The fun starts at 4:00 PM and last until 7:00 PM. Ages pre-school to 5th grade.
Food donations being accepted for the Franklin Food Pantry
Franklin Police - Halloween Party - Oct 29 |
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"Signs of victory are evident on the floor at Tinio Racing in Bellingham, where Bobby Santos III’s tires sit, caked in confetti from last weekend’s win.
Santos is a Franklin native and NASCAR modified race car driver. He won the F.W Webb 100 at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway last Saturday. He called the race “kind of like the Super Bowl” of this level of racing.
“It’s our biggest track, it’s our highest paying race,” Santos said. “We were running 13th for most of the time, then we took a late-race charge in the last 20 laps. We took the lead and won the race.”Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
"It happened a lifetime ago, in the days when few people knew who Michael Dukakis was, and still fewer could imagine the life that spread out before him — the governorships, the bid for the White House, the career today as an academic eminence grise.
But what he saw that day 50 years ago at the Walter E. Fernald State School in Waltham, where people with developmental disabilities were dismissed by their doctors and warehoused by a society content to keep them out of sight, has never left him.
Its tectonic impact is visible as he sits in the corner of a conference room here at the New England Center for Children."
"Today we’d like to introduce you to Lisa Bailey.
Nationally awarded professional artist Lisa Grunewald Bailey is a current resident and art instructor in Franklin, MA. Originally from Grosse Point, Michigan; she holds a BA in Art and Interior Design from Adrian College, Adrian, MI. Lisa moved to Franklin, MA in 1999 and launched her own business ‘Developing Artists’; to teach drawing and painting to children and adult. Lisa maintains a busy schedule participating in juried shows as well as solo and group exhibits at various businesses and museums. She has received numerous awards and her work can be found in both individual and corporate collections throughout the United States.
Her journey as an artist started at the young age of nine years old by taking drawing classes."Continue reading the article about Lisa online
"Hi everybody! Our favorite time of year is arriving so we thought it would be fun to throw an awesome Halloween party! We're also using this awesome party to raise money toward our goal of opening a bakery that will employ adults and teens with different abilities. Now that is awesome!
Franklin's favorite and most charitable band The Screaming Vincent's have donated a set! We're waiting to hear from a couple of other fun bands and then we'll have a DJ for dancing! There will also be a 50/50 raffle, prizes for our Costume Contest, and great silent auction items on which you can bid. There will be appetizers, food stations, and of course a full service bar!
Tickets are $25.00 and are a tax-deductible donation. Just click on the link to register and follow the instructions it's that easy! We thank you in advance for your support and love of our people.
We know that everyone is aware of how important our mission is to the people in our community who have different abilities as well as their families. Come celebrate workplace inclusion and with your help we'll raise enough money to make this dream into a reality!
Thank you!"For more about the event and to donate to Today's Special
Today's Special - Halloween Party |
Franklin Lions |
"After being gone for several years, the Franklin Police Department's Halloween party will be rising from the grave this weekend.
The free event - intended to provide thrills and entertainment for preschoolers through fifth-graders - will run on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the station on Panther Way.
Detective Eric Copeland, one of the officers organizing the party, said the event itself will feature officers dressed up as superheroes, a bounce house, face painting and pumpkin painting. A "spooky trail" will run along the walking path next to the station.
There will also, Copeland said, be a variety of food, including popcorn, cotton candy and hot dogs."Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way |
"The federal Environmental Protection Agency will be returning to town to continue its outreach efforts on a local Superfund site.
Representatives from the agency will be at the Fisher Street Department of Public Works building on Monday, to get public comment on the BJAT, LLC property, which is also on Fisher Street.
"We will be there all day," said Marilyn St. Fleur, a community involvement coordinator for the EPA. "We'll have an availability session for individuals who are interested in the site as well."
Agency representatives came to Franklin earlier this month and held a series of appointments to determine the best way to inform the public of developments. St. Fleur said Monday's visit would feature scheduled meetings as well, but that there would be an open session (from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.) for those who simply wish to know more."
Franklin Public Library will hold a Halloween party on Thursday, Oct 27 |
Pumpkins in the Park - Oct 29 |
"Whether you’re still a trick-or-treater or you never lost your love of ghouls and goblins, Halloween is frightful fun for everyone.
But even if you aren’t afraid of the dark, with more people out in the moonlight, there can be a scary side to this holiday. Watch out for dangers as you celebrate this year.
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Fire Services (DFS), and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provide resources to ensure you have a safe and happy Halloween. Check out the tips below and for a full list, read DFS’s Halloween Safety and DPH’s Halloween Safety Tips brochures."Continue reading the article online here
one of the several "Pumpkins in the Park" - in Franklin |
"Join FARE’s Teal Pumpkin Project™ to help us create a safer, happier Halloween for all!
Launched as a national campaign by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014, the Teal Pumpkin Project™ raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season."
Teal Pumpkin Project |
Hockomock YMCA |
The First Universalist Society in Franklin is holding its annual all-ages Halloween party at 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
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There will be games, crafts, music, dancing, musical chairs, refreshments, and Spooky Walks for children as well as teens and adults.
Events geared toward children will be from 5:30-7:00 p.m., and events for teens and adults will be from 7:00-9:00 p.m.
All are welcome; kids and adults are invited to come in costume. For more information, go to http://www.fusf.org.
You can help make everyone’s Halloween enjoyable by looking after children and establishing a safe environment, whether for costumed characters visiting your home or if your kids are out scaring up sweets.Continue reading the article here
- Halloween safety tips include accompanying children around the neighborhood and carrying a flashlight.
- Inspect all candy when trick-or-treating and throw away anything that was possibly opened or otherwise not in its original packaging.
- Ensure there is a clear path to your front door and that your lawn is well-lit to protect trick-or-treaters.
- Remind your child about street safety and to never enter a stranger’s home or get in their car.
Halloween Safety Tips |
This Halloween, FARE is encouraging communities to start a new tradition that will help make this holiday season less scary for children with food allergies: the Teal Pumpkin Project. This campaign encourages people to raise awareness of food allergies by providing non-food treats for trick-or-treaters and painting a pumpkin teal - the color of food allergy awareness - to place in front of their house along with a free printable sign from FARE to indicate they have non-food treats available.
Teal Pumpkin Project |
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The Hockomock Area YMCA invites area residents to enjoy a spooktacular evening as Spooky Games returns on Friday, October 24th from 6:30PM-8:00PM at its Bernon Family Branch (45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin), Invensys Foxboro Branch (67 Mechanic Street, Foxboro), and North Attleboro Branch (300 Elmwood Street, North Attleboro).
This FREE event is open to members and non-members alike. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume.
- The theme for the Bernon Family Branch is ‘Night at the Movies”. The Bernon Family Branch staff invites participants to visit Olaf’s Ice Adventure, Maneuver through our Lego Movie Obstacle Course, Journey the Road to Oz, and meet the Sanderson Sisters, and more.
- The theme for the Invensys Foxboro Branch is ‘Haunted School House’. The Invensys Foxboro staff invites participants to play ghoulish games in math class, experiment in the horror lab, dare to try lunch lady snacks, and to beware of the Principal’s office.
- The theme for the North Attleboro Branch is ‘Never Never Land, the dwelling place of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and the lost boys.’ The North Attleboro staff invites participants to visit Mermaid Lagoon and seek out the Treasure of the Tides, venture to Pixie Hollow to find fairies and fun, and to hike the Indian Camp to check on Chief and Princess Tiger Lily.
Hockomock YMCA |
At dusk, anyone seven years of age or older will want to head outdoors to check out Franklin branch’s ‘Batman’s Arcam City’ Haunted Woods or North Attleboro branch’s “Never Never Never Land’ Haunted Woods” both proudly presented by the Y’s Teen departments and volunteers.
Admission to the outdoor activity will be $4.00 per person. For more information, call Michael Mahoney at 508-643-5265 or visit our website at www.hockymca.org.
Franklin Dance Workshop |
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