franklin |
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| Members of the FHS Girls hockey team |
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| downtown decorations on Sunday - before |
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| downtown decorations on Sunday - after |
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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
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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!"
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| Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map) |
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| 2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest |
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 |
"Our annual decorating of the common at Christmas! Thank you Hillside Nurseries, Beth O'Reilly, Ryan Jette, Tina Connelly, Vanessa Blinco, Dan Sheehan, Coach Sarno, all the parents who brought ladders and all that helped today! Awesome day! @FHSSports @FHS_Puck @PanthersJvPuck"
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| FHS Panther Hockey: annual decorating of the Town Common |
A relatively quiet weekend to enjoy. Be safe, be social at a distance (and masked!)
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| Community Calendar |
On Saturday, Nov. 21, members of the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Franklin Garden Club, and resident volunteers will decorate downtown Franklin for the holidays with wreaths, greenery and bows provided by Hillside Nurseries. Volunteers will work from 9 AM to noon. The rain date is Nov. 22. Please email emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer to dress up the downtown for the holidays!
All volunteers will wear masks and maintain appropriate social distancing, said Eileen Mason, chair of the beautification efforts in downtown.
“We really appreciate the efforts of all our volunteers and the DPW to decorate the area,” said Mason. “Please come to downtown Franklin to shop for your holiday presents and enjoy the decorations,” said Mason.
In addition to downtown decorations, the FDP is inviting everyone to participate in “Light Up Downtown Franklin and Beyond” with lights and winter decorations in downtown businesses and beyond from Nov. 21 to March 1. Thank you to the sponsors of this event: Platinum Sponsor Dean Bank, Gold Sponsors Fenton Financial Group and Keefe Insurance Agency, and Silver Sponsor Station 117 Apartments.
“We want to emphasize the importance of shopping local and supporting Franklin businesses this winter season,” said Roberta Trahan, vice president of the FDP. “Our local businesses are so important to our town and we want to make sure they thrive during these difficult times.”
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a nonprofit, 501©3 organization made up of nearly 300 business owners, community leaders and residents working to stimulate economic development downtown and create a positive impact throughout the area. Go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/ for more information.
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| The Town Common decorated in Dec 2019 |
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| Franklin Cultural Council: Halloween House Decorating Contest |
