Community Comes Together For Another Successful MyFM Stuff-a-Bus

On Saturday November 30th local radio station MyFM 101.3 set up camp outside of Target on Fortune Blvd in Milford and began their 30-hour residency in hopes to fulfill their goal of collecting enough toys to fill a school bus. 

The 3rd Annual MyFM Stuff-a-Bus partnered with Uxbridge-based Toys For Kids and Teens in 2019 to assist local families in need this holiday season. “Last year we collected roughly 5,000 toys and we were hoping to just come close enough to topping that this year,” explains MyFM President Tom McAuliffe. “At the end of a very long 30-hours we were happy to report that, through the generosity of the local community, we blew that away with over 8,000 toys!”

The MyFM staff dedicated their weekend assisting with the drive and even went as far as camping out overnight to watch over the toys. But they weren’t exactly roughing it. Affordable Junk Removal and Resellables provided a comfortable living room to rest in. They were well fed thanks to local restaurants TGIFridays, IHOP and Five Guys. The crew kept warm by dancing to festive holiday music that filled the donation area.

Community Comes Together For Another Successful MyFM Stuff-a-Bus

MyFM Operations Manager Ray Auger brought the annual event to the MyFM after taking part in similar drives years ago on The Cape and in Portsmouth, NH. “I saw the impact it had on those communities and knew that we could really make a different here as well,” says Auger. “It just fit so well with the MyFM model. I knew our friends in the community would just run with it and help make it something special.”

For the past 3 years, Vendetti Bus Company has been generous enough to provide the bus, which is used to store the toys collected throughout the drive. The bus even comes with it’s own mascot, Jingles the Elf, a.k.a. Milford’s favorite, festive bus driver Moe Hutchins.

In addition to the outpouring of assistance from the local community braving the cold to drop of their toys, local businesses and individuals chose to donate $250 or more for shopping spree that sent the MyFM staff into Target to do the shopping for them. The Shopping Sprees were filmed and posted on MyFM’s Facebook page. $6,250 was raised which allowed for purchases of TV’s, bicycles, electronics and other toys for older children. MyFM would like to thank Dinner and Co., Chelsee O’Meara – LuLaRoe, Montgomery Lodge, Milford Tire, The Kearnans, Lioce Properties, KemForKids, Milford Hardwood, Milford TV, Doyle Siding and Window, Ray’s Automotive, Friends of Holliston, Old Time Auto Sales, Masters Touch, Devlin’s Tavern,. Depot St Tavern, Stephanie G Jewelers, Target and an anonymous Hopkinton donator.

At the end of the drive the toys were moved from the bus to a Gallo Moving and Storage truck where they were stored and transported to the Toys For Kids and Teens drop off site.

MyFM would like to thank all who donated and participated in another successful community event that is sure to bring joy and happiness to many local families this holiday season.

About MyFM

MyFM 101.3 is a full service radio station serving 15 communities surrounding the Milford area. MyFM 101.3 offers local news, information, sports and classic hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. For more visit www.myfm1013.com or live the on Facebook @MyFM1013.

About Toys For Kids and Teens

Toys For Kids and Teens consist of local veterans from the Blackstone Valley & Beyond who collect and distribute toys for families in need during the holiday season. If you are in need of toys for your family, find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Toys-for-Kids-Teens-1513587325577171/) or contact them at toysforkidsandteens@gmail.com

Town Council recap of Dec 4, 2019: Tax rate set at $14.51

The most significant item of this meeting was the tax classification hearing which functionally closes out the operating budget cycle for FY 2020. The operating budget cycle closes with the setting of the rate to confirm and authorize the funding required to cover the priorities set during the operating budget cycle.

The capital budget for FY 2020 uses free cash from the FY 2019 year and has recently been reviewed with the Finance Committee. The Town Council will be reviewing the capital budget recommendation at one of their January 2020 meetings.

The tax rate is set for FY 2020 at $14.51 per thousand of assessed value. This rate is down $.15 from the rate set for FY 2019 ($14.66). The growth in the community from the housing and commercial expansion we see all around us is the primary factor for the drop in rate. Yes, the operational expenses continue to increase but the total amount required is spread among a larger group (expanded by growth) so we get to pay less than if we had no growth or expansion.

The chart shown here depicts this fact. As the change in assessed value increases, the rate goes down. As the change in assessed value decreases, the rate goes up. 
 

Franklin, MA - Net Change in Valuation (Million) vs. Tax Rate (Percent)

While some folks say we should stop growth, that would doom us to paying more and a higher percent of taxes every year. With proper growth (affordable, for one), the growth helps to spread the tax burden.

The official Action Taken document can be found online
https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/files/tc-actions-taken-12-4-19

The meeting video is available for replay on demand
http://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?PGD=franknma&eID=699
 
 
The audio portion of the Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's Report to the Town Council was released previously
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/fm-184-town-administrators-report-to.html

Additional details from the meeting can be found in my notes captured during the meeting:

• Live reporting: Town Administrator's Report through Closing

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-town-administrators.html

• Live reporting: Legislation for Action

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-legislation-for-action.html

• Live reporting: Tax Classification Hearing

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-tax-classification.html

• Live reporting: Town Council - Dec 4, 2019

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/12/live-reporting-town-council-dec-4-2019.html

Walk Off Those Cookies Group Walk On The SNETT - Dec 26

Please join us for a winter group walk on the SNETT. 

Let’s try to walk off some of those holiday calories and get some fresh air. This is a child friendly activity and leashed dogs are always welcome too. 

Last group walk of 2019!


Date: December 26
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Venue: SNETT Parking Lot, Grove Street, Franklin MA



This event is free, but we would love your support: become a member today: https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/join-support/

The SNETT Trail heading from Lake St to Cross St in Bellingham

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament - Jan 4, 2020

The St. Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group invites all women to attend a presentation on "Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament". 

The presentation will be January 4 from 9:30 - 10:30 AM in the St. Mary's Parish Hall (One Church Square, Franklin). 

The talk will be give by Dr. Aldona Lingertat, who is the Director of both the Master of Arts in Ministry Program and the Master of Theological Studies Program at St. John's Seminary.

Come join us to learn more about important women in the Bible. The talk is certain to be interesting and informative.

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation: Women in the Bible - Old and New Testament - Jan 4, 2020

Download a copy of the flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ykrN2WiNHQED-QyA1y1BUSFl6wMKMbEC/view?usp=sharing

FHS wrestling wins 3 in quad meet, girls hockey ties Austin Prep

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Saturday:

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 1 @ Pope Francis, 6 – Final

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 3 vs. Austin Prep, 3 – Final

Wrestling = Franklin @ St. John’s Prep Quad
– The Panthers picked up three wins in the quad meet. 
Franklin beat Lawrence 54-24 (Pins by DiFilippo, Sauer, Sackly, Cogavin, Nawn, Jacoby, Leofanti), 
Salem (N.H.) 60-21 ( Pins by Carlucci, Jawando, Fracasa, Sauer, Sackley, Nawn), 
and then edged out the home team St. John’s Prep 37-34 (pins by DiFilippo, Carlucci, Walker, Leofanti) in the final match.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-21-19/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

FHS wrestling wins 3 in quad, girls hockey ties Austin Prep

Incredible tied 3-3 game VS Austin Prep tonight. Goals by Gianna Cameron, Lindsay Atkinson and Jordan Dwyer. Great job girls ‼️🏒

— FHS Girls Hockey (@fhsvgockey) December 22, 2019

Great Franklin Basketball Alumni Game today. Over 30 guys competing this morning. Just goes to show how fortunate I have been to coach such an amazing group of people. pic.twitter.com/jt8ogcKtGR

— Coach CJ Neely (@CoachCJNeely) December 21, 2019

Tie to St John’s Prep 34-34 pins by DiFilippo, Carlucci, Walker, Leofanti.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) December 21, 2019

Final score @PFcardinals 6 @FHS_Puck 1 Shots on goal Pope 24 FHS 13 @MassNZ @MassHSHockey @In_The_Slot @FranklinRec @PanthersJvPuck @MetroWestSports @HNIBonline

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) December 21, 2019

Win over Salem NH 60-21. Pins by Carlucci, Jawando, Fracasa, Sauer, Sackley, Nawn.

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) December 21, 2019

Nice win over Lawrence 54-24. Pins by DiFilippo, Sauer, Sackly, Cogavin, Nawn, Jacoby, Leofanti

— Franklin Wrestling (@FHSWrestle) December 21, 2019

Final score @PFcardinals 2 @PanthersJvPuck 1 . @FHSSports @MassHSHockey @MassNZ @FranklinRec @FHS_Puck

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) December 21, 2019

School Committee links for 12/10/19 meeting

The School Committee meeting of Dec 10, 2019 will be available for video replay eventually. Check the Town of Franklin page:
https://www.franklinma.gov/home/pages/live-meetings-stream

As noted previously, I was recording the Finance Committee meeting when this was being held. Until the video is available for replay, you can find the meeting agenda documents on the Town of Franklin page  
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/december-10-2019-school-committee-packet

The Superintendent's Report
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_december_10_2019.pdf

School Committee Actions Taken
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/news/scagenda_12-10-19-actions_taken.pdf

Proposed draft Calendar for 2020-2021 school year
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/20-21calendar-draft.pdf

The MCAS update for 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/files/mcas-presentation

MCAS 2019 Presentation from Franklin Matters

School Committee links for Nov 26, 2019 meeting

I was out of town and missed the School Committee meeting of Nov 26, 2019. The video replay is available on demand on the Town of Franklin page
https://view.earthchannel.com/PlayerController.aspx?&PGD=franknma&eID=697

• The Actions Taken document

https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee/news/school-committee-actions-taken-112619

• The meeting packet documents can be found

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/november-26-2019-school-committee-packet-documents

• The Superintendent's Report

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/superintendents_report_to_school_committee_novmeber_26_2019.pdf

• The Schools Finance Update (a good update for the new SchComm members and a good refresher for any resident of Franklin as the school budget accounts for approximately HALF of the Town budget)

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/school_finance_presentation_to_sc_11_26_2019.pdf

School Finance Presentation - Nov 26, 2019 from Franklin Matters

School Committee links for Nov 26, 2019 meeting

In the News: possible change to housing zoning removing 2/3 majority; BFCCPS applications open

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to make zoning changes easier at the local level is one step closer to passage after the Housing Committee voted to advance it alongside 20 other bills aimed at generating new housing production.

The Housing Committee voted 16-1 in a poll that concluded Thursday afternoon to favorably report out Baker’s bill, according to a copy of the results acquired by the News Service. The Boston Globe first reported Wednesday that the poll was underway.

All 20 other bills, which range from a proposal to establish a housing production task force to one that would set a statewide housing production goal, also advanced with only one dissenting vote. State Rep. David DeCoste, R-Norwell, voted against each bill, while state Sen. Patrick O’Connor, R-Weymouth, reserved his rights on some votes.

...

The legislation would lower the local voting threshold needed for zoning changes from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority, a difference that Baker and supporters argue would allow more projects to get approved rather than fail on a 3-2 City Council vote or with only 55% backing."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191221/bakers-housing-bill-advances-with-still-uncertain-future

"The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year.

In a press release, school officials said siblings of currently enrolled students will have priority enrollment status; thereafter, applicants from all 13 communities in the school’s district will have an equal chance at securing a spot for their child through the annual enrollment lottery to be held on March 4.

Applicants from outside of the region, but who reside within Massachusetts, will be eligible for enrollment should additional spaces remain after all sibling and regional applicants have been placed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191220/franklin-charter-school-accepting-applications

new school sign at the entrance

 

"88% of parents perceived a positive impact on their child’s quality of life due to the later start times"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A survey on this year’s later school start times at Weston High and Middle schools, which was given to students, faculty and parents, found that “all groups in general have found the change in start time to be positive,” Superintendent of Schools Midge Connolly told the School Committee last week.

“Parents and guardians, in particular, responded most positive to the changes,” she said.

The school day at Weston High and Middle schools runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. The Country, Field and Woodland elementary schools run from 8 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

One of the largest issues continues to be students released early from class in order to make it to athletic contests."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191222/weston-reports-positive-feedback-to-later-school-start-times


Franklin's School Start Time Advisory Committee (SSTAC) was dissolved and the Central Office is providing periodic updates as the move forward is currently 'paused'.

The SSTAC information can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-start-times-advisory-committee-sstac

The most recent presentation from Sep 2019
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/franklinmaps/files/uploads/school_start_times_presentation_part_ii_1.pdf

The Franklin Matters meeting notes for this School Committee meeting
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/09/school-committee-meeting-recap-start.html

Representative Roy works with Treasurer Goldberg to connect residents with unclaimed property

Almost two and a half million dollars owed to constituents in Franklin and Medway

Representative Roy joined State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg today (Friday, Dec 20, 2019) to notify his constituents that they may have property in the Massachusetts Unclaimed Property Division. There are almost two and half million dollars owed to residents in Franklin and Medway.

“We currently hold over $3.4 billion in unclaimed property at the Treasury and it could be yours,” said State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, “I would like to thank Representative Roy for helping the Treasury in our mission to reconnect individuals with their property in Franklin and Medway.”

“I enjoyed working with Treasurer Goldberg to reunite my constituents with their unclaimed property. Since you may be one these individuals with property held by the Treasurer’s Unclaimed Property Division, this is your opportunity to get it back,” said State Rep. Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin). “The faster you file a claim, the sooner you will be reconnected with your money, so please respond right away.”

Each year, the state receives large amounts of unclaimed property, including forgotten savings and checking accounts, un-cashed checks, insurance policy proceeds, stocks, dividends, and the contents of unattended safe deposit boxes. Most accounts are considered abandoned and are turned over to the state after three years of inactivity.

please visit www.findmassmoney.com

This past year, the Division was able to reunite over $125 million with over 115,000 residents, businesses and charities in the Commonwealth.

The Division has a website, findmassmoney.com, where you can search for property and make claims. This coming year, the Treasury is hoping to return even more money to more citizens.

To file a claim, please visit www.findmassmoney.com or call 1-888-344-MASS (6277).

Both FHS boys and girls swim, boys and girls basketball post wins vs. Canton on Friday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of FHS winter sports action on Friday

Boys Basketball = Canton, 39 @ Franklin, 66 – Final
– Franklin denied the visitors a basket in the opening quarter to build a 16-point lead and never looked back, running away with a league win over Canton. The Panthers took a 37-9 advantage in the halftime break with seven players scoring in between the first two quarters and 11 total for the game. Senior Steven Karayan hit three three-pointers while classmate Chris Edgehill sank a pair, combining for half of the Panthers’ 10 three-pointers in the game and tying with a game-high 13 points apiece. Matt Lazarek added 10 points for Franklin while sophomore Lanse Dorcelus paced Canton wight eight points.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 61 @ Canton, 34 – Final 
– Sophomore Olivia Quinn scored 22 points to lead the Panthers on the road, her second straight game of at least 20 points. Ali Brigham added 16 for Franklin. Fay and Sydney Gallery scored 15 points apiece for the Bulldogs.

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 96 @ Canton, 74 – Final

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 90 @ Canton, 78 – Final

Boys Indoor Track = Franklin, 29 vs. Mansfield, 71
– Final – Mansfield swept three events, including two won by Andrew Williams, to earn a win over Franklin. The Hornets took the top three spots in the 55M dash, the 55M hurdles, and the long jump with Williams taking first in both the hurdles (8.47) and the long jump (19-11.00). Sophomore Dylan Buchanan (8.80) and sophomore Jake Wall (8.98) completed sweep in the hurdles while senior Joe Cappelletti (19-00.00) and junior Stephen Saba (16-11.25) were second and third, respectively, in the long jump. Williams also took first in the high jump, with a league-meet best leap of 6-04.00. Cappelletti won the 55M dash in 6.94 with Wall taking second (6.96) and senior Ethan Thevenot (7.16) rounding out the top three. Other winners for Mansfield included senior Jack Rivard (300M, 38.02), senior Mike Mullahy (2 Mile, 10:22.44), and junior Nico Holmes (shot put, 42-09.25).

Girls Indoor Track = Franklin, 41 vs. Mansfield, 59 – Final

Girls Gymnastics = North Attleboro, 138.35 @ Franklin, 133.20 – Final
– Franklin sophomore Kate Rudolph was the top Panther in all four events and won the All Around but the Rocketeers picked up a close win in the meet. Rudolph was first in the All Around, edging out North’s Lindsay Robinson (34.95) and Megan Collins (34.1). Rudolph scored a 9.0 on the vault, an 8.25 on bars, an 8.9 on the beam, and an 8.95 on the floor.

Franklin results: Vault – K. Rudolph 9.0, Lexi Lupien 8.9, Maia Keohane 8.3, Maddie McGuire 8.1; Bars – K. Rudolph 8.25, EMma Nelson 8.1, Caroline Woelfel 7.8, Ashley Hamman 7.8; Beam – K. Rudolph 8.9, L. Lupien 8.1, A. Hammann 8.05, E. Nelson 7.9; Floor – K. Rudolph 8.95, C. Woelfel 8.9, A. Hammann 8.1, L. Lupien 8.05.

For other results around the Hockomock League
https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-20-19/

And via Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/lists/fhs-sports

https://twitter.com/FranklinHS/status/1208191742312361985

Tough loss to a very strong and fun to watch N.Attleboro. 138.35 to 133.2. Highlights to come. 👍🏻🤸🏼‍♂️@FHSSports @FHSPantherbook @HockomockSports @FranklinMatters @MetroWestSports

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

BIG W AGANIST CANTON TONIGHT 🔥🔥💪💪💪💪🔥🔥 FAST SWIMS FROM EVERYBODY😈😈🔥🔥🔥⏰⏰⏰ THE NEMO TONIGHT GOES TO THE BIRTHDAY BOY SIMON 😈🔥🔥😈💪💪🥶🥶⏱⏱#simontimeon pic.twitter.com/vAhYe5O8vB

— FHS Boys Swim (@FHSBoysSwim1) December 21, 2019

Great Job today in a strong team win against Canton!!! Dory goes to @JuliaElkins17 for an absolutely amazing 500 free today! She killed it in a race that most people don’t like doing, and she did it with a smile!! pic.twitter.com/bE8DBPeTx1

— FHSGVSWIM! (@fhsgvswim1) December 21, 2019

Tonight our ⁦@_FHSBasketball⁩ presented ⁦@CoachCJNeely⁩ with a plaque for his 💯 th win. Way to go, coach! #PantherPride ⁦@FHSSports⁩ pic.twitter.com/opLtWU0CTC

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) December 21, 2019

Redemption beam from @lexilupien pic.twitter.com/GhmvnOIzqb

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

Speaking of strong 💪🏻 and graceful nicely done @katerudolph17_ pic.twitter.com/4UDRDm1O6M

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

This girl is SO strong 💪🏻 @CarolineWoelfel pic.twitter.com/PJ41oy6ceW

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

Beautiful tumbling from @ashley_hammann pic.twitter.com/rQwrRxMV9K

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

Solid bars from @emmanelson414 pic.twitter.com/ohkCHnpU9w

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

Solid bars from @emmanelson414 pic.twitter.com/ohkCHnpU9w

— FHS Gymnastics (@fhs_gymnastics) December 21, 2019

#PantherPride https://t.co/vHWUdKJ20w

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) December 21, 2019

Franklin Public Schools: Central Offices will be closed on 12/24/19; 12/25/19; 12/31/19 & 1/1/20

"FPS Central Offices will be closed on 12/24/19; 12/25/19; 12/31/19 and  1/1/20. 

We will be open from 7:30-4 PM on other days during school vacation."

From all of us at FHS, we wish you and your families a warm and relaxing winter break!!

It’s almost time.....
To our students, staff, and families @FranklinPSNews
Best wishes for a wonderful (homework-free!) holiday season and vacation. Enjoy the time with family and friends doing the things that give you joy. pic.twitter.com/2mJswPNuqK

— jedwards40 (@jedwards40) December 20, 2019

(1/2) Passion Projects community service have begun! Caroling through the neighborhood and exceeding our goal for the coats, hats, mittens drive! @mrsfullermusic @FranklinPSNews #passionprojects #communityoutreach pic.twitter.com/GZ6MtvIBj4

— Parmenter Elementary (@parmenterschool) December 20, 2019

From all of us at FHS, we wish you and your families a warm and relaxing winter break!!
See everyone in thirteen days! ⁦@FHS_PCC⁩ ⁦@FranklinMatters⁩ ⁦@FranklinPSNews⁩ ⁦@FHSPantherbook⁩ pic.twitter.com/eYNdCZavgt

— FranklinHighSchool (@FranklinHS) December 20, 2019

Reminder: shuttle buses replace Franklin Line train service on weekends

Friendly reminder: 

"Shuttle buses will replace Franklin Line service between Forge Park/495 and Readville Stations while we upgrade the signal system as part of Positive Train Control (PTC) work.

Also during this work, connecting train service between Readville and South Station will be on the Fairmount Line.

There will be no Franklin Line service at Ruggles or Back Bay."

Learn about Positive Train Control
https://www.mbta.com/projects/commuter-rail-positive-train-control-ptc?

See all Franklin Line service changes
https://www.mbta.com/diversions/franklin-line

Reminder: Franklin Line replaced by shuttle buses this weekend

MBTA: Wednesday Christmas - Commuter Rail to operate on normal Sunday schedule

The Commuter Rail will operate on a normal Sunday schedule on Christmas Day, Wednesday December 25.

There will be no diversions on the Rockport/Newburyport, Lowell, Fitchburg or Franklin Line.

There will be no diversions on the Rockport/Newburyport, Lowell, Fitchburg or Franklin Line.

On December 28 and 29, all lines will also operate on a normal weekend train schedule, including lines mentioned above.

Affected routes:

• Newburyport/Rockport Line
• Haverhill Line
• Lowell Line
• Fitchburg Line
• Framingham/Worcester Line
• Needham Line
• Franklin Line
• Fairmount Line
• Providence/Stoughton Line
• Middleborough/Lakeville Line
• Kingston/Plymouth Line
• Greenbush Line

Last Updated: Dec 19 2019 11:59 AM 

MBTA: Wednesday Christmas - Commuter Rail to operate on normal Sunday schedule

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Dec 20 to THU - Dec 26

Friday, December 20

10:00am

 Knitting Group

10:30am

 Happy Feet!

3:30pm

 Chess Club for Kids

7:30pm

 Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

Saturday, December 21

10:00am

 Winter Farmers Market

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

10:30am

 Pancakes and Pajamas!

2:00pm

 Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

7:30pm

 Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

Sunday, December 22

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm

 Christopher Rice's The Tappy Christmas Special: LIVE!

Monday, December 23

10:30am

 Move Along

3:30pm

 Christmas Wrap Party!

3:30pm

 D&D for Kids

7:00pm

 Library Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 24

 Christmas Eve

2:00pm

 Library Closing

Wednesday, December 25

 Library Closed

 Christmas Day

6:30pm

 Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Thursday, December 26

9:30am

 Baby Tummy Time

11:00am

 Mobile Mini-Golf

4:00pm

 Bookworm Bounce Storytime!

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Dec 20 to THU - Dec 26