Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-26-cr-franklin-line-weekend-construction-schedule.pdf
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Saturday, April 26, 2025
Franklin Line Schedule Changes for April 26 & April 27 Weekend
Learn more: https://cdn.mbta.com/sites/default/files/media/route_pdfs/2025-04-26-cr-franklin-line-weekend-construction-schedule.pdf
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service
Passengers on the Forge Park/495 branch will be bused to and from Readville for regularly scheduled train service.On Friday April 11 Foxboro Station passengers will be bused to and from Mansfield station for continued Commuter Rail service on the Providence line.
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April 11-14: Franklin/Foxboro Line notice - shuttle buses will replace service |
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Franklin Food Pantry needs some individually wrapped snacks for student weekend backpacks
Each year, more than 480 children rely on The Pantry for food assistance, and each week 120 bags of food are delivered to Franklin Public Schools for students who need a little help with food over the weekend.
Please consider making a donation of individually wrapped snacks to help sustain our kids!
Donations can be placed in the purple bin on The Pantry's loading dock, or sent directly to The Pantry via our Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share
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Franklin Food Pantry needs some individually wrapped snacks for student weekend backpacks |
Saturday, August 10, 2024
State tax sale weekend, yup, this one, this year, is SATURDAY & SUNDAY (810-8/11)
"The state’s annual sales tax holiday arrives this weekend, bringing some relief to shoppers and the chance to save on some big-ticket items.On Saturday and Sunday, retail items under $2,500 will be exempt from the 6.25 percent Massachusetts sales tax.Only items bought for personal use are eligible. Purchases by corporations or businesses, or by individuals purchasing an item for business use, will still be taxed.Here’s what to know as you plan your weekend of shopping."
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State tax sale weekend, yup, this one, this year, is SATURDAY & SUNDAY (810-8/11) |
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Town offices & Senior Center Closed July 4 and July 5
Happy 4th of July weekend!
Non-emergency town offices will be closed on Thursday, July 4 and Friday July 5, 2024 in honor of Independence Day.
Friday, November 24, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023
The Downtown Partnership Holiday Stroll also occurs during the open hours for the businesses participating Friday, Saturday & Sunday.
Friday, November 24
9:00am Fill the Cruiser at BJs
9:00am Fill the Cruiser at Marshall’s
6:00pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Saturday, November 25
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Mrs. Claus visits & reads (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Post Thanksgiving Rail Trail Walk (Grove St entrance)
12:30pm Fill the Cruiser at the Raillery Pub
4:00pm Piano Steve (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
Sunday, November 26
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm Santa Arrives at the Town Common
Tuesday, November 28
2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
Wednesday, November 29
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (recording session at FranklinTV Studio)
Thursday, November 30
6:00pm Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm New Thespian Showcase (ticketed event) Dean College)
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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Franklin's Event Outlook: Nov 24, 2023 to November 30, 2023 |
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Starting Thanksgiving Thursday (11/23/23): Commuter Rail runs "weekend schedule"
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Haverhill Line
- Lowell Line
- Fitchburg Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Needham Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Fairmount Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Middleborough/Lakeville Line
- Kingston Line
- Greenbush Line
Friday, September 1, 2023
MBTA Commuter Rail notice - Trains on Monday will operate on a weekend schedule
Affected lines:
- Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Haverhill Line
- Lowell Line
- Fitchburg Line
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Needham Line
- Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Fairmount Line
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Middleborough/Lakeville Line
- Kingston Line
- Greenbush Line
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The Franklin line schedule -> https://www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Franklin/timetable |
Friday, August 11, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: August 11, 2023 to August 17, 2023
Friday, August 11
2:00pm - Franklin Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Thrift Threads thrift shop (Franklin Federated Church)
3:00pm - Thee Taco Dude (food truck) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - AK Cody (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Pub Kings (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Elastic Five (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - Playing Dead (live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, August 12
9:00am - Being Good Stewards to the End (Grace Episcopal Church)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
4:00pm - Emily & Nick (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:00pm - Patrick Durkin (live music) (Birchwood Bakery)
6:00pm - ZeroDrift (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
Sunday, August 13
10:00am - FUSF Service "Respect for all Living Things" (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm - Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)
Monday, August 14
6:00pm - Scream VI (movie night) (Franklin Public Library)
Tuesday, August 15
11:00am - Books to Go
Wednesday, August 16
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Charcuterie Workshop (ticketed event (La Cantina Winery)
Thursday, August 17
8:30am - Town Council Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm - Paul Hansen (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
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Franklin's Event Outlook: August 11, 2023 to August 17, 2023 |
Friday, June 30, 2023
Franklin's Event Outlook: June 30, 2023 to July 6, 2023
Friday, June 30
6:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival - (Franklin Town Common)
6:00pm - Criminals & Beauty Queens (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Dom Debaggis (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Duppy Conquerors (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
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Franklin's July 4th Coalition has a great line up for 2023 |
Saturday, July 1
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Blues Festival - Ed Peabody (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:45pm - Blues Festival - Neal & the Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm - Blues Festival - Mikey Junior (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - Kymberlee O’Brien Trio (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
5:15pm - Blues Festival - Mike Crandall (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Blue Festival - Bruce Katz (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:45pm - Blues Festival - Sugar Ray & the Bluetones (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
10:00pm - Fireworks (Franklin High School)
Sunday, July 2
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Padula Trio Plus One (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
2:00pm - Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:00pm - The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm -Neon Wave (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Monday, July 3
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
7:00pm - Backyard Swagger (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Tuesday, July 4 - Independence Day
12:00pm - Franklin's 4th of July - Carnival (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:30pm - Hot Acoustics (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
4:30pm - Jesse Liam Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
Wednesday, July 5
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
Thursday, July 6
Stars & Stripes Scavenger Hunt! (during open hours - Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm - Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)
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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 School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26