What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 2, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Wednesday, July 2

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

6:00pm Summer Patio Concerts: Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Public Library)

Franklin's 4th

6:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Midnight Ride (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm GQ & The Lady (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS

Wednesday, July 2 Time: 5:00 PM

no agenda at this time (not likely meeting)

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Schedule for Franklin's 4th Celebration - Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration opens on Wednesday and runs through Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. 

 

Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. 

 

Fireworks close out Saturday night at 10 PM from Franklin High School.

 Schedule for Franklin's 4th Celebration - Wednesday, July 2, 2025

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.

 

Franklin's 4th - Wednesday, July 2

6:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Midnight Ride (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm GQ & The Lady (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

 

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: 074 - Cinnamon Soldiers, Love Poems, Chocolate, White Socks, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, baking, chocolate, white socks, and going back into the archives

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-074-cinnamon-soldiers-love-poems-chocolate-white-socks-and-much-more-

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 074

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This repeats my conversation with Bobbi Gerlits about the labyrinth on the grounds at the First Universalist Society of Franklin. -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/talking-about-labyrinths-with-bobbi.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi uncork a captivating conversation with Nick Gardner, owner of Liberty Cellars ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/a-toast-to-liberty-with-nick-gardner-of.html

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

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am FSPA Spring 2025 Show 1

10:00 am More Perfect Union: D.E.I.

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Steak

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Franklin 4th 2024: Backyard Swagger

5:30 pm Franklin Matters: Electric Youth

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Abbie Gardner

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

4:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

6:00 pm FHS Graduation 2025

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Wachusett 04-24-25

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 06-18-25

2:00 pm Town Council 06-18-25

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

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 ???

Tuesday, July 1

Library & Senior Center events 

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Tuesday, July 1 Time: 2:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/437?fileID=5188 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Library summer fun - game bytes overdrive - Weds, 3:30 to 5:30 PM

Video Games @ 3:30PM for Game Bytes Overdrive on Wednesday's this summer of 2025

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DLTXj_0PZMH/

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 073: Love Poems, Winter Skating, New Years Resolutions, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, ice skating, New Year's resolutions such as dieting, snow life, and defying gravity.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-073-love-poems-winter-skating-new-years-resolutions-and-much-more-

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 073

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Fallen Hero Recognitions for July, August 2025

The Killed in Action (KIA) dates for upcoming remembrance ceremonies on the Memorial Walkway for Franklin's 45 Fallen Heroes.

Our hope is to keep the memory of these Fallen Heroes alive. Families, friends and neighbors of the 45 have attended some of the ceremonies so the word has gotten out, thanks to you! 

July

5 - Howard T. Feeley WWII

Fallen Hero Recognitions for July, August 2025

17 - Gerald M. Parmenter - WWII

18 - Alessandro Petete - WWI

18 - Patrick Ristaino - WWI

30 - Anthony J. Mucciarone - WWII

August

15 - Jules Perret - WWII

15 - Robert R. Pirelli - IRAQ

20 - Edward C. Dailey - WWII

22 - John W. Wyllie, Jr. - WWII

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, July 1, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Joe Landry: Grocery Stores

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Israeli Conflict

10:30 am Frank's Musings: Big, Beautiful Bill

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Steak

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2025

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

6:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

8:00 pm Franklin 4th 2024: Backyard Swagger

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

10:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

12:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Taunton 04-10-25

4:30 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 06-10-25

2:00 pm School Committee 06-10-25 

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

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