What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 5, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 5

9:00am Register for the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai

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

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

6:00pm Police Station Open House & Tour (911 Panther Way)

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Why is Franklin considering a new Police Station? Take a tour Sunday, Oct 5 at 6 PM to find out !!!

Franklin Police Chief TJ Lynch provides an overview of the current station as not providing enough space for the department to work effectively ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVKGwlfOXp4

Franklin Police Station Building Committee Chair Tom Mercer provides an intro to the video series as part of the project overview ->  https://youtu.be/hJjVX3ZOe9o

Franklin is one of the safest communities in America, thanks to its dedicated police force. Yet, officers operate in an outdated facility that no longer meets modern policing standards. Despite these challenges, the Franklin Police Department earned accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. A new, state-of-the-art station will provide the resources needed to keep Franklin safe for years to come.

Visit the building project page for additional info -> https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

If you can't make this scheduled tour, you can take a virtual tour room by room with Chief Lynch narrating the existing conditions. On the Existing Conditions page, click to view video tours. 

On the Existing Conditions page, click to view video tours

Why is Franklin considering a new Police Station? Take a tour Sunday, Oct 5 at 6 PM to find out !!!

Note: The video tours cost the building project nothing. Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters took the pictures and almost all the video. The drone video footage was provided by Deputy Chief James West. The audio narration was provided by Chief Lynch. The audio for the overview was provided by Tom Mercer. All recording and editing was performed by Steve Sherlock as part of his community service because "Franklin Matters".

Tri-County Open House for Middle Schoolers - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Middle School Open House — You're Invited!

Join us on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Tri-County for an exciting look into the future of hands-on learning!

Tri-County Open House for Middle Schoolers - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Explore our vocational shops in action, meet our passionate educators, and discover how Tri-County blends academics with real-world skills to prepare students for success.

Whether you're curious about carpentry, culinary arts, coding, or cosmetology—there’s something here for everyone.

Registration is required to attend

Scan the QR code or head to tri-county.us/page/middle-school-open-house to sign up!

#WorkHardTodayCounts

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, September 23

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Police Station Open House (911 Panther Way)

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   **

Police Station Open House

Tuesday, September 23 Time: 6:00 PM

No agenda needed for Open House

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, September 23 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09232025-1916 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Annual Fire Dept Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

Annual Fire Dept Open House
scheduled for Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

via the Franklin Fire Dept:

We are hosting our annual Open House on October 4th from 10 AM - 2 PM. 

This is at our Headquarters located at 40 West Central St. 

Please stop by and join us!

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Save the date: Tri-County open house Nov 15, 2025

Save the Date!

Save the date: Tri-County open house Nov 15, 2025

We’re opening our doors and welcoming future students, families, and community members to explore all that Tri-County has to offer!

• Open House
• Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Saturday, November 15, 2025

Come discover our programs, meet our passionate educators, and see firsthand how hands-on learning is shaping bright futures.

More details coming soon—mark your calendars and stay tuned!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 ??

Saturday, Sep 13

9am Cactus and Succulent Festival (Norfolk Town Common & Norfolk Public Library)

9am Thrifty Threads (half price sale) (Franklin Federated Church)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am MetroWest Symphony Orchestra Concert! (Franklin Public Library)

1pm Police Station Open House (911 Panther Way)

2pm Craftalong for Adults (Franklin Public Library)

7pm Jennifer Tefft & The Strange (live music) (Start Line Brewing Co)

8pm James Montgomery Band with The Daybreakers (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

8pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

8pm Jazz Tones Trio (live music) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

8pm The Franklin Underground (live Music) (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

**  Town Meetings today   **

Police Station Open House (911 Panther Way)

• Stay informed on the plans, progress, and community impact of Franklin’s new police facility while we build a safer future for the police department and the greater community. -> https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Police Station Open House-Tour Saturday, Sep 13 at 1 PM

via the Police Station Bldg Committee:

Join us for an Open House of the Police Facility in Franklin!

Police Station Open House-Tour Saturday, Sep 13 at 1 PM

Stay informed on the plans, progress, and community impact of Franklin’s new police facility while we build a safer future for the police department and the greater community. -> https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

Police Station Open House - Saturday, September 13, from 1 PM to 4 PM

The Police Station Building Committee has coordinated to hold three (3) open houses for Franklin residents to view the current and existing conditions of the facility on 911 Panther Way.

Police Station Open House - Saturday,
September 13, from 1 PM to 4 PM

The first of the 3 is on Saturday, September 13 from 1 to 4 PM.

The second is Tuesday, September 23 beginning at 6 PM

The third and final is Sunday, October 1 beginning at 6 PM

For additional info on the building project itself, visit ->

https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

Police Station Building Committee agenda for meeting Weds, August 27 at 6 PM

Police Station Building Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes

a. October 30, 2024

b. November 14, 2024

c. February 25, 2025

d. August 6, 2025

2. Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Presentation CHA and KBA

a. Project Website Launch

b. Engagement: Open House Dates and Time Announcements

Police Station Building Committee agenda

i. Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 1:00 PM

ii. Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 PM

iii. Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 6:00 PM

c. Programming Study Process

d. Site Selection Analysis, Process and Evaluation

e. Preliminary Sample Designs & Construction Budgets

3. Discussion: Next steps and Committee meeting dates

4. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272025-1881

Body Fit Training (BFT) schedules open house July 14 from 6 to 7 PM

Body Fit Training (BFT) schedules
open house July 14 from 6 to 7 PM

PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE NIGHT!

Monday 7/14 6 - 7 PM

We are opening doors to the community this Monday night for you to come in and see our beautiful new studio, meet the team, & get your questions answered!

TAG who you’re bringing!

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For more info about Body Fit Training visit their web page ->   https://www.bodyfittraining.com/location/franklin-village

Sign up to get your first session free -> https://lp.bodyfittraining.com/try?location=franklin-village&offer_id=first-class-free-try

The FSPA Open House includes the Little Music School - Weds, May 21 from 10 AM to 7:30 PM

Little Music School - Weds, May 21

Unique to FSPA, Little Music School teaches children as young as 18 months to play the piano, engaging them from the earliest age in the joys of music-making and exploration of the arts! Under the direction of Kim Rezendes, FSPA is pleased to be the only school in the United States to offer this unique program!

FSPA is excited to host an Open House for prospective students and families this Wednesday from 10 AM - 7:30 PM!

FREE LITTLE MUSIC SCHOOL TRIAL CLASSES

• Little Music School (ages 18 months-3) 3:30-4:00
• Little Music School (ages 4 + 5) 5:00-5:30

~Additional trials available on different days!~

Franklin School for the Performing Arts, 38 Main Street, Franklin ● 508-528-8668

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FSPA Open House scheduled for Wednesday, May 21

FSPA Open House scheduled
for Wednesday, May 21

We’re so excited to meet new and prospective students and families at our May 21st Open House! 

Stop by 38 Main Street to take a tour, speak with faculty, and even take a trial class!

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Visit FSPA online at ->   https://www.fspaonline.com/index.php

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 22, 2025 ???

Saturday, March 22

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

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:30am Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) (Franklin Public Library)

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

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

10:30am  Kat Chapman Concert! (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm "A Mile for the Mind" (Franklin Sculpture Park)

1:00pm Saturday Sessions with George (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

1:00pm Open House Downtown Preschool (Downtown Preschool)

7:00pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) (Bucatino, North Falmouth)

7:00pm An Evening of Short Plays (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm (sold out) FPAC: Mel Brooks "The Producers" (THE BLACK BOX)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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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

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool - Saturday, March 22

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool

Open House & Tour at the Downtown Preschool - Saturday, March 22

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Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

DATE CHANGE: Preschool Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th!!!!

 

Tri-County Preschool Registration! Registration and Open House for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for 2025– 2026 will begin on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. 

 

Applications can be found on the preschool’s website, TCChildrensCenter.com. Appointments to view the preschool will be available by preregistration: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A45A8A92CA3FFCF8-54312083-open#/

 

Open House will be held on FRIDAY, February 28th from 9:15-9:45 or from 10:15-10:45 a.m. at the Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street. Parents will be able to view the laboratory preschool while children engage in developmentally appropriate activities. Attendees must preregister and bring a valid picture ID to enter our building. 

 

Tri-County preschool open house date change to Feb 28

For more information, please visit TCChildrensCenter.com. Placement is limited to residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole and Wrentham. 

 

Admission is decided through a lottery system. Registration will be made open to other towns if spaces are not filled by residents within the district. The random drawing to determine which of the children registered will be enrolled will take place on Tuesday, March 6, 2025. 

 

The number of children registered has traditionally far exceeded the number of spaces available so the random drawing was established. Those names not selected in the drawing are placed on a waiting list. 

 

Birth certificates for children being registered must accompany all registration forms. Registration is limited to those children who are at least age 3 years by September 15, 2025 for the three-day program. A $25.00 non-refundable registration fee is due at registration time.

 

Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. 

 

Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:20 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Tuition is $45* per week.. Class size is limited to 24 children.

 

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