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Sunday, August 2, 2026
This week at the Franklin Public Library - Aug 3 through 8 highlights
Understand the Burial Planning Process for your Veteran or Loved One (video)
When a Veteran or their spouse passes away, families often need to make important arrangements quickly. The last thing they should have to worry about is navigating burial benefits on their own.
Knowing what benefits may be available and the steps to access them can help make that process easier.
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) helps families navigate both the burial and memorial benefits Veterans have earned and the process for requesting them.
Helping Families Navigate Benefits and Next Steps
Many Veterans have earned burial benefits they may not even know about, including a place in a VA national cemetery or VA grant-funded state, territorial or tribal Veterans cemetery, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and perpetual gravesite care, all at no cost.
▶ Watch: Honor Forever: A Guide for Families at Time of Need video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXndT2OpG7g
This video explains:
- Burial benefits available at VA national cemeteries
- The steps families take to plan and schedule a burial at a VA national cemetery
- How VA and funeral directors will help guide families through the process
- Taking a few minutes to watch the video and sharing it with your family can help ensure they understand the benefits available and the steps to take when the time comes.
You can check with the Veterans Service Officer at the Franklin Senior Center
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, August 2, 2026
Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm.
Franklin Public Radio has a schedule full of 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: (see image)
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Saturday, August 1, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, August 1, 2026 ???
Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth
9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
10:00am Grand Opening of CORE Veterinary Surgical Clinic (607 Concord Ave, Cambridge, MA)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion
10:30am Rainforest Reptiles! (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Heirloom Tomato & Sherry Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)
*** NO Town Meetings today ***
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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
Agenda for the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting, Tuesday, Aug 4 at 6 PM
Economic Development Subcommittee
Agenda & Meeting Packet
August 4, 2026 = 6:00 PM
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Discussion/Action: Umass Boston Downtown Planning Studio
a. Draft proposal https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10539/2a-UMass-Boston-proposal-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg
3. Discussion/Action: Friendly 40B Policy
a. Draft policy from Councilor Morrongiello https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10540/3a-Friendly-40B-Policy-draft-for-8-4-26-EDC-Mtg
4. Discussion/Action: Climate Leader Designation Goal
5. Discussion: GATRA Update - Morena Zelaya, Director of Planning and Community Development and Franklin GATRA Representative
a. Staff Memo https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10541/5a-GATRA-Update-for-080426-EDC-Meeting
6. New Growth Follow up
7. Next Meeting September 17th (Permitting 101 w/ town permitting boards)
8. Adjourn
The agenda doc also contains remote participation info
July 2026 edition of Franklin First Newsletter is now available
The July 2026 edition of Franklin First Newsletter is now available on the Town website. Catch up on the latest Town news, upcoming events, community highlights, and more.
🔗 Read the full newsletter at the link" https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10518/Franklin-First-Newsletter-July-2026-PDF
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2026 MA Junior Legion State Championships - Opening Day Pairings - August 1
Opening Day Pairings for Jr Department Tournament Game 1 Lowell Post 87 vs Plymouth Post 40 10AM
Game 2 West Springfield vs Braintree Post 86 1PM
Game 3 Fall River Post 464 vs Beverly Post 331 4:30PM
Game 4 Greenfield Post 81 vs Franklin Post 75 7:30PM
Additional info can be found at - https://www.masslegionbb.org/home
Q: How do I explain my recovery to my young children?
"Each week, a SAFE Licensed Clinical Social Worker answers questions about mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, and more.
Q: How do I explain my recovery to my young children?
Explaining your recovery to your children may feel uncomfortable, but being proactive in addressing this topic can help children process the information and their feelings about it. Have these conversations in a private place, free of interruptions, and keep it simple and honest.
Answer their questions in age-appropriate language and provide reassurance when necessary. If you’re not sure how you want to answer one of their questions, it’s okay to let them know that you don’t have an answer right now but will get back to them. Be SURE to get back to them!
Here’s some more guidance from Sesame Workshop: https://sesameworkshop.org/resources/explaining-addiction/
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Submit questions and view past answers at: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ask-safe
#askSAFE"
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Franklin Post 75 is 2026 Sr Department Tournament Champion
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Game 14 Milford Post 59 - 2 vs Franklin Post 75 - 3, 8 innings
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Game 12 Milford Post 59 - 11 vs Hyde Park Post 78 - 3
Game 13 Sandwich Post 188 - 2 vs Franklin Post 75 - 3
Monday, July 27, 2026
Game 9 Milford Post 59 - 17 vs Leominster Post 151 - 0
Game 10 Beverly Post 331 - 3 vs Sandwich Post 188 - 4, 10 inn
Game 11 Hyde Park Post 78 2 vs Franklin Post 75 - 4
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Game 5 Beverly Post 331 - 2 vs Greenfield Post 81 - 1
Game 6 Northampton Post 28 - 5 vs Milford Post 59 - 24
Game 7 Leominster Post 151 - 8 vs Hyde Park Post 78 - 9
Game 8 Sandwich Post 188 1 vs Franklin Post 75 - 13
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Game 1 Leominster Post 151 - 4 vs Beverly Post 331 - 3
Game 2 Greenfield Post 81 - 4 vs Hyde Park Post 78 - 5
Game 3 Sandwich Post 188 - 6 vs Northampton Post 28 - 0
Game 4 Franklin Post 75 - 2 vs Milford Post 59 - 1
Additional info can be found at - https://www.masslegionbb.org/home
Gilly's House Summerfest 2026 - Sunday, August 16
MC Woody Giessmann - https://www.passim.org/artists/woody-giessmann/
DJ Jeff Hall, Wrentham
National Anthem being sung by Shanna Jackman
Wrentham Fire Dept Touch a Truck & Police Dogs
Franklin Police Dogs
Legendary Parties Dragon foam party, Norfolk
Dunk Tank and Obstacle Course- Prefect Party Rentals, Bellingham
Patriots Silver Bullet
Pat the Patriot
Patriot cheerleaders
Patriots Militia
Try on real Superbowl rings and get a photo taken
Marvelous Marvin – Circus Acts
King Philip High School KP Cares – Arts and Crafts/Face Painting/Temporary Tattoos
Water Slide and Bouncy House- DifferRentals, Foxboro
Caricatures by Tim Snow
Petting Zoo - Phunny Pharm
C & C Ice Cream Truck, Norfolk
Christina's Crafts, Wrentham
Tia Earnest's crocheted stuffed creations, Millis
Decorate your cupcake - SweetHoneyTreats, Norfolk
Decorate your cookie - Poppy & Crumb, Franklin
Popcorn Machine - American Event Rental, Attleboro
Red Devils Car Club - antique cars
Last Chance Motorcycle Club - motorcycles and more!
Hamburgers & Hot Dogs grilled by The Norfolk Lions
Vote for the Best of the Fest as you taste test food from over 20 local area restaurants. Trophy, to be awarded to the winner, made by Jay Gafford of Jay's Garden Art, Attleboro
50 plus Resource Tables all with activities and give aways
AND MORE!!!!!!!
This a FREE community event, so all can attend.
SO MUCH FUN!! Just show up! Bring your bathing suits as there is a dunk tank and water slide.
All food/refreshments from area restaurants and hot dogs and hamburgers from the Norfolk Lions are included ...plus desserts, snacks and beverages. ALL FREE!
QR code below or checks can be made out to Gilly's House and mailed to:
Gilly's HouseP.O. Box 110ATTN: Maureen CappuccinoWrentham, MA 02093
All donations are tax deductible - 501c3 # 82-1696539
Won't you help us help others. We couldn't do what we do without your support. Thank you!!
Sincerely,
Barbara and David Gillmeister
www.gillyshouse.org
508 384 2251
508 384 2251 | P.O. Box 110 1022 West Street | Wrentham, MA 02093 USA
Board game club starting in Franklin, MA at Fairmount Fruit Farm
"Hi everyone!
My name is Jillian and I am starting a board game club! It will meet here in Franklin at Fairmount Fruit Farm on Wednesdays (biweekly) from 6pm to 9pm. The first club meeting will be on August 12th!
We will be playing some popular board games such as Catan, Ticket to ride, Exploding kittens, Pandemic, Wingspan + more!
If this interests you, you can sign up for the club through the link on our page here on Facebook and also on Instagram. The Tabletop Roost
And @tabletoproost on Instagram.
I will be posting more updates on club meetings and games there!"
Friday Trash Collection Continues Saturday, Aug 1
"Today's trash collection was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to come to town tomorrow to complete the collection. See the highlighted map for affected areas. Additionally, there are a few stops on Maple Street that are not shown on the map - but those areas will also be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience."
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, August 1, 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: (see image)
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Friday, July 31, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 31, 2026 ???
Friday, July 31
Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
3:00pm Its A "J" Thing (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:30pm Frank Padula Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:30pm John Titmas (live music) (The SHED craft bar & kitchen)
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
*** NO Town Meetings today ***
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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
Want to know the vendor lineup for the Franklin Farmers Market, Friday, July 31 ??
Good question. The folks at the Market let us know -
"See you at the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday!
Join us on Friday, July 31, from 2–6 PM on the Town Common for another afternoon of local shopping, fresh food, and community. This week's market features 40+ local vendors, Concerts on the Common, and food trucks from @wanderingcheers, @tcscoops and @tacofiedtruck.
Whether you're stocking up on fresh produce, picking up handmade goods, or just stopping by to enjoy the afternoon, there's something for everyone.
Take a look through this week's vendor lineup and start planning your visit. We can't wait to see you there!"
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Jason Poulos explains his stand on key issues (video & audio)
FM #1789 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1789 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Jason Poulos, candidate for the 4th Congressional District in the September Democratic Primary. We had our discussion virtually on Monday, July 27, 2026.
We talk about
Jason’s background and reason to run
We cover issues like
AI and jobs
Data center control measures
Voting rights
Medicare for all
Increasing affordable housing
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Video link - https://youtu.be/9OEsOWF0GkQ
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Jason’s campaign page https://poulos.house/
Jason’s position on many issues https://poulos.house/#issues
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com
The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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Fallen Hero Recognition Schedule for August 2026
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| Fallen Hero Recognition Schedule for August 2026 |
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 fallen hero.
This is a way of keeping the memory of that hero alive.
- August 15 – Jules E. Perret – WWII
- August 15 – Robert R. Pirelli – Iraq
- August 20 – Edward C. Dailey – WWII
- August 22 – John W. Wyllie, Jr. – WWII
The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)
FPL looking for a volunteer to lead a Community Chess Club for children & teens
Interested? contact us at 508-520-4941 or email us here: https://www.franklinma.gov/formcenter/Library-23/Contact-the-Library-85
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