Sponsored by Concerts on the Common. Donations to help with this and the Town Common decorations are appreciated. Checks can be mailed to
"Concerts on the Common"
PO Box 92
Franklin, MA 02038
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| Christmas on the Town Common - Nov 30 at 4 PM |
Private Daniel E. McCahill, U. S. Army, was born on June 11, 1919, son of Bernard and Mary McCahill. Daniel lived with his parents, three brothers and two sisters at 13 Pinehurst Street.
Daniel attended the Franklin Schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938. He was a fine athlete affectionately known as “long Dan” or “big Dan” who played a hard fast brand of basketball. Dan continued his basketball play in an independent league after high school.
Daniel answered his country’s call on March 21, 1941 and after a period of training with the 182nd infantry division was sent to the South Pacific war zone. Private Daniel McCahill was killed in action on November 11, 1942 at the Battle of Guadacanal. This campaign is well known for its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies in the Pacific Theatre.
Pvt Daniel E. McCahill was 23 years old at the time of his death while engaged in combat fighting to recapture Guadacanal in World War II.
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| Fallen Hero: Private McCahill |
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| WWI doughboy memorial |
Jay Stone Davis was born in East Haven Connecticut in 1883. He was employed in Springfield as a tool maker. He made his home with his mother in Franklin, and she was employed at Dean Academy.Jay Davis entered the service from Franklin on April 26, 1918 and was assigned three weeks later to Motor Corps 16, Machine Gun Training Center at Camp Hancock.He went overseas in August of 2918 and less than two months later fell in the action at Skenay, France on this date, 1918.At the time of his death, no Next of Kin could be found and thus no Purple Heart Award could be given.Pvt. Davis rests in 'Honored Glory" in the Meuse - Argonne Cemetery in Romagne, France, Plot H, Row 15, Grave 2.
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| Fallen Hero Recognition |
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| Farmer's Market today - October 24, 2025 |
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| Sioo is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA |
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| What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 17, 2025 ?? |
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| Corey McLane is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA |
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| Fallen Hero Recognition |
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| vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 10 |
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| Dom Debaggis |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Planning Board Meeting
Monday, October 6 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10062025-1936
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA |