Tree map for the Town Common available

One of the information stands on the Town Common got updated recently with an info graphic and description of the trees located around the Town Common

Tree map for the Town Common available 1

Actually there are at least 2 of these, one at each end of the Common

The QR code as part of the display takes you to -> 

https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/fa9f10c834634866a2c73b52755d2682

Tree map for the Town Common available 2

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, December 6, 2025 ???

Saturday, December 6

8:30am Girl Scout Cookie Sale (United States Postal Service)

9:00am Christmas Fair & more (St John's Episcopal Church)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Fallen Hero: Harry R. Bean (Veteran Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:30am Wreath and Holiday Arrangement Sale (Daddario’s Hardware Store) 

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Train Town Franklin #3 - opens (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:30am Mike Bent's Ho Ho Hocus Pocus Magic Show! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Maker Moment Silk Scarf Painting (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Ellis Paul, Alice Peacock opening (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

7:30pm Faculty Dance Works  (ticketed event) (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm The Nutcracker (ticketed event)(FPAC, Franklin High School)

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: Sunday, November 30, 2025 ???

Sunday, November 30

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

10:00am Raydio Holiday Toy Drive (DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston - Milford)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

4:00pm Christmas on the Common (Franklin Town Common)

**  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: Robert L. Cummings - Nov 30, 2025 - 9:00 AM

Memorial event today (11/30/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Captain Robert L. Cummings.

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.

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Fallen Hero: Captain Robert L. Cummings, U.S. Army

Captain Robert L. Cummings, U.S. Army, was born on August 10, 1915, the son of Louis and Ruth Cummings. Robert lived with his parents, one brother and two sisters at 65 Union Street. 

Robert graduated from Franklin High School with honors in 1933 and enlisted in the Army as a private in 1936. In 1937, he was appointed to West Point and upon completion, 4 years later, was commissioned a Second Lieutenant. In 1942 he received his promotion to First Lieutenant. In November of 1942, Robert married the former Blanche Barwell of North Andover. 

In January of 1943, Robert L. Cummings was promoted to Captain. Captain Cummings served overseas beginning in March of 1944. He took part in the invasion of Guam after having completed special jungle fighting training. Captain Robert L. Cummings, an officer of the famous 77th Infantry Division, lost his life on November 30, 1944 fighting against the Japanese on Leyte. 

Captain Robert L. Cummings was 29 years old at the time of his death on Leyte.

Fallen Hero: Cummings

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

Christmas on the Common comes around again, Sunday, November 30 at 4 PM

For the young and young at heart, Santa arrives on the Town Common, Sunday, Nov 30, 2025 at 4 PM. He is reported to be arriving via a special Franklin fire truck. Will Mrs. Claus be with him too?

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

Download the flyer as a reminder of this special event

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n0d8kOZtEIYHZoVfVxU09bXP8YuVWYaS/view?usp=drive_link

Christmas on the Town Common - Nov 30 at 4 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 ???

Tuesday, November 11 = Veterans Day

• Yard waste pick up this week
• Town & School offices closed for Veterans Day

9:00am Fallen Hero: Daniel E. McCahill (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:00am The Nick Strong Foundation 3-on-3 (Franklin High School)

12:00pm Community Closet - CLOSED 4 Holiday

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)

**  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: Daniel E. McCahill - November 11, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/11/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Daniel E. McCahill. 

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.

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Fallen Hero: Private Daniel E. McCahill, U.S. Army

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.

Fallen Hero: Private McCahill

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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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Lawrence J. Clark - November 7, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/07/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Lawrence J. Clark. 

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.

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Lawrence J. Clark PVT. U. S. Army WWI

WWI doughboy memorial

Lawrence Clark was born in 1888, the son of John and Mary Jane Clark, along with 4 brothers and 2 sisters.

For eight years he was a Massachusetts resident, working for the American Felt Company before entering the service.

He was said to be one of Franklin's most ardent sportsmen. He was noted for his golfing ability having won the Franklin Country Club Round Robin twice, before answering the call to colors.

He entered the Army on October 45, 1917 joining Company 1, 302 Infantry Regiment, 76th Division,.  He transferred on Feb 4, 1918 to Company L, 61st Infantry Regiment 5th Division and departed for Europe on April 16th 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 (YTD) 

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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Jay Stone Davis - November 6, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/06/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Jay Stone Davis. 

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.

** Jay Stone Davis PVT. U. S. Army, World War I

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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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 (YTD) 

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

Fallen Hero Recognition

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 24, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked. This is the LAST market of the season.

Farmer's Market today - October 24, 2025

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.

Sioo is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Sioo is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 17, 2025 ??

Friday, October 17

Library & Senior Center events

ECDC 3-year old placements available (Franklin ECDC - FX O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center)

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

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Sheroes Luncheon (355 E Central St)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Cory Mc Lane (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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

7:30pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm Annie (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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

What's happening in Franklin, MA

** 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 vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 17, 2025 ??

What vendors and activities are at the
Farmer's Market today - October 17, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked. This is the next to last market of the season.

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.

You can continue to find the Farmers Market on the Town Common on Fridays through October 24 from 2 to 6 PM

Corey McLane is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Corey McLane is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 10, 2025 ??

Friday, October 10

Library & Senior Center events

9:00am Fallen Hero: Emilio Dadario (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Dom DeBaggis (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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

7:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Napper Tandy's Millis)

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA

**  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: Emilio Dadario, October 10, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (10/10/24) 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