Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks to Remington Middle School Civics Project

Our fishing derby was a huge success!

A special thanks to Ms. Ambrose and her Civics class from Remington, Officer Gove and Frankie, Joe Hurley, and our amazing staff—Cam Glasheen, Mason Ruschioni, Carter Moura, and Elijah Field—for making it all possible.

Fishing Derby returns successfully thanks
to Remington Middle School Civics Project

Congrats to our derby winners: Brinley Richard, Charlie Lord, Rosalie Sloan, Ethan Zuromski, and Nick Halterman!

thank you to Bass Pro Shops for sponsoring the prizes and Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife for loaner rods. #FishingDerby2025 #CommunitySupport #YouthOutdoors

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Franklin Matters photos -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/f7Jctnc3yYyikqe97

Beaver St. Interceptor Project: BEAVER STREET 24/7 ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!!

Starting Monday (6/16) at 7 AM, Beaver Street will be closed at the MBTA train tracks.  The area will be closed 24 hours a day until Friday (6/20) at 4 PM.  

 BEAVER STREET 24/7 ROAD
CLOSURE NOTICE!!

Those needing to access 242 to 290 Beaver Street will be able to use Rt. 140 only.  This includes access to Franklin Glass, Panera Fresh Dough Facility and Franklin Recreation. Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and the businesses on Master Drive will be accessed from Grove St.

The work on Beaver Street will continue into the week of June 23rd as well.

Monday (6/16) through Friday (6/20): The construction crew will also be working off the road within the Franklin Village Mall area to connect the new sewer main. No traffic impacts are expected.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure.

Please reference the interactive map and posted signs for details and updates.

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map as work progresses.

Register for the Road Race for Kids on Saturday, July 5

Register for the Road Race for
Kids on Saturday, July 5

Children’s Road Race – FREE Registration!

Get ready to run! Join us on Saturday, July 5th from 9AM–10AM at the Franklin Town Common for our Children’s Road Race

A fun 1.2-mile race for kids ages 6–12

Winners will receive a free wristband to the 4th of July Carnival!

FREE to participate!

It’s a great way to kick off the weekend with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

Register now at Franklin.myrec.com

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Beginning July 1 - "Carry In, Carry out" for summer Recreational programs

"Good Morning,

I wanted to share an important update with all youth sports groups regarding a new policy from the Department of Public Works (DPW) that will take effect on July 1st (FY2026).

Due to the recent failed override vote, the DPW’s operational budget has been reduced by $463,329. As a result, they will be forced to eliminate all summer help and significantly scale back trash and recycling services at town fields and facilities.

Beginning July 1, all coaches, parents, and players must follow a “Carry In – Carry Out” policy for all trash and recyclables. Please help us spread the word and ensure that everyone participating in youth sports is aware of this change.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Beginning July 1 - "Carry In, Carry out"

Best regards,

Ryan Jette

DIRECTOR OF RECREATION | RECREATION DEPARTMENT

275 Beaver Street

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038"

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Notice of Temporary Office Relocation for Franklin Recreation

Notice of Temporary Office Relocation
 for Franklin Recreation

The Franklin Recreation Department will be temporarily relocating its office to Parmenter Elementary School (235 Wachusett Street) beginning Monday, June 23, 2025.

To accommodate the move, please note:

• The Recreation Office will be CLOSED on Friday, June 20
• The relocation will occur on Friday, June 20, following the last day of school at Parmenter on June 18

All programs and services will continue without interruption:

• Pre-School Summer Camp will begin as scheduled on Monday, June 23 at Parmenter
• King Street Summer Camp will also begin June 23 at King Street Memorial Park
• The gym at 275 Beaver Street will remain open for select programming

We remain committed to providing the highest quality programs and services during this transition. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Recreation Department at 508-613-1666 or visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/331/Recreation

Thank you for your continued support!

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Hey Franklin, the Women's Summer Field Hockey League is back !!!

Women's Summer Field Hockey League

Women's Summer Field Hockey League is back!!!

Looking to stay sharp this summer and compete with other college and post-college players?

Join us under the lights at Beaver Pond Turf Field in Franklin!

Register -> https://qr-code.click/i/p/682c913476d18

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 19, 2025 ???

Monday, May 19

• Empty Bowls tickets on Sale
• Early Voting - FY 2026 Override Special Election

6:30pm Franklin Q&A  (Library & remote)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING

Monday, May 19, 2025 9:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192025-1743

Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/? 

Franklin Agricultural Committee Agenda

May 19, 2025 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192025-1734

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192025-1750

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 12, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Monday, May 12

4:00pm Housing Authority Ceremony (P Brunelli recognition) (Franklin Housing Authority)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

 

Recreation Advisory Board Agenda

May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122025-1713

Planning Board Meeting

May 12, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122025-1727 

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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

Finance Committee closes out FY 2026 budget hearings (video)

The Finance Committee completed the 3rd of the series of budget hearings on the FY 2026 budget Thursday, May 1, 2025. 7 of the 8 members participated, 1 remotely (1 absent).

 

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/C5g8YGdpTmI?&t=430

 

The agenda and released documents for this session -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05012025-1710

Quick recap

• Up for review tonight were the General government departments, many of them much smaller than the Police, FIRE, DPW, and Schools covered previously but all key to Town services. 
• Recreation pays for itself with fee revenue from servicing 7200 kids with 3 full time personnel
• Library just above the minimum required by State legislation not revised since it was enabled over 100 years ago
• Town Clerk's office runs the annual census, dog licenses, registrations, and this year 2 elections; the special override election June 3 and the local election in November (Town Council, School Cmte and other elected positions, including this year the Town Clerk).
• Senior Center has a minimal expense budget most of it is personnel and a good portion of it is covered by fee revenue or grants. Still working on how to fine tune it, won't likely get to the fee supported  status of the Recreation Dept. May 15 ribbon cutting for the van and gazebo at the Senior Center (10 AM)
• Resolutions for approval - all passed by same 7-0-1 (1 absent) roll call vote
• Resolution 25-20: Recommendation of FY2026 Budget
• Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official 
• Resolution 25-22: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53E½, as Amended 
• Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds 
• Resolution 25-24: Appropriation and Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project

My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LFcbiY2E14_zoCwZHMOjuSOpnIaaUM1J/view?usp=drive_link

 

Finance Committee closes out FY 2026 budget hearings (video)

 

 

Kids (ages 6-18) Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 14 at Beaver Pond

Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 14

CAST YOUR LINE FOR A GREAT TIME! 🐟🎣

Registration is NOW OPEN for our Fishing Derby at Beaver Pond!

Open to kids ages 6–18 — it’s FREE to join the fun on Saturday, June 14 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

 

🎣 Fishing rods available
🏆 Prizes & trophies awarded
🌊 Big catches & even bigger memories

 

👉 Register online at https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29942

 

Let’s reel in the fun — we’ll see you at the pond!

 

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