What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 3, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Thursday, July 3

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

 

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (First Universalist Society Franklin) 

 

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

 

Franklin's 4th of July  

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

6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Smoke & Whiskey (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

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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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 of July Celebration - Thursday, July 3, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration continues Thursday 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 of July Celebration - Thursday, July 3, 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 of July  

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

6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm Smoke & Whiskey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

 

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

Yes, And: The Spirit of Improv & UU Values - Sunday, July 6

Yes, And: The Spirit of Improv & UU Values

Join FUSF member, high school teacher, and improv enthusiast Emily Steltzer for a joyful and interactive worship service exploring the surprising connections between the principles of improv and our Unitarian Universalist values of generosity and equity.

Through an introduction to the 5 “rules” of improv and playful exercises, we will build community, boost confidence, and discover how saying “yes, and” can deepen our spiritual practice. 

Come ready to engage, connect, and leave a little lighter and more inspired!

Please join us Sunday, July 6 as we explore the Unitarian Universalist (UU) values of Equity, Transformation, Generosity, Interdependence, Justice, Pluralism and Love.  Services start at 10:00 am. Afterwards, we invite you to stay for cookies and conversation. 

The First Universalist Society in Franklin is a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin MA. For further information about FUSF please explore our website at fusf.org or contact our Interim Minister, the Reverend Beverly Waring at 508- 528- 5348 or minister@fusf.org

Reminder: Franklin MBTA Commuter Rail = July 4 service change

On Friday, July 4th, for Independence Day, the Commuter Rail will operate on a weekend schedule. Travel will be free on trains scheduled to arrive or depart North/South Station after 8:30pm. Bikes will not be allowed on board trains after 9:30 pm.

Franklin MBTA Commuter Rail: July 4 service change

The last trains on the Rockport, Haverhill, Lowell, Fitchburg, Franklin, Providence, Fairmount, Greenbush, and Kingston Line trains will hold up to 30 minutes after the end of the fireworks if necessary. Trains will depart no later than 12:15 am.

Learn more: https://mbta.com/holidays

Last Updated: Jun 27 2025 08:27 AM

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 075 - Blue Hair, Love, Car Rentals, March, Mystery, and The Wind Howls

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about a girl with blue hair, love poems, a lament about rental cars, leaping into March, a murder mystery novel and the wind howling bringing us to spring.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-075-blue-hair-love-car-rentals-march-mystery-and-the-wind-howls

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 075

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 Thursday, July 3, 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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

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

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment repeats my conversation with 3 members of the FHS Theatre Company and talk about the performance of "The Yellow Boat" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/listen-to-how-fhstc-performance-of.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

This week's Turntable Show features Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young's "4 Way Street" double live album and Vibe CSNY playlist.   4 Way Street is a live album Released April 7, 1971 - the live recordings presented were taken from shows at the Fillmore East (New York City) on June 2 through June 7, 1970; The Forum (Los Angeles, California) on June 26 through June 28, 1970; and the Auditorium Theatre (Chicago, Illinois) on July 5, 1970.  

Enjoy two hours of the amazing CSNY album experience.

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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 Thursday, July 3, 2025

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

9:00 am Frank's Musings: Israeli Conflict

9:30 am Frank's Musings: Big, Beautiful Bill

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

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 Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Abbie Gardner

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

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

8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

10:00 am FHS Graduation 2025

2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 06-26-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 06-26-25

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: 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