3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW

Via the Franklin DPW:

"We had a great time at our DPW Touch a Truck event today! Thank you to those who stopped by and a big thank you to those who participated in our third annual Hydrant Painting Contest.

Congratulations to this years winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - Koi Fish Pond - Rachel Redfern

2. 12 to 17 - Mosaic - Violet Wiernicki and Sarah Clark

3. 18 and over - Boston Hydrant - Thomas Grimaldi

4. Judges' Choice - R2D2 - Jay Hanson

Please visit the story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/.../97211a8b1a5b4454b5a74fc7...

#keepfranklinflowing #TouchATruck2024 #franklinma

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3rd Annual Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced by DPW

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 26, 2024 ???

Saturday, October 26

7 – 7:30am Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)

9am – 1pm Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office, 355 E Central St)

9am – 1pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10am – 4pm 5th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church) 

10am – 2pm Touch a Truck (Franklin Department of Public Works)

10am – 1pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2 – 5pm Halloween Party (Franklin Police Department) 

6 – 7:30pm Cinema 80: Nosferatu (Franklin Historical Museum)

7 – 9pm "The Belle of Amherst" (First Universalist Society Franklin) 

7:30 – 10pm FPAC: The School of Rock (THE BLACK BOX) 

8 – 11pm Karaoke (Raillery Public House)

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

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/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Reminder: DPW Touch a truck Saturday from 10 to 2; map available for parking, etc.

"Join us this weekend! Looks like it is going to be a beautiful Fall day!!  

We have plenty of parking available. Please see the map below!"

map available for parking

Reminder: DPW Touch a truck Saturday

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Faith & Blue Touch-a-Truck and Car Seat Inspection scheduled for Sat, Oct 12 at New England Chapel

"Join us at New England Chapel (NEC) Franklin this Saturday from 10a-1p for our Faith & Blue

Faith & Blue Touch-a-Truck and Car Seat Inspection 

Touch-a-Truck and Car Seat Inspection.  

We’ll have bounce houses, C&C Ice Cream Truck, and Franklin Fire Department.  

We will be accepting donations for the Franklin Food Pantry.  

Ben and Frankie can’t wait to see you there."

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Save the date: DPW Touch a Truck event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 26, 2024

SAVE THE DATE!!

DPW Touch a Truck event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 26, 2024

Save the date: DPW Touch a Truck event scheduled for Saturday, Oct 26, 2024

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Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event at Fairmount Fruit Farm - August 10 (Aug 11 - rain date)

"Is anyone else counting down the days to our second annual Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event?? We are getting so excited for it and we can’t believe that it is coming up Saturday August 10th (rain date of the 11th)!

Touch-Tractor-& a -Truck event

Tractors, trucks, beer garden, kids area, live music, food, and so much more!

Things to know;

Kiddos under 2 are free, everyone else is $5.00 a person. Profited ticked sales will go to the Franklin Food Pantry.

You can skip the line by purchasing tickets now or we will be accepting walk-ins.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/936630746777?aff=oddtdtcreator

We are a dog friendly farm! Please make sure to keep dogs on a leash and clean up after them!

beer garden is (obviously) 21+."

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Save the Date: Touch a Truck & a Tractor - Aug 10, 2024

Touch a Truck & a Tractor

Via Fairmont Fruit Farm:   

"We have been super busy planning our second annual touch a truck and a tractor event! Saturday August 10th from 10-5!

Lots of fun happening for the whole family. Make sure to save the date and register before the event gets sold out!! 

All proceeds will go to a local charity. "

Register here -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/touch-a-truck-a-tractor-tickets-936630746777

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Franklin Cultural District: Pumpkin Patch, Little Mermaid opens, Touch a Truck, Archeology & more

Wednesday, October 11

1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

3:00pm - Kids Flu Clinic (slots full) (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

7:00pm - Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club (Escape Into Fiction)

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

Thursday, October 12

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

6:00pm - Dave Penza (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:30pm - Raillery Pub (live music)

Friday, October 13

2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Town Common)

Franklin Farmers Market

2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

6:00pm - Ayla Brown & Rob Bellamy (live music) (ticketed event) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, October 14

10:00am - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

10:00am - Archaeology at Franklin State Forest (near Beaver & Grove St intersection)

10:00am - Touch a Truck (DPW yard on Fisher St)

Disney’s The Little Mermaid

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

11:00am - Putting for Patient (FHS Gymnasium)

12:00pm - Public Square Rosary Rally (St Mary's Church)

2:00pm - Red Apron Charcuterie (food selection) (La Cantina Winery)

2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm - Michael McArthur (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:30pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, October 15

7:30am - All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

Leslie Amper

12:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

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

2:00pm - Disney’s The Little Mermaid (ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)

3:00pm - Leslie Amper - live in concert plays Schumann (LIVEArts, 262 Chestnut St)

Monday, October 16

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

Tuesday, October 17

4:00pm - Pumpkin Patch & Sale (St John’s Episcopal Church)

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

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

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 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

Upcoming Events - Saturday, October 14 = Archaeology at Franklin State Forest and DPW Touch A Truck

Now that the rain has subsided, it is time to get outside and enjoy some of our open spaces! 

• Archaeology at Franklin State Forest

For the history buffs out there, celebrate Archeology at the Franklin State Forest with DCR, Franklin Historical Commission, and Franklin Museum. Travel back in time to the 1930s and visit the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) historic campsite - right in the State Forest! Uncover the hidden truths of our land, meet a state archaeologist, and immerse yourself in nature.

Archaeology at Franklin State Forest

• DPW Touch a Truck

For those with children or those that just really like big engines, come to the DPW Touch a Truck event and sit in Conservation's newest equipment - the "Conservation Flotation", our 10-foot boat to help mitigate beaver dams, clear stormwater infrastructure, and other odd jobs. 

While you're there, come visit our Conservation table for some fun handouts, demonstrations, and trail maps.

Both events are scheduled for Saturday, October 14 from 10 AM - 2 PM. 

Can't choose which one to attend? Go to both! 

DPW Touch A Truck

Archeology -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/upcoming-events-saturday-october-14

DPW Touch a Truck -> https://www.franklinma.gov/public-works/events/438446