What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, June 26, 2026 ???

Friday, June 26

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Colin Manocchino Jazz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Rowboat (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Electric Youth 2026 Bon Voyage (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** 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

Jillian talks about the July 2026 Highlights at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

FM #1773 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1773 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for July 2026

• Senior Center closed Friday, July 3 for the 4th of July

• Dates for the summer concerts on select Mondays in July/August

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The recording runs about 29 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1773-franklin-senior-ctr-july-2026-highlights-06-17-26/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

June 2026 newsletter -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890/July-2026-Newsletter?bidId= 

The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter 

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 

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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 it!

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Farmers Market vendors, performers & food trucks today, June 26, 2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DaBpPK5jBS_/

"Vendors, performers, and food trucks at the Franklin Farmers Market this week!

Thank you @franklinculturalcouncil02038, @masscultural, and Franklin Recreation Department for sponsoring!"

Colin Manocchino Jazz and Rowboat scheduled to perform at the Farmers Market - June 26

Concerts on the Common - Colin Manocchino Jazz and Rowboat are performing at the Farmers Market this week from 3 - 7:30 pm!

Thank you @franklinculturalcouncil02038 and @masscultural for sponsoring

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THE BLACK BOX Sings Series returns in August

Back by popular demand!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Series returns outside under the stars this summer with 2 special concerts! Tickets on sale soon at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Céline Dion on August 8th at 7:30pm at THE BLACK BOX outside under the stars! A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the legendary vocalist!

THE BLACK BOX Sings… Finding Nemo the Musical on August 21st and 22nd at 7:30pm at THE BLACK BOX outside under the stars! A cast of Franklin Performing Arts Company favorites will pay tribute to the beloved Pixar film through the songs of the theme-park musical adaptation by the songwriting team behind Frozen!

Audiences will also enjoy an opening set of Disney classics sung by students from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts!

Table seating and general seating are available. In case of inclement weather, the events will be moved inside.

Tickets available online - https://theblackboxonline.com/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 20, 2026 ???

Saturday, June 20

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish) 

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward A. Kelly (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion     (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

4:00pm South Street Six (live music) (Dean College Stage at Patriot Place)

5:00pm 3rd Annual Celebration of Life Fun Run Festival (Plainville)

7:30pm Garden of Hedon (live music) (THE BLACK BOX)

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, June 19, 2026 ???

Friday, June 19    =    Juneteenth 

*** Town and Schools closed today for Juneteenth Holiday

9:00am Car wash (FHS Gymnastics fund raiser) (Franklin Car Wash)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm John Marino (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

*** 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

What vendors are at the Franklin Farmers Market this week? Friday June 19

"Vendors, performers, and food trucks at the

What vendors are at the Franklin
Farmers Market this week? Friday June 19

Franklin farmers market this week!!

June 19, 2026 -- 2-6PM

Performer: Joe Marino Solo Acoustic Cover Artist

Food Trucks: @travelin_pizza & @tcscoops & @wanderingcheers

Sponsors: @franklinculturalcouncil02038 @masscultural

Montville Candy @navadbakers @oldexit17farm @peacebeeandrainbowsonghenna @pincifoods @thepumpkinfarm @rasbrewhouse @stillgrainbistro @sweet_willow_naturals"

South St Six scheduled to perform on the Dean College Stage at Patriot Place, Saturday, June 20

South Street Six scheduled to perform on the
Dean College Stage at Patriot Place, Saturday, June 20

via South Street Six

"We're back on the Dean College Stage at Patriot Place, next Saturday, June 20 from 4 - 7 PM!

Come grab some great food and drinks from Bar Louie, Citizen Crust or Estella and enjoy tunes and fun!

See you there..."

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, June 13, 2026 ???

Saturday, June 13

6:00am Beaver St road closed at MBTA tracks

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Buddy the Brain - reading, signing, activity (Barnes and Noble Cafe)

10:00am    LGBTQ Alliance Flag Planting     (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm Jamie Barrett - live music (Morin's Hometown Bar & Grille)

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

8:00pm    A Night to Remember: Free Sober Prom (open to all teens (ages 14 to 18)    (SAFE Coalition Offices)

 

For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-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

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

Farmers Market features Los Mambiseros (Traditional Cuban Music and Fusion) on Friday, June 12

Farmers Market features Los Mambiseros (Traditional
Cuban Music and Fusion) on Friday, June 12

Los Mambiseros (@mambiseros) are performing this Friday!

Thank you @franklinculturalcouncil02038 and @masscultural for sponsoring the performers

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