What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 11, 2026 ???

Friday, September 11

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day all week due to the holiday. Those normally on Thursday, are now scheduled for Friday , etc.

9:00am 25th Anniversary - 9/11 (Franklin Fire Department)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm A Silent Auction - Franklin Federated Church Fund Raiser

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Dom Debaggis - live music (Franklin Town Common)

8:00pm No Static: A Steely Dan Tribute Band (THE BLACK BOX)

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** 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

Franklin Farmers Market has live music with Dom Debaggis & the usual list of vendors for Sep 11, 2026

See you at the Franklin Farmers Market this Friday!

Join us on Friday, September 11, 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, Dom DeBaggis, and food truck from @thetastygelatotruck

Some of our weekly local vendors who are going to be there this week are: @bstseafood, @birchtreebreadcompany, @boundless.bakery, @byyoellazima, Cook's Valley Farm, and many more!

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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"Live music at the market this Friday!

We’re excited to have Dom DeBaggis joining us on Sep 11 from 3–6 PM! Come spend the afternoon at the market, shop from your favorite local vendors, grab something to eat, and enjoy some live acoustic music from Dom.

This performance is sponsored by the @franklinculturalcouncil02038 and the @masscultural

See you Friday!"

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DdFVWPWifrz/

FHS field hockey and volleyball teams post wins on Thursday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Field Hockey = Franklin, 18 @ Milford, 0 – Final

– Ella Marzullo led Franklin with four goals, while Penelope Brady, Caydence Canavan, and Lila Reardon each had hat tricks. Evie Dolby scored her first varsity goal, and Elise Ackerman recorded her first varsity shutout in net.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final

Football = Franklin, 28 @ Wachusett, 35 – Final

Franklin TV video coverage provided courtesy of Wachusetts Regional HS

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D63b_TI3WA

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-10-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin Lions schedule annual Trunk or Treat - Saturday, October 24 at FHS

Franklin Lions are excited about our annual Trunk or Treat! 

🎃 Saturday October 24th from 4-6pm  at the Franklin High School 

👻 Come in your Halloween costume, see all the trunks on display and get a lot of candy! 🍭 

🦇 We are looking for businesses, organizations and individuals to help us make the event a success. If you are interested in decorating a car for this event, please scan the QR code below or fill out this link: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHxiCkquEm9t2HHHp0be9_Fbwa0MUTZ8Pkdlie5a2tORSQow/viewform

💀 See you on Saturday October 24th! Spread the word to family and friends!

Town of Franklin: Now Hiring - Licensed Electrician

Now Hiring: Licensed Electrician

The Town of Franklin is seeking a Licensed Electrician to join the Facilities Department.

💰 $34.43–$39.44/hour + union incentives

📅 Priority deadline: September 18

Read the full job description and learn how to apply: https://buff.ly/kmyKFn6

Once Upon A Town: Indian Rock Riding Park (video)

via Joe Landry:

"Here is the latest episode of "Once Upon A Town" that Scott Mason and I hosted. It is on the Indian Rock Riding Park on East Central Street. We hope you enjoy it."

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwWnZ06S0dw

Chilson Beach: The beach advisory has officially been lifted

Good news! 

DPH collected two beach water samples one week apart, and cyanobacteria levels are now below DPH guidelines.

✅ The beach advisory has officially been lifted.

Enjoy the water and stay safe! 

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1J6VDm69bM/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, September 11, 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:

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)  

• This hour features the Town Council meeting 9/02/26 part 2 of 3 excess sewer capacity     https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/four-half-hour-september-2-2026-town.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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 September 11, 2026

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Mark Minnichelli

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Julie Booth

11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Scott Mason

6:00 pm Franklin 4th: Attleboro School of Rock

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

7:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

8:30 am Franklin Matters: Joe Landry YMCA

9:30 am All-Town Band Showcase 2026

11:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

1:00 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

2:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Leominster 11-07-25

8:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-03-26

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-03-26

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, September 10, 2026 ???

Thursday, September 10

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day all week due to the holiday. Those normally on Wednesday, are now scheduled for Thursday , etc.

4:00pm Free Skating Open House (Pirelli Veterans Arena)

5:00pm Wind Phone & new art installed (Franklin Sculpture Park)

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

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/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

*** Town Meetings today ***

Bi-County Collaborative - Board of Directors Mtg.

Thursday, September 10 Time: 9:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2489 

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting - CANCELED

Thursday, September 10 Time: 2:00 PM

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2471 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2488 

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, September 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09102026-2497

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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

Children's Museum schedules A colorful evening just for grown-ups! - September 18

A Night at the Museum is back on September 18.

Bring your friends. Make it a date night. Get a group together.

Most importantly, come have a ridiculously fun night while supporting Children’s Museum of Franklin. As a nonprofit, nights like this help us continue creating joyful, accessible experiences for kids and families throughout our community.

🎨 A Night at the Museum: Color Party

📅 September 18, 7:00–10:00 pm

🥂 Adults only

📍 Children’s Museum of Franklin

 

We’re taking over the Museum for a night of food, drinks, music and plenty of fun!

Our theme this year is a Color Party! 

We invite you to wear your favorite joyful shade – red, orange, yellow, green, blue, or purple – and help us fill the Museum with every color of the rainbow.

Get your tickets - https://childrensmuseumoffranklin.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F51603

SchCmte Policy subcommittee tackles fiscal policies, promotes PROTECT Act item to full committee (exclusive audio)

FM #1817 - This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1817 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room. Superintendent Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, and Dr Bob Dutch also participated.

Quick recap:

• Discussion on the recent release of new model policies, procedures and guidance by the Healey-Driscoll Administration today to help K-12 schools and child care programs respond to civil immigration enforcement, protect confidential information and implement the PROTECT Act ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. The District already had internal procedures covering such circumstances, this release brings it to a policy level with minimal wording changes to agree with the standards. Recommendation to move policy as discussed (include track changes in the doc)for first reading to the Sch Cmte, motion to move second, passes 3-0 

• Next up a series of fiscal policies and take the opportunity to build out a review of these, esp. since the budget timeline has changed. It will take time to roll through these and make modifications before bringing them to the full committee. They have the time to do so without rushing. The superintendent adds a comment to better clarify the transparency involved discussion around how the community is involved. "greatest educational return." Discussion on the fine line between advocating for school needs vs. recognition of town fiscal funding reality

• Up for next time; policy on access to school grounds during the school day, encouraging use of the facility outside of school hours, and the freedom to read act is being reviewed to see what policies may be required for update

• Meeting adjourns, folks move to Chambers for full School Committee meeting

The recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1817-school-cmte-policy-subcmte-mtg-09-08-26/

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The meeting agenda can be found -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2485 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IF18b3caQKDgzNkfSalZUMrtwHb2uCQ3/view?usp=drive_link 

Gov Healey’s press release on the guidance that drove the first discussion item

https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-releases-new-guidance-to-implement-protect-act-in-schools-and-child-care-programs

School Committee Policy manual - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/policy-manual 

School Committee Subcommittee assignments

https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons 

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