Reminder: Franklin Art Assoc Mtg features guest artist Charles Guay - October 1

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to it’s next monthly public meeting at 6:30 PM on October 1. Our guest artist demonstrator will be Charlie Guay at the Franklin Senior Center where he will be demonstrating oil painting with Cold Wax Medium.

Charles Guay’s style is varied and ranges from representational images to abstract design. He received his BFA in Painting from UMass Dartmouth and continued his education by earning a MFA at Maine College of Art. Charles has been a featured artist for a variety of demonstrations and workshops in the local area. His work has been shown in New York, Maine and area galleries in Southeastern Massachusetts. His paintings can be found in many private collections in the US and Europe.

“Beachcomber”, oil and Cold Wax Medium, 12” x 12”

Charles Guay teaches classes in the local area, both virtually and in-person. He is also available for commissioned work. 

Contact him at 

www.charlesguayart.com

www.facebook.com/artworkcharles/ 

http://instagram.com/charlesguayfinearts/

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to continue their art career in art instruction after high school graduation.

Please join us at our monthly meetings. 

Refreshments are offered at our meetings during intermission.

Veterans Coffee Social at VFW on Saturday, Sep 27 at 10:00 AM

Veterans Coffee Social at VFW on Saturday, Sep 27 at 10:00 AM

Coffee Social THIS Saturday 9/27 at 10 AM.

Feel free to stop by for a cup (or more) of coffee and a donut. Open to all.

Franklin VFW 1034 Pond St.

Members are invited to our monthly post meeting at 9am

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Jamie Barrett scheduled to perform on Friday, Sep 26 at Citizen Crust

Jamie Barrett scheduled to perform
on Friday, Sep 26 at Citizen Crust 

via Jamie Barrett

"If you missed seeing me this weekend, try to make it out to Citizen Crust this Friday!"

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Do Your Doody. Keep Our Water Clean.

Do Your Doody. Keep Our Water Clean.

"Your dog's mess doesn’t just disappear. When pet waste is left on the ground, rain can wash it into storm drains and straight into our streams, rivers, and ponds all over Franklin.

That’s a big problem for water quality, fish, and your weekend plans.

Bag it every time. Toss it in the trash. Be the neighbor who sets the example.

Clean sidewalks, cleaner water."

Learn more at https://franklinma.gov/530/Stormwater-Division

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Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

Mark those calendars -- another fun Franklin community event!⁠

Garba & Dandiya Night - Sep 27 at Tri-County from 5 to 11 PM

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For info on Garba & Dandiya -> https://www.artofliving.org/in-en/navratri/garba-and-dandiya-navratri  (Note: If there is a better explanation, please let me know.)

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 25, 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 features the ribbon cutting held at the Children's Museum of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/childrens-museum-of-franklin-ribbon.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)"  

• "The Turntable Show Album Hour" features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "The Nashville Sound" record released June 16, 2017.   
• "The Vibe Playlist Hour" includes an amazing mix of new studio and live hits from this award winning band.  

The Album won Grammy Awards for the Best Americana Album and “If We Were Vampires” won Best American Roots Song.  The Nashville Sound was nominated for a CMA Award for Album of the Year and won Album of the Year at the Americana Music Awards. 

Jason Isbell is a super talented American songwriter, musician, and performer and is leading the emergence of Americana songwriting and music industry.  Jason and the 400 unit have a cool blend of country, folk, and rock n roll compositions that are truly authentic and memorable.  Enjoy the Vibe and Pauly G discussing this artist, the band, and Americana music.

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, September 25, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

10:30 am SAFE_Overdose Awareness Day 08/31/25 

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v North Attleboro 09-15-25

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

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

8:30 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 09-18-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 09-18-25

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  REMOTE  957 6929 9521

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, September 24, 2025 ??

Wednesday, September 24

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Town Council - Executive Session Only (added 9/22/25 AM)

Wednesday, September 24    Time: 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09242025-1921

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Handicap parking for Harvest Festival shown on event map

via Franklin Downtown Partnership:

Plenty of accessible and standard parking for this weekends Harvest Festival!

See our event map (below) for all parking options!

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Water ban in effect, warnings being made to violators

Hopefully you all know there has been a limited "water ban" in effect since last Thursday (Sep 18, 2025).  

Water ban in effect, warnings being made to violators

This ban is a preventive measure due to the facts of the on going drought in our area and the scheduled shut down of some of our largest wells for planned maintenance (have been planned for over a year).  The major component of the ban is not allowing the use of automatic irrigation systems to water lawns.  Hand held water use is still allowed.

To help get the word out, we have been out patrolling the last couple of nights and have issued over 190 "warning letters" to residents.  We are sure some folks do not now about this ban, so these warning should be considered informative in nature. 

 

Please help spread the word  

More information on this water ban can be found on the Town's website -> https://www.franklinma.gov/628/Water-Conservation

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Franklin Town Council to meet in Executive Session on Wednesday, Sep 24 at 5 PM

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL

Agenda & Meeting Packet

September 24, 2025 - 5:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Franklin Municipal Building

355 East Central Street - 2nd Floor, Council Chambers

NOTE TO RESIDENTS: This meeting will not be recorded or live streamed and will not have a Zoom option.

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

In accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21, subsection (b): a public body may meet in closed session for 1 or more of the purposes enumerated in subsection (a) provided that: 

1. the body has first convened in an open session pursuant to section 21;

2. a majority of members of the body have voted to go into executive session and the vote of each

member is recorded by roll call and entered into the minutes;

3. before the executive session, the chair shall state the purpose for the executive session, stating

Franklin Town Council to meet in Executive Session 

all subjects that may be revealed without compromising the purpose for which the executive session was called;

4. the chair shall publicly announce whether the open session will reconvene at the conclusion of the executive session; and

5. accurate records of the executive session shall be maintained pursuant to section 23.

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION - The Town Council will not reconvene in open session.

a. Exemption #2: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel: Town Administrator.

b. Adjournment will occur at the conclusion of executive session.

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

Agenda document ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09242025-1921

Join with Jamie Barrett in the Community Song Circle - Weds, Sep 24 at 6:45 PM

Join with Jamie Barrett in the Community Song Circle - Weds, Sep 24 at 6:45 PM

via Jamie Barrett

"Come sing along with me Wednesday night at the Franklin Public Library! Love to see you!"

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Have you taken this month’s DelCarte Story Walk? It features "Saturday at The Food Pantry"

via Franklin Food Pantry

"It’s Hunger Action Month, and we’re grateful to Franklin Public Library Official Site  for featuring the children's book Saturday at The Food Pantry at this month’s DelCarte Story Walk. 

Written by Diane O'Neill and illustrated by Brizida Magro, the story walk presents the book's pages on panels throughout the trail. 

Children will enjoy finding the story panels along the trail and learn that it’s ok to ask for help. If you or someone you know needs food assistance, the Franklin Food Pantry can help.

Please call 508-528-3155, or email info@franklinfoodpantry.org.

 #HungerActionMonth"

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Hydrant painting contest: voting for best hydrants opens

Hydrant painting contest: voting for best hydrants opens

Franklin's Fourth Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES BY LIKING THE PICTURES!!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set?vanity=FranklinDPW&set=a.1214437324049161

The pictures with the most likes between September 23 and September 30, 2025 will be awarded prizes in the following categories:

• Under the age of 12
• 18 and over
• Judges’ Choice

Winners will be announced via the Town of Franklin DPW Facebook page on Wednesday October 1, 2025.

Thank you to everyone who participated!

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Sign up for the next FREE hands-only CPR class scheduled for Oct 22

Sign up for the next FREE hands-only
CPR class scheduled for Oct 22

The Franklin Fire and Health Department is having another FREE hands-only CPR class for the community in October. 

All you have to do is copy and paste the link or scan the QR code to set up. 

SIGN UP LINK:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-58802304-hands

You can download the flyer as a reminder or to share  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cBZvhy2iBQ3VVkS0I8qqBAg9jHR4BaGa/view?usp=drive_link

9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA - Oct 4

9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA 

Join us at the 9th Annual Car show located at New England Chapel 300 East Central St. Franklin, MA.   October 4 from 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Car show entry fee of $20.00 donations. 

There will be prizes and other fun activities throughout the day. Bring the whole family and enjoy!

9th Annual Car Show – Rotary Club of Franklin MA

Register your car for the show -> https://share.google/zyva4JGvbQOVqdrxY

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, September 24, 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:

 

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 segment shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer as we do a quarterbacking session condensing the recent meeting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/town-council-chair-tom-mercer-condenses.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)  

• This segment features their conversation Wine Illustration Talk With Maryse Chevriere -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_02083234760.html

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