Franklin Matters

Saturday, August 23, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 23, 2025 ??

Saturday, August 23

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am 6th Annual Reach Out and Run 5K Run/Walk (Medway)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

3:00pm Franklin TV Block Party & Open Meeting (Franklin TV & Radio Studios)

5:30pm Community Cookout (Franklin UNited Methodist Church)

5:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Rushford & Sons Brewhouse)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

8:00pm THE BLACK BOX Sings… The 2024-25 Broadway Season (THE BLACK BOX)

** NO Town Meetings today **

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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

Biennial Election Candidate Nomination Papers Filing as of Aug 22, 2025

The local ballot is filling in. Town Clerk Nancy Danello posted an updated report as of August 15, 2025 showing candidate nomination papers have been taken for Town Council, School Committee, Town Clerk, Board of Assessors and Planning Board at this point.

There is/are

1 candidate for the Board of Assessors
2 candidates for 2 spots on the Planning Board
10 candidates for 7 spots on the School Committee
1 candidate for 1 spot for the Town Clerk
15 candidates for 9 spots on the Town Council

The Board of Health, and Planning Board (Associate Member) remain without at least a candidate for each open position at this time.

Biennial election Candidate Nomination Papers Filing

This will likely be fairly dynamic until September 15 when the signatures required are returned and validate. The Ballot doesn't get finalized until Sep 22.

The PDF download -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UOkdXUGkzNepzW-FTfn0Oz5dmBdQxBki/view?usp=drive_link

The PDF display:

Fall Safety Fest! scheduled for Sep 20 at Fletcher Field

via State Rep Jeff Roy:

Hello! Hope everyone's summer has been filled with lots of fun and happiness. While summer is coming to an end, there's still much to look forward to during the season of fall.

For example, this September Franklin will be having its inaugural “Fall Safety Fest!” Sheriff Patrick McDermott and myself will be hosting this must attend event in Franklin on Saturday, September 20th at Fletcher Field, 45 Peck Street from 11 AM to 2 PM.

It will be an enjoyable time filled with free food, family activities, live K9 Demos, Vendors and Touch-A-Truck!

Please come and help us support the Franklin Food Pantry where we will be collecting non-perishable food items. Hope to see you there!

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The Franklin Food Pantry team successfully runs Falmouth and raises $15,000

via Franklin Food Pantry:

Alexandra (Ali) Dewsnap running Falmouth 2025

"Our Falmouth Road Race team went above and beyond, raising an incredible $15,000 for The Pantry!

Every dollar will go directly toward helping our neighbors in need. A huge thank you to our amazing runners—Amber, Bob, Oona, Catherine, Connor, Samantha, John, and Ali.

Your hard work and commitment are truly inspiring."

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Making it easier for MA residents to find housing help

via The MA Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

"We’ve redesigned some of our core webpages to make it easier for MA residents to find housing help.

Simpler navigation
Clearer eligibility info
Step-by-step guides
24/7 support via Mass 211"

Explore the updates: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/housing-assistance-for-massachusetts-residents

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Creative Corner schedules 2 session for the Global Peace Frequency Project peace flags

Join us with Toni Carbone for the Global Peace Frequency Project. Created by Toni Carbone and Maria Brown, the project aims to celebrate peace.

Creative Corner schedules 2 session for the
Global Peace Frequency Project peace flags

People all over the world will decorate peace flags that will hang together at different events.

This year's project is dedicated to the Wiawaka Center for Women in New York. We hope you'll join these days of peace with us!

Register on our website: www.franklincreativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

Learn more about the project here: https://tinyurl.com/GPFPPeaceFlags

Learn more about Wiawaka Center here: https://www.wiawaka.org

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Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 10 for Franklin, MA

The Town Administration Office has launched new volume of our newsletter, Franklin First!

Read the latest volume of Franklin First -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/6661/Franklin-First-Newsletter-Volume-10---August-22-2025

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, August 23, 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 Saturday

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

Friday, August 22, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, August 22 , 2025 ??

Friday, August 22

Library & Senior Center events

9:00am Fallen Hero: John W. Wylie Jr. (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Heather Deary (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

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 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

Fallen Hero Recognition: John W. Wyllie, Jr - Aug 22, 2025 at 9 AM

Memorial event today (8/22/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor John W. 5yllie, Jr.

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy

Aviation Radioman Second Class John W. Wyllie, Jr., son of John and Elizabeth Wyllie, was born on December 4, 1922. John lived with his parents and two sisters at 460 Washington Street. John attended the Franklin Public Schools and was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1941.

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr. was in the service for 3 years during which he saw extensive combat flight duty in the various invasions in the South Pacific.

Aviation Radioman 2C John Wyllie had completed 11 months of combat duty in the South Pacific and was scheduled to go overseas again. In August of 1945, while on an authorized Navy patrol bomber training flight, John lost his life as the bomber exploded in midair and crashed into the sea 20 miles southwest of San Diego, CA.

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy was 22 years old at the time of his death while in the service of his country during World War II.

Fallen Hero: RM 2C Wyllie

The current schedule (note as additional info is gathered and confirmed this schedule may be updated)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/114IR6REsc-Ts_GLlfmgynjyD5IS595RA/view?usp=drive_link

For the full series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

All the Fall Things - Coming to Franklin!

It's that time - Arts & Culture volunteers are gearing up for another season!

Franklin Cultural District

The Franklin Cultural District is excited to share our webpage listing all of this fall’s activities and events—from performances and exhibits to community celebrations. Be sure to check back often as we continue to add new events, and don’t forget that community members are welcome to submit their own events through the calendar link at the bottom of this email.

Harvest Festival

We’re also thrilled to announce that the Cultural District is preparing to print our Fall/Winter Cultural Guide, which will make its official debut at the upcoming Arts & Culture Symposium!

The Franklin Arts & Culture Symposium

Arts & Culture Symposium

Click here for registration & program details!

Notes: Both events are free. September 18 focuses on networking reception/artist performances, while September 19 features keynote speakers and additional networking opportunities. Please register for one or both programs. Once registered, our volunteers will follow up regarding any food needs.

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - August 22, 2025 ??

What vendors and activities are at the
Farmer's Market today - August 22, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked.

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.

For additional info, you can also check the Farmers Market page -> https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

FHS Sports app is ready for download via Apple or Google

FHS Sports app is ready for
download via Apple or Google

The FHS app is here

Download on the App Store or Google Play today!

Get notifications about games
Easily purchase tickets
Get updates on all things FHS sports
Watch games and film
And so much more!

Download today and be prepared for the school year!

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Annual Zucchini Races scheduled for Friday, Aug 22 at the Farmers Market

Annual Zucchini Races scheduled for
Friday, Aug 22 at the Farmers Market

The Annual Zucchini Race will take place this Friday, August 22! Just bring a zucchini with you, or buy one from one of the farmers at the market.

We've got some awesome decorations available so that you can make your car really special before you enter the race!!!

This will be fun!!!

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Did you see / read the SAFE Coalition July 2025 Newsletter ??

Missed it in your inbox? Our July Newsletter is available to read online!

Catch up ➡️ link -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/newsletters

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Harvest Festival Registration 2025 now open

HARVEST FESTIVAL REGISTRATION DETAILS

Harvest Festival Registration Open TODAY

Harvest Festival Registration for PAID MEMBERS is now OPEN. If you are a paid member, you still MUST register in order to secure your booth, so please don't delay, as space is limited. To register, please click on this LINK and follow the instructions. This event WILL sell out! If you have ANY questions, please email us