What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 30, 2026 ???

Friday, October 30

• Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html
• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s)  Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

8:00am LAST DAY of Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Advance Removal of Early Voted Ballots (3rd floor trng room)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm The JBTS Quintet (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm 2026 Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

***  NO Town Meetings today ***

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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

Yes, the last Franklin Famers Market for this season is here today: Friday, Oct 30 from 2 to 6 PM

"See you at the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday! 

The last Franklin Farmers Market of the season!

Join us on Friday, October 30, from 2–6 PM on the Town Common for another afternoon of local shopping, fresh food, and community. This week's market features 40+ local vendors, and music from The JBTS Quintet.

Whether you're stocking up on fresh produce, picking up handmade goods, or just stopping by to enjoy the afternoon, there's something for everyone.

Take a look through this week's vendor lineup and start planning your visit. We can't wait to see you there!"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 23, 2026 ???

Friday, October 23

Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

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/DocumentCenter/View/11022/October-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, October 17, 2026 ???

Saturday, October 17

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

12:00pm Celebrating Voting Rights (Franklin Town Common)

2:00pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Skin of Our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

5:00pm    FHS Community Soccer night (Franklin High School)

5:00pm FHS Boys Varsity vs. Algonquin (Pisini Field, Oak St)

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

7:00pm FHS Girls Varsity vs. Natick (Pisini Field, Oak St)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 16, 2026 ???

Friday, October 16

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Canceled = Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Canceled = The Bad Apples (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm Disney’s Frozen (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm The Skin of our Teeth (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** NO Town Meetings today ***

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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

Celebrating Voting Rights – A Family Friendly Festival - Saturday, October 17

Coinciding with the first day of Early Voting in Massachusetts, two Franklin based organizations are co-hosting an informative and fun event on the town common featuring music, singing, games, refreshments, and stories. Halloween Costumes welcome! 

Our major goal is to get people to vote in the upcoming mid-term election. This is traditionally an election time where people tend to discount and not bother to vote. We want to get people enthused about voting and to recognize that their vote does matter. To that end we will have stations set up that will help new voters register to vote, and registered voters to double check that they are listed as active and that their names and addresses” are correct.

Activities geared toward children will include a walk-through story board set about voting; mock voting booths and ballot; lawn games; a coloring station; and a temporary tattoo station with patriotic and Halloween tats, and a button making station. Adults are welcome as well.

Walking through the grounds visitors will be able to view large posters of the official ballot for Franklin and surrounding towns along with the ballot questions. There will also be Displays relative to the history of our democracy and of voting rights.

Appearing on the Gazebo Stage will be local music legend Dave Herlihy performing his newest release “Good Trouble;” sing-along enthusiast Janet Water leading us with new songs and old favorites; and a small array of speakers with messages from the Past, Present & Future. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the appearance of various historic characters. There are rumors that Abe Lincoln, Ben, Franklin, Susan B Anthony, and a few Suffragettes may be visiting then.

For a break head over to the Chill Zone’s ice cream truck and get yourself a dairy treat, pastry, soft drink, or even a pup cup for your four-legged friend.

 

Host booths will have information on their upcoming activities along with opportunities for you to help Get Out the Vote! 

Don your costume, grab a few companions of any age, and head to the Franklin Town Common Saturday October 17th from Noon to 2 PM for entertainment and information!

Hosted by Committee to Protect Our Democracy  & Franklin Democratic Town Committee

For additional Information email: CPOD.Events@gmail.com

Fallen Hero Recognition: Emilio Dadario, October 10, 2026 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (10/10/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Emilio Dadario. 

The brief program will include  

• the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day 
• a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran
• a salute from those present
• the playing of Taps 

This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

The program is conducted on the Franklin Town Common along the Veterans Walkway by the granite column of the individual being remembered on the day of their recorded passing.

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Emilio Dadario, Private, US Army,  WWI

Emilio Daddario was born in Ofena, Italy in 1895 of Mr. & Mrs. Dominico Daddario. He lived in Franklin for about 17 years before he answered the call to defend his new nation.

He entered the service on September 20, 1917, and was assigned to Company F, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 76th Division, and shipped overseas on March 12, 1918.

Among other responsibilities, Emilio was the company bugler, a duty of which he was very proud.

On the battlefield, he served in Company K, 28th Infantry, 1st Division and was killed on this date in 1918.

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For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024  

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Fallen Hero Recognition

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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Edward L. Grant - Oct 5, 2026 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (10/05/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Edward L. Grant. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Edward L. Grant, Captain U.S. Army  WWI

Edward Leslie Grant was born May 21, 1883, in Franklin of Mr. & Mrs. G.H. Grant. He graduated from Franklin public schools, later going to Dean Academy where he distinguished himself in baseball. 

After graduation in 1902, he studied law at Harvard University, attaining his Law Degree, and played professional baseball during the summers. With Jersey City in 1906 he led the Eastern League with a .322 average. Eddie enjoyed his finest season in 1909, batting .269 as Philadelphia's leadoff hitter and finishing second in the National League with 170 hits.

Before a double-header against the Giants that year, he supposedly found a domino with 7 white spots. As the story goes, in joking with his teammates that the domino was an omen, that he would have seven hits that day. Eddie went 5 for 5 against Christy Matthewson in the first game, and batted safely in his first two at bats in the night cap. The 7 consecutive hits are believed to be a National League record.

After playing for the Philadelphia Nationals, Cincinnati Reds, and finally, the NY Giants, he decided to retire in 1916 when he was 32 years old. He intended to develop his Boston law practice. This lasted only about a year. When the United States declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, be became the major leaguer to enlist.

After 4 months of training in New York, he was commissioned as Captain of Company H of the 307th Infantry Regiment and trained at Camp Upton on Long Island with the troops he would lead.

Arriving in France as part of the American Expeditionary Force, Grant's division saw some combat before being assigned to the Meuse-Argonne offensive, the great final American drive of the war.

On October 2, 1918, the 307th Regiment launched an attack on the the Argonne forest, a rugged heavily wooded area with thick underbrush, deep ravines and marshes. His regiment was part of the command trying to rescue Whittlesey's Lost Battalion.

On October 5th, Eddie Grant was exhausted. He hadn't slept since the beginning of the offensive, and some fellow officers noticed him sitting on a stump with a cup of coffee in front of him, too weak to lift it.

One of his troops, a former policeman on the Polo Grounds in NY remembered the following:

"On the morning the relief was affected, Eddie was dog-tired, but he stepped off at the head of his outfit. He staggered from weakness, and he was suffering from bronchitis, but he wouldn't go to the hospital until he was relieved. He stepped off at the head of his company, marching with his head up. On the was through the forest, fighting at every step, Grant came across stretcher bearers, carrying his commander Major Jay who had been wounded. Jay called to Grant to "take command of the battalion." Eddie was one of the few officers left. The Major had hardly spoken those words when a shell came through the trees dropping 2 of Grant's lieutenants. While ordering his men to take cover, he called for more stretcher bearers for his lieutenants. He was calling and waving his hands when a shell struck him. It was a direct hit. The remaining officers and men of the company said Eddie's conduct during the battle was marvelous. He never slept, always moving forward."

Today he is remembered as the first and most prominent major leaguer to be killed in combat in WWI.

He was buried near where he fell and later removed to the Romagne Cemetery where he rests today.

A monument in Grant's honor was unveiled at the Polo Grounds on Memorial Day in 1921, the baseball field at Dean bears his name as does Franklin's American Legion Post.

Edward L Grant was one of Franklin's most worthy sons, winning honor for himself, his unit, his country, and reflecting credit on the town of his birth.

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Fallen Hero Recognition Schedule for October 2026

A series of Memorial events are scheduled for 9:00 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor those Fallen Heroes on their "killed in action" date.   

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that fallen hero.  

This is a way of keeping the memory of that hero alive.

Oct 5 – Edward L. Grant – WWI

Oct 6 – Shayne M. Cabino – Iraq

Oct 10 – Emilio Daddario – WWI

The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 25, 2026 ???

Friday, September 25

9:00am Fallen Hero: Frank J. Smith (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common) 

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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

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

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for September

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDUk1yeDL0SMHUNPnqRRZIcMq3Bvyxl2/view?usp=sharing

*** NO  Town Meetings today ***

 

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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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Frank J. Smith - Sep 25, 2026, 9 AM

Memorial event today (9/25/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Frank J. Smith, Pvt. U S Army, WWI.   

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Fallen Hero: Frank J. Smith, Pvt. U S Army, WWI

Frank Smith was inducted into the Army on 22 July 1918, into the 21st Company, 6th Training Battalion.

He then was transferred to Company A, 42nd Infantry on 121 August 1918 at Camp Devens. 

Pvt. Smith died of disease, probably the Flu Epidemic, on this date 1918.

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The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Fallen Hero Recognition

Franklin Marmers Market canceled for Friday, Sep 25, 2026

Due to the weather forecast, the Farmers Market is canceled for Friday, September 25, 2026.

2 Fallen Hero Recognitions Monday: Garron & Mucciarone - Sep 21, 2026 at 9 AM

Memorial event today (9/21/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Lawrence E. Garron and Alfred L. Mucciarone. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Fallen Hero: Lance Corporal Lawrence E. Garron

Lance Corporal Lawrence E. Garron was born on September 27, 1948, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Garron Sr. Lawrence lived with his parents and a sister at 1295 Pond St., went to grade schools in Franklin and then went to Boston Trade High School from which he was graduated in 1967.  

Corporal Garron enlisted in the Marine Corps in May of 1967 and had served overseas for 10 months. During his tour of duty in June of 1968, Cpl. Garron had been wounded and was hospitalized for eight weeks in Saigon from shrapnel wounds in the leg, for which he received the Purple Heart.  

Cpl. Garron later returned to- active duty where he became a casualty on September 21, 1968 when he was one of eight marines in a platoon of 15 men killed in the explosion of a mine while on patrol in Quang Nam province, Vietnam.   

Lance Corporal Lawrence Garron Jr. was 19 years old at the time of his death in Vietnam.

Posted previously -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/11/fallen-hero-lance-corporal-lawrence-e.html

Fallen Hero: Pvt. Alfred L. Mucciarone, U. S. Army,  WWI

Born in Italy, son Accenzia (Bertino) and Mariannino Mucciarone, he came to Franklin as a child. After living here for 17 years, he entered the service on September 20, 1917 and was assigned to Company F, 302 Infantry Battalion of the 76th Division, and later transferred to Company A 306th Machine Gun Battalion of the 77th Division. He went overseas on April 13, 1918

With this group, he became mortally wounded, during the Ouse - Aisne Offensive, and died at Base Hospital #41.

Franklin Honored this hero by naming a Town Square after him.

He was awarded the Purple Heart posthumously in 1967, and the award was presented to his brother, Elio.

Posted previously -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-staff-sergeant-anthony-j.html 

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The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 18, 2026 ???

Friday, September 18

9:00am Fallen Hero: Levi Pieri (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Critical Mass (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:00pm A Night at the Museum (Children’s Museum of Franklin)

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

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for September

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDUk1yeDL0SMHUNPnqRRZIcMq3Bvyxl2/view?usp=sharing

*** Town Meetings today ***

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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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Levi Pieri - Sep 18, 2026, 9 AM

Memorial event today (9/18/26) at 9 AM at the Veterans Walkway on the Town Common to honor Private Levi Pieri, WWI. 

Fallen Hero Recognition during 2024

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Levi Pieri, Pvt US Army, WWI

Little is known of Pvt. Pieri. He was inducted 31 Aug 1918, and served with 33rd Company, 9th Training Battalion. It appears that while moving through training at Camp Devens, Levi contracted a disease, most likely the world-wide outbreak of flu and passed on this date Sep 18, 1918, while only having served less than 3 weeks.

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The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Franklin Farmers Market Friday on the Town Common with musical entertainment from "Critical Mass"

"See you at the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday!

Join us on Friday, September 18, from 2–6 PM on the Town Common for another afternoon of local shopping, fresh food, and community. This week's market features 40+ local vendors, Critical Mass, and food truck from @tcscoops

Some of our weekly local vendors who are going to be there this week are: @edwardscoffeecompany, Eric's Sharper Edge, Everything Jalapeno and NOT, @fairmountfruitfarm, @first_leaves_family_farm, @franklin_hny and many more!

Whether you're stocking up on fresh produce, picking up handmade goods, or just stopping by to enjoy the afternoon, there's something for everyone.

Take a look through this week's vendor lineup and start planning your visit. We can't wait to see you there!"

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"Live music at the market this Friday!

We’re excited to have Critical Mass joining us on Sep 18 from 3–6 PM! Come spend the afternoon at the market, shop from your favorite local vendors, grab something to eat, and enjoy some live acoustic music from Critical Mass.

This performance is sponsored by the @franklinculturalcouncil02038 and the @masscultural

See you Friday!"

https://www.instagram.com/p/DdZ03n-n6LF/