Franklin LGBTQ Alliance: Join us March 5 at 6:30 PM

We are meeting at Franklin TV

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance In this newsletter we include an invitation to our next meeting and community events, including our next book club discussion, and include more opportunities to get involved.   Want more information or need to contact us? Visit our website here! You Are Invited To Our March Monthly Meeting!   When: March 5th  at 6:30pm   What: Join us for some origami making! (no experience needed, just come and join us for some crafting and conversation)  Where: 23 Hutchinson Street in Franklin Fundraiser Update! Thank you to everyone who supported our Pride and Popcorn and Bake Sale fundraisers! We are so appreciative of all the generous donations we received that will go towards putting on Celebrate With Pride this year. We also hope everyone enjoys their yummy popcorn and baked goods :)  FLA Events Announcing...    2025 Celebrate With Pride will be on June 27th from 12-4 on the Franklin Town Common!! (with a rain date of June 28th)    If you are a vendor, nonprofit, or food vendor looking to have a booth, please click HERE to use our exhibitor sign-up!   If you are interested in performing please email us at franklincwp@gmail.com    If you are looking to volunteer, we will be sending out volunteer sign-up forms when it gets closer to the event!   Please help us spread the word about 2025 Franklin Celebrate With Pride and we look forward to welcoming you to the common soon!  Any questions please email franklincwp@gmail.com If you are not on our email list, sign up to receive future emails with this form.  Note this newsletter was shortened for publication here. To view the full set of content, please visit this link ->  View this email in your browser

Community Closet Open Tuesdays Noon to 2 PM

Community Closet Open Tuesdays Noon to 2 PM

Need clothes? Come visit the Community Closet

We’re open this Tuesday from 12–2 PM at 82 West Central Street, Franklin MA — and everything is FREE. 

We offer new and gently used clothing for all ages and sizes, no questions asked. Whether you’re looking for a warm coat, school clothes, or just something new-to-you, we’re here for you.

Learn more or sign up to volunteer: https://franklinUMC.org/community/closet

Powered by community generosity. Staffed by volunteers. Open to all.

Chicken Tending Workshop scheduled by Night Owl Farm - March 7

Our annual chicken workshop is back!

Night Owl Farm       Franklin, MA

Learn everything you need to know about chickens.

Let me answer all your questions!! 

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Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 098 - Monsters Under My Bed, Old Love, Oh Snap, First Car, Positivity, Baseball, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about the monsters under a child's bed, an old love poem made up of love songs, the weather, a story about a first car, positivity, reading a poem from Helen DeWitt, Scott shares a chapter from his upcoming baseball book, and Bob shares the latest chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-098-monsters-under-my-bed-old-love-oh-snap-first-car-positivity-baseball-the-thousand-hour-lesson-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

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

Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026

Welcome to NCPW 2026 By BCP Staff It's National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026. Welcome! Today kicks off the 28th year of the FTC joining with partner organizations to amplify the importance of consumer protection.  This week, the FTC is focused on delivering messages and hosting events on how to avoid scams, how to report scams, and what to do to help recover from scams. Visit ftc.gov/ncpw to find those in-person and virtual events, as well as free tools to promote NCPW. Here are some other ways to participate in NCPW 2026. Read more  -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/03/welcome-ncpw-2026?utm_source=govdelivery

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, March 3, 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:

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, March 3, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Battleship Cove: Preserving the Fleet

7:30 am      Once Upon A Town: The James Stewart Block

9:00 am ArtWeek: Art + Music

10:00 am Frank Presents: Christel Akouri

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Pork Tenderloin

1:30 pm      Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Sioo

9:00 pm Franklin History: Tommaso Juglaris

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

7:00 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

10:00 am ArtWeek: Art + Music

11:00 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-27-26

1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26

3:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

8:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am School Committee 02-24-26

12:00 pm Finance Committee 02-25-26

2:00 pm School Committee 02-24-26

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: Monday, March 2, 2026 ???

Monday, March 2 = Town of Franklin (birthday)

• Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
• Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
• Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today   ***

Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2157 

Recreation Department Meeting

Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2158 

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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

"Healing Power of Flowers" is the Focus of the Franklin Garden Club Meeting - March 3, 2026

"Healing Power of Flowers" 

Suzanne Faith, RN, an award-winning press floral artist and certified dementia professional, will present a program on Flowers, Health and Healing, at the March 3, 2026, Franklin Garden Club meeting. The meeting will take place at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street, from 6:00– 8:30 p.m.  An informal social get-together will take place from 6:00 – 6:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting and the program. The meeting is open to the public at no charge. The club encourages those interested in becoming a member to attend. 

In this wonderful and innovative presentation, participants will learn how creating with flowers and color can increase memory and improve well-being.  The author of “Flowering Your Mind,” Faith draws on decades of experience in dementia care and a lifelong passion for art, to offer a unique and powerful approach to enhancing cognitive well-being through creativity and nature. Her engaging presentation explores how working with flowers and color can boost memory, uplift mood, and promote brain health.

 

Faith has held memberships to The Pressed Flower Guild of Great Britain, The International Pressed Flower Art Society, and the Worldwide Pressed Flower Guild for two decades. Through her innovative programs and global workshops, she inspires caregivers, professionals, and creative minds alike with tools that transcend language and touch the heart.

Save the date for the Lady Trail Spring Walk - April 25

Save the date for the Lady Trail Spring Walk - April 25

Maybe if we think spring hard enough, the snow will melt!!

Save the date for our Ladybug Spring Trail Walk kickoff date! April 25th we kick off spring, welcome the warm weather, and encourage folks to EXPLORE downtown by walking our ladybug trail!

Following the map, you can spot all landmark ladybugs within the cultural district.

Make it a game or an excuse to get some fresh air and explore what our downtown has to offer.

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SAFE Coalition: Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April

Date: Thursdays, April 2–May 7, 2026

Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Location: SAFE Adolescent Wellness Center (Franklin)

Ages: 13–18

This spring, SAFE is partnering with Drug Story Theater to bring a powerful new program to the Adolescent Wellness Center.

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is a free, 6-week theater program for teens ages 13–18. Starting April 2, participants will meet weekly to rehearse and perform an original play that tackles some of the hardest conversations facing young people today: substance use, fentanyl contamination, friendship, and asking for help.

Whether a teen wants to be center stage or help behind the scenes with lighting, sound, or set design, there's a place for them in this program. No theater experience is needed!

The series wraps up with a public performance on May 7, followed by a community talkback with Dr. Joseph Shrand, a nationally recognized expert in adolescent addiction. It's an opportunity for teens to not only express themselves creatively, but to become real educators in their communities, helping audiences understand overdose prevention and destigmatizing the use of Narcan.

If you know a teen who would benefit from this program, we'd love for you to share it with them. Registration is open now - https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support/youth-theater-project?blm_aid=465921

Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is made possible by the generous support of Mass Cultural Council, Lawson Charitable Foundation, and Community Health Systems Foundation.

Reminder: Regular curbside schedule for this week; Beaver St Recycling Ctr hours added

From DPW On Saturday

"Good morning!  Working with the Town Administrator and members of the Town Council, the following is planned to help folks that have been affected or will be affected by a trash and recycling missed pick-up or cancelled pick-up last week or this upcoming week caused by the Blizzard of 2026.

Free overflow bags (2) will be provided to residents who live in affected areas.  The affected areas are the Friday trash and recycling route and certain areas of the Monday route that could not be serviced.

To get these free overflow bags, come to the Franklin Public Works Administration Building at 257 Fisher Street with an ID.

Additionally, the Beaver Street Recycling Center will be open the following hours next week:

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 2:30PM
• Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM

This will allow the affected residents mentioned above to drop off trash or recycling if needed.  A sticker is not required, but please bring an ID."