Spring Painting Classes... Have you considered these Lifelong Learning options?

Start soon - register now!

Treat yourself to some creative time with an adult art class! For information and to register, visit: Arts & Crafts Classes

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

2025 Hydrant Painting Contest Winners announced !!!

Thank you to those who participated in our Fourth annual Hydrant Painting Contest!!

For pictures and locations of all the participants in 2025 please visit the Storymap -> https://tinyurl.com/3by4s2k6

Congratulations to this year's winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - Green Monster - Elle B.

2. Under the age of 12 - Rapunzel's Tower - Mae B.

3. 18 and over - Jaws 50th Anniversary - Kelly Q.

4. Judges' Choice - Red Winged Black Bird - Judy B.

Please visit Franklin's Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town over the last 4 years ->

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/3f6fc6eabe0c4fbaa4f5bf19fc6f5aaa

Under the age of 12 - Rapunzel's Tower - Mae B

Under the age of 12 - Green Monster - Elle B

18 and over - Jaws 50th Anniversary - Kelly Q

Judges' Choice - Red Winged Black Bird - Judy B

Hydrant painting contest: voting for best hydrants opens

Hydrant painting contest: voting for best hydrants opens

Franklin's Fourth Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES BY LIKING THE PICTURES!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=FranklinDPW&set=a.1214437324049161

The pictures with the most likes between September 23 and September 30, 2025 will be awarded prizes in the following categories:

• Under the age of 12
• 18 and over
• Judges’ Choice

Winners will be announced via the Town of Franklin DPW Facebook page on Wednesday October 1, 2025.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Reminder: Franklin DPW's 2025 Hydrant Painting Event open until August 1, 2025

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2025 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/2025-Hydrant-Painting-Event

The Franklin DPW hydrant painting contest comes around again

The Franklin DPW hydrant painting contest comes around again

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2025 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/2025-Hydrant-Painting-Event

The Franklin DPW hydrant painting contest comes around again

Spring Pottery Painting Event & psychic reading - May 1

Spring Pottery Painting Event & psychic reading - May 1

Create a Sangria Pitcher, Spring Vase or Mother’s Day Mugs! 

 

Price includes a 10 Minute Psychic Reading with renowned Psychic Maria Saganis!

May 1st 5:30 - 8 PM $65

Grab some friends for a fun night out!
Advanced registration and payment required. 

 

Please visit https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/service-page/spring-pottery-painting-at-birchwood?

 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, December 5, 2024 ???

Thursday, December 5

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

3:00pm Wicked Themed Paint Night (Creative Corner Art Studio)

4:30pm Dean College Tree Lighting Ceremony (Dean College)

5:00pm Teddy Gallagher's Closed for Private Event

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

6:00pm Horace Mann MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann School)

6:15pm Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale Reception (Norfolk Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance monthly meeting (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (Dean College)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:00pm

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting CANCELLED

Event Date:  Thursday, December 5, 2024 - 7:30pm

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

3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW

Via the Franklin DPW:

"We had a great time at our DPW Touch a Truck event today! Thank you to those who stopped by and a big thank you to those who participated in our third annual Hydrant Painting Contest.

Congratulations to this years winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - Koi Fish Pond - Rachel Redfern

2. 12 to 17 - Mosaic - Violet Wiernicki and Sarah Clark

3. 18 and over - Boston Hydrant - Thomas Grimaldi

4. Judges' Choice - R2D2 - Jay Hanson

Please visit the story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../97211a8b1a5b4454b5a74fc7...

#keepfranklinflowing #TouchATruck2024 #franklinma

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3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW

Vote for your favorites in Franklin's Third Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

Franklin's Third Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES BY LIKING THE PICTURES!!

For additional pictures and locations please visit the Storymap:

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/97211a8b1a5b4454b5a74fc7831c128b?

The pictures with the most likes between October 7, 2024 and October 18, 2024 will be awarded prizes in the following categories:

Franklin's Third Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

• Under the age of 12
• 12 to 17 years old
• 18 and over
• Judges’ Choice

Winners will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on Saturday October 26, 2024 at noon.

Join us at the 25 Public Works Way from 10 AM to 2 PM on October 26, 2024 for family fun and food trucks.

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Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event in Final Days - last day for entry = Sep 20

Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event

last day for entry = Sep 20

The DPW is holding a hydrant painting event!  Last minute entries will be accepted up to Sep 20, 2024

Voting will begin on the DPW Facebook page between October 7 and October 18, 2024. The picture with the most likes received on the Facebook post will be declared a winner in the following categories:

• Under the age of 12   
  
• 12 to 17
• 18 & Over
• Judges' Choice

Winner will be announced at the DPW Touch a Truck event on October 26.  

For more information (rules & regulations), click the link ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/town_of_franklin_2024_hydrant_painting_event_1_0.pdf

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It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event! Applications due Aug 2

Yes, that time of year has rolled around again.

Pick out a hydrant, define a design, submit your application by Aug 2, and wait patiently! Notification happens after August 7.

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-dpws-2024-hydrant-painting-event?

Or download the rules, application here -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/town_of_franklin_2024_hydrant_painting_event_1.pdf

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event!

Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2024 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:  https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/news/franklin-dpws-2024-hydrant-painting-event

Franklin DPW Hydrant painting contest opens up for 2024

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Join Painting Venus at The Curry House - April 18 (space is limited)

Painting Venus at The Curry House

"Come join us!  

Have a night out with some friends, support a good cause
and local business.  

Seating is limited The Curry House 

Tickets: www.paintingvenus.art/event-details/mingle-n-paint"

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Tap into your inner artist with one of these Lifelong Learning painting classes

"Discover your inner artist! 

Join one of these popular painting classes from Lifelong Community Learning. 

Sign up at https://t.co/9gpYT5oPKy.

#fpslifelong #fpslifelongcommunity https://t.co/D5JVxOfCWJ

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Tap into your inner artist with one of these Lifelong Learning painting classes

Franklin Library: Kid's Paint Party - Dec 16

Saturday December 16th 1:00 - 3:00 PM

FOR KIDS AGES 5-11!

Join local instructor Denise Palmieri for this step-by-step paint party specifically for kids! All materials will be provided and you'll get to take home your very own penguin masterpiece!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED!! The same painting will be taught at the December, January, and February events - please only register for 1 date.

Register here -> https://www.eventkeeper.com/code/ekform.cfm?curOrg=FRANKLIN&curName=2023/12/16_Kid%27s_Paint_Party

Franklin Library: Kid's Paint Party - Dec 16

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DPW hydrant contest winners announced at Touch a Truck event Saturday Oct 14

We had a great time at our DPW Touch a Truck event this past weekend! Thank you to those who participated in our second annual Hydrant Painting Contest and congratulations to this years winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - FFD Dalmatian - Emma S.

2. 12 to 17 - Tiger - Aarav G.

3. 18 and over - Sponge Bob - Rylee F.

4. Judges' Choice - 60s Hippie - Kelly F.

Please visit the storymap to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../440ac43851c74ad9ab58685f...

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DPW hydrant contest winners announced at Touch a Truck event Saturday Oct 14