Registration opens for the 6th annual Franklin Community Halloween House Decorating Contest

Community Announcement!

The Franklin MA Lions are excited to announce 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."

For more information and to register, click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfOZ4kVrCjKZqv5B_F4uwhUGgP7qloz-WAsefFEJdxXcq3HjQ/viewform

Message Franklin MA Lions with any questions! We can’t wait to see all the amazing houses this year.

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.

See the map -> https://communitykangaroo.com/franklin/lights/

Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo 

Getting Festive in Downtown Franklin - Saturday, Nov 23 at 8:30 AM

The Franklin Downtown Partnership and the Franklin Garden Club are joining forces to decorate the downtown for the holidays on Saturday, November 23 from 8:30 AM to 11 AM. The FHS Boys and Girls Hockey teams will be on hand to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. 

The effort is organized by Eileen Mason, Franklin Garden Club member and FDP member. Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com to let her know you can help.

Students: if you have community service hours to satisfy, this is the perfect opportunity to earn your hours. You will get a note documenting your service.

Thank you to the Franklin DPW for their help in cleaning out the containers on the bridges and providing new potting soil.

“We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to making the downtown area festive during the holiday season,” Mason said. “The decorations make Franklin even more inviting to residents and visitors, and help draw people downtown to enjoy our local shops and restaurants.”

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/

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

Both FHS Girls & Boys Panther Hockey Teams help with the downtown decorations on Sunday

FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) posted on Sun, Nov 19, 2023:

"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

The FHS Girls hockey team was a great help on Sunday ->

Members of the FHS Girls hockey team

Before photo

downtown decorations on Sunday - before

After photo

downtown decorations on Sunday - after

Additional photos from Eileen Mason ->    https://www.facebook.com/eileen.mason1/posts/pfbid0rNxwPmU9Y64gaNixG5tydbSToDmVT13Jqt56wpp2EHiHZ2m59fxH4WcBExMoiDRzl

Volunteers Needed to help with the Winter Decorating Activities on Saturday, Nov. 18

WINTER DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Volunteers are needed for Winter Decorating Day on Sat., Nov. 18 to help install wreaths, bows and greenery.  Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help dress up the downtown for the holidays!

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Register now for this Cupcake Decorating for Adults class - Apr 12

Coming Soon. Register Now

NEW Opportunity Coming Soon Don't Miss Out REGISTER TODAY For more class options & additional details: Click here www.FranklinLifelongLearning.com Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter

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Volunteers needed to help with the Winter Decorating Nov 19 - Maybe that is something you can do?

WINTER DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Winter Decorating Day has been scheduled for Saturday morning, Nov. 19. Volunteers are needed to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help dress up the downtown for the holidays!

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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

Volunteers needed for Winter decorating, maybe you can help!

This Weekend

WINTER DECORATING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Winter Decorating Day has been scheduled for Sat., Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Volunteers are needed to help install wreaths, bows and greenery. Please email Eileen Mason at emason4234@gmail.com if you are able to help dress up the downtown for the holidays!

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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!"

Link to Google Map ->  https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1o1VBZYZbyOvm3mggj6wn84cbyc5y5zuA&ll=42.10508519283393%2C-71.40208074999998&z=12

The contest was announced earlier

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/09/2nd-annual-halloween-house-decorating.html

Franklin Halloween Decorations 2021 (map)

2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest

The Franklin Cultural Council is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest! 

We will have two levels of participation this year! Both levels include the FCC sharing the name of your display and your address with the general public. You MUST agree to share your address in order to participate.

"IN IT TO WIN IT!" - These entries will be judged by members of the FCC in the evening on October 22 and/or 23, 2021. All social distancing guidelines will be followed. Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 24, 2021.

"SHARING IS SCARING!" - these entries will not be judged, but will be shared with the community.

Please fill out the form below by Sunday, October 17 to enter the contest.

bit.ly/FCCHalloween2021 We're sorry, but we are unable to accept entries after this date.

2nd Annual Halloween House Decorating Contest

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.

 

Volunteers needed for spring beautification project

FHS Panther Hockey: annual decorating of the Town Common

Thank you!

"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"

Shared from Twitter =  https://t.co/n9YXHmqMTo

FHS Panther Hockey: annual decorating of the Town Common

Franklin's weekend Nov 21-22, 2020

A relatively quiet weekend to enjoy. Be safe, be social at a distance (and masked!)

Saturday, November 21
9:00am - Help decorate downtown Franklin
10:00am - Winter Farmers Market

Sunday, November 22
1:00pm - Historical Museum (open and free admission)

Find the full calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
 

Community Calendar

 

Celebrating Downtown Franklin and Beyond This Winter

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.

The Town Common decorated in Dec 2019