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What's happening today in Franklin? |
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
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 *
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What's happening today in Franklin? |
"Cities may be rebuilt, and a People reduced to Poverty, may acquire fresh Property: But a Constitution of Government once changed from Freedom, can never be restored. Liberty once lost is lost forever." – John Adams
"America, with the same voice which spoke herself into existence as a nation, proclaimed to mankind the inextinguishable rights of human nature, and the only lawful foundations of government." – John Quincy Adams
"And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country." – John F. Kennedy
"We can find meaning and reward by serving some higher purpose than ourselves, a shining purpose, the illumination of a Thousand Points of Light...We all have something to give." – George H.W. Bush
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What's happening today in Franklin? |
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No Scheduled Trash Delay for week of January 20 - 24, 2025 |
No Scheduled Trash Delay January 20 - 24, 2025
Curbside Trash/Recycling will be picked up on your regular day!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-january-20-24-2025
Dedicated volunteers, generous community support, and the utilization of Oasis Insight contributed to The Pantry's successful distribution
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,800 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market.
The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
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Municipal Building Holiday Schedule |
Please see the following Holiday Hours for the Municipal Building during the Holiday Season.
Happy Holidays!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/franklin-municipal-building-holiday-schedule
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Rise Up Holiday Party |
Great news!
sign up for Holiday Meal Distribution
Just as we did with Thanksgiving, Pantry clients will not preregister or sign up for a meal to celebrate a winter holiday!Now through December 20, 2024, fully registered clients will be provided with a grocery store gift card and extra bag to choose traditional holiday and culturally relevant offerings to celebrate in ways that are meaningful to them.If you or someone you know needs food assistance, please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-help, or contact The Pantry at 508-528-3115.
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Holiday Sip & Shop at La Cantina Winery - Dec 15 |
Community Kangaroo has compiled a Holiday Decorations Map for the Greater Boston area.
Here's a link to what they have so far -- any help is appreciated! It is interactive and updated as more info is gathered.
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Holiday Decorations Map compiled by Community Kangaroo |
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Franklin Food Pantry |
About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referral programs to more than 1,800 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs.
Programs include In-person Shopping, Curbside Pick-up, Emergency Food Bags, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meal Kits, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking.
The Pantry is located at 341 W. Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org for more information.
Just in time for Small Business Saturday, the Holiday Guide spotlights all things Franklin making it easy to “keep it local” for shopping this winter season.
Find the full guide online -> https://myemail.constantcontact.com/Franklin-Holiday-Happenings---Gift-Guide-2024.html?soid=1120641810412&aid=-tD8KZw1HyI
Or download a PDF version here -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GUFd2T05Hsqb9wKckwE4ajO63AKVnCUw/view?usp=drive_link
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Franklin’s Holiday Happenings & Gift Guide |