Let’s have some fun… What the most popular dog name was in 2024?

Dog 1

Via Town Clerk Nancy Danello:

"Can you guess what the most popular dog name was in 2024?

Was It Princess?? Was It Franklin?? Was It Jeff??

The First Place winner will receive:

1. A paid dog tag for the life of the dog
2. Receive dog tag #1 for 2026
3. A picture of your dog will appear on the 2026 dog registration form sent to all town residents

Dogs 2

The Second Place winner will receive:

1. Receive dog tag #2 for 2026
2. A dog-themed goodie basket

Dog 3

Submit your guess to TOWNCLERK@FRANKLINMA.GOV

Deadline to submit your guess is 10/15/2025 BY 4:00PM

All prizes will be paid for by the Town Clerk.

One guess per family. 

Winner will be pulled on 10/16 via live feed. 

More info to come regarding the live feed."

Shared from Town Clerk PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/11VQp7bbFWz9v8_BF1BX3Km19d1s-YvsW/view?usp=drive_link

Service Dog Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, June 14 - MasterPeace Dog Training

Service Dog Graduation Ceremony -
Saturday, June 14 - MasterPeace Dog Training

This Saturday, June 14 at 11:30 AM, MasterPeace Dog Training will be hosting its first-ever Service Dog Graduation Ceremony. We’ll be celebrating the incredible journey of our first two graduates, Luna and Nalah, who have completed over two years of intensive training and are now fully certified service dogs.

This event also commemorates the life and legacy of Mike Masters the co-founder of MasterPeace Dog Training who was a disabled man with a service dog. This ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of his passing, and we are honored to dedicate it in his memory.

Visit with Frankie & Ben among the many booths at the Dog Project on the Town Common - Aug 24

Visit with Frankie & Ben 

Via Officer Frankie  

"Later this month come visit us at our booth!!!! 

Come pat and say Hi to Ben and I!!"

Shared from - > https://www.instagram.com/p/C-K8O9lMR-a/

Hold the date: The Dog Project is scheduled for August 24 on the Town Common from 11 AM to 2 PM

The Franklin MA Lions Club will be holding an event on the Franklin Town Common to showcase our canine companions, DOGS!

We want to highlight all the ways they help us and how we can help them.

If you are a vendor with a dog service, you can sign up here (by August 1 please!) -> https://forms.gle/u6seFFQCB1ra2a9x8

Hold the date: The Dog Project is scheduled for August 24 on the Town Common from 11 AM to 2 PM

Have a dog (or 2)? Dogtopia is now open

Via Dogtopia:

"We are NOW OPEN and so excited to be part of the Franklin community!  

We have already met some amazing pups and can't wait to meet more!  

Meet and Greets are free for a limited time so schedule yours with us today!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/SnoMp4CCYnk3yYVg/

For more about Dogtopia, visit their page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/

You can listen to the interview with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/06/dogtopia-franklin-village-opens-june-17.html

Have a dog (or 2)? Dogtopia is now open

Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)

FM #1236 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1236 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Kerry Sequoia-Begs, the General Manager of the new Dogtopia franchise opening in the Franklin Village Mall Plaza on June 17, 2024. We met at the new location on Thursday, June 6, 2024. 

 

We talk about 

• The Dogtopia approach to doggy day care

• Opening June 17, normal hours 7 days from 7 Am to 7 PM

• Arrange a meet & greet for your dog to assess and plan for introduction to the daycare

• Other services available, check out the website for details and pricing

The recording runs about 10 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1236-dogtopia-franklin-village-opens-june-17-2024

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Dogtopia Franklin Village

475 Franklin Village Drive, Franklin, Massachusetts 02038

Phone = 508-964-3695

Email -> franklinvillage@dogtopia.com 

Dogtopia Franklin Village web page -> https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Dogtopia Franklin Village Opens June 17, Open House Today, June 13 (audio)

Dogtopia of Franklin is the Top Dog on the Local Doggie Daycare Scene; scheduled to open June 17

Dogtopia, the nation’s leading dog daycare, boarding, and spa facility, is set to open a new location in Franklin on June 17, 2024. The new center will host an open house event on June 13th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Located in the Franklin Village Plaza (475 Franklin Village Drive), Dogtopia of Franklin is looking forward to welcoming all local dogs and families.

The new Dogtopia location is operated by District Manager, Tara Gendreau. Tara was born in Boston and raised in Watertown. Later, she moved to Eastern Canada and that is where she was able to bring her passion for pets into her career. Tara spent 10 years managing pet stores across the Maritimes until returning to Boston, where she continued growing in the pet industry. Tara has been working with animals for over 25 years and is now following her dream of working with pups at Dogtopia of Franklin Village. Tara is very excited to bring fun and memories to the dogs in the area.

“Dogtopia will fit in perfectly in the Franklin community,” said Tara. “This area is full of dog lovers and pet parents. I cannot wait to be a part of each dog's most exciting day ever, over and over again!"

Dogtopia of Franklin is scheduled to open June 17

Providing personalized care for Franklin pups in a fun, safe, and comfortable environment, Dogtopia sets the industry standard among dog daycares with its three key benefits: education, exercise, and socialization. Dogtopia is the perfect place for pups to gain those important social skills and play with new furry friends. Along with their open house event, the Franklin location is also offering unlimited daycare at $79/week for the first six weeks (click here for details, limited spots available).

Dogtopia’s environment allows dogs to feel comfortable and enjoy plenty of playtime and exercise, and the various playrooms offer fun for dogs of similar size and temperament. Each playroom has compressed rubber flooring to ease joints, prevent slipping, and promote safer play. Dogtopia allows each dog to stay active throughout the day in an environment that is safe and clean, which can give local families peace of mind.

To ensure the safety of all pups, pet parents, and their team, Dogtopia in Franklin is taking extra safety precautions alongside their rigorous cleaning protocol. Dogtopia maintains a custom cleaning program that utilizes pet-safe products that clean, disinfect, and offer the highest level of safety available. The playrooms are sanitized twice daily when the pups are resting, and routine detail cleaning is performed throughout the day. Each playroom has a powerful HVAC unit, with in-duct UV lighting that funnels air out of the building to ensure clean, fresh air and eliminate bad bacteria and viruses.

Alongside providing quality care in a healthy, safe, and fun daycare center for local pups, Dogtopia also launched the Dogtopia Foundation with the noble cause of enabling dogs to positively change our world. Dogtopia of Franklin will focus on raising funds to sponsor a service dog in training for a veteran. One hundred percent of the funds raised will be donated directly to the cause. To learn more, visit www.dogtopiafoundation.org.

Dogtopia of Franklin's hours of operation will be from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, and 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information on Dogtopia of Franklin, call 508-964-3695, email franklinvillage@dogtopia.com, or visit https://www.dogtopia.com/massachusetts-franklin-village/.

About Dogtopia:

Founded in 2002, Dogtopia is an early pioneer and innovator in the dog daycare industry, offering an experience focused on wellness, quality of care, safety, and transparency in the market. The ultimate destination for improving the physical and mental well-being of dogs and pet parents, Dogtopia helps our furry friends live long, healthy, and happy lives with services that holistically address canine wellness. Pet parents have the assurance of leaving their beloved furry family members in the hands of trained professionals in an environment created with the safety of dogs in mind, including an open-play environment with comfortable rubber flooring to ease joints and paws, top-quality meals and snacks, as well as webcams for pet parents to check in on their pups. For more information, visit www.dogtopia.com or follow on social media @dogtopiafranklinvillage or on Facebook.

Dog Halloween party with Elastic Five Band at 67 Degrees Brewery, Oct 27

Bring your tail wagging friends in their best costumes

Where: 67 Degrees Brewery

When: Friday, Oct 27 from 5:30 PM to closing

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/dog-halloween-party-with-elast/301477069295689/

Dog Halloween party with Elastic Five Band at 67 Degrees Brewery, Oct 27

Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

The Furry Friends of Franklin has scheduled the second annual dog Halloween costume contest for Sunday, October 16, at the Dacey Filed dog park from 10:00 AM to Noon.

Howl-o-ween dog costume contest at Dog Park, Oct 16

Download a copy of the flyer -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnKJ2QXKOvmjr-r1vrr1iV4NCVIzesZ-/view?usp=sharing

Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6

Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee are doing  a dedication plaque in honor of Andrew Bissanti and his family for their generous gift of the gazebo at the dog park on Saturday, August 6 at 11:00 AM. 

Rain date is Sunday August 7 at 11:00 AM

All are welcome to attend.

                 Gennarino D'Onofrio
                          President

Dacey Community Field
700 Lincoln Street
Franklin, MA

Dedication plaque ceremony at Dog Park - Aug 6

Franklin Cultural District - #Arts happening Here (through June 8)

June 1, and the Rogers and Hammerstein lyrics from Carousel appear in the grey matter:

"You can see it in the trees

You can smell it in the breeze

Look around! Look around! Look around!

June is bustin' out all over"   

This week may seem like a slow "busting out all over" but wait until you see next week! Arts are happening here!

LaCantina Winery

Wednesday, June 1 = First Day of LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Thursday, June 2
6:00pm - LaCantina Winery - Live Concert with Ayla Brown and Rob Bellamy. Tickets can be purchased here:  www.lacantinawinery.square.site

7:00pm - 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node (virtual meeting with climate activists)

Friday, June 3
2:00pm - Farmers Market (first market of the season on the Town Common) https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/
6:00pm - 67 Degrees - Scott McGill Acoustic https://67degreesbrewing.com/event-calendar/scott-magill-acoustic/ 

Farmers Market

7:00pm - FHS Graduation (FHS Class of 2022) Franklin TV to broadcast live (Link forthcoming)
10:00pm - All Night Party (for the FHS Class of 2022)

Saturday, June 4 
10:00am - Historical Museum (always free) https://www.franklinmuseum1778.com/
12:00pm - The Dog Project (on the Town Common) hosted by Franklin Lion’s Club

The Dog Project

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/05/the-dog-project-scheduled-for-saturday.html 
5:30pm - 67 Degrees - Sudden Odd Behavior (SOB) https://67degreesbrewing.com/event-calendar/sudden-odd-behavior-sob-2/ 

Sunday, June 5

1:00pm - Historical Museum (always free)

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

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

The Dog Project scheduled for Saturday, June 4, from noon to 3 PM will feature our own "Ben Franklin"

The Franklin Lion's Club is presenting an event about everything Dog with demonstrations from Hanscom AFB K-9 unit, and Franklin Police's K-9, Ben Franklin.

Comfort and Service dogs will show you how they assist people.

Representatives from organizations that provide training, doggie day care, doggie treats, dog walkers, and more will be participating.

The Dog Project is scheduled for the Town Common on Saturday, June 4 from noon to 3 PM. Rain date is Sunday, June 5, noon to 3 PM.

No cost for the event. Raffle items will be on site to raise money to donate to a Dog organization.

• Donations of dog food for the Franklin Food Pantry would be appreciated.
• Donations of old eye glasses will be collected by the Lion's Club.

Franklin Police: Ben Franklin gained his "Canine Good Citizen" certification in Jan 2021

 

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park need your help Sat, May 14 to spread some mulch

Dacey Field dog park

"Hello dog lovers. Save this date.  

Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee needs your help on Saturday May 14th at 9:30 am to spread 30 yards of fresh wood chips.  

We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. Refreshments will be there for those who help and Gino’s famous peanut butter, blueberry dog biscuits for our furry friends.  

Thanks.  "

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3157913507811987/ 

Town of Franklin Annual Census due to be returned within 10 days of receipt

The Annual Census mailing from our Town Clerk arrived in  the postal mail last week and is due to be returned within 10 days.

Town of Franklin Annual Census due to be returned within 10 days of receipt

Have you filled out and returned yours yet?

You can put it back into the mail or drop it in the white Town business drop box at the municipal building.

You can put it back into the mail or drop it in the white business box at the municipal building

Franklin Dog Park: The gazebo is finished

Via Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee: 

"Franklin dog park gazebo is completed. Franklin dog park is open. Thank you for your patience."

Shared from Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3046304538972885/

Franklin Dog Park: The gazebo is finished

In Person Pet First Aid & CPR class - Nov 27 & Nov 28

Join us for a 100% In Person Pet First Aid & CPR class on Saturday, November 27, 2021 and Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Destination Dog from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM both days.

Register online -> www.fourfootedfamily.com/classes

Cost = $80

There are multiple sessions available with options for hybrid or in person. Check out the full schedule -> www.fourfootedfamily.com/classes

During the course you will learn the following:

• What is Pet First Aid?
• Pet Parenting 101 - Your Pet's Baselines
• Good Tips for Problem Prevention
• Vitals and Head to Tail Checks
• Proper Handling, Restraint and Transport of an injured animal
• Creating a Disaster Preparedness Plan
• Choking Management
• CPR vs. CPCR
• Which style of CPR is appropriate for your pets
• First Aid: Illnesses & Injuries including:
• Heat Stroke and Frostbite
• Dehydration
• Severe Bleeding
• Bandaging various body parts
• Mouth & Lip Injuries/Illnesses
• Injected & Ingested Poisoning
• Drowning
• Snake Bites
• Intestinal Distress
• Allergic Reactions and Bites/Stings
• Shock & Seizures
• Bloat

Class materials and a practice pack, including $20 in take home materials will be given to you during the in person class.

At the conclusion of class you will receive a Certification of Completion wall certificate and wallet card good for 2 years. We look forward to teaching you these very valuable skills and helping you truly be your pet's best friend.

For more about Destination Dog -> https://www.destinationdogfranklin.com/

In Person Pet First Aid & CPR class - Nov 27 & Nov 28

Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest is this Sunday October 31st at 11am at the Franklin Dog Park Dacey Community Field, 700 Lincoln St. Franklin, MA.

Registration fee is a donation. Also have your pet picture taken for $5.00. Categories are Cutest, Funniest and Scariest.  

There will be awards and prizes to the winners. We have gift certificates from local pet stores, special awards, treats and toys. 

There will be free doggie ice cream given out from Pet Supplies Plus famous dog chef Gino will be giving out free dog biscuits while supplies last. 

Bring your Furry Friend's and enjoy the day.    

"RAIN DATE" is November 7th, same time and location.

Thank you,                                                                                                      

Furry Friends of The Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee 

Halloween Doggie Costume Contest - Oct 31

Franklin Dog Park schedules Halloween Costume Contest for Furry Friends - Oct 31

Halloween Costume Contest for your Furry Friends. 

October 31st at 11 AM at Dacey Community Field, Franklin MA Dog Park. 

Lots of prizes. Categories are cutest, funniest and scariest. Prizes are 1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th and 7th. Prizes range from 1st $25.00, 2nd$20.00,3rd$15.00, 4th thru 7th $10.00 gift certificates to Vet Med and Pet Supply Plus. We also have free gifts from Franklin Agway, Pet Smart. Plus free home made dog biscuits, doggie ice cream and other doggie goodies. 

“ENTRANCE FEE”  donation cash or check made out to Furry Friends of Franklin INK.  Must register and get number for your pet. 

Hope to see you at the Halloween 🎃 Contest Parade.  

Thank you,

Gennarino D’ONOFRIO

 President of Furry Friends

Shared from Facebook: https://facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10151633142199995&id=173205529994

Dacey Field dog park

Franklin Dog Park help needed on Saturday, Sep 18

"Hello dog lovers. 

We need volunteers to help out at the Franklin Dog Park on Saturday September 18 at 9:30 AM.  

Every time we get heavy rains at the dog park, the wood chips wash down to the fence area. We are moving the wood chips from the fence area to areas that needs to be filled in. 

Please bring wheelbarrows, shovels and rakes. Refreshments will be served."

Thank you

Furry Friends of the Franklin Volunteer Committee

Shared from Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2988421458094527/

Dacey Field dog park