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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
FHS Theater Co to perform "Curious Case of Cottingly Fairies" on Fri/Sat, May 22, May 23
Free Sober Prom for Norfolk County Teens - June 13, 2026 from 8 PM to 11 PM
SAFE is throwing a free prom night celebration for all high school students in Norfolk County.
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| Free Sober Prom for Norfolk County Teens June 13, 2026 from 8 PM to 11 PM |
The night includes a live DJ, dance floor, mocktail bar with custom drinks, photo booth, games like cornhole and oversized Jenga, glow bracelets, temporary tattoos, and prizes and giveaways.
Prom season is one of the highest-risk times of year for teen substance use, and free, teen-centered weekend events are rare in our area. Night to Remember gives high school students a genuinely fun alternative—a low-pressure way to dress up, celebrate, and have a great time with their friends, while reinforcing the kind of community SAFE is known for building.
Spots are limited and registration closes on Thursday, June 11. If you know a high school student in our community, please share this with them.
This event is made possible with support from Lawson Charitable Foundation, Community Health Systems Foundation, and Rockland Trust.
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How to spot and avoid business coaching scams
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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)
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)
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, May 20, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 ???
Tuesday, May 19
12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)
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| For Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/ |
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*** Town Meetings today ***
Franklin School Committee Contractual Negotiations Meeting (executive session)
Tuesday, May 19 Time: 4:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2255
Design Review Meeting
Tuesday, May 19 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2322
250th Anniversary - Events subcommittee
Tuesday, May 19 Time: 7:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-2297
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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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Franklin Fathers meeting Thursday (5/21) & 2 events on Saturday (5/23)
Via Franklin Fathers:
"While we continue to gear up for the Eddie Grant Kickball Tourney on 6/14, we did want to take a minute to shout out a few events coming up in May!
This THURSDAY, 5/21, we’ll be back at The Tavern on Central at 7:30 PM for our May Member Meetup. Come grab some grub or a beverage, catch up, and have a few laughs.
On Saturday, 5/30, we’re thrilled to be joining our friends at Franklin Public Library Official Site for a very dapper double feature: Hairstyling Workshop for Grownups + Kiddos at 1 PM, and then, starting at 2 PM, the library’s very first Petite Prom!
If you’re interested in the hairstyling session, please make sure you register on the library event calendar (link in the comments of the Facebook post )."
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FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Sewer Dept (Enterprise Account)
From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
We deliver elite customer service and ensure the consistent operation and maintenance of our collection system, safely transporting and billing over 900 million gallons of wastewater annually to the Charles River Pollution Control Treatment Plant.
Core Functions
● Manage and maintain 23 sewer lift stations.
○ Includes daily operational monitoring, recording pumping data, and facility sanitization to ensure consistent flow to the CRCPD. Responsibilities encompass the technical maintenance of pumps, motors, telemetry, and standby power, as well as the upkeep of site security, fencing, and grounds.
● Sewer Collection System Maintenance
○ Ensure the integrity of the Town’s sewer infrastructure through proactive repairs and maintenance of mains and manholes. This includes systematic
hydraulic cleaning, internal TV inspections for asset management, and the clearing of easements to ensure emergency access.
● Emergency twenty-four hour, seven days a week response/customer service.
● Support Supplies & Equipment
○ Ensure the department has trucks, equipment, and a proper inventory of supplies for day-to-day operations and emergencies after hours.
● This department provides both technical and physical assistance to internal and external customers for public and private projects including plan review and permitting providing excellent customer service.
Staffing
The salary costs for the Director, Managers and Administrative Staff are shared between the DPW General Fund and the various Enterprise funds.
The Sewer Enterprise fund pays for 10.33 FTEs (the breakdown):
● Management & Administration: 3.28
● Engineering/GIS Staff: 1.0
● Administrative Support: 1.05
● Sewer Division Laborers: 5.0
Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments
● In FY27, the Department will reach a major milestone with the completion of the Beaver Street Interceptor project. As the conduit for 70% of the Town’s raw sewage, replacing this century-old line is essential. Despite significant logistical hurdles involving environmental and transportation corridors (Route 140, MBTA tracks, and local wetlands), the project remains fiscally responsible through the use of State Revolving Funds (SRF) low-interest loans and Federal Infrastructure Bill principal forgiveness.
● Modernize critical infrastructure by completing the multi-year pump and control system upgrade across the Town’s sewer network.
● Increased Mass DEP and EPA regulatory activities of delivery and operations of wastewater operations.
● Sustain ongoing sewer system capital improvements to further reduce Inflow and Infiltration levels.
● Continue to collaborate with the development community to implement
flow-mitigation strategies that reduce system strain during peak demand periods.
● Work with Charles River Pollution Control District on proposed Inflow and Infiltration work to the District owned interceptors and plan for future improvements to the District owned Treatment Facility.
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
● The FY27 budget was prepared as a “level service budget” to continue with residents' expected services. Exceptions include the following:
○ Account 517195 - OPEB - Required increase in contribution
○ Account 521010 - Electricity - Increased $4,000 to account for inflation, startup of the new BSI Pump Station, and align with 5 year average.
○ Account 521020 - Natural Gas - Increased $2,000 to account for inflation, startup of the new BSI Pump Station, and align with 5 year average.
○ Account 527030 - Equipment Rental/Lease - Increased $10,000 to match water enterprise. The account is used for Fleet GPS and potential for emergency pump rental.
○ Account 530300 - Health/Medical Services- Increased $500 due to increased cost of first aid kit requirements.
○ Account 543010 - Building - M&R Supplies - Increase $3,000 to account for operation of aging equipment.
○ Account 554035 - Chemicals - Decrease $5,000 to align with the 5 year average.
● The FY27 budget does reflect step raises, cost of living adjustments and other contractual requirements for union employees as well as COLA adjustments for non union staff.
● FY27 Charles River Pollution Control District assessments are based on information provided by them. The number is subject to change.
FY27 Requested Budget Summary
Enterprise funds are accounted for separately from the General Operating Budget and are designed to be self-supporting through user fees and charges. As such, their revenues and expenditures do not impact the Town’s Operating Budget, as all costs are recovered within the enterprise fund rather than supported by general taxation.
Approval of the FY27 requested budget is essential to maintaining the "level service" that ensures the safe conveyance and billing of over 900 million gallons of wastewater annually. This funding supports critical infrastructure, including 23 sewer pump stations and the future startup of the ongoing, multi-million dollar Beaver Street Interceptor project, which is
vital to the community's health, safety, and prosperity. A reduction or cut to this request would directly impact the department’s ability to provide 24/7 emergency response, meet increasing MassDEP and EPA regulatory requirements, and perform necessary maintenance to prevent system failures.
The PDF of this section -
For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Recycling & Solid Waste (Enterprise Account)
From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
To provide the highest level of customer service for curbside pickup of trash, recyclables, and yard waste from 9,686 households for transportation to Millbury WIN Incinerator, the recycling processing center, and composting centers.
Core Functions
● Continue a high level of customer service and fast response times.
● Work to increase the Town's recycling rate while decreasing the amount of trash tonnage that is delivered to the Millbury Waste-To-Energy facility.
● Manage single-stream recycling, solid waste, waste-to-energy, and composting contracts.
● Apply for and obtain DEP grant funding to improve operations, enhance recycling monitoring, and public outreach/education.
Staffing
The salary costs for the Director, Managers and Administrative Staff are shared between the DPW General Fund, and the various Enterprise funds. The Solid Waste Enterprise fund pays for 1.55 FTE's.
● Management & Administration: 0.9
● Administrative Support: 0.35
● Solid Waste Laborers: 0.3
Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments
● Residential compost bins offered free of charge to residents; which were obtained through MassDEP grant funding. This program reduces "trash" tonnage and is environmentally sound.
● Reorganized and enhanced efficiencies amongst the schools through the district-wide composting program.
● Continue to remain below 10% contamination rate through our single-stream recycling program - one of the best rates in Massachusetts.
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
Solid Waste Expense Increase: $195,000
● Wheelabrator Trash Disposal: This $34,000 increase is consistent with the 5-year average. The actual rate of increase is calculated annually in May, by Wheelabrator actuaries, based on the CPI and as specified in the Franklin-Wheelabrator contract.
● Recycling Disposal/Tipping: Increase of $45,000 reflects 5 year historical averages and current/projected market trends.
● Waste Management Trash Collection: This $53,000 increase reflects the collective total of the per-customer rate increase, as specified in the Franklin-Waste Management 2026-2031 contract.
● Waste Management Recycling Collection: This $63,000 increase reflects the collective total of the per-customer increase, as specified in the Franklin-Waste Management 2026-2031 contract.
FY27 Requested Budget Summary
Enterprise funds are accounted for separately from the General Operating Budget and are designed to be self-supporting through user fees and charges. As such, their revenues and expenditures do not impact the Town’s Operating Budget, as all costs are recovered within the enterprise fund rather than supported by general taxation.
This budget reflects contractual increases regarding the Waste Management trash/recycling collection and hauling contract. It also includes the projection for the annual increase in the Waste Disposal / Wheelabrator contract. Both items are necessary to maintain health, cleanliness, and proper sanitation in regard to solid waste throughout the Town of Franklin.
The PDF of this section -
For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
Reminder: Women’s Health Expo - Wednesday, May 20
Friendly reminder! The Franklin Health Department’s Women’s Health Expo is happening this Wednesday, May 20, from 2–5 PM at New England Chapel (300 E. Central Street).
Stop by for health screenings, educational resources, local vendors, wellness information, and more — all focused on supporting women’s health and well-being.
The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute mobile mammography van will also be on-site from 7:00 AM–3:15 PM.
We encourage residents to attend, explore available resources, and take time to prioritize their health and wellness!
C&C ice cream truck at the Hockomock League JV track meet Tuesday, May 19
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MLT members meeting now on Zoom - 7:00 p.m. Thursday May 21
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Reminder: 2026 Memorial Day observances for the Town of Franklin
The Town of Franklin invites residents, veterans, families and visitors to come together in remembrance and gratitude during the community’s 2026 Memorial Day observances. A series of events will honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.
On Memorial Day, the community is invited to attend a series of commemorative events, beginning with ceremonies at Dean College at 9:30 AM, Union Street Cemetery at 9:50 AM, and St. Mary’s Cemetery at 10:10 AM, prior to the start of the parade.
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony — May 25, 2026
The Memorial Day Parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026, at 11 AM, beginning at Horace Mann Middle School and proceeding along Oak Street, Daniel McCahill Street, Union Street, West Central Street, Emmons Street and Main Street, ending at the Franklin Town Common.
View the parade route: Memorial Day 2026 Parade Route
Download a PDF copy - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L7xl3qkGgSuR-9vLd2wpdOCqsiBUPdRq/view?usp=sharing
The Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at 12 PM at the World War I Memorial on the Town Common immediately following the parade. The ceremony will honor Franklin veterans who have passed since last Memorial Day, as well as the Town’s 45 fallen heroes who died in service to the nation.
In the event of inclement weather, updates and cancellation notices will be posted on the Town’s Veterans’ Services webpage (https://www.franklinma.gov/335/Veterans-Services).
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who served. The Town of Franklin encourages all to take part in these observances and join in honoring the legacy of our nation’s heroes.
The FPAC Golf Tournament, golf to help an artistic & charitable cause
The FPAC Golf Tournament is coming up fast. We are very excited to make this year’s tourney bigger and better.
Take a day off work for a charitable cause, and test your skills in 18 holes of golf at the New England Country Club! Compete with friends, family, and co-workers for on-course hole contests (50/50 Hole, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive) and raffle prizes!
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| The FPAC Golf Tournament, golf to help an artistic & charitable cause |
Golf proceeds support FPAC programming and THE BLACK BOX while encouraging the development of emerging artists. FPAC’s fundraising events help bring world-class talent to perform in downtown Franklin, amplifying the cultural fabric of MetroWest Boston.
For additional info and to register - https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/
Reminder on Hands Only CPR class during EMS Week Tuesday, May 19
The Franklin Fire and Health Department is celebrating EMS Week by hosting a FREE hands only CPR class.
The class will take place on May 19th from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM at the Franklin Fire Station, 40 West Central St.
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Garden of Hedon concert scheduled for THE BLACK BOX on June 20
Vintage style psychedelic blues rock with just a shot of punk rock attitude!
The swagger of The Stones meets the sophistication of The Beatles, combined with the power of Led Zeppelin and the eclectic weirdness of early David Bowie and Alice Cooper.
Matt Zajac: Lead Vocals, Background Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
William James Donovan: Bass Guitar, Background Vocals
Steven Serra: Electric Guitar
Tim Corrigan: Electric Guitar
Kevin Meaney: Slide Guitar
Johnny Keys: Piano, Organ, Keyboard
Tim Provost: Drums
Come see what’s growing in the Garden Of Hedon!
Tickets available at THEBLACKBOXonline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Yes, Franklin has its 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:
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