The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Monday, September 1, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 1, 2025 ??
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Trash Recycle Curbside Flyer with schedule for 2025-2026
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth
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Local Planet Fitness Launches Community Sneaker Drive To Benefit Massachusetts Youth |
Planet Fitness – Franklin ->https://www.planetfitness.com/gyms/franklin-ma166 Grove StFranklin, MA 02038
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.8 million members and 2,762 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA
- If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25).
- If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25).
Monday, February 17, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 17, 2025 ??
- 1pm Franklin vs. New Bedford
- 3pm Natick vs. Xaverian
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What's happening today in Franklin? |
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Friday, January 24, 2025
Waste Management playing catch up to the collections scheduled this week
Waste Management playing catch up |
"Update from Waste Management: Due to multiple issues (i.e. snow, illness, mechanical) Waste Management's collection is behind schedule this week.
Crews will be working throughout the day today and tomorrow (Saturday) to recover any uncollected routes.
Thanks for your patience!"
Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1882840557074235424
Friday, January 3, 2025
Curbside tree pickup scheduled for Franklin residents during week of January 6, 2025
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Reminder: Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving holiday
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Trash delay for Thursday/ Friday due to Thanksgiving |
- Thursday gets picked up Friday
- Friday gets picked up Saturday
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
The Recycling Center will be open regular hours this week:
- Tuesday, Nov. 26 ~ Noon to 3 PM (LAST Tuesday until April 2025)
- Friday, Nov. 29 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
- Saturday, Nov. 30 ~ 8 AM to 3 PM
- Sunday, Dec. 1 ~ 9 AM to 1 PM
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/recycling-center-update-0
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Recycling Center Update - normal hours this week (LAST Tuesday until April 2025) |
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Reminder: No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday (week of Oct 14 - 18)
No Trash Delay Next Week
Curbside trash and recycling will be picked up on your regular day.
(October 14-18, 2024)
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/no-trash-delay-next-week
If you need a new copy of the curbside flyer, you can download the PDF from the Town page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2024-2025.pdf
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No Trash Delay Scheduled for Next Week due to holiday |
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6
"The Town-Wide Curb Event istomorrowSaturday & Sunday. Please make sure your address is on the list if you plan on participating.
You can find the list on the event page. We have over 130 addresses participating this year.
Thanks everyone!!"
Facebook event page with listing -> https://www.facebook.com/events/536121935450564/?active_tab=discussion
Direct link to street listing -> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-6-8IQGr88EM2Cu_xCW5FYcWm4GqoWe_xqRlrHwdtnE/edit?gid=0#gid=0
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Townwide curb event - Saturday & Sunday, Oct 5 & Oct 6 |
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Get rid of Your Old Dehumidifiers at the Recycling event Saturday, Oct 5
"Working with Green Team Junk Removal, Frederick Cullen, National Grid, and the Town of Franklin, we will help you get rid of your old dehumidifiers and other appliances that are inefficient and harm the environment.
It is also a good opportunity to learn about ways to reduce emissions through various MassSave programs"
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy
"The Town of Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide FREE textile recycling to residents.
Home pick-up can be scheduled online at www.helpsy.com/franklinma or by calling l-800-244-6350.
If you prefer, drop off bins are available at the DPW Administration office (257 Fisher St.) and the Beaver St. Recycling Center (455 Beaver St).
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DPW introduces a new clothing recycle option with Helpsy |
Recycle your clothes for FREE with Helpsy Home Pick up Service. According to the EPA, only 15% of unwanted clothing ends up being reused or recycled, meaning the overwhelming majority of clothes end up in landfills or incinerators.
Together, with your help, we can increase the amount of clothing that gets a second chance to create a huge impact for our community and the planet.
Franklin has partnered with Helpsy, a certified B Corp, to provide at home clothing recycling to residents. It saves you time, the town money, and the planet's resources.
- Prepare your textiles in a waterproof bag.
- Enter your information and pick a date.
- Label and place your bags at the address provided before
- To learn more visit www.helpsy.com/franklinma
quilts. table linens, stuffed animals, curtains, and more!
- Footwear: Shoes (all types) , boots, sneakers, cleats, slippers
- Clothing: Shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, dresses, outerwear, pants, jeans, sweats, skirts, shorts, suits, socks, pajamas, undergarments, bathrobes, baby clothing
- Accessories: Hats, pocketbooks, backpacks, belts, gloves, ties, scarves, jewelry
- Linens: Sheets/pillowcases, blankets, comforters, curtains/drapes, aprons, dish cloths, cloth napkins, table linens, quilts
- Other: Luggage, sports jerseys, stuffed animals
Monday, September 2, 2024
No trash/recycling pickup today: your normal pick up day is delayed by one day all week
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The Labor Day holiday brings a one day Curbside Trash Delay |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/labor-day-curbside-trash-delay
If you misplaced the Curbside Pickup schedule, you can download and print a new one -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2023-2024.pdf
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Summer Junkin & Dunkin with FREE Dumpster Bags
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Memorial Day Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule
Thursday, May 9, 2024
Finance Committee reviews Public Safety and Public Works budgets (video)
- Public Safety:
- 210 Police Department
- 220 Fire Department
- 225 Regional Dispatch
- 240 Inspection Department
- 292 Animal Control
- b. Department of Public Works (DPW):
- Departments: 422 Public Works
- Enterprise Funds:
- 450 Water
- 440 Sewer
- 434 Solid Waste
- 460 Stormwater
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Finance Committee - Budget Hearing #2 of 3 - Public Safety & Public Works - May 8 |
Friday, December 29, 2023
Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week
- (January 1-5, 2024) No pick-up Monday, January 1 - one day delay the rest of the week (Regular Friday, January 5 pick-up will be on Saturday, January 6).
- Friday, Dec. 29 - 8 AM to 3 PM
- Saturday, Dec. 30 - 8 AM to 3 PM
- Sunday, Dec. 31 - 9 AM to PM
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Curbside trash/recycling schedule for New Year's week |
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023
- 23-902: Chapter 147, Snow and Ice, Removal Of - Adds a new bylaw which imposes requirements upon abutting property owners to remove snow and ice from public sidewalks as indicated in the proposed map titled “Sidewalk Snow Removal Required By Property Owner”
- 23-903: Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service, § 82-6 Schedule of Service Fees, Subsection L. Public Works - Revises the fee schedule to increase the cost to recycle a mattress and/or box spring from $10 to $65
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Bylaw Amendments 23-902 and 23-903 - Second Reading & Final Vote - Dec 20, 2023 |
Thursday, November 23, 2023
Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23
Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/20-11/25/23
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Curbside Trash/Recycling Schedule 11/24 - 11/26/23 |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/curbside-trashrecycling-schedule-1120-112523