What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, March 20, 2026 ???

Friday, March 20

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

3:30pm Ali Rheaume Author book reading/signing (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Lafayette House)

7:00pm Matt Zajac (live Music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm Into the Woods (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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today   ***

Charles River Pollution Control Meeting

Friday, March 20 Time: 3:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03202026-2192 

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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

Cast Announced for FPAC’s performance of "Into the Woods"

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will present James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s timeless, yet relevant, Into the Woods March 14-22 at THE BLACK BOX! Directed by FPAC Artistic Director Raye Lynn Mercer. The production will feel immersive with the audience seated throughout the theater space and actors traveling on paths amongst them. 

Cast Announced for FPAC’s performance of "Into the Woods"

The cast will star Broadway’s Liam Fennecken (Chicago) as the Baker with FPAC’s Kellie Stamp as The Baker’s Wife and Hallie Wetzell as The Witch. They are joined by NYC’s Miracle Myles (Hadestown Tour) as Jack, Ali Funkhouser as Cinderella, Robbie Rescigno as Cinderella’s Prince/The Wolf, Paul Rescigno as Rapunzel’s Prince, and Boston’s Anissa Perona as Rapunzel.

The cast also features FPAC’s Nick Paone as the Narrator/Mysterious Man, Kim Frigon as Jack’s Mother, Zoë Iacovelli as Cinderella’s Stepmother, Liz Ayres-Kerr as Cinderella’s Mother, Timothy Ayres-Kerr as Cinderella’s Father, Melissa Baratta as Granny, and Charley Eastman as the Steward. 

Dean College Musical Theater students Isis Wilson and Emily Marino will appear as Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. The cast is rounded out with FPAC Student Apprentices from the Franklin School for the Performing Arts Aida DiChiara as Little Red, Hailey Hulbig as Florinda, Baree Frigon as Lucinda, and Matthew Packard as Milky White (featuring Puppet Design by Molly Jae Chase). 

The story follows a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the Baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a Witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them later with disastrous results. 

Content Advisory: Into the Woods contains some violence, death, and darker themes that may not be suitable for all audiences, particularly young children in Act 2. The musical adaptation of the classic fairy tales includes a “darker” and less “happy ending” focused story than traditional fairy tales. 

Matinee performances will feature an “Act 1 Only” option for kids with activities/supervision provided next door at the Franklin School for the Performing Arts during Act 2.

Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) is an Actors’ Equity Small Professional Theater company based at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin, MA. Each season, FPAC produces musicals, plays, ballets, and more featuring Broadway stars, professional actors, local performers, and emerging artists.

Tickets for Into the Woods are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370. 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 7, 2026 ???

Saturday, March 7

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Volunteer Income Tax Preparation with VITA (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am 2026 Franklin Polar Plunge (Beaver Pond)

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

10:30am Irish Dance Showcase! (Franklin Public Library) 

2:00pm High School Musical (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

2:00pm ESOL Volunteer Tutor Training (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm High School Musical (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

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

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

***  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, March 6, 2026 ???

Friday, March 6

• Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
• Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
• Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

6:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Lafayette House)

7:00pm High School Musical (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

7:30pm Garnet Rogers - Special FRIDAY Show (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

Library & Senior Center events

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee - Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Friday, March 6 Time: 8:15 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03062026-2169

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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

Charter School to perform High School Musical 3/6 (1 show) & 3/7 (2 shows)

Charter School to perform High School
Musical 3/6 (1 show) & 3/7 (2 shows)

WELCOME TO TECH WEEK and please join us for one of three shows this weekend!

There's still time to order well wishes to the cast and crew, place business ad or order tickets in advance!

Three shows this weekend. We hope you'll join us!

Tickets - https://www.bfccps.org/apps/s/?s=12777

Charter school schedules performances of High School Musical Mach 6- & March 7, 2026

Charter school schedules performances of High
School Musical Mach 6- & March 7, 2026

Save the date, purchase well wishes to the cast and crew, reserve your tickets for one of three performances, or place a business advertisement! 

We are so excited for the upcoming production of our Spring Musical! 

 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 23, 2025 ???

Sunday, November 23

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Mean Girls performed by FHSTC (Franklin High School)

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

2:00pm Peter and the Starcatcher (THE BLACK BOX)

**  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: Saturday, November 15, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 15

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 Tri-County Open House for Middle Schoolers (Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

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

10:30am DINOvember Party! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm FHSTC November Musical Teaser! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Books By the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Speaker Joe Landry, “The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years" (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:00pm Stickman Blue and Kaye Kelly (free concert) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm RUNA (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St)

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

Mean Girls musical teaser Saturday at the Library at 1 PM

Mean Girls musical teaser Saturday at the Library at 1 PM

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday?

Join FHSTC at 1 PM at the Franklin Public Library for a special sneak-peak at our next musical: Mean Girls! We’ll be performing a few of our songs with stands, crafts, and food for you to enjoy!

Don’t forget, ticket sales for the full performance are LIVE!

Buy your tickets now and secure your spot -> https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 ???

Wednesday, November 12

• Yard waste pick up this week
• Music Boosters fundraiser - Hot Table  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/you-can-help-music-boosters-with-their.html

10am Free Haircuts for Veterans (Franklin Senior Center)

Library & Senior Center events

1pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) (21 North St, Medfield)

7:30pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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FHS Sports - Field Hockey

Division 1 Final Four

#3 Wellesley vs. #2 Franklin, 7:00 (@ Westboro HS)

FHS Sports - Volleyball

Division 1 Final Four

#16 Newton South vs. #5 Franklin, 7:15 (@ Westwood HS)

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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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, November 12 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122025-1999 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, November 12 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122025-2001 

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Wednesday, November 12 Time: 7:00 PM

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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

Dean College presents Cabaret this week - Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2025

Dean College presents Cabaret this
week - Nov 12 to Nov 16, 2025

Dean College is presenting ‘Cabaret!’ this week (November 12 - November 16).

Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, this musical explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich.

Visit the Box Office page link to learn more and purchase tickets for "Cabaret"! ->

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36211/production/1247078

Consider grabbing a drink or a meal in downtown Franklin before or after a performance too!

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