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Thursday, March 12, 2026

BFCCPS shares results of Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - MSEF for Middle School

We are thrilled to share the results of the recent Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - MSEF for Middle School.

The students listed below will now incorporate feedback from judges in preparation for the Middle School State Fair which takes place May 9th at Clark University:

BFCCPS shares results of Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair - MSEF for Middle School

Romir Iyer "Using Python Code to Diagnose Genetic Disorders" 2nd Place and Citadel securities Innovation Prize
Dishita Noolu "Does a natural bandage infused with healing and antibacterial ingredients promote faster skin recovery than a regular store bought bandage" 2nd Place and Lemelson Early Inventor Prize
Shanvika Kandanuru "The Casein Polymer Project" 2nd Place and Sandra Nasrawi Award
Mansha Khatri and Poorvi Rajaboyina "Freezing of Different Water Types" 2nd Place and Aparna Narvane Memorial Award
Anagha Balagurumoorthy and Shreya Kirikera "Investigation of Pharmaceutical Waste in Public Water Systems" 3rd Place
Aagam Shah and Chittesh Patel "Selective Capture of Harmful Pathogens Using a Mucin Based Trapping Mechanism'' 3rd Place

Many thanks to Mrs Nestor and Mr Pontes-Macedo for supervising students throughout this process.

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/186MTBJnxg/

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Events includes Women's Health Event May 20 in Franklin

Upcoming events hosted by the Metacomet Public Health Alliance.

Health & Wellness Fairs

April 21 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Norfolk Council on Aging
28 Medway Branch Road, Norfolk

April 23 | 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Wrentham Senior Center
400 Taunton Street, Wrentham

Both events will feature over 20 vendors focused on healthy aging, wellness, and safety resources.

Women's Health Event

May 20
Vendor Fair: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Dana-Farber Mammography Van: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (times TBD)

Location:
New England Chapel
300 East Central Street
Franklin, MA

Upcoming Metacomet Public Health Alliance Events
includes Women's Health Event May 20 in Franklin

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Exclusive audio: Franklin (MA) Board of health Meeting held 3/04/26 (audio)

FM #1680 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1680 the series.

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present with the full compliment of Health Dept staff.

Quick Recap:

Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting

Reads protocol statement re: Google meet
Confirms participation via roll call
Approval of Feb minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0

No citizen comments
Restricting the sale of tobacco products inspection violations discussion
Report My Meal Report My Meal | Mass.gov link added to Town page

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/report-my-meal

Planning for a women's health fair

Mobile mammogram vehicle confirmed, child care set up for mother who make appointments
At New England Chapel, all women's health issues to be covered with vendors and info tables
Additional details being worked

Motion to adjourn, second, passes 3-0

The meeting runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting March 4, 2026. Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1680-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-03-04-26/

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Agenda doc ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03042026-2164

My notes in one PDF file ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DjqfX6IxRhuLudVhGzMDybBtk2DIEu_D/view?usp=drive_link

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Saturday, December 6, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, December 6, 2025 ???

Saturday, December 6

8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (United States Postal Service)

9:00am Christmas Fair & more (St John's Episcopal Church)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Harry R. Bean (Veteran Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:30am Wreath and Holiday Arrangement Sale (Daddario’s Hardware Store)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Train Town Franklin #3 - opens (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Mike Bent's Ho Ho Hocus Pocus Magic Show! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Maker Moment Silk Scarf Painting (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Ellis Paul, Alice Peacock opening (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

7:30pm Faculty Dance Works (ticketed event) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm The Nutcracker (ticketed event)(FPAC, Franklin High School)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today **

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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

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Reminder on "Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6"

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 2 pm at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin.

Here are the 4 top reasons to visit St. John’s holiday fair:

Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon.
Lots of shopping: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, teas. Fresh, beautiful wreaths and greens; plus cozy hand-made scarves, mittens, and hats.
Delicious hand-made treats like cookies, fudge, and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair.
St John’s will host a live nativity scene. What is a live nativity scene? Jesus was born in a barn and lay in a manger, surrounded by animals. We will enact this scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and real farm animals (sheep, goats, donkey) during the fair.

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

Come and see on Saturday, December 6 from Noon to 2 PM.

This event is FREE and open to all.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Saturday, November 15, 2025

You can use the four way test too!

"Did you know the story of 4 way test?

You can use the 4 way test too!

In 1932, Herbert Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Chicago (and Past President of Rotary International, 1954-55), saved a failing aluminum company from the brink of bankruptcy by distinguishing itself from its competition by developing his Four-Way Test.

It is a test of fairness, honesty, and integrity in the industry.

Since then, his Four-Way Test has been adopted by Rotary in 1943 to underscore the value of business ethics. The Four-Way Test has served as a moral compass for members and their friends to live by their professional and personal relationships."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DRC0CyYDaus/

Monday, November 10, 2025

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 2 pm at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin.

Here are the 4 top reasons to visit St. John’s holiday fair:

Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon.
Lots of shopping: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, teas. Fresh, beautiful wreaths and greens; plus cozy hand-made scarves, mittens, and hats.
Delicious hand-made treats like cookies, fudge, and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair.
St John’s will host a live nativity scene. What is a live nativity scene? Jesus was born in a barn and lay in a manger, surrounded by animals. We will enact this scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and real farm animals (sheep, goats, donkey) during the fair.

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

Come and see on Saturday, December 6 from Noon to 2 PM.

This event is FREE and open to all.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Friday, September 19, 2025

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025 at the Franklin Public Library

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025
at the Franklin Public Library

Local Vendors, Prizes, Giveaways, Activities for Kids, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Refreshments, And Much More!!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Franklin Public Library 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lyEnEWRzbIgFesvoY8rpm6krdKI3Ecp4/view?usp=drive_link

Sunday, September 14, 2025

BFCCPS annual High School Fair scheduled for September 18 from 5 to 6:30 PM

BFCCPS annual High School Fair

The BFCCPS annual High School Fair takes place September 18 from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM in the Learning Commons for families interested in learning about local high school options for the 2026-2027 school year. The school is located at 500 Financial Park in Franklin MA.

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Please contact Lauren Callaghan our School Counselor with any questions at lcallaghan@bfccps.org.

You can see the schools who have already signed up to attend here

Friday, April 4, 2025

Spring Health Fair at Franklin Public Library - Weds, Apr 9

Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair!

Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 3:30PM to 5:30PM. Enjoy refreshments, local vendors, painting, and much more!

Shared from -> https://franklinma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/health-fair/

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Reminder: St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin.

Christmas Fair Set for December 7

Do your holiday shopping in one stop: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, or teas. Appreciate unique, hand-made crafts? You’ll love the beautiful fresh wreaths and greens, as well as cozy scarves, mittens, and hats.

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair.

For more information:

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

St. John’s Christmas Fair Set for December 7

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 7, from 9 AM to 2 PM at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin.

Choose delicious treats like cookies, fudge and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair.

For more information:

Visit us on Facebook at St John’s Episcopal Church

See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

Call 508-528-2387

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Franklin Area Childcare Fair - Weds, Nov 6

"Reminder that this event is happening next week at the Franklin Public Library. We have 16+ childcare providers in the Franklin area that will be there to chat with you!

If you need daycare, preschool, afterschool care, or summer camp in the Franklin area, this is the event for you!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/126zF2sgLHZ/

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Fall Health Fair scheduled for Sep 25 at Franklin Public Library from 3 to 6 PM

Fall Health Fair

The Franklin Public Library is hosting the Fall Health Fair!

The Fair will take place on September 25, 2024 from 3:00PM - 6:00PM at the Franklin Public Library.

Stop by for local vendors, face painting, refreshments, activities, giveaways, health services, and more!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/fall-health-fair-0

Fall 2024 High School Fair scheduled for Sep 19 at 5 PM (for 8th graders)

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is pleased to announce the date for our Fall 2024 High School Fair which will be held on September 19th from 5:00pm to 6:00 pm in the BFCCPS Learning Commons located at 500 Financial Park.

Sep 19 at 5 PM

The event is open to 8th grade students both at BFCCPS and from local schools as well. Please note that a parent or guardian must accompany all students for the duration of the event.

Students are invited to pick up brochures and applications, ask about fall open house dates and speak directly with representatives and current students of the schools that will be in attendance.

Parking for the event is available in the school parking lot. Please note driving directions to the facility here on our website. (https://www.bfccps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=529636&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1013734)

You can view this sheet to see what schools have RSVP'd to attend (please note that this list will update as additional schools RSVP between now and the event.)

Shared from -> https://www.bfccps.org/apps/events/event.jsp?eREC_ID=4358672&d=2024-09-19&id=0

Monday, July 22, 2024

Save the dates for the 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair - Sept 13-15, 2024

We are back! The 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair is in the works! September 13-15, 2024

Friday, September 13, 5-10 PM
Saturday, September 14, 12-10 PM
Sunday, September 15, 12-7 PM

FREE ADMISSION!! $3 parking donation to support Wrentham Lions' Club charities!

Please join us for our 42nd Annual Cracker-Barrel Fair, for another year of family entertainment! Rides, food trucks, animals, games, hayrides, vendors, live music, entertainment, animals and much more! All brought to you by the Friends of Wrentham to benefit the amazing residents of Wrentham Developmental Center!

Cracker-Barrel Fairgrounds

131 Emerald Street

Wrentham, MA 02093

Shared from -> https://facebook.com/events/s/42nd-annual-cracker-barrel-fai/372099235596658/

Save the dates for the 2024 Cracker-Barrel Fair - Sept 13-15, 2024

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair scheduled for June 5 from 2 to 5 PM

Join us on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair!

Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.