Franklin Matters

Thursday, August 20, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 20, 2026 ???

Thursday, August 20

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward C. Dailey (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm FREE Choking Response Training (Franklin Fire Department)

5:00pm Open House - New Well 7-7A PFAS Treatment Facility (21 Elizabeth Ave)

6:00pm IEP/504 Caregiver Support Group at SAFE (SAFE Coalition)

7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

*** Town Meetings today ***

Town Council Monthly Office Hours

Thursday, August 20 Time: 8:30 AM

No agenda for this informal discussion

250th Anniversary Celebration Events Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, August 20 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-2462

ZBA Meeting - No Meeting

Thursday, August 20

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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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Edward C. Dailey - Aug 20, 2026 at 9 AM

Memorial event today (8/20/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Edward C. Dailey.

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.

Fallen Hero: Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps

Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey, U.S. Army Air Corps, son of John and Julia Dailey, was born on May 20, 1924. Edward lived with his parents and two sisters at 100 Union Street. Edward attended the Franklin public schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1942. While at Franklin High, Edward was the captain of the basketball team and was an outstanding athlete in football and baseball as well.

Edward Dailey entered the army in 1943 and was assigned to the air force where he qualified as an aerial gunner. SSgt Edward Dailey participated in 11 bombing missions before the fatal mission which took his life in 1944. The following details of the mission were sent to Edward’s family, by Maurice J. Beacond, Jr., the pilot of the targeted plane: “Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey lost his life while on a bombing mission over Hungary in an attack of German fighter planes who concentrated their attack on the U.S. bomber. The bomber was fatally hit, caught fire from nose to bomb-bays, went into a vertical dive, and exploded.

Staff Sergeant Edward C. Dailey was 20 years old at the time of his death on August 20, 1944 somewhere over Hungary.

S/Sgt Edward Dailey

The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

First Universalist Society in Franklin Welcomes New Minister - Rev. Chris Scheller

The Rev. Chris Scheller, the new minister at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, will be preaching his first service on September 13, 2026. Prior to joining FUSF, Rev. Chris was the Minister of Community Life and Learning at the UU Church of Greater Lynn.

He brings a deep knowledge of adult faith formation and extensive training in leading spiritual practices drawn from Buddhist, Christian, earth-based, and other traditions, in addition to his active commitment to social justice and anti-oppression work.

You are cordially invited to join us for worship and a reception afterwards.

The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is an Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348. https://fusf.org/

Yes, there can be important conversations between the generations

"Voices of Franklin! The first of many to come...

Held by Franklin Rotary Club, Franklin Senior Center, the Franklin Recreational Department, and Franklin Interact Club!"

About a dozen seniors and about 15 high school students gathers for a few games, some lunch (and conversation) then, the center piece discussion of the day.

A defining statement was provided, participants would raise the red card or green card if they disagree (red) or agreed (green) with the statement. Moderator Ryan Jette would then follow up with some of the individuals who raised red or green and the conversation ensued.

The next session is scheduled for November 19, a school half-day.

There will be more to come about this event and the next scheduled session.

You can listen to the recording with Syed Azhar in advance of this session. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/franklin-interact-coordinating-with.html

Wednesday's session was recorded by Franklin TV/ Franklin Public Radio and will be made available here.

You can view more photos from the session - https://www.instagram.com/p/DcOYzXpnOtA/

Community Invited to Help Shape Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

The Franklin 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee invites residents to attend its general committee meeting August 27 at 7 PM, in the third-floor training room at the Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St.

Residents will receive the latest updates on the celebration plans, have the opportunity to ask questions and share ideas during citizen comments and learn how to get involved. The public may attend in person or via Zoom.

Community Invited to Help Shape Franklin’s 250th Anniversary Celebration

Franklin will mark the 250th anniversary of its incorporation on March 2, 2028. The celebration is being developed around a central vision: “A celebration of who we’ve been, who we are, and who we’re becoming together.” Planning includes community events and programming, educational initiatives, historical preservation efforts and partnerships with local organizations.

Community participation is central to that work. The committee is seeking residents who want to share ideas, volunteer at events or take a more active role in the planning process.

“The 250th anniversary gives us an opportunity to recognize the people, institutions and traditions that have shaped Franklin over the last 250 years, but our responsibility is not simply to look backward,” said Rob Browne, vice chair of the Franklin 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee. “I encourage residents to join us on Aug. 27, hear about the work already underway and learn how they can be part of what comes next. There is still a great deal of work ahead of us, and the success of this celebration will depend on the ideas, involvement and contributions of people throughout our community.”

The official meeting agenda and Zoom information are available on the Town of Franklin website: Franklin250 Agenda Aug. 27 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-2463

Residents interested in volunteering can visit the official anniversary celebration website at franklin250.org/volunteer.

About Franklin's 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee

The Committee is leading the planning and coordination of activities to commemorate the Town of Franklin’s 250th Anniversary in 2028. Through community events, educational programming, historic preservation initiatives and partnerships with local organizations. The Committee aims to celebrate Franklin’s rich history while inspiring community pride and engagement for generations to come.

"Postal Center International is closing its Franklin warehouse at 29 Hayward St"

Via MassLive:

"A national shipping company is preparing to close its Massachusetts facility and cut its full staff of 112 workers.

Postal Center International is closing its Franklin warehouse at 29 Hayward St. due to “unforeseeable business circumstances,” according to a Massachusetts Workers Adjustment and Retraining Notice filed with the state on Aug. 13. The layoffs were expected to begin that day and continue through Sept. 30.

The 112 positions being eliminated include drivers, managers, dispatch workers, machine technicians and other employees.

Postal Center International, based in Weston, Florida, started as a courier service in 1984, according to its website, and later expanded to provide mail services across the country. The Franklin site serves as the headquarters for the company’s Northeast operations."

Shared from - https://www.masslive.com/business/2026/08/shipping-company-to-close-mass-facility-lay-off-112.html

Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC) is hiring Public Safety Telecommunicators in Norfolk, MA

WE’RE HIRING FULL-TIME Public Safety Telecommunicators II

Ready to turn your ability to stay calm under pressure into a career that makes a difference?

👇Use the link below to apply!

https://www.meccdispatch.org/1201/Full-Time-Job-Posting

**New contract for fiscal year 27 & 28 currently being negotiated**

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/19JftBw9Wf/

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What is the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC) ??

From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.

General Purpose

The Town of Franklin, Wrentham, Norfolk, Plainville, Mendon and Millville (In FY21 the Mendon-Millville Regional Center signed a merger with the MECC to consolidate costs. After this merger, the MECC still has additional capacity for another 10-20,000 in population) have joined together to establish a regional district to operate and maintain a consolidated District-wide public safety communications/dispatch center that will be known as the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC).

Core Functions

● The MECC has a Board of Directors which serves as the governing and administrative body and has overall responsibility for the District. The Town Administrator serves as the Chair of the Board being the largest community in the district.

● The District employs a MECC Director who has overall responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the MECC and serves as the Chief Administrative and Fiscal Ofﬁcer.

● There is an Operations Committee that comprises the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments (or their designee) of each member town.

Continue reading about the MECC - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/fy-2027-budget-narrative-metacomet.html

This weekend at The Shed

This week's lineup 📍 342 E Central St. Franklin

shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DcOzl1VxlcS/

Did you hear about the String Instrument Petting Zoo at the Franklin Public Library - Sep 9 ???

Curious about string instruments? Come give them a try!

Join us for a String Instrument Petting Zoo at the Franklin Public Library. You can get hands-on with string instruments like the violin, viola, and cello, with help from Franklin High School student musicians.

Wednesday, September 9 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Franklin Public Library - Meeting Room

The event is ideal for kids in grades K - 7, and no registration is required. Stop by anytime to explore! 🎶

Presented in collaboration with the Franklin Public Library, Franklin Public Schools Music Department, and Franklin Music Boosters.

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1dVQSwPqq1/

Women’s Practical Self Protection program scheduled for Monday's this fall

"Looking for something different for yourself this fall?

NCK Bellingham offers an ongoing Women’s Practical Self Protection program for women ages 16+.

This is not a one-time seminar where you learn a few techniques and hope you remember them later. We build skills over time through regular practice, including awareness, using your voice, movement, decision-making, confidence, and adapting to real-world situations.

No experience is needed. You can start exactly where you are.

Mondays at 7:00 PM in Bellingham

Kids Corner available during class

If you’ve been wanting to feel more confident, more capable, and better prepared, come try a class.

Message me (Mindy Ruddock) for more information or to get started."

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BhHKzG4v3/

GOOD DEEDS: 2026 Second Quarter Update (video)

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell and Quincy Access Television host Mark Crosby discuss Norfolk County real estate statistics, market trends, and various topics affecting Norfolk County residents.

Here is a link to view the taped production of “GOOD DEEDS: 2026 Second Quarter Update” that aired on QATV: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/good-deeds-quarterly-update-q2-2026

Highlights of the program include:

Real estate statistics comparing the Second Quarter of 2026 to the Second Quarter of 2025
Housing affordability challenges, mortgage rates, and market conditions affecting homebuyers
Updates on Norfolk County Registry of Deeds court cases involving Norfolk County government and recent court rulings
The Registry’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary and publication of the book “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary”
The Registry’s History Comes Alive Project and the preservation of Norfolk County historic land records
Preview and discussion on a new QATV documentary on General Sylvanus Thayer, the Braintree native known as the “Father of West Point”

Click the following link to read an article comparing the real estate statistics of the Second Quarter of 2026 to the Second Quarter of 2025 published in The Quincy Sun: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/wp-content/uploads/2nd-Qtr-stats-The-Quincy-Sun-8-6-26.pdf

To learn more about Registry of Deed’s events and initiatives, like us on Facebook® at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on Twitter® at twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram® at Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, August 20, 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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, August 13, 2026

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

This hour features the School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-cmte-policy-subcommittee-reviews.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"

The Turntable Show is featuring the 1977 hit album "Rumours" and Fleetwood Mac this week. Rumours is one of the best selling albums of all time! It's amazing - there are 7 hit songs on the record: "Go Your Own Way", "Dreams", "Don't Stop", "The Chain", "You Make Loving Fun", Gold Dust Woman", and "Second Hand News" and Vibe and Pauly G will air all of them and share their Rumours album experience!
The showcontinues with the Vibe Playlist List hour, which drops the needle on many Fleetwood Mac hits and signature songs live for listeners to enjoy the passion of this award winning band.

Find the playlist -> https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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 Thursday, August 20, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

9:00 am Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant

10:00 am Franklin Matters: Nautilus

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Mexican Corn Dip

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Sisters United Against Cancer

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

5:30 pm FSPA Spring Concerts 2026 Show 4

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Vance Gilbert

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

7:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

8:30 am FHS Winter Music: Band and Wind Ensemble

10:30 am Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter

12:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

2:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Hopkinton 04-25-26

9:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 08-13-26

11:00 am Economic Development 08-04-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 08-13-26

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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Wednesday, August 19, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, August 19, 2026 ???

Wednesday, August 19

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.html

9:00am Ballot Testing (Council Chambers)

11:00am Franklin Conversation - Q&A (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm "Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Book Club (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)