Reminder: New location/day for Town Council Office Hours - Saturday, Aug 15 at 10 AM

Meet with the Town Council!

The Franklin Town Council is offering an additional opportunity for residents to meet with Council members on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St.

Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions, share feedback, discuss Town-related topics, or simply connect with members of the Council in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary.

Please note: This session is in addition to the Council's regularly scheduled monthly Office Hours, which are held on the third Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the Franklin Senior Center.  The next regularly scheduled Office Hours will take place on Thursday, August 20.

Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main St.
Franklin, MA 02038

New location/day for Town Council Office Hours - Saturday, Aug 15 at 10 AM

Meet with the Town Council!

The Franklin Town Council is offering an additional opportunity for residents to meet with Council members on Saturday, August 15, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Community Room at the Franklin Public Library, 118 Main St.

Residents are invited to stop by to ask questions, share feedback, discuss Town-related topics, or simply connect with members of the Council in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary.

Please note: This session is in addition to the Council's regularly scheduled monthly Office Hours, which are held on the third Thursday of each month from 8:30 – 9:30 AM at the Franklin Senior Center.  The next regularly scheduled Office Hours will take place on Thursday, August 20.

Franklin Public Library Community Room
118 Main St.
Franklin, MA 02038

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, June 18, 2026 ???

Thursday, June 18

2:00pm    Franklin Middle School Reading Kickoff Event (An Unlikely Story, Plainville)

6:00pm Food & Wine Tasting Event (The Little Shop of Olive Oils)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio )

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=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Town Council Monthly Office Hours

Thursday, June 18 Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal session

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 18 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/610?fileID=9301 

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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

Franklin School Committee - Office Hours - March 19 from 5 to 7 PM at Lincoln Elementary

Please join us for an informal community office hours session where school committee members will be available to connect, listen, and talk through what's on your mind. 

No agenda, no presentations — just honest dialogue about our schools and our community.

Bring your questions, ideas, concerns, or simply come to say hello. All Franklin families are welcome. We look forward to seeing you and continuing the conversation that makes our community strong.

DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2025

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

LOCATION: Lincoln Elementary School

Shared from - https://www.franklinps.net/events?id=52906011&view=list-month

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 25

Schools: Franklin Public Schools & BFCCPS scheduled to open with 2 hour delay; Tri-County opens with normal schedule

Library, Municipal (with limited staff), DPW & Recreation Buildings open 

Senior Center scheduled to open at 10 AM

Curbside trash/recycling (finally) starts picking up today. 

• Those scheduled for Monday are planned for Wednesday pickup, 
• Tuesday on Thursday, 
• Wednesday on Friday, 
• Thursday on Saturday, 
• and Friday on next Monday...

1:00pm BFCCPS Enrollment Lottery (Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter)

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Virtual only)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

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   ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2153 

Finance Committee Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2152 

250th Anniversary Celebration Subcommittee on Events and Logistics Meeting

Wednesday, February 25 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2141 

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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: Thursday, February 19, 2026 ???

Thursday, February 19

5:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (Red Rooster Bar and Grill)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:30pm Much Ado About Nothing (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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   ***

Town Council Monthly Office Hours

Thursday, February 19 Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal discussion

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, February 19 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02192026-2113 

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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

Winter hours for Pour Richard's effective January 4, 2026

Winter hours for Pour Richard's
effective January 4, 2026

via Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions:

Winter Hours are live this week!

Closed Mondays, Open Sunday 11-5 PM, every other day hours remain the same!

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

Recycling center hours for the coming holiday weeks

Recycling center hours for the coming holiday weeks

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1G826W13GK/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, December 18, 2025 ???

Thursday, December 18

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00am FMS 7 Gr / 8 Gr Orchestra Concert (Franklin Middle School)

7:00am 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00am BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Town Council Office Hours

Thursday, December 18 Time: 8:30 AM

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, December 18 Time: 7:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12182025-2055 

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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: Thursday, November 20, 2025 ???

Thursday, November 20

8:30am State & Town Officials Office Hour (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Ken Barney (live music) (The Red Rooster)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio )

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

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   **

Town Council Office Hours

Thursday, November 20 Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda for this session

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 20 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11202025-2007 

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, November 20 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11202025-1997 

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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