2026 Craft Fair scheduled for November 14 at Tri-County

via Rotary Club of Franklin, MA

Our 2026 Craft Fair will be held on November 14, 9am-3pm, at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School. The application to our juried craft fair is now available. All participants from last year should have an email with the application and contract attached.

If you'd like to participate this year and were not in our fair last fall, please download the application and contract. The deadline to be included in the jury process is July 10th.

Any questions please email us at rotarycluboffranklinma@gmail.com or send a DM to this page. Do not respond to any messages with any individuals, if anyone is contacting you and asking for online payment, they are a scammer. We will only communicate via our official email address or through this page, and we only accept checks for payment with a mailed application to our PO Box.

Please note that our Craft Fair is for handmade items only. We do not accept MLM companies or other resellers, the person listed on the application must be in attendance, no sales reps are allowed. Please review the materials carefully and be sure to include all required information on your application, including email address, and payment for the booth space and any extras (tables, electricity).

Photographs are required and should follow the guidelines set forth on the application and contract.  Missing information may result in us not being able to consider you for one of our spots so please take your time with this. We will be jurying during the last weeks of July and will send out acceptances in August.

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Rotary SEEKING FHS or TRi-COUNTY SOPHOMORES !!!

Do you or someone you know, have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world? 

Rotary SEEKING FHS or
TRi-COUNTY SOPHOMORES !!!

Please write a short essay about why you are interested in RYLA (Rotary Young Leadership Award) and how you will benefit from this award, and email us at: rotarycluboffranklinma@gmail.com. 

If you are selected as one of the four recipients, you will be required to join Rotary Club of Franklin MA at our July 21st, 2026 meeting, and tell us about your experience.

Becoming a Rotary member connects individuals with a diverse group of men and women professionals, from all over the world, who share a drive to give back.

Through regular meetings and events, we Rotarian’s: Discuss our community's needs and develop creative ways to meet them. We strive to connect with other leaders who are changing the world.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive 3 days, 2 overnights, of action packed, interactive and introspective sessions, specifically for High School Students. This program is designed to help students stretch and grow and includes a variety of challenges and enriching sessions. 

The RYLA leadership experience is organized by Rotary Clubs and districts, where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. This award will be given to four deserving  Sophomore students, with a proven record of commitment to their school, community or extracurricular activities, and is designed to reward these student leaders, who have served as heads of clubs, student bodies and more. Even captains of sports clubs may qualify as leaders.

OFFICIALLY SPONSORED students, must commit to all 3 days and will need to register online at https://ryla7910.org/ as an “Attendee”, by 4/15/2026. This will require students to apply between February 1 and March, 20, 2026. We will make our selection from these essays and will notify FHS Student by 4/1/2026.  Please see all requirements below. 

What our Officially Sponsored Students can look forward to:

Conference Dates and Locations

June 26 – 28, 2026

3 days, 2 overnights  

Early Friday morning until Sunday early evening

Fitchburg State University

138 North Street,

Fitchburg, MA 01420

(978) 665-3000  www.fitchburgstate.edu

Family Reception & Closing Ceremony – (Sunday 2026) (typically mid-late afternoon) 

Family Reception, Sunday (typically mid-late afternoon)  June 28, 2026

Park in North 1 – 138 North St (where you dropped off your student)

Holmes Dining Hall (381 North street)

Join us for light refreshments

Meet Rotarians

Learn about Rotary

optional but encouraged.    

Closing Ceremony

Sunday, time TBD, June 28, 2026

5 min - Walk from closing reception to closing ceremony*

Family and Friends are encouraged to attend   

Weston Auditorium

353 North Street, Fitchburg MA

*Parking is available across from Weston for people with mobility issues, however, we encourage people who are able to park in North 1 and walk to Weston (5-10 min walk)

Student luggage will be picked up from Aubuchon (near arrivals/near North 1) after closing ceremony

Rotary Schedules St Patrick's Luncheon - March 14

Rotary Club of Franklin schedules St Patrick's Luncheon on Saturday, March 14 from 10:30 AM to noon at Central Park Terrace

Rotary Schedules St Patrick's Luncheon - March 14

8 FHS Sophomores looked for to take part in a leadership event

What is RYLA? It is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

"ATTENTION FHS SOPHOMORES! 

We need 8 candidates to attend RYLA!! 

See your advisor for more info!"

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What is RYLA? It is the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. 

Listen to my conversation with Syed Azhar and Harsini Vijai of the Franklin Interact Club. They talk about their experience at RYLA -

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/franklin-interact-club-wants-to-unite.html

Rotary invites Seniors to the St Patrick's Day Lunch - Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM

Rotary invites Seniors to the St Patrick's Day Lunch - Saturday, March 14 at 10:30 AM

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Rotary Valentine's lunch CANCELED due to weather

Rotary Valentine's lunch CANCELED due to weather

CANCELLED!

Sadly, Rotary has to postpone this event again due to unsafe weather conditions coming this weekend. We already have future plans!! Stay tuned!!!

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New date for 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

New date for 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch
Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

You're invited to the 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

Enjoy a delicious complimentary brunch for all Franklin Seniors & residents of Franklin Housing Authority

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026  (rescheduled from Feb 7)

Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Place: Central Park Terrace Hall, 1000 Central Park Tenace, Franklin, MA

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Rotary schedules Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors Saturday, Feb 7

We’re looking forward to seeing our Franklin Seniors at this event!

Rotary schedules Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors Saturday, Feb 7

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Rotary Youth Leadership Awards open for High School Sophomores in February 2026

Do you know of High School Sophomore you know, have what it takes to step out of your shell and become a Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) star?!

We will be looking for you in February, 2026! Ask your High School Sophomore Guidance Councilor for more details!!

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIuPd1Pedt0

Listen to 2 of Franklin's RYLA graduates tell about their experience

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/franklin-interact-club-wants-to-unite.html

More about Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) -> https://ryla7910.org/

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Franklin Interact Club wants to unite teens to make a difference (audio)

FM #1611 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1611 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Syed Azhar and Harsini Vijai of the Franklin Interact Club on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. Our conversation was conducted in the Franklin TV & Radio studios.

The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary. You must be a Franklin resident and between the ages of 12 to 18 to be a member.

The show notes provide links to their web page, social accounts, email, etc.

Franklin Interact Club

Current projects

• Middle school teacher recognition, Jan 21, 2026

• Voices of Us, as Voices of Franklin

• Birthday boxes

• A project with an international aspect (TBD)

Let’s listen to my conversation with Sayed and Hasini and find out how you can help their community service efforts.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1611-franklin-ma-interact-club-12-10-25/

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Interact webpage   https://sites.google.com/view/franklinmainteractclub/home 

The Interact Club GoFundMe page https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-franklin-interact-club-make-a-difference/donate?

Application for new members https://forms.gle/qALcp6beLc9Zs6Ef7 

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/franklin.ma.interact 

Facebook page -> https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580646612868 

Franklin Rotary posting about the 2025 RYLA students https://franklinmarotary.org/in/2025/07/17/2025-ryla-students/ 

Email for additional questions franklinmainteract@gmail.com 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

You can use the four way test too!

"Did you know the story of 4 way test?

You can use the 4 way test too!

In 1932, Herbert Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Chicago (and Past President of Rotary International, 1954-55), saved a failing aluminum company from the brink of bankruptcy by distinguishing itself from its competition by developing his Four-Way Test.

It is a test of fairness, honesty, and integrity in the industry.

Since then, his Four-Way Test has been adopted by Rotary in 1943 to underscore the value of business ethics. The Four-Way Test has served as a moral compass for members and their friends to live by their professional and personal relationships."

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Annual Rotary Pasta Supper for Franklin Seniors - Oct 21

Annual Rotary Pasta Supper for Franklin Seniors - Oct 21

Rotary Club of Franklin, MA is looking forward to serving our

Franklin Seniors on October 21st for our Annual Pasta Supper!

Signup sheet at Franklin Senior Center, or phone the center at (508) 520-4945

See you soon!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 4, 2025 ??

Saturday, October 4

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:30am The 9th Franklin Rotary Annual Car Show Cometh (New England Chapel)

10:00am Annual Fire Dept Open House (40 W Central St)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Brunch with Non Scene Friends (Maks Roast Beef and Breakfast)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm  Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

2:00pm Mysterious Massachusetts (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm SAVE the date - FHS Class of 1985 Reunion (Franklin Country Club)

6:30pm 8th Annual Franklin Navratri (sold out) (Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School)

7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Millis Amvets Post 495)

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

**  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

Friendly reminder: Rotary Car Show - Today from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Friendly reminder: Rotary Car Show - Today from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

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9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Oct 4

9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA 

Join us at the 9th Annual Car show located at New England Chapel 300 East Central St. Franklin, MA.   October 4 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Car show entry fee of $20.00 donations. 

There will be prizes and other fun activities throughout the day. Bring the whole family and enjoy!

9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA

Register your car for the show -> https://share.google/zyva4JGvbQOVqdrxY

Rotary Club’s 9th Annual Car Show - Saturday, Oct 4

Rotary Club’s 9th Annual Car Show - Saturday, Oct 4

Furry friends and fancy rides unite at our Rotary Club’s 9th Annual Car Show on October 4th!

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The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back

The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back

The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back!

Rotary members will be selling tickets like crazy through the end of April!

Where will you fly off to if you win the grand prize DINNER FOR TWO…ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD?!

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2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto

On January 15, 2025, Rotary Club of Franklin, MA met our 2024 scholarship recipient in person.

2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto

Rotary Club is proud to announce our 2024 Robert W. Simmler/Rotary Club of Franklin MA Service Award of $3000 recipient, Jeri Adiletto. Jeri was selected from numerous Franklin High Senior applicants, based on her exceptional academic achievements, commitment to her job, and dedication to volunteering in our community.

Following the submission of her first semester transcripts, she received a check to support her studies at UMass Amherst, where she is pursuing a nursing career, much like Mrs. Marsha Simmler. We extend a warm welcome to Jeri into our Rotary family and wish her the very best in her future endeavors!

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3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser - March 29 to benefit Franklin Rotary Club

3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser

 

"Not funny? No problem! We'll bring the laughs.  

Join our 3rd Annual Comedy Night Fundraiser for dinner and a show featuring three comedic headliners, all for $60 per person. 

Rotary Club of Franklin, MA"

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