What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 24, 2025 ???

Thursday, April 24

Library & Senior Center events

** Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)

10:30am Animal Affair! (Franklin Public Library)

4:00pm Rockin' Rhythms (Franklin Public Library)

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

6:30pm Running Your First 5K (Pond Street Recreation Facility)

7:00pm An Exploration of French Wines (333 E Central St)

7:00pm Dance Company (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:00pm An Evening of Conversation Regarding Food Sovereignty and Access (First Universalist Society Franklin)

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

 

 

**  Meetings today   **

Zoning Board of Appeals ZBA Meeting

Thursday, April 24 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242025-1676

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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-calendars

Hold the date for Franklin’s Earth Day Clean-Up! - Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9 AM to noon

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 9 AM to noon

Join Us for Franklin’s Earth Day Clean-Up!

Saturday, April 19, 2025

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Beaver Pond, 450 Beaver Street, Franklin, MA

Let’s come together as a community to keep Franklin beautiful! Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for a morning dedicated to cleaning up parks, trails, and public spaces.

Event Highlights:

First 100 volunteers get a FREE tee shirt!

Kick off the day with bagels & coffee

Supplies provided—gloves, trash bags & cleanup maps!

Take home a tree! Choose a lilac or Frasier fir sapling.

Student volunteers—earn community service hours!

Let’s work together for a cleaner, greener Franklin! Spread the word and bring your friends!

#FranklinEarthDay #CommunityCleanUp #GoGreen

Register now & claim your spot! https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29880s/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29880

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 24, 2025 ???

Monday, February 24

9:00am Fallen Hero Recognition: David Laughlan III - WWII (Veterans Walkway - Franklin Town Common) 

6:30pm Legislative Forum (Franklin High School)

**  Town Meetings today   **

6:30 PM - Franklin School Committee Meeting (Legislative Forum @ FHS)

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1582 

7:00 PM - Franklin Agricultural Committee (not broadcast) https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1591

7:00 PM -  Library Board of Directors Meeting (not broadcast)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_02242025-1593

7:00 PM - Recreation Advisory Board (not broadcast)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1535

7:00 PM - Planning Board

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02242025-1594 

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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

Spring Registration for Franklin (MA) Recreation Opens Feb 3, 2025

Hello Franklin

As the warmer days of spring start to approach, we are thrilled to announce the release of our Spring Recreation Brochure! We're offering a variety of programs for all ages, including Pee Wee Baseball, Track, Art Classes, Chess, and so much more! 

Registration for all spring classes will open next Monday, February 3. Registration can be found on our MyRec Website ->   https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/default.aspx

Also, the town recently changed over to a new Town website. Check out our updated page at our town webpage -> https://www.franklinma.gov/331/Recreation

Spring Registration for Franklin (MA) Recreation Opens Feb 3, 2025

If you have any questions about any Spring Programs feel free to give us a call at 508-613-1666 or email us at franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov

We hope to see you this Spring!

Spring Brochure 2025.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee meeting 1/15/25 (video)

The Master Plan Update Committee met as scheduled Wednesday, January 15 in the 3rd Floor Training room. 

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/YhdShT_-gN0?si=eizxLnOeDcKkEvdR&t=146

You can follow the agenda for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-january_15_2025.pdf

The final Master Plan Report ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_final_report-submitted_to_town-01-15-2025.pdf

Registration Now Open for Tomorrow's Stars Flag Football Camp 2025

Registration Now Open

Registration Now Open for Tomorrow's Stars Flag Football Camp 2025! 🏈

📍 Location: Beaver Pond Turf Field

🕘 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

📅 Dates & Pricing:

➡️ Week 1: June 23–26 | $130

➡️ Week 2: June 30–July 2 (Short Week) | $100

➡️ Week 3: July 14–17 | $130

This camp is perfect for young football enthusiasts ready to learn the game at their own pace! Each day includes skill-building drills, scrimmages, and group activities.

Don’t wait—spots fill up fast!

💻 Register now and secure your child’s place for an unforgettable summer!

https://franklinma.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29895

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Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8 (Beaver St detour continues)

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

 

Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8 (Beaver St detour continues) 

 

 Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Construction Update for the Week of November 4th!

Monday (11/4) - Friday (11/8): Beaver Street from RT. 140 (West Central Street) to the Franklin Recreation Center will be closed, see interactive map for location. The road closure will be from 7am to 4pm, Monday thru Friday.

Those needing to access Beaver Street and the businesses/properties located on that section of Beaver Street will be detoured over to Grove Street. Please follow all posted detour signs and be prepared for delays. Note that all businesses on Beaver Street remain open and accessible, please follow posted signs for access.

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with concrete form placement and rebar tying for the pump station foundation walls.

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

Beaver Street Interceptor Project Construction Update for Week of Nov 4 - 8

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 below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov

Read more -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor-project

Friendly Reminder: the Kristi Kirshe Celebration - Aug 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Via Franklin Recreation:

"We can’t wait to celebrate with Kristi Kirshe next Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM, Franklin Town Common."

Friendly Reminder: the Kristi Kirshe Celebration - Aug 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

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Olympic Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Via Ryan Jette, Franklin Recreation Director:

Wanted to give you ... a heads up as you've always been a huge supporter of recreation and youth sports. Tuesday, August 20 at 6:00 PM, we are putting on a huge welcome home celebration for Kristi Kirshe on the Town Common. 

Working out all the detail with the family now. But we'll invite the whole community and her family is so happy. Flowers and hopefully a proclamation from the Council and a Q&A for the young athletes to ask her about her experience. 

Should be a fun night. Please spread the word.  

Thanks again"

~Ryan Jette
https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Olympic Gold Recognition: Kristi Kirshe, Tuesday, August 20 at 6 PM on the Town Common

Discover Exciting Fall Activities in Our New Recreation Brochure!

Dear Franklin Residents,

Discover Exciting Fall Activities 

As the vibrant colors of Fall will soon to begin to paint our town, we are thrilled to announce the release of our Fall Recreation Brochure!

Registration for all Fall Programs opens Monday, August 5th

Click the link below to view the brochure

Fall Brochure ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/fall_brochure_2024.pdf

For more info visit the Franklin Recreation page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

2024 Summer Sendoff Spectacular scheduled for Friday, Aug 23 at Beaver Pond

Franklin Recreation proudly presents the ultimate end-of-summer celebration at Beaver Pond on Friday, August 23! 

This free event is packed with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. 

Here’s what you can look forward to:

Event Schedule:

 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Enjoy interactive exhibits and activities with the Franklin Children's Museum.

 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Dance and groove to the energetic tunes of Jumpin Juba.

 8:15 PM - 10:15 PM: Settle in for a magical night with an outdoor screening of the Barbie Movie under the stars.

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Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely

"Due to on-going construction at Franklin Recreation Department, 275 Beaver Street, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 28.  

Power to our building will be cut early on Friday and will be restored by Monday, July 1, by 8:30 AM.  

We will be working remotely from 8:30-1:30 PM on Friday and residents can email us with any questions at: franklinrecreation@franklinma.gov We apologize for any inconvenience."

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Attention: Recreation Dept Offices Closed Friday, June 28; Operating Remotely