What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, February 18, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 18

9:00am Fallen Heroes: Alan W. Willard (Veterans Walkway, Town Common) 

11:00am Franklin Conversation; Q&A (Franklin Senior Center) 

12:00noon    Joe Landry Recording Session (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

3:00pm Stop The Bleed (free training) (Franklin Fire Department)

5:00pm Free NARCAN Training (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Queer Book Club (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia  (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm Much Ado About Nothing (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  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: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 ???

Wednesday, February 11

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center) 

6:30pm The Bad Apples Present: Date Night Concert at the Library! (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

Library & Senior Center events

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***   Town Meetings today   ***

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, February 11 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112026-2130 

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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

Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

By: William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

The holidays are here, and for many individuals and families, traditions are what make this season so special. At the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, we have our own tradition this time of year.

 

All year long, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds releases numbers and statistics that help readers get a picture of the real estate market. But during the holiday season, the spirit of celebration takes center stage, and those numbers can wait for another day.

 

Good Deeds: Holiday Trivia and Greetings

There have been many trivia challenges given to each of you in past "Good Deeds" articles. Trivia has involved history, such as naming the four former Presidents of the United States who were born here in Norfolk County. In the past, you have been tasked with identifying notable residents of Norfolk County and their hometowns. This time, we’re keeping it festive with something everyone loves—holiday movies! From laugh-out-loud comedies to heartwarming classics, these films have become part of our seasonal traditions. I must say the Christmas movie “Elf" is one of my favorite Christmas films. It is uplifting and funny.

 

So, grab a cup of cocoa or eggnog, settle in, and see how well you know these holiday favorites. Some of these Christmas questions may be very obvious to some but that makes up for some other questions. I hope you will enjoy this trivia, and you might find it useful at a work holiday party or family gathering.

 

Trivia Questions:

 

#1: In National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, what animal causes chaos in the Griswold home?

A. A deer

B. A raccoon

C. A squirrel

 

#2: In The Polar Express, what is the first gift of Christmas?

A. A silver bell

B. A golden ticket

C. A magical ornament

 

#3: In Elf, what is the name of the department store where Buddy works?

A. Bloomingdale’s

B. Macy’s

C. Gimbels

 

#4: In A Christmas Story, what gift does Ralphie desperately want?

A. A Buck Rogers rocket set

B. A Red Ryder BB gun

C. A Swiss Army Knife

 

#5: In Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?

A. A magic hat

B. A Christmas wish

C. A magic scarf

 

#6: In Home Alone, what toy—made popular by the movie—did Kevin use to play tricks on the burglars?

A. Walkman

B. Yak Bak

C. Talkboy

 

#7: In Jingle All the Way, what is the name of the must-have toy Arnold Schwarzenegger’s character is trying to find?

A. Turbo Man

B. Action Hero Max

C. Scuba Steve Extreme Diver

 

#8: In How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), what is the name of the Whoville girl who befriends the Grinch?

A. Martha May Whovier

B. Cindy Lou Who

C. Betty Lou Who

 

#9: In The Santa Clause, what does Scott Calvin do that makes him become Santa?

A. He puts on Santa’s suit

B. He opens the magic sack of presents

C. He rides in Santa’s sleigh

 

#10: In Miracle on 34th Street, what does Susan Walker want for Christmas?

A. For everyone to believe in Santa

B. The house in the Cole's catalog

C. For Clarence to get his wings

 

Answers:

1: C, 2: A, 3: C, 4: B, 5: A, 6: C, 7: A, 8: B, 9: A, 10: B.

 

I cannot promise you a grand prize or a guaranteed spot on Santa’s “Nice List” for answering these trivia questions, but I do hope you had fun. May Santa be good to you this season. And remember, as Buddy the Elf says: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” So, from all of us at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a healthy and happy new year to all.

 

Trivia Night at the Raillery Public House every Wednesday

Trivia Night at the Raillery Public House every Wednesday

We’re trying something new

Join us every Wednesday for our Trivia Night!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DO9aQNaDskF/

Teddy Gallagher's Smart Phone Trivia on Tuesdays

Best Trivia around at 7:30 PM

 

Tuesday night fun! 

Great food and drink, the Best Trivia around at 7:30 PM

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DJCwtRVRR4c/

Norfolk County Register of Deeds: Good Deeds - Holiday Trivia and Greetings

By: William P. O'Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Good Deeds - Holiday Trivia and Greetings

The holidays are upon us, and for many individuals and families, traditions are a big part of what makes this time of year so special. Some readers may be familiar with our own Registry of Deeds tradition, which marks this time of year. I'll give you a hint: it deals with the home and the holidays.

All year long, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds releases numbers and statistics that help readers get a picture of the real estate market. However, the air is thick with the spirit of the holidays, so the real estate numbers can wait for another day.

There have been many trivia challenges given to each of you in past "Good Deeds" articles. Trivia has involved history, such as naming the former Presidents of the United States who were born here in Norfolk County. In the past, you have been tasked with identifying notable residents of Norfolk County and their hometowns. However, I think many would agree there is nothing like a good movie about the holidays, and I must say the Christmas movie "Elf" is one of my favorite Christmas films. It is uplifting and funny.

So, sit back, relax, make a cup of eggnog or hot chocolate, and put your holiday movie knowledge to the test and see if you can answer the following questions. Some of these Christmas questions may be very obvious to some but that makes up for some other questions. I hope you will enjoy this trivia, and you might find it useful at a work holiday party or family gathering.

Trivia Questions:

# 1: In "Home Alone" Kevin plays a clip of the gangster movie "Angels With Filthy Souls" to scare the burglars Marv and Harry. Which of the following is true about the movie "Angels With Filthy Souls"?

1. The clip shown from the movie caused "Home Alone" to be rated PG-13.
2. The gritty gangster clip was created just for "Home Alone" and is not a real movie.
3. Was used as a nod to director Alex Michael Columbus, father of "Home Alone" director Chris Columbus.

# 2: What was the name that Marv coined for the "Home Alone" criminal duo and what was their calling card.

1. The Wet Bandits. Marv left the water running in each place they stole from.
2. The Slick Thieves. Marv left grease on all the stairs any time they broke in.
3. The Cat Burglars. Marv released a bag of cats in every home they robbed.

# 3: In the classic movie "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" how many sizes too small was the Grinch's heart.

1. Ten sizes too small.
2. Three sizes too small.
3. Two sizes too small.

# 4: What was the real name of the character Tim Allen plays in "The Santa Clause"?

1. Stephen Clawford.
2. Christopher K. Wrangle
3. Scott Calvin

# 5: In the movie "Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer" What did the other reindeer not let Rudolph do because of his shiny red nose?

1. Join in any reindeer games.
2. Learn how to fly.
3. Become a dentist.

# 6: What Christmas carol does the Peanuts gang sing at the end of "A Charlie Brown Christmas"?

1. "Jingle Bells"
2. "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
3. "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas"

# 7: What famous actor voiced five separate characters in the movie "The Polar Express"?

1. Liam Neeson.
2. Tim Allen
3. Tom Hanks

# 8: In "The Muppet Christmas Carol" what character does Kermit the Frog play?

1. Tiny Tim
2. Bob Cratchit
3. Ebenezer Scrooge

# 9: In the holiday classic "Miracle on 34th Street" what is the one present the little girl, Susan Walker, wished for that would make her believe Kris Kringle was the real Santa Claus?

1. Doll
2. Pony
3. House

# 10: What was the name of the fictional town in "It's a Wonderful Life"?

1. Bedford Falls
2. Rolling Hills
3. Seneca Falls

# 11: In the movie "Elf" Buddy the elf sticks to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corns and ____.?

1. Candy apples
2. Cotton candy
3. Syrup

I cannot promise you a grand prize or that I can get you on the "Nice List" if you did well answering these trivia questions. However, I certainly hope Santa Claus is good to you. And Remember as Buddy the Elf says "The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear." So, from all of us here at the Norfolk Registry of Deeds a happy holiday season and a healthy and happy new year to all.

Answers: 1: B, 2: A, 3: C, 4: C, 5: A, 6: B, 7: C, 8: B, 9: C, 10: A, 11: C.

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, Dec 4, 2024 ???

Wednesday, Dec 4

• Fiber Art Installation (Franklin Public Library)
• Winter Coat Drive (4 drop off locations)
• Franklin Art Association, Art Show & Sale (Norfolk Public Library)

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

5:00pm Weekly Trivia Night (GlenPharmer Distillery) 

5:00pm Musical Bingo: Carol Edition (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Annie Sullivan MS Winter Concert (Horace Mann Middle School Auditorium)

6:30pm Winter Wreath Design Class (Fiori and Fern) 

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

**   Town Meetings today   **

Board of Health Meeting (virtual meeting)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 5:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/december_4_2024_agenda.pdf

Master Plan Update Committee (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, December 4, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-december_4_2024-_with_minutes_to_approve.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Glen Pharmer starts Trivia Night on Wednesdays

Weekly Trivia Nights starting Wednesday, September 4th on our second floor event space!    

Doors will open at 5 PM and Trivia will be from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. 

Come join us for food, beer, wine and cocktails!

No reservations needed, just pencil us into your calendar

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

For more about Glen Pharmer Distillery visit their web page -> 

glenpharmer.com

Franklin Cultural District: Ben's Book events all week & more as #artshappenhere

Wednesday, January 17

9:30am Ben Franklin Autobiography* LIVE Readathon (Franklin Historical Museum)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

6:30pm SPECIAL Trivia Night (Teddie Gallagher’s)

7:00pm State of the Commonwealth Address (online, & YouTube)

Thursday, January 18

8:30am Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm World PREMIERE, “The Boatbuilders” Pre-release Screening & Discussion (Franklin Public Library)

Friday, January 19

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

2:00pm Get to know ‘Ben’s Books’ (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))

Saturday, January 20

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Ben Franklin, America’s First Scientist (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale (First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF))

10:30am Children’s Ben Franklin Story Time (Escape Into Fiction Bookstore)

11:00am Preschool & Kindergarten Open House (Sunrise Montessori School)

1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Vera Meyer and Ben Franklin’s Glass Armonica (Franklin Public Library)

Sunday, January 21

7:30am All you can eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm Ben Franklin Considered and Reconsidered (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:00pm Children's Museum of Franklin pop up (Elks Lodge)

Tuesday, January 23

2:30pm Rainbow Café

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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:   https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!