About the MetroWest Visitors Bureau — As the only regional organization with the mission of stimulating the MetroWest economy by marketing the region's assets, the MetroWest Visitors Bureau has served hundreds of businesses, nonprofit agencies, and municipalities since its founding. This independent nonprofit organization markets the region’s cultural and recreational venues, retailers, restaurants, accommodations, and educational and other services to visitors and residents alike. These marketing efforts also serve to brand the region, to build collaborations across sectors and towns, to support jobs-producing enterprises, and to celebrate the diverse and vibrant MetroWest community. Learn more about the MWVB by visiting www.metrowestvisitors.org or by following on social media @visitmetrowest.
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Thursday, June 9, 2022
MetroWest Visitors Bureau Presents 9th Annual MetroFest - June 11
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Is there a film festival at FHS? Yes, this Thursday evening!
"Do you want to attend a real film festival held right here at FHS? Well, you’re in luck! On Thursday May 19th, the annual festival makes a return. It will be held in the auditorium and starts at 6:00 PM. Even better, admission is completely free! That’s right… FHS students and teachers can go to the movies for FREE!
The feature presentation is the world premiere of Solar, a 25 minute short film produced by Mr. Bailey’s film production class. The story plays homage to Alien, Ridley Scott’s 1979 blockbuster. Students wrote, edited, filmed, and even acted on screen. Check out the exclusive clip shown above!" (clip actually below in this sharing)
Sunday, May 15, 2022
FHS Film Fest - May 19 - 6 PM
"We have so many great videos to screen at our Film Fest on May 19 @ 6 PM in the Auditorium.
Come and support our local student filmmakers. The event is free and open to the public!"
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1524442093388713985
FHS Film Fest - May 19 - 6 PM |
Sunday, May 1, 2022
Get ready for the FHS - Film Festival 2022 - May 19 !!
"We're rolling out the red carpet this year for our annual FHS Film Fest! Come catch all the best videos of the year, plus the world premiere of "Solar," a film produced by Mr. Bailey's film class."
Shared from Twitter -> https://twitter.com/fhspanthertv/status/1520098260983103488
FHS - Film Festival 2022 |
Monday, November 15, 2021
Diwali Festival celebrated at Franklin Library
The Indian Diwali Festival was celebrated by around 400 people on Saturday afternoon. 4th District Congressman Jake Auchincloss along with District Director Dana Hanson joined the festivities at America's First Public Library.
The significance of the Indian Festival of Lights Diwali is victory of Good over Evil.
The program started with prayer and followed by colorful Bollywood Dances and Indian traditional kid dances.
Yummy sweets and brunch boxes were served for Vegetarians and Non-Vegetarians.
Photos and text submitted by community correspondent KP Sompally
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Congressman Auchincloss poses with some of the gathering |
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Congressman Auchincloss gives remarks to the gathering |
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some of the sweets gathered comments |
Friday, October 8, 2021
Thank You to Everyone who Made the Harvest Festival Possible
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Sunday, October 3, 2021
Harvest Festival - a successful sunny day in Franklin (photo essay)
There were hundreds, maybe thousands, of folks walking downtown, along Main St, along Depot St, enjoying music at the Dean Ave corner (Dancin' on Dean), along the Rockland Trust parking lot, into THE BLACK BOX parking lot, crossing West Central St to the Historical Museum. How do you count that kind of crowd? Forget about counting, just enjoy it!
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some of the early crowd along Main St |
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State Rep Jeff Roy decked out for Ben Gardner's boat |
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Fire Dept. was visible, they will have their own October fire safety open house Saturday, Oct 9 from 10 AM to 2 PM |
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a 'meta' moment, Pete shares a photo with Chris, while I take theirs |
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vendor booths were plentiful, including newly open Fresh Start Market |
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activities for families ran the gamut including painting pumpkins at Franklin Agway booth |
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the only time the food court tables were empty was when they were set up |
Thanks to the Franklin Downtown Partnership and to the many hands that made this such a success!
Friday, October 1, 2021
Harvest Festival - Handicap parking available at Dean Bank (Dean Ave)
Handicap parking during the Oct. 2 Harvest Festival will be available in the Dean Bank parking lot behind the bank from noon to 5 PM
Franklin Police - Road Closure Alert - Saturday, Oct 2 for Harvest Festival
***ROAD CLOSURE***
This Saturday October 2nd from 10am-6pm Main Street will be closed from Rt. 140 to Emmons Street for the 18th Annual Harvest Festival.
Stop by and support the Franklin Downtown Partnership!
Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/franklinpolice/status/1443607605260210181?s=03
Franklin Police - Road Closure Alert - Saturday, Oct 2 for Harvest Festival |
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2
Ben Gardner's Boat - noon to 2:15
The Driftwoods - 2:45 to 5
Jamie Barrett - 2:30 to 3:30
Before 2:30 & after 3:30, performances by FPAC and FSPA students.
#fdp
#harvestfestival
Franklin Downtown Partnership shares music performance schedule for Harvest Festival - Oct 2 |
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
October events at the Franklin Historical Museum
The museum is happy to once again be participating in the annual Harvest Festival, Saturday, October 2. The museum will have a display of photographs depicting farms, farm life, animals, gardens and harvesting. The series of photographs from early 20th century Franklin, is from the private collection of Franklin photographer Nathan Wales’ images. The museum is also happy to be host vintage cars from the local car club, the Red Devils. We will serve apple cider and cookies on the porch. The Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum will have a table out front selling Christmas Ornaments from the gift shop. We look forward to you stopping by!
We’re very excited to have author Stephen Puleo return for our Second Sunday Speaker Series on October 10. Steve’s recently released book, Voyage of Mercy will be the topic of his presentation. Thousands of ships left Ireland during the potato famine in the late 1840s, transporting the starving and destitute away from their homeland. The first to sail in the other direction was the USS Jamestown, a converted warship stripped of its guns and committed to the peaceful delivery of food, clothing, and supplies. The USS Jamestown, the Irish famine, and the remarkable story of America’s first humanitarian mission. Join us for this compelling presentation. Doors open at 1:00PM. Presentation to start by 1:15PM. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin Historical Museum.
The museum is open Thursday evenings 5 PM - 7 PM; Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM and Sundays 1 PM - 4 PM. Visit our giftshop for fun and unique Franklin gift items. We are wheelchair accessible and admission is always free. Franklin Historical Museum, 80 West Central Street.
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October events at the Franklin Historical Museum |
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
See You This Weekend! - Harvest Festival - Oct 2
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Saturday, September 18, 2021
Harvest Moonshine Festival - Sep 18
It has been a long time since you heard from us at OCC Coffeehouse – since the start of the COBID pandemic in February or March 2020. Times have been difficult, but we are still here. The future has begun to look much brighter in many respects, and you will be hearing more in the near future.
In the meantime, here is your invitation to a wonderful festival in Wrentham that will be well worth going to this afternoon, Saturday, September 18, from 3:30 until 8 PM at White Barn Farm in Wrentham.
Be sure to let them know that you heard about it from Ken Graves at OCC Coffeehouse, and let me know how you like it. I may very well see you there.
The Festival will be held at White Barn Farm, 458 South Street, Wrentham, MA. Tickets are $15 no matter how long you want to stay.
Music features Billy Wylder, Hawthorn, and DJ Rutabaga!
This is the 10th anniversary celebration on the farm.
For more information, go to whitebarnfarm.org.
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Harvest Moonshine Festival - Sep 18 |
Friday, September 17, 2021
Peter Willis scheduled for the Harvest Festival - good time to check out his photos of Franklin
on October 2th 12-5pm


Peter Willis scheduled for the Harvest Festival |
Friday, September 3, 2021
18th Annual Harvest Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct 2, 2021
The Franklin Downtown Partnership is busy preparing for the 18th Annual Harvest Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct 2, 2021.
Visit the Downtown Partnership page for updates https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/
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18th Annual Harvest Festival scheduled for Saturday, Oct 2, 2021 |
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Franklin Downtown Partnership: Harvest Festival Booth Reminder
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Monday, August 16, 2021
Franklin Harvest Festival Sponsorships Needed
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