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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 29, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 29

• One day trash/recycle curbside pick up delay due to holiday
• #shopFranklin small business Saturday

9:00am Thrifty Threads (CLOSED for this weekend) (Franklin Federated Church)

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

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

 

10:30am Santa StoryWalk ! (Franklin Public Library)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (0Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

**  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

Franklin Police Dept issue "TOY DRIVE ALERT"

TOY DRIVE ALERT

Franklin Police Dept issue "TOY DRIVE ALERT"

It’s that time of the year for our annual Holiday Toy Drive! We will be collecting toys the day after Thanksgiving, November 28th, from 9am-1pm at Marshall’s and BJs in Franklin. 

We will also be collecting toys at the station in the front lobby until December 12th. You can also donate toys in the lobby for the Franklin Fire Department headquarters on West Central Street. 

All donations go to Franklin families and the Santa Foundation!

If you can’t donate in person, check out our Amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2NNZ6AUQ5ZY8A

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RAYDIO Announces Annual Holiday Toy Drive At The Doubletree In Milford

Community invited to help “Stuff the Bus” for local families in need this holiday season

Local internet radio station Raydio is once again bringing the community together for a great cause with Raydio’s Holiday Toy Drive, happening Black Friday weekend, November 28th through November 30th, outside the DoubleTree by Hilton in Milford.

RAYDIO Announces Annual Holiday Toy Drive At The Doubletree In Milford

The event kicks off at 10 AM on Friday, November 28th, and runs through 5 PM on Sunday, November 30th, as Raydio teams up with the community to stuff a big Vendetti School Bus full of toys for The Santa Foundation, Santa’s Porch, Toys for Kids & Teens, and the Milford Youth Center. Donations of new, unwrapped toys are encouraged to help brighten the holidays for local families in need.

In addition to toy donations, Raydio is also seeking “Shopping Spree Sponsors.”

With a $100 cash donation, Raydio will do the shopping on your behalf — making it easy for individuals and businesses to give back even if they can’t make it in person.

“This event really captures what Raydio is all about,” said Ray Auger, owner and operator of Raydio. “It’s our way of giving back to the community that supports us all year long. Every toy, every donation — it all helps make the season a little brighter for local kids.”

All event details, including drop-off times and sponsor information, can be found on the Raydio Holiday Toy Drive event page on Facebook.

Let’s come together as a community to make the holidays merry and meaningful — one toy at a time.

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About Raydio:

Raydio is a community-driven online radio station based in the Greater Milford Area, featuring upbeat music, local news, and community-focused programming. With features like Hot Happenings, The Local Vibe, and Virtual High Fives, Raydio celebrates the people, businesses, and stories that make local life special.

Holiday Toy Drive underway by Franklin Police

Holiday Toy Drive underway by Franklin Police

It’s that time of year again. Our Holiday Toy Drive is back! We will be accepting new and unwrapped toys until December 16.

How can you donate?

Easy... We have added items to our Amazon wish list, where you can purchase and get them shipped directly to us.  Link: https://a.co/86Wf4eE

Option 2: There is a box in the lobby of the station where you can hand deliver it.

Meanwhile, save some dates:

• November 29 - Annual Fill the Cruiser Event at Marshalls, BJ’s and the Raillery Public House. (9a-3p)
• December 8 - Santa and Mrs. Claus will take over the Chief’s Office for pictures (9a-12p)

DO NOT MISS OUT!

For more information: Contact Officer Rosa at 508-528-1212 ext. 1556 or arosa@franklinma.gov

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Sunday, Dec 3 from 9 AM to noon

Via Franklin Police Dept: 

"Looks like Santa and Mrs. Claus are trading in the sleigh for a squad car this year! Watch out, naughty list - the Franklin Police Department just got a festive upgrade! 

This Sunday, December 3 from 9 AM to 12 PM, Santa and Mrs. Claus will take over the Chief’s Office. 

This event is free, however we do ask for a toy donation (new and unwrapped). Toys collected through our toy drive go back to the children in our community who need a little extra Christmas cheer."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0PCGJGMuZl/

Santa and Mrs. Claus at Franklin Police Station - Sunday, Dec 3 from 9 AM to noon

"Fill the cruiser" on Friday & Saturday this Thanksgiving weekend

"Please join us this Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25 for our annual Fill the Cruiser event. 

On Friday, November 24, we will be parked in front of BJ’s Wholesale Club and Marshalls from 9 AM until 3 PM. On Saturday, November 25, we will be parked in front of the Raillery Public House from 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM.

We are excited to fill as many cruisers with new and unwrapped toys, and for the older kiddos, we are requesting gift cards. Come by, say hi to our amazing officers and help us fill our cruisers."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz4GUt_sHIM/

"Fill the cruiser" on Friday & Saturday this Thanksgiving weekend

Franklin Police Department Toy Drive & Pictures with Santa - Dec 11

"Say cheese! 

This Sunday, December 11, 2022 the Franklin Police Department will host Pictures with Santa from 10 AM - 1 PM at the station! 

Franklin Police Department Toy Drive & Pictures with Santa - Dec 11

 

Pictures are free, but donations of new or unwrapped toys for all ages are requested as part of the FPD's Toy Drive.

Donations will be accepted at the station any time before Christmas!
Check out @franklinmapolice for more info!"

Toy Drive & Pictures with Santa - Dec 11

Shared from Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/p/Cly8w7YOrWV/

Franklin Police: Annual Toy Drive, Photos with Santa, Dec 11

From the Franklin Police Dept: 

"On December 11 from 10 AM to 1 PM stop by the station for pictures with Santa as part of our annual toy drive. 

Pictures are free but we’re asking for donations of new and unwrapped toys for all ages. 

We hope to see you there!"

Shared from Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/p/CljXy4FOCmJ/

Franklin Police: Annual Toy Drive, Photos with Santa, Dec 11

Officer Andressa Rosa leads Franklin Police effort with successful toy drive

"This has turned out to be one of our most successful drives yet. With your help we were able to help over 70 Franklin children. We were left with a massive amount of toys that were dropped off to Franklin’s Santa Foundation. From there, these toys will go to families in need this holiday season. A special thanks to the Depoto family and Hillside Nurseries & Florist for letting us use their box truck to move theses toys.

This toy drive would not have been a success without the hard work and passion from Officer Andressa Rosa. Each year she continuously out does herself in her collection. There is no doubt Officer Rosa is responsible for bringing many smiles to many Franklin families this holiday season. Alongside Officer Rosa was Sergeant Eric Copeland and other Franklin officers who donated their time at our stuff a cruiser toy drive and pictures with Santa toy drive. 

We can’t thank everyone who donated gifts this year enough. Whether it was in person at one of our events, at the station, or through our Amazon wishlist, it all added up. Thank you and happy holidays! "

Franklin Police toy drive 1

Franklin Police toy drive 2

Franklin Police toy drive 3

Shared from Franklin (MA) Police Dept. Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice/posts/10157976283050916 

5th Annual MyFM Tailgating For Toys Charity Toy Drive Collects Over $25,000 in Toys

5^th Annual MyFM Tailgating For Toys 

Charity Toy Drive Collects Over $25,000 in Toys

Massachusetts Broadcasters Association's 2021 Radio Station of the Year, MyFM 101.3, recently spent the weekend of Friday, November 26th through Sunday, November 28th, braving the elements outside of Walmart in Bellingham, MA collecting an estimated $25,000 worth of toys over a 31-hour period for the local, veterans-operated organization Toys For Kids And Teens.

A COW (Container on Wheels) was generously donated by Gallo Moving in Milford and utilized as storage for the donated toys over the three-day donation event.  The COW was also used to efficiently transport the donations to the Toys For Kids and Teens headquarters in Northbridge at the end of the collection.

While many toys were donated on site from listeners of the station and Walmart shoppers, a large factor in the success of the drive each year is through the generous support from "Shopping Spree Sponsors".

A Shopping Spree Sponsor is an individual/business that donates a minimum of $250.00 in cash to the cause. The cash donation was then spent on toys by an official MyFM Tailgating For Toys volunteer in Walmart. In return for the monetary donation, the shopping was done and a Facebook video was posted with all the toys purchased in their name as a thank you. Videos can be viewed on the station's Facebook page @MyFM1013.

"Those sponsorships make a huge impact.  It really sets the tone for the entire drive.  We're lucky to have so many generous friends," said MyFM Operations manager and event coordinator, Ray Auger.

Toys for Kids and Teens is a 5013c non-profit organization that collects and disperses toys during the holiday season to families in need. Toys for Kids and Teens covers the Blackstone Valley area, further points east.  They can be reached through their website at www.toysforkidsandteens.com.

Charity Toy Drive Collects Over $25,000 in Toys

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"2021 MBA Radio Station of the Year"

www.myfm1013.com

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"Electroacoustic Music For The Thirsty"

www.thepubkings.com

President - Local Social

Small Business Social Media Marketing and Brand Design 

FHS Boys Basketball helping Franklin Police Dept with toy drive, and you can too!

The Franklin Boys Basketball team will be collecting unwrapped toys to for the Franklin Police Department Toy Drive. If you'd like to donate, you can drive up to the FHS gym entrance on Sat, Dec 19th, from 11:30-12:00, & the players can retrieve the toy(s) from your vehicle.

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/fhsboysbball/status/1339202026383826946?s=03

 

FHS Boys Basketball helping Franklin Police Dept with toy drive, and you can too!

 

Franklin Police: "fill-a-cruiser" toy drive - Nov 27

Franklin Police (@franklinpolice) tweeted at 11:15 AM on Thu, Nov 19, 2020:

 Franklin Police: "fill a cruiser" toy drive 

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Attention Veterans: Project Toy Box - Response due Weds Apr 29

The United Way of Tri-County has received a major donation of new toys and games to distribute to children in out of work or low income veterans' families. We're calling this program Project Toy Box and have a goal to reach children in need who may have limited access to new activities, especially during this difficult time when many people are homebound. A variety of toys and games for children ages 5-12 will be distributed in the next few weeks.

If you are a veteran who has children and you may benefit from this, please let me know by end of day, Wednesday, Apr 29.

thanks

Dale
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Dale Kurtz
Veterans Service Officer
Towns of Avon and Franklin

10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038

508-613-1315 (O)
508-520-4917 (F)

Attention Veterans: Project Toy Box - Response due Weds Apr 29

Community Comes Together For Another Successful MyFM Stuff-a-Bus

On Saturday November 30th local radio station MyFM 101.3 set up camp outside of Target on Fortune Blvd in Milford and began their 30-hour residency in hopes to fulfill their goal of collecting enough toys to fill a school bus. 

The 3rd Annual MyFM Stuff-a-Bus partnered with Uxbridge-based Toys For Kids and Teens in 2019 to assist local families in need this holiday season. “Last year we collected roughly 5,000 toys and we were hoping to just come close enough to topping that this year,” explains MyFM President Tom McAuliffe. “At the end of a very long 30-hours we were happy to report that, through the generosity of the local community, we blew that away with over 8,000 toys!”

The MyFM staff dedicated their weekend assisting with the drive and even went as far as camping out overnight to watch over the toys. But they weren’t exactly roughing it. Affordable Junk Removal and Resellables provided a comfortable living room to rest in. They were well fed thanks to local restaurants TGIFridays, IHOP and Five Guys. The crew kept warm by dancing to festive holiday music that filled the donation area.

Community Comes Together For Another Successful MyFM Stuff-a-Bus

MyFM Operations Manager Ray Auger brought the annual event to the MyFM after taking part in similar drives years ago on The Cape and in Portsmouth, NH. “I saw the impact it had on those communities and knew that we could really make a different here as well,” says Auger. “It just fit so well with the MyFM model. I knew our friends in the community would just run with it and help make it something special.”

For the past 3 years, Vendetti Bus Company has been generous enough to provide the bus, which is used to store the toys collected throughout the drive. The bus even comes with it’s own mascot, Jingles the Elf, a.k.a. Milford’s favorite, festive bus driver Moe Hutchins.

In addition to the outpouring of assistance from the local community braving the cold to drop of their toys, local businesses and individuals chose to donate $250 or more for shopping spree that sent the MyFM staff into Target to do the shopping for them. The Shopping Sprees were filmed and posted on MyFM’s Facebook page. $6,250 was raised which allowed for purchases of TV’s, bicycles, electronics and other toys for older children. MyFM would like to thank Dinner and Co., Chelsee O’Meara – LuLaRoe, Montgomery Lodge, Milford Tire, The Kearnans, Lioce Properties, KemForKids, Milford Hardwood, Milford TV, Doyle Siding and Window, Ray’s Automotive, Friends of Holliston, Old Time Auto Sales, Masters Touch, Devlin’s Tavern,. Depot St Tavern, Stephanie G Jewelers, Target and an anonymous Hopkinton donator.

At the end of the drive the toys were moved from the bus to a Gallo Moving and Storage truck where they were stored and transported to the Toys For Kids and Teens drop off site.

MyFM would like to thank all who donated and participated in another successful community event that is sure to bring joy and happiness to many local families this holiday season.

About MyFM

MyFM 101.3 is a full service radio station serving 15 communities surrounding the Milford area. MyFM 101.3 offers local news, information, sports and classic hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. For more visit www.myfm1013.com or live the on Facebook @MyFM1013.

About Toys For Kids and Teens

Toys For Kids and Teens consist of local veterans from the Blackstone Valley & Beyond who collect and distribute toys for families in need during the holiday season. If you are in need of toys for your family, find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Toys-for-Kids-Teens-1513587325577171/) or contact them at toysforkidsandteens@gmail.com

Franklin Police "Fill a Cruiser" toy drive a success

"To say that today’s Fill a Cruiser Toy Drive was successful would be an MASSIVE understatement. We stopped counting after filling 8 cruisers.

To the people who saw our posts online and showed up with presents and to those who donated after shopping at Marshall’s, we can’t thank you enough! We definitely exceeded all expectations today. Our classroom is going to be out of commission for awhile!"

"Come have your photo taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Police Department! Pictures are free with an unwrapped gift for our community toy drive."

Follow the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/577070339523257/

Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus - Dec 15

Pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Franklin Police Department on December 15, 2018 from 9 AM to noon.

Pictures are free with an unwrapped gift for our community toy drive.

Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus - Dec 15

Follow the Franklin Police Department event on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/events/1936339859794591/

In the News: Franklin Police collecting toys; 6 artificial flavors removed

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"During the holiday season, Franklin Police will be delivering more than justice. 

For the past four years, the department has helped out Santa Claus with an annual toy drive. From binkies and bibs to baseball gloves and gift cards, Franklin police Detective Eric Copeland said officers delivered hundreds of gifts last year. 

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20. For monetary donations, checks can be made out to the Franklin Police Association. Used toys can’t be accepted. 

Santa will also be stopping by the station from 9 a.m. to noon on Dec. 15 for kids to rattle off their wish lists and snag a photo with Santa. Though the event is free, Copeland said gift donations are greatly appreciated."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20181113/franklin-police-toy-drive-accepting-donations

Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be dropped off at the Franklin police station until Dec. 20

"Six artificial flavors are being ordered out of the food supply in a dispute over their safety, but good luck to anyone who wants to know which cookies, candies or drinks they’re in. 

The dispute highlights the complex rules that govern what goes in our food, how much the public knows about it, and a mysterious class of ingredients that has evolved over decades largely outside of public view. 

On food packages, hundreds of ingredients are listed simply as natural flavor or artificial flavor. Even in minute amounts, they help make potato chips taste oniony or give fruit candy that twang. 

“The food system we have is unimaginable without flavor additives,” said Nadia Berenstein, a historian of flavor science based in New York."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20181113/no-accounting-for-these-tastes-artificial-flavors-mystery/1

https://www.fda.gov/

Franklin, MA: Police toy drive

The Franklin Police will be conducting their annual toy drive. Details in the flyer below

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Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA: Police toy drive

The Franklin Police will be conducting their annual toy drive. Details in the flyer below

FranklinPolice_toydrive_2010




Franklin, MA