School Committee gets insights & provides feedback on the District Improvement Plan (video)

The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026. All 7 members were participating in Council Chambers. The meeting was delayed starting as a new Zoom link needed to be created and shared. 

Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E

The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2487 

Note: the draft District Improvement Plan likely won't be available online until after approval at the next School Committee meeting. Last years plan can be found online - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/24ecc9f7e5.html#page/1

A photo album of the slcreens shared is available in the interim

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z7UrvSTy2mRHLPEC6

Quick recap

Each of the Central Office departments presented their goals and measureable markers aligned with the strategic objectives which while the remain essentially the same as last year have measurable steps outlined to assess progress

• Teaching and Learning
• Student Services
• Business and Finance
• Lifelong Learning
• Operations (including Food Service)
• Technology

The Consent Agenda was approved as outlined by a 7-0 vote

My notes in one PDF can be found

Friday Trash Collection Will Continue Saturday, July 25

Update from Waste Management:

"Friday's trash collection was incomplete. A truck is scheduled to complete the route on Saturday (7/25/26). 

See affected areas highlighted in BLUE on the attached map. 

We apologize to the residents of Franklin for the inconvenience."

Shared from - https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/172

DPW: Curbside delays for Oak, Maple & More - Picking up Monday

DPW: Curbside delays for Oak, Maple
& More - Picking up Monday

Update from Waste Management 5/30/26 6:30 PM:

"Due to increased volume, today's collection was not completed. 

Extra resources will be brought to town on Monday to collect streets that were not collected today (Saturday 5/30/26)."

 

DPW Update: Friday Trash Will Be Completed Saturday May 2, 2026

Friday Trash Will Be Completed Saturday - 1

Friday Trash Will Be Completed Saturday

Update from Waste Management 6:00pm 5/1/26:

"Due to known delays throughout the week at the disposal facility, we were unable to complete Friday's Trash Collection. We have a plan in place to recover the streets that are still "on the ground" tomorrow (Saturday 5/2/26). 

Friday Trash Will Be Completed Saturday 2

See BLUE on attached maps for affected areas. Thank you for your patience."

DPW Update on the disposal delays slowing the scheduled pickups

 

Shared from - https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/135

DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Pick up Incomplete (again)

DPW: Tuesday Recycling - Incomplete

Update from Waste Management 7:00 pm 4/28/26: 

"Due to over-run's from yesterday, today's Recycling Collection was not completed. See attached map for affected areas, which are highlighted in BLUE. These areas will be collected tomorrow morning. We apologize for the inconvenience."

View it on website (You can visit the website but the map unfortunately gets hidden. This is the best view of it.)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 25

Schools: Franklin Public Schools & BFCCPS scheduled to open with 2 hour delay; Tri-County opens with normal schedule

Library, Municipal (with limited staff), DPW & Recreation Buildings open 

Senior Center scheduled to open at 10 AM

Curbside trash/recycling (finally) starts picking up today. 

• Those scheduled for Monday are planned for Wednesday pickup, 
• Tuesday on Thursday, 
• Wednesday on Friday, 
• Thursday on Saturday, 
• and Friday on next Monday...

1:00pm BFCCPS Enrollment Lottery (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Virtual only)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

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   ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2153 

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2152 

250th Anniversary Celebration Subcommittee on Events and Logistics Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2141 

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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

Franklin Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay for students (1 hour for staff) on Feb 25, 2026

Franklin Public Schools will have a 2-hour delay for students and a 1-hour delay for staff on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. 

All before-school and ECDC programs will be cancelled. 

Please check your email for additional details.

Shared from - https://www.franklinps.net/live-feed#11532955

Town of Franklin Senior Center Update: Delayed Opening for Wednesday Feb 25, 2026 (audio)

Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral with an update on the delayed opening of the center for Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026. The Center will open at 10 AM. 

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1668-franklin-senior-center-delayed-opening-02-25-26/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 ???

Tuesday, January 27

**  Tri-County Schools announced delayed opening by 2 hours; Franklin Public Schools & BFCCPS canceled school  

** Senior Center delayed opening by 2 hours   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/franklin-senior-center-opens-tuesday.html

9:00am Fallen Heroes: William 0. Martello (Town Common, Veterans Memorial)

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm Franklin Skate night (Patriot Place)

Senior Center events before 10 AM are canceled

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, January 27 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-2100 

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, January 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272026-2111 

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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

Franklin Senior Center opens Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 with a 2 hour delay

Via Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral:

Senior Center opens Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 with a 2 hour delay

• No breakfast, there will be lunch
• Events on calendar before 10 AM will be canceled
• Be safe in traveling to the Center on Tuesday

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1645-franklin-senior-center-delayed-open-1-27-26/

Franklin Senior Center opens
Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026 with a 2 hour delay

Tri-County will have a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, 1/27/26; Franklin & BFCCPS are closed

Franklin Public Schools will have
a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, 1/27/26

The Franklin Public Schools will be closed today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.  Due to the additional overnight snowfall and current conditions in our parking lots and school walkways, it is not yet suitable to safely receive students and staff.  At this time all after school and evening activities are scheduled as planned.

https://www.franklinps.net/live-feed#11207977

Franklin Public Schools will be closed have a 2-hour delay on Tuesday, 1/27/26. 

• Emergency busing will be in effect
• ECDC AM session canceled
• Solutions delayed by 2 hours

In addition, the Tri-County RVTHS is going with a 2 hour delayed start.

FPS shared from -> https://www.franklinps.net/live-feed#11207977

BFCCPS shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ab1hvxkXb/  Updated 10:15 PM - BFCCPS has canceled school instead of their initial 2 hour delay.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/bfccps-cancels-school-for-tuesday-jan.html

Tri-County RVTHS -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1CmqbkRJ5q/

Starting Monday, Aug 4, 2025 : Franklin/Foxboro Line service change due to Amtrak infrastructure repair work

The Franklin/Foxboro line will experience service and schedule changes due to Amtrak infrastructure repair work. 

Passengers can expect delays up to 20 minutes in both directions. 

• On weekdays, after 9 AM, shuttle buses will replace service between Forge Park/495 and Franklin 
• Foxboro trains 1770 and 1765 will have shuttle buses replace service between Walpole and Foxboro
• Times with a B in Brown indicate the shuttle bus schedule

View PDF Timetable on the MBTA website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f3F19kRcV44uBn_9n0CkUkbye5zHj6xq/view?usp=sharing

Last Updated: Aug 03 2025 04:22 PM

Starting Monday, Aug 4, 2025 : Franklin/Foxboro Line
 service change due to Amtrak infrastructure repair work

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, May 27

• 1 day offset for Trash & recycle schedule due to Holiday

• Early Voting - FY 2026 Override Special Election

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (CANCELED TODAY)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group Meeting

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 1:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1759 

Design Review Meeting (Virtual Mtg)

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/405?fileID=4909 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, May 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

Due to long lines at the disposal facilities this week, trash collection is behind schedule. 

For those with routine Thursday curbside collection:

• If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25). 

For those with routine Friday curbside collection:

• If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25). 

Thank you for your patience.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA