Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line - to run a weekend scheduled on July 4, 2023

On Tuesday, July 4th, for Independence Day, the Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule.

Affected routes:

• Newburyport/Rockport Line
• Haverhill Line
• Lowell Line
• Fitchburg Line
• Framingham/Worcester Line
• Needham Line
• Franklin Line
• Fairmount Line
• Providence/Stoughton Line
• Middleborough/Lakeville Line
• Kingston/Plymouth Line
• Greenbush Line

For more information: https://www.mbta.com/holidays

Last Updated: Jun 22 2023 10:00 AM

Commuter Rail notice for Franklin Line - to run a weekend scheduled on July 4, 2023

Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is pleased to announce its summer worship services. These services will explore the theme of individual spiritual practices.  The series starts on July 9 and runs through August 27, 2023.  

Services begin at 10 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. 

Each Sunday, members of FUSF will share a spiritual practice that resonates deeply within them.  Attendees will have the opportunity to explore practices such as prayer; mindfulness meditation as inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh or walking the labyrinth.  Connection with nature underlies several other services. We will also explore poetry writing as a spiritual practice.  

During the last service of the summer, Reverend Beverly Waring, Interim Minister, will explore a multitude of ways to enhance your daily life through engaging your mind, body, heart, will and soul with themes such as contemplation, activity, relationships, action and creativity. 

Schedule of Spiritual Practices Sundays at FUSF:

July 9: The Spirituality of Fishing

July 16: Writing Poetry

July 23: Walking the Labyrinth

July 30: Prayer as a Portal

August 6: Mindfulness 

August 13: Veganism

August 20: Trees: Bridges to Spirit

August 27: Everyday Spiritual Practices

FUSF is located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin and is a Unitarian Universalist  LGBTQIA+ Welcoming Congregation. For more information about the First Universalist Society in Franklin, please visit our website: www.FUSF.org or call the Office at 508-528-5348. 

Summer Services at First Universalist Society in Franklin

DPW Reminder - Curbside Trash Pick-up: one day delay for the entire week due to Memorial Day

Reminder for next week's curbside trash pick-up (May 29th - June 2nd)! If your regular collection day is Monday, it will now be on Tuesday. 

One day delay for the entire week. Friday's collection will be on Saturday June 3rd.

Thank you.

Franklin DPW

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DPW Reminder - Curbside Trash Pick-up: one day delay for the entire week due to Memorial Day

Spring/Summer schedule is now in effect for Franklin's Commuter Rail

The Spring/Summer schedule is now in effect on all Commuter Rail lines. Visit MBTA.com to check the minor adjustments we implemented for better seasonal performance.

The Spring/Summer schedule maintains the same frequent weekday service introduced in Spring 2021, with a few changes to train times in order to factor in track work and seasonal events.

• Many flag stops will also be converted into regular station stops.
• On Monday, May 29th (Memorial Day), Tuesday, July 4th (Independence Day) and Monday, September 4th (Labor Day), all lines will operate on a weekend schedule.
• On Monday, June 19th (Juneteenth), Monday, July 3rd (Day before Independence Day), and Monday, October 9th (Columbus Day), all lines will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
• For all holiday schedules, please check MBTA.com/holidays.

Affected lines:

Newburyport/Rockport Line

Haverhill Line

Lowell Line

Fitchburg Line

Framingham/Worcester Line

Needham Line

Franklin/Foxboro Line  -> (full schedule - PDF)   https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/batch_6495/2023-spring-summer-cr-franklin-line.pdf

Fairmount Line

Providence/Stoughton Line

Middleborough/Lakeville Line

Kingston Line

Greenbush Line

Last Updated: May 19 2023 07:58 AM

Shared from -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Spring/Summer schedule is now in effect for Franklin's Commuter Rail

What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer

Franklin's recycling process is recognized across the State as one of the best thanks to the participation of all of us. The three word mantra "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" still applies.

The Town page is full of helpful information on what and how ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

Quick links

• Beaver St recycling center hours -> https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste/news/beaver-st-recycling-center-hours
• Waste Management has a new page with information linked to from the Town page ->   https://www.wm.com/us/en/recycle-right 
• The curbside schedule PDF for reprinting ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2022-2023_0.pdf

What can be recycled? Franklin DPW has your answer

No trash pickup delay is scheduled for this week

There will be NO DELAY for curbside trash or recycling the week of April 17th, 2023 despite the Patriots Day holiday. 

Trash will be picked up on your regular day.

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If you need a copy of the trash recycling flyer, it is available to download from the Town of Franklin page ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2022-2023_0.pdf

Additional info is available on the Solid Waste page ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/recycling-solid-waste

No trash pickup delay is scheduled for this week

Franklin Senior Center update on opening status for week of March 13 - 17, 2023

Hello Everyone!

Next week, the Franklin Senior Center will continue to be open only partially. The Senior Center's Common Grounds Café and attached multipurpose room will be open and fully functional. Although the rest of the building will still be inaccessible, we are able to have breakfast and lunch daily, as well as varied programming throughout the week! Everyone will need to enter through the multi purpose room doors (to the left of the main entrance), as entrance into the lobby will be prohibited while construction is happening. 

On Wednesday, March 15th, there will not be any programming at the Senior Center and the café will be closed due to our Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner with the Franklin Fire Dept., which is already sold out!

The programming schedule will be posted on our website and social media, or you can give us a call at 508-520-4945 to see what programs are available to you if you do not have computer access.

The hope is the rest of the building is mostly back is open as of the following Monday, March 20th.

Thanks for your understanding and patience!

-Danielle Hopkins, 
Franklin Senior Center Director

Audio file ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/franklin-senior-center-update-on-opening-status-for-week-of-march-13-2023

programming schedule

Franklin Senior Center update on opening status for week of March 13 - 17,  2023

DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20, 2023

DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20, 2023

Notice from the Department of Public Works:

There will be NO curbside trash or recycling delay the week of February 20th, 2023 despite the Presidents' Day holiday.

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DPW Notice: No trash/ recycling delay the week of February 20, 2023

MBTA Commuter Rail: Franklin Line will run a "weekend" schedule on February 20 for President's Day

For Presidents Day, Monday, February 20th, all Commuter Rail lines will operate on a weekend schedule.

Affected lines:

• Newburyport/Rockport Line
• Haverhill Line
• Lowell Line
• Fitchburg Line
• Framingham/Worcester Line
• Needham Line
• Franklin/Foxboro Line
• Fairmount Line
• Providence/Stoughton Line
• Middleborough/Lakeville Line
• Kingston/Plymouth Line
• Greenbush Line

For more information: https://mbta.com/holidays

Last Updated: Feb 13 2023 08:49 AM

MBTA Commuter Rail: President's Day schedule February 20

Reminder: Starting Monday: Franklin/Foxboro Line MBTA schedule change

Reminder: 

Monday, January 23, 2023 a new Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule will go into effect. This schedule adjustment will prevent train traffic between Readville & South Station after the opening of Pawtucket station (Prov Line) and offer improved on-time performance.

The new Franklin/Foxboro Line Winter schedule is now available online and in South Station or Back Bay.  

Online schedule -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Download updated PDF ->  https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2023-1-23-franklin-foxboro-line-fall-winter-schedule-accessible.pdf

Last Updated: Jan 17 2023 07:26 AM

Reminder: Starting Monday: Franklin/Foxboro Line MBTA schedule change

DPW Notice: No Curbside Trash/ Recycling Delay scheduled for the week of January 16, 2023

Notice from the Department of Public Works: There will be NO curbside trash or recycling delay the week of January 16, despite the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.

Shared from DPW page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-no-curbside-trash-recycling-delay-week-january-16th

DPW Notice: No Curbside Trash/ Recycling Delay scheduled for the week of January 16, 2023

Franklin's Event Outlook: Jan 6, 2023 to Jan 12, 2023

The first week of this new year brings more events to the calendar this weekend and for the outlook. Dramatic performance of The Wolves, plus music at 67 Degrees, and the Sunday Speaker (Joe Landry) talking about the history of trains in Franklin. The HO scale model of the Depot Station of 1930's vintage is on display through February.

And yes, the Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for curbside the week beginning Monday Jan 9 on your regularly trash day.

 

Friday, January 6

5:30pm - Gay Perkoski (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, January 7

5:30pm - David Penza (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:30pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, January 8

1:15pm - Joe Landry History of Trains in Franklin (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm - The Wolves (FPAC performance) (THE BLACK BOX)

Monday, January 9

7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)

Tuesday, January 10

7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)

7:00pm - FBRTC Meeting  (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm - Yankee Quilters (Emma’s Quilt Cupboard) 

7:00pm - Democracy Talks: Immigrants' Rights (Virtual Event) (Franklin Public Library)

Wednesday, January 11

7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)

11:00am - Mobile Monthly Food Pantry (Franklin Senior Center)

7:00pm - St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group  (virtual meeting) (St Mary’s Parish)

Thursday, January 12

7:00am - Christmas tree pickup scheduled (on regular trash day)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Community Calendar

MBTA Commuter Rail: A Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule change is starting January 23, 2023

Monday, January 23, 2023 - a new Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule will go into effect. This schedule adjustment will prevent train conflicts between Readville & South Station after the opening of Pawtucket station (Prov Line) and offer improved on-time performance. For more information: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2023-01-03-cr-franklin-foxboro-fall-winter-schedule.pdf Last Updated: Jan 04 2023 11:03 AM MBTA Franklin Line Schedules ->   https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

MBTA Commuter Rail: A Franklin/Foxboro Line schedule change is starting January 23, 2023

Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023

Christmas tree collection will run the week of January 9, 2023.

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Franklin DPW: Christmas tree pick up is scheduled for the week of Jan 9, 2023

Franklin Commuter Rail special for Saturday, Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve)

"On Saturday, December 31st, Franklin Line Train 1717 (10:55 PM from South Station) will be held at South Station until 12:35 AM to accommodate those attending New Year's Eve festivities in Boston."

Affected direction: Outbound

Affected trips:

1717 (10:55 pm from South Station)

-Travel on all Commuter Rail Lines will be free after 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 31st

-Bikes including folding bikes will not be allowed on inbound rains between 10 am and 6 pm and on all outbound trains from 4 pm until the end of service on that day.

Last Updated: Dec 27 2022 03:17 PM

Franklin Commuter Rail special for Saturday, Dec 31 (New Year’s Eve)

Complete MBTA schedule for Franklin

https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable

Franklin DPW Notice: Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours

 

Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & 
Holiday Recycling Center Hours

Notice from the Department of Public Works:

Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during both holiday weeks (December 26 - 30, 2022 and Ja
nuary 2 - 6, 2023).

The Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:

• Sunday, December 25: CLOSED
• Saturday, December 31: 8 AM - 1 PM
• Sunday, January 1: CLOSED

Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/dpw-notice-regular-curbside-recycling-schedule-holiday-recycling-center-hours

With Christmas and New Year's on Sundays, there is no planned delay in the pickup schedule.

Regular Curbside/ Recycling Schedule & Holiday Recycling Center Hours

DPW Curbside & Recycling Ctr schedule for holiday weeks Dec 26-30, 2022 & Jan 2-3, 2023

DPW Notice: 

Curbside trash/recycling pickup will operate on a regular schedule during holiday weeks  

(Dec. 26- 30, 2022 and Jan. 2-3, 2023).

Recycling Center Holiday hours are as follows:

• Sat., Dec. 24: 8AM-1PM
• Sun., Dec. 25: CLOSED
• Sat., Dec. 31: 8AM-1PM
• Sun., Jan. 1: CLOSED 

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If you misplaced the Curbside flyer, you can download a copy

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/franklin_program_guide_2022-2023_0.pdf

Franklin's Event Outlook: Dec 2, 2022 to Dec 8, 2022

You can dance, or watch dancers, or ballet, or enjoy a beverage and some music, or visit the farmers market, or the Christmas Fair, or the local artesian market, or one of the other options... there is so much to do. Very grateful for the #artshappeninghere in Franklin!

Friday, December 2

5:00pm - Cousins Maine Lobster (food Truck) (La Cantina Winery)

5:30pm - Joshua David (live music) (67 Degrees Brewing)

7:30pm - New Dancer Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Saturday, December 3

9:00am - Christmas Fair (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Winter Farmers Market (Fairmount Fruit Market)

10:00am - Decorated Holiday Wreaths and Arrangements (Franklin Garden Club at Daddario Hardware Store)

10:00am - AcuPUNKture's Local Artisan Holiday Market (AcuPUNKture)

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

11:00am - Bollywood Dancing (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm - The Nutcracker (ticketed event) (FPAC Holiday Productions at Franklin High School)

2:00pm - New Dancer Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College)

3:00pm - Orchard Sl"Hay" Rides (rescheduled -see description 4 details) (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

7:00pm - The Nutcracker (ticketed event) (FPAC Holiday Productions at Franklin High School)

7:30pm - New Thespian Showcase (ticketed event) (Dean College)

Sunday, December 4

7:00am - “Finding the Light” (free art scavenger hunt, find clues on Facebook @PaintingVenus)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm - The Nutcracker (ticketed event) (FPAC Holiday Productions at Franklin High School)

Tuesday, December 6

6:30pm - Popcorn & Pride (LGBTQ Pride event at 99 Restaurant)

7:00pm - Christmas Trivia Night (St Mary’s Parish)

7:00pm - FHS Chorus and Orchestra Concert (Franklin High School) 

Wednesday, December 7 6:00pm - HMMS Concert (Horace Mann Middle School) 7:00pm - Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)

Thursday, December 8 7:00pm - An Evening with Mystery Writers: Sulari Gentill, Hank Phillippi Ryan, and Eva Jurczyk (virtual discussion) Franklin Public Library

7:00pm - Pour Richard's Wine and Chocolate Pairing (Pour Richard's Wine & Spirits)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Find the full Community event calendar  https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Community Calendar

Fairmount Fruit Farm: Sl "hay" ride rescheduled for this weekend - these are your options

"UPDATE for Saturday Dec 3rd Sl ”hay” Ride:

Due to the impending rain that is projected for the afternoon on Saturday, we are going to have to reschedule our Sl "hay" Ride for the night. We are so sorry for any inconvenience that this may cause, our tractor and trailer can simply not go out in the rain.

Below please find your 3 options that you may choose from, if you bought your Dec 3rd ticket! Emails have been sent out to ALL December 3rd ticket holders.

We hope to still see you either tomorrow night or Sunday night! Make sure to still stop by for our INDOOR winter farmers market on Saturday from 10 - 2 PM! 

Oh and we forgot to mention that our second batch of trees is here. Come and snag the best looking one!"

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Fairmount Fruit Farm: Sl "hay" ride rescheduled for this weekend - these are your options

Trash not picked up Monday, Nov 28 will get picked up today

Via the DPW alert: 

"Please see map highlighted with impacted area. Collection of these areas will continue today (Tuesday)."

Trash not picked up Monday, Nov 28 will get picked up today

Shared from the DPW page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/2022-waste-bans/news/franklin-trash-completion-112822