What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 1, 2026 ???

Saturday, August 1

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Grand Opening of CORE Veterinary Surgical Clinic (607 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion

10:30am    Rainforest Reptiles!     (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Heirloom Tomato & Sherry Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions) 

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

Agenda for the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, Tuesday, Aug 4 at 6 PM

Economic Development Subcommittee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 4, 2026 = 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Call to Order

2. Discussion/Action: Umass Boston Downtown Planning Studio

a. Draft proposal   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10539/2a-UMass-Boston-proposal-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg

3. Discussion/Action: Friendly 40B Policy

a. Draft policy from Councilor Morrongiello  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10540/3a-Friendly-40B-Policy-draft-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg

4. Discussion/Action: Climate Leader Designation Goal

5. Discussion: GATRA Update - Morena Zelaya, Director of Planning and Community Development and Franklin GATRA Representative

a. Staff Memo   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10541/5a-GATRA-Update-for-080426-EDC-Meeting

6. New Growth Follow up

7. Next Meeting September 17th (Permitting 101 w/ town permitting boards)

8. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-2434

July 2026 edition of Franklin First Newsletter is now available

"Stay connected with what's happening in Franklin!

The July 2026 edition of Franklin First Newsletter is now available on the Town website. Catch up on the latest Town news, upcoming events, community highlights, and more.

🔗 Read the full newsletter at the link" https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10518/Franklin-First-Newsletter-July-2026-PDF

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2026 MA Junior Legion State Championships - Opening Day Pairings - August 1

"Final preparations are being done for the 2026 MA Junior Legion State Championships that will be held Saturday thru Wednesday at Franklin H.S."

Opening Day Pairings for Jr Department Tournament Game 1 Lowell Post 87 vs Plymouth Post 40 10AM

Game 2 West Springfield vs Braintree Post 86 1PM

Game 3 Fall River Post 464 vs Beverly Post 331 4:30PM

Game 4 Greenfield Post 81 vs Franklin Post 75 7:30PM

Additional info can be found at - https://www.masslegionbb.org/home

Q: How do I explain my recovery to my young children?

"Each week, a SAFE Licensed Clinical Social Worker answers questions about mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, and more.

👇Check out this week’s Q&A!

Q: How do I explain my recovery to my young children?

Explaining your recovery to your children may feel uncomfortable, but being proactive in addressing this topic can help children process the information and their feelings about it. Have these conversations in a private place, free of interruptions, and keep it simple and honest.

Answer their questions in age-appropriate language and provide reassurance when necessary. If you’re not sure how you want to answer one of their questions, it’s okay to let them know that you don’t have an answer right now but will get back to them. Be SURE to get back to them!

Here’s some more guidance from Sesame Workshop: https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/explaining-addiction/

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Submit questions and view past answers at: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ask-safe

#askSAFE"

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Franklin Post 75 is 2026 Sr Department Tournament Champion

Thursday, July 30, 2026

Game 14   Milford Post 59 - 2        vs     Franklin Post 75 - 3, 8 innings

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Game 12   Milford Post 59 - 11       vs     Hyde Park Post 78 - 3

Game 13   Sandwich Post 188 - 2   vs     Franklin Post 75 - 3           

Monday, July 27, 2026

Game 9     Milford Post 59 - 17   vs     Leominster Post 151 - 0

Game 10  Beverly Post 331 - 3    vs     Sandwich Post 188 - 4, 10 inn

Game 11  Hyde Park Post 78  2   vs     Franklin Post 75 - 4

Sunday, July 26, 2026

Game 5     Beverly Post 331 - 2                  vs     Greenfield Post 81 - 1

Game 6     Northampton Post 28 - 5        vs     Milford Post 59 - 24    

Game 7     Leominster Post 151 - 8           vs     Hyde Park Post 78 - 9 

Game 8     Sandwich Post 188  1                 vs     Franklin Post 75 - 13      

Saturday, July 25, 2026

Game 1     Leominster Post 151 - 4   vs     Beverly Post 331 - 3

Game 2     Greenfield Post 81 - 4        vs     Hyde Park Post 78 - 5       

Game 3     Sandwich Post 188  - 6      vs    Northampton Post 28 - 0  

Game 4     Franklin Post 75 - 2             vs   Milford Post 59 - 1      

Additional info can be found at - https://www.masslegionbb.org/home

Gilly's House Summerfest 2026 - Sunday, August 16

Gilly's House Summerfest 2026 🌞Sunday, 8/16 noon to 4 PM Wrentham Fairgrounds 

MC Woody Giessmann - https://www.passim.org/artists/woody-giessmann/

DJ Jeff Hall, Wrentham

National Anthem being sung by Shanna Jackman

Wrentham Fire Dept Touch a Truck & Police Dogs

Franklin Police Dogs

Legendary Parties Dragon foam party, Norfolk

Dunk Tank and Obstacle Course- Prefect Party Rentals, Bellingham

Patriots Silver Bullet

Pat the Patriot

Patriot cheerleaders

Patriots Militia

Try on real Superbowl rings and get a photo taken

Marvelous Marvin – Circus Acts

King Philip High School KP Cares – Arts and Crafts/Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos

Water Slide and Bouncy House- DifferRentals, Foxboro

Caricatures by Tim Snow

Petting Zoo - Phunny Pharm

C & C Ice Cream Truck, Norfolk

Christina's Crafts, Wrentham

Tia Earnest's crocheted stuffed creations, Millis

Decorate your cupcake - SweetHoneyTreats, Norfolk

Decorate your cookie - Poppy & Crumb, Franklin

Popcorn Machine - American Event Rental, Attleboro

Red Devils Car Club - antique cars

Last Chance Motorcycle Club - motorcycles and more!

Hamburgers & Hot Dogs grilled by The Norfolk Lions

Vote for the Best of the Fest as you taste test food from over 20 local area restaurants. Trophy, to be awarded to the winner, made by Jay Gafford of Jay's Garden Art, Attleboro

50 plus Resource Tables all with activities and give aways

AND MORE!!!!!!!

This a FREE community event, so all can attend.

SO MUCH FUN!! Just show up! Bring your bathing suits as there is a dunk tank and water slide.

All food/refreshments from area restaurants and hot dogs and hamburgers from the Norfolk Lions are included ...plus desserts, snacks and beverages. ALL FREE!

If you'd like to make a donation you can do so online on our website www.gillyshouse.com,

QR code below or checks can be made out to Gilly's House and mailed to:

Gilly's House

P.O. Box 110

ATTN: Maureen Cappuccino

Wrentham, MA 02093

All donations are tax deductible - 501c3 # 82-1696539

Won't you help us help others. We couldn't do what we do without your support. Thank you!! 

Sincerely,

Barbara and David Gillmeister

www.gillyshouse.org

508 384 2251

Gilly's House, Inc.- www.gillyshouse.org -

 508 384 2251 | P.O. Box 110 1022 West Street | Wrentham, MA 02093 USA

Board game club starting in Franklin, MA at Fairmount Fruit Farm

"Hi everyone!

My name is Jillian and I am starting a board game club! It will meet here in Franklin at Fairmount Fruit Farm on Wednesdays (biweekly) from 6pm to 9pm. The first club meeting will be on August 12th!

We will be playing some popular board games such as Catan, Ticket to ride, Exploding kittens, Pandemic, Wingspan + more!

If this interests you, you can sign up for the club through the link on our page here on Facebook and also on Instagram. The Tabletop Roost

And @tabletoproost on Instagram.

I will be posting more updates on club meetings and games there!"

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Friday Trash Collection Continues Saturday, Aug 1

Update from Waste Management 8:30pm 7/31/26:

"Today's trash collection was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to come to town tomorrow to complete the collection. See the highlighted map for affected areas. Additionally, there are a few stops on Maple Street that are not shown on the map - but those areas will also be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience."

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, August 1, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm

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Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following: (see image)

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 31, 2026 ???

Friday, July 31

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Its A "J" Thing (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Frank Padula Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

7:30pm John Titmas (live music) (The SHED craft bar & kitchen)

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/9890

***  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

Want to know the vendor lineup for the Franklin Farmers Market, Friday, July 31 ??

Good question. The folks at the Market let us know -

"See you at the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday!

Join us on Friday, July 31, 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, Concerts on the Common, and food trucks from @wanderingcheers, @tcscoops and @tacofiedtruck.

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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Jason Poulos explains his stand on key issues (video & audio)

FM #1789 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1789 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Jason Poulos, candidate for the 4th Congressional District in the September Democratic Primary. We had our discussion virtually on Monday, July 27, 2026.

 

We talk about 

• Jason’s background and reason to run

We cover issues like

• AI and jobs

• Data center control measures

• Voting rights

• Medicare for all

• Increasing affordable housing

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1789-jason-poulos-candidate-4th-congressional-district-07-27-26/

Video link - https://youtu.be/9OEsOWF0GkQ

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Jason’s campaign page https://poulos.house/ 

Jason’s position on many issues https://poulos.house/#issues 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Fallen Hero Recognition Schedule for August 2026

Fallen Hero Recognition Schedule for August 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.

• August 15 – Jules E. Perret – WWII
• August 15 – Robert R. Pirelli – Iraq
• August 20 – Edward C. Dailey – WWII
• August 22 – John W. Wyllie, Jr. – WWII

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

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

FPL looking for a volunteer to lead a Community Chess Club for children & teens

Are you ready to get the next generation of Masters in on the Castle?

Volunteer at Franklin Public Library leading and teaching a Community Chess Club for children and teens!

Interested? contact us at 508-520-4941 or email us here: https://www.franklinma.gov/formcenter/Library-23/Contact-the-Library-85

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Aging Boldfully: Dr. Kymberlee O'Brien, Med, PhD (video)

Aging Boldfully is a regular show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. Dr. Kymberlee O'Brien, Med, PhD was Susan's guest for this recent show.

The show description: 

"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.

For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life? 

Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story? 

Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."

Video link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFLTNIpNsWw

GATRA Fixed Route and ADA Complementary Paratransit Services will continue to be Fare Free through June 30, 2027

FARE FREE SERVICE

GATRA Fixed Route and ADA Complementary Paratransit Services will continue to be Fare Free through June 30, 2027.*

Fare Free Transit Service is made possible through funding awarded in the governor's FY27 budget.

More information and answers to frequently asked questions can be found on GATRA's website. www.GATRA.org

*This date may be extended due to future funding availability. Changes to the planned date will be posted on Fixed Route buses and on GATRA's website.

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Tip of the hat to Ali Rheaume

Note: Franklin does not have a GATRA Fixed Route service. It used to. Maybe someday it will comeback.

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, July 31, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This hour features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as she reveals the highlights for August 2026.   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/mitzi-and-i-talk-about-library-event.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf