Discover Franklin’s Stories, Places & People with a 30 min Cultural Tour Oct 17, 2926

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new pilot experience from the Franklin Cultural District: the Franklin Cultural Landmark Tour! Join us for an afternoon of exploration as we uncover the stories, people, and places that have helped shape our community.

From the Veterans Memorial Walkway and War Monuments to the Franklin Historical Museum, Franklin Public Library, and Dean College, each stop offers a unique glimpse into Franklin’s rich history and cultural heritage.

The pilot tour(s) consists of four individual, stand-alone tours, each focused on a specific site within the cultural district. Note that registered participants do not travel between sites as part of the tour experience. Your district landmark tour will start at ticketed start time lasting 25-30 minutes.

See the link below for the full program description and register for your spot today

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cultural-district-landmark-tours-tickets-2001593406761

Electric Youth (EY) to release new single Friday (6/26/26); share 2026 European Tour dates

Every year, Electric Youth (EY) have the privilege of having an a cappella single arranged, recorded, and edited by Broadway’s @jimhogan220 of a cappella sensation @t.3official !!

We can’t wait to share this year’s with you this Friday (6/26/26)!

Pre-save now!!

and the 2026 European tour dates 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 30, 2025 ???

Thursday, October 30

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

8:00am In Person Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

Library & Senior Center events

5:00pm Halloween Cemetery Tour (Union Street Cemetery)

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Prezo Grille and Bar)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

8:30pm Planning Board Candidate Night (virtual meeting)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission (updated 10/28/25)

Thursday, October 30 Time: 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10302025-1981

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, October 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/519?fileID=6730 

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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

Halloween Cemetery Tour – with Dean College Professor Rob Lawson -Thursday, October 30

Halloween Cemetery Tour – with Dean College
Professor Rob Lawson -Thursday, October 30

Join local historian Dr. R. A. Lawson for an annual Franklin tradition—the Halloween Cemetery Tour. Weaving the history of gravestone symbolism with local and broader New England history, Dr. Lawson brings to life the stories of our predecessors with tales of tragic death, love lost, murder, and even treason! Who needs spooky ghost stories when the real history is truly sensational? 

All are welcome. There is no cost though donations to the Franklin Historical Commission are encouraged and gratuities are accepted. 

Meet at the cemetery at 5 PM.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, October 5, 2025 ??

Sunday, October 5

9:00am Register for the 37th Annual Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward L. Grant (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

6:00pm Police Station Open House & Tour (911 Panther Way)

**  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

Why is Franklin considering a new Police Station? Take a tour Sunday, Oct 5 at 6 PM to find out !!!

Franklin Police Chief TJ Lynch provides an overview of the current station as not providing enough space for the department to work effectively ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVKGwlfOXp4

Franklin Police Station Building Committee Chair Tom Mercer provides an intro to the video series as part of the project overview ->  https://youtu.be/hJjVX3ZOe9o

Franklin is one of the safest communities in America, thanks to its dedicated police force. Yet, officers operate in an outdated facility that no longer meets modern policing standards. Despite these challenges, the Franklin Police Department earned accreditation from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. A new, state-of-the-art station will provide the resources needed to keep Franklin safe for years to come.

Visit the building project page for additional info -> https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

If you can't make this scheduled tour, you can take a virtual tour room by room with Chief Lynch narrating the existing conditions. On the Existing Conditions page, click to view video tours. 

On the Existing Conditions page, click to view video tours

Why is Franklin considering a new Police Station? Take a tour Sunday, Oct 5 at 6 PM to find out !!!

Note: The video tours cost the building project nothing. Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters took the pictures and almost all the video. The drone video footage was provided by Deputy Chief James West. The audio narration was provided by Chief Lynch. The audio for the overview was provided by Tom Mercer. All recording and editing was performed by Steve Sherlock as part of his community service because "Franklin Matters".

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, September 23

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Police Station Open House (911 Panther Way)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Police Station Open House

Tuesday, September 23 Time: 6:00 PM

No agenda needed for Open House

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, September 23 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09232025-1916 

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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

Police Station Open House - Saturday, September 13, from 1 PM to 4 PM

The Police Station Building Committee has coordinated to hold three (3) open houses for Franklin residents to view the current and existing conditions of the facility on 911 Panther Way.

Police Station Open House - Saturday,
September 13, from 1 PM to 4 PM

The first of the 3 is on Saturday, September 13 from 1 to 4 PM.

The second is Tuesday, September 23 beginning at 6 PM

The third and final is Sunday, October 1 beginning at 6 PM

For additional info on the building project itself, visit ->

https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/

Police Station Building Committee tours the current station built in 1991 on School District property (brief photo essay)

Chief TJ Lynch lead a small group of the Police Station Building Cmte and a few residents on a tour of the existing facility. Additional tours are being scheduled for September/October. Work is also underway to provide a video tour with Chief Lynch's narration for those who might be able to make the tours.

A brief recap of some of the existing conditions. And yes, the building is built on School property.

In the holding area, Chief Lynch describes the parole process

The only significant change within the building was the addition of this evidence storage mechanism. It will likely move to a new facility if that is the ultimate decision of the committee and community

Chair Tom Mercer and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen listen as Chief Lynch describes the space for our detectives where 7 are operating in a room that should be for 3-4

The sally port where folks under custody should be safely and securely transferred from a police vehicle to the station. It is also used as storage for multiple items that should be stored elsewhere if there was sufficient space.

Photo album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/k9x4C2xcTQxiLG4JA

The Police Station Building Committee will take a tour of the facility at 911 Panther Way - Aug 6 at 5 PM

Police Station Building Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 6, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Police Station, 911 Panther Way

Agenda:

1. Tour of the Franklin Police Station located at 911 Panther Way.

facility at 911 Panther Way

The Building Committee will take a tour of the facility. The public is welcome to attend and tour the facility with the Committee. There will be more public opportunities to tour the facility in September and October as part of a formal public outreach and engagement series.

 

Agenda doc - (no remote participation) 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062025-1801

Have you taken a tour of the Franklin Food Pantry? Sign up for this month

Wondering what we do at The Pantry and how we do it? 

Have you taken a tour of the
Franklin Food Pantry? They are available monthly

You're invited to come check us out! Sign up for a Pantry tour and see how we are making a difference in our community - and how you can get involved! 

Tours are booking through May. 

Visit our website to secure your spot!  ->   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baaa622a4f4c43-pantry#/

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Have you taken a tour of the Franklin Food Pantry? Tours are available every month

Wondering what we do at The Pantry and how we do it? 

Have you taken a tour of the
Franklin Food Pantry? They are available monthly

You're invited to come check us out! Sign up for a Pantry tour and see how we are making a difference in our community - and how you can get involved! 

Tours are booking through May. 

Visit our website to secure your spot!  ->   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baaa622a4f4c43-pantry#/

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Have you taken a tour of the Franklin Food Pantry? They are available monthly

Wondering what we do at The Pantry and how we do it? 

Have you taken a tour of the
Franklin Food Pantry? They are available monthly

You're invited to come check us out! Sign up for a Pantry tour and see how we are making a difference in our community - and how you can get involved! 

Tours are booking through May. 

Visit our website to secure your spot!  ->   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baaa622a4f4c43-pantry#/

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Did you know the Franklin Food Pantry schedules a tour monthly? Next one Weds, Feb 12 at 7 PM

Next one Weds, Feb 12 at 7 PM

Come and learn about what we do and how we do it!  

Tour The Pantry this Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 7 PM.  

Space is limited to please register today to secure your spot!

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Charter School schedules Information Sessions and Building Tours - Jan 11, 2025

Information Sessions and Building Tours

"Each winter we offer Information Sessions and Building Tours so that families can learn more about the school in advance of our annual Enrollment Lottery.

It is important to note that we can not guarantee the possibility of a building tour at the time an opening becomes available so we advise attending one of these two sessions during our enrollment season.

The first half of the event is a presentation from our Administrative Team, Parents and alumni. At the conclusion of the formal presentation, building tours are lead by our middle school students and alumni.

To help us gauge attendance please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScgymuQ8.../viewform

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