Showing posts with label historical museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label historical museum. Show all posts

Sunday, January 25, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, January 25, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 25

Storm Center Collection


12:00pm Parking Ban takes effect until Monday, Jan 26 at noon time

12:30pm Children's Museum of Franklin (closing time due to storm)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum - CLOSED due to the Storm

2:00pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)


*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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Saturday, January 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 24, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 24

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (First Universalist Society Franklin)
10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

11:00am #BoycottCitizens (for supporting ICE) (Stop&Shop Plaza)

7:30pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> 


*** NO Town Meetings today   ***


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If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Friday, January 23, 2026

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, January 23, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 


9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.



11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience



Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Audio recording of Joe Landry on "The History of the Franklin YMCA"

FM #1631 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1631 in the series. 


This session shares the presentation by Joe Landry at the Franklin Historical Museum on Nov 15, 2025. “The History of the Franklin YMCA.“

 

Joe was also recognized with the Mary Olsson Award for his contributions to the history of Franklin before his presentation began


Approx. 45 minutes


Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1631-joe-landry-on-the-franklin-ymca-11-15-25/


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When the video is available, that will be shared


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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

  • And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do


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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, January 18, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 18

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

10:00am Girls Scout Cookie Sale (Shaw's)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)


**  Town Meetings today   **

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee (remote only)

Sunday, January 18 Time: 5:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01182026-2096 


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If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 17, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 17

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)
9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)
11:00am Franklin as Composer with The Metro-West Symphony Orchestra (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Library books by the bag sale (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Bacchus Busters (Pour Richard's wine & Provisions)
1:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (AJ's Pub, Wrentham)
7:00pm The Padula Family (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
8:00pm Rowboat (live music) (Jimmy D's Bar and Grill)

For additional details on Library events -> 

** 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

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Sunday, January 11, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, January 11, 2026 ???

Sunday, January 11

10:00am Girl Scout Cookies (Stop & Shop)

10:00am Girl Scout Cookies (Pet Supplies Plus Franklin)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker - Franklin in Miniature (Franklin Historical Museum)


**  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


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Saturday, January 10, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, January 10, 2026 ???

Saturday, January 10

8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sales (also collecting 4 Food Panty) (United States Postal Service)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am St Mary's Women’s Faith Formation Meeting (St. Mary's Parish)

10:00am Girl Scout Cookie Sales (Shaw's)

10:00am Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Open House (Franklin Children's School)
10:30am  Stuffed Animal Village! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Community Concert: Vera Meyer (glass armonica) (Franklin United Methodist Church)
1:00pm  Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm  Craftalong for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm The Franklin Stove: An Unintended American Revolution  (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Avery Markle Band (CraftRoots Brewing)
7:00pm Karaoke (La Cantina Winery)
7:30pm Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse) 
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)



For additional details on Library events -> 

**  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


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Sunday, January 4, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday,, January 4, 2026 ???

Sunday,, January 4

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

1:00pm Franklin in Miniature (Train Town 3) (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)



** 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

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