New hours for the Community Closet starting today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays

New hours for the Community Closet starting
today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays

We're reorganizing, setting up new racks to make the Community Closet easier to navigate. We're also adjusting our hours.

Check it out Tuesdays from 12 - 2 PM. Come shop for free, volunteer, meet your neighbors, and build community.


To learn more about the Community Closet, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/closet/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, May 15, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Thursday, May 15

 

** Kennedy PCC fund raising (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

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

10:00am Van & Pavilion Ribbon Cutting Ceremony  (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

7:00pm Birchwood Wine Dinner (Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen)

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

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

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

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

May 15, 2025, 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal gathering

Conservation Commission Meeting

May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152025-1741

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Pour Richard's announces spring hours

Pour Richard's announces spring hours

Spring has sprung! 7 days a week starting TODAY (Apr 7, 2025)

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

Visit their new webpage -> https://pourrichardswine.com/

Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1

No that is not a joke (although April 1 is also April fools day)

Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1

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

Franklin Food Pantry Expands Shopping Hours!

Dom Agostino, one of The Pantry’s volunteer greeters

Great news! 

Registered clients can shop inside The Pantry during Walk-in Shopping, on Tuesday from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. 

No appointment is necessary for Walk-in Shopping, and the visit is considered a client’s once per week opportunity to receive assistance from The Pantry.

Walk-in Shopping offers the flexibility and convenience that so many of our clients have requested, and healthy proteins, dairy, fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, and personal care and cleaning items that clients depend on.

To become a client, or for more information, please visit The Pantry website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, at Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org, or 508-528-3115.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, March 20, 2025 ???

Thursday, March 20

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->     
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

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

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

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

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials

Thursday, March 20th Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda expected, open session (coffee only available today)

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, March 20th Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/321?fileID=4200 

Franklin Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 20th  Time: 7:00 PM 

https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4767/CDC-Agenda_Meeting_-march-2025docx-1?bidId=

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, Thursday, February 20, 2025 ???

Thursday, February 20

* No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pick up this week due to the holiday, weather might have something to do about though. Stay Tuned

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

10:30am Mr. Vinny Shadow Puppets (all ages) (Franklin Public Library)

4pm Game Bytes (Franklin Public Library)

4pm Rockin' Rhythms (all ages) (Franklin Public Library)

5pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:30pm JUNTO Book Club (Franklin Public Library)

7pm Breath of Stars (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Conservation Commission Meeting

February 20, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02202025-1589

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, January 16, 2025 ???

Thursday, January 16

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Food Pantry fund raiser at The Chateau

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

6:00pm Band School of Franklin Winter Concert (Horace Mann School)

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

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

7:00pm MA State of the Commonwealth - Gov Healey (Live streamed to YouTube)

**  Town Meetings today   **

ZBA Meeting - NO MEETING

Event Date:  Thursday, January 16, 2025 - 7:30pm

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Town of Franklin: Municipal Building Holiday Schedule for Dec 24, 2024 to Jan 1, 2025

Municipal Building Holiday Schedule

Franklin 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, December 19, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 19

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Fresh Floral Holiday Arrangements 4 Sale (via Instagram) 
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

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

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Wrap-a-thon (Franklin Public Library)

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

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Teddy Gallagher's closed on Sundays for August 2024, reopening Sundays, Sep 8, 2024

Via Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub 

"Teddy’s will be Closed on Sundays for the rest of the Summer. We will re-open Sundays on 9/8. 

More exciting details to follow…"

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

Teddy Gallagher's closed on Sundays for August 2024, reopening Sundays, Sep 8, 2024

Town Administrator's Office Update - Renovations Underway

Town Administrator's Office Update - Renovations

In-person access to the Town Administration office is temporarily unavailable due to renovations

We will resume in-person access on Monday, August 12th

Staff are working remotely during regular office hours and are available by phone, email or appointment (at another location).  

Town Administrator's Office Update - Renovations

MAIN OFFICE PHONE: (508) 520-4949

• JAMIE HELLEN: (508) 553-4887 / jhellen@franklinma.gov
• AMY FRIGULIETTI: (508) 553-4886 / afrigulietti@franklinma.gov
• CORY SHEA: (508) 553-5501 / cshea@franklinma.gov
• JULIE MCCANN: (508) 553-4885 / jmccann@franklinma.gov
• JARED MILLER: (508) 553-4888 / jmiller@franklinma.gov
• MARK CEREL: (508) 520-4949

HOURS OF OPERATION:

• MONDAY 8AM - 4PM
• TUESDAY 8AM - 4PM
• WEDNESDAY 8AM - 6PM
• THURSDAY 8AM - 4PM
• FRIDAY 8AM - 1PM

WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE AND THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-administrators-office-update-renovations

King St Cafe now open for dinner

**OPEN NOW FOR DINNER!!** 4 PM - 10 PM 

Full liquor license, beer, wine & spirits!! 

Also serving Red Wing Seafood and many other amazing dishes. Hope to see you soon! "The Red Wing at King Street Cafe"

King St Cafe now open for dinner

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/aZK2kC38fc5vNAj1/

Norfolk County Register of Deeds schedule office hours in Franklin, May 7 from 10 AM to 2 PM

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and his outreach team will hold office hours Tuesday, May 7th, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Franklin Town Hall in the Council Chambers as part of his ongoing efforts to bring the Registry of Deeds directly to the residents of Norfolk County.

The Registry of Deeds is the principal office for real property records in Norfolk County, cataloging and housing more than 13.1 million land documents dating back to 1793. The office hours will be held to assist residents with any questions or concerns regarding real property records or land documents.

The Register expressed his strong belief in the benefits of bringing the Registry directly to Franklin. “These Registry office hours,” noted the Register, “allow us to bring the services of the Registry of Deeds directly to the citizens of Norfolk County without the inconvenience of having them travel to the Registry’s central office in Dedham.”

By offering office hours in Franklin, the Register aims to make it more convenient for residents to access and inquire about real property records. This initiative reflects the Register's commitment to providing efficient and accessible services to the citizens of Norfolk County.

Registry staff are able to provide local residents with certified copies of land documents, such as deeds and mortgage discharges. They can also bring original land documents for residents back to the Registry for recording.

Register O’Donnell concluded by stating, “I understand that not everyone has the ability to travel to the Registry. By offering office hours in Franklin, we hope to accommodate those who may have difficulty making it to our main location. Additionally, residents can also utilize our online services to access and request real property records from the comfort of their own homes. Our goal is to ensure that all Norfolk County residents have convenient and flexible options for accessing and inquiring about their real property records.”

Shared from -> https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/news-announcements/register-o-donnell-to-bring-the-registry-of-deeds-directly-to-franklin-residents-1930

Norfolk County Register of Deeds schedule office hours in Franklin, May 7 from 10 AM to 2 PM