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Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Reminder: National Friends of Libraries Week - Meet & greet scheduled for Oct 19 at 6 PM

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week by standing with Friends of the Franklin Library! Our fall 2026 membership drive is officially underway. Join us in support of the Franklin Public Library, a true community treasure that connects us all.

Not a Friend yet? There’s no better time to join and pledge your support.

Already a Friend? We invite you to renew your membership and continue to support local.

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week - Meet & greet scheduled for Oct 19 at 6 PM

Visit the Friends website for membership info https://www.fofl02038.org/

Membership dues and donations are tax deductible. And if you contribute $25 or more, you will receive a FOFL Sling Bag, perfect for all your adventures!

Thank you for supporting our Fall 2026 Membership Drive!

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You Are Invited!

Monday, October 19 * 6:00pm * Franklin Public Library

Enjoy seasonal treats, meet new Friends, and learn about volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Franklin Library.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week - Meet & greet scheduled for Oct 19 at 6 PM

Not a Friend yet? There’s no better time to join and pledge your support.

Already a Friend? We invite you to renew your membership and continue to support local.

Visit the Friends website for membership info https://www.fofl02038.org/

Membership dues and donations are tax deductible. And if you contribute $25 or more, you will receive a FOFL Sling Bag, perfect for all your adventures!

Thank you for supporting our Fall 2026 Membership Drive!

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You Are Invited!

Monday, October 19 * 6:00pm * Franklin Public Library

Enjoy seasonal treats, meet new Friends, and learn about volunteer opportunities with Friends of the Franklin Library.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Harvest Festival Registration is full, wait list is now open

from the Franklin Downtown Partnership:

"Thank you to everyone who has registered for a booth. At this time we are at capacity for the Harvest Festival.

To be added to the waitlist, login to the member portal of our website and fill out the waitlist form.

See you there!!!"

shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/19WSWNqioY/

Note: The Strawberry Stroll is open to first come first served. The Harvest Festival booths are open to business members only.

If you want to consider membership, visit https://franklindowntownpartnership.org/#

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Exclusive audio of the Franklin Commission on Disability meeting March 5, 2026 (audio)

FM #1686 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1686 the series.

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The meeting was held at the Senior Center. The meeting opened with a welcome by Chair Ali Rheaume.

Quick Recap:

Motion to approve previous meeting minutes, made, passed unanimously
Discussion on AAB Non-Compliance Letters, some sites getting repeat letters, MBTA supposedly to be compliant in May
Resource Document is live, getting feedback, led to discussion on calling the doc a “resource” or list of “services available”, renamed to “Disability-Related Services”
Discussion on “Accessibility in Franklin” - working on a doc to list public sites, and share standard accessible access points of interest Group working to divide to work and make progress
Discussion on possible increase in membership by 2, ultimately a vote to approve the request for 2 more members
Motion to adjourn, made, second and approved

The meeting runs just over 1 hour. Let’s listen to the Commission on Disability meeting held March 5, 2026.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1686-franklin-ma-commission-on-disability-mtg-03-05-26/

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The Commission on Disability agenda can be found ->

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052026-2163

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I hope you enjoy!

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Sunday, January 18, 2026

Business Networking Event - Jan 22, 2026 - FDP members only (Why not consider joining?)

The page once had a listing of the
prices for each membership level

Attention Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) members!!!

Please join us for a fun, social and informal after hours networking event on January 22nd, from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Franklin Historical Museum. If you have NOT been to the museum, you are in for a real treat! It has a fantastic display of so many wonderful artifacts that are unique to Franklin - PLUS you will have the opportunity to see the miniature train exhibit that will be leaving the museum at the end of the month.

Light refreshments will be served!

Open to members only

Note: Check out the membership options. Individuals can join for $25, students & seniors for $15/year.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTixtQRAUHq/