What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 ???

Tuesday, June 30

9:30—10:15 AM Cool Cruisers!    (Franklin Public Library)

10:30—11:00 AM Pre-K Pals!     (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

4:00—5:00 PM     Summer Growth     (Franklin Public Library)

4:00—4:30 PM     Wiggle Worms!     (Franklin Public Library)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30—7:30 PM     English Conversation Group     (Franklin Public Library)

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/9195/May-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 4th of July Coalition: Music Schedule

Wednesday, July 1

6:00 - Ricky Brennan Jr.

As one of the founding members of Wheat, Ricky recorded three internationally released albums, toured the US & Europe numerous times, and performed on national TV shows such as NBC's Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly. 

8:00 - GQ & The Lady

GQ and the Lady is an experienced, musically diverse dance band, featuring one of the areas most versatile and dynamic lead female vocalists

Thursday, July 2

6:00 - Garden of Hedon

Garden of Hedon is a 70s-influenced psychedelic blues-rock band. Known for high-energy live sets, the band blends classic rock swagger with punk attitude.

7:15 - Ozzie Tribute Band

Local musicians pay tribute to the Prince of Darkness.

8:30 - The Zajac Brothers

The Zajac Brothers Band features songwriter Tyler Zajac along with his brother Matthew Zajac on drums. They've assembled a versatile group of musicians to achieve.

Friday, July 3

12:00 - Two Guys Who Like Sharks

Acoustic rock with driving bass lines for music from the 80s through today

1:30 - Midnight Ride

Midnight Ride delivers high-energy music from rock’s golden age, spanning the ’60s to the ’90s. With a setlist full of classic American rock, British Invasion hits, and smooth yacht rock

3:00 - George Cross Project

With the fierce guitar work of George Cross, and  untamed vocals of Andrew Coyle, The George Cross Project has been electrifying audiences with their unique blend of “East Coast Blues”. 

4:30 - Attleboro School of Rock

School of Rock is the leader in performance-based music education, ..... taking students from the lesson room to the stage.

6:30 - Full Circle

Full Circle is a five piece Rock & Roll and dance band with a variety of classics and newer covers. 

8:00 - Jeff Pitchell

Jeff Pitchell is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and recording artist. He leads the band Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood performing original and classic rock selections

Saturday, July 4

12:00 - Mike Crandall Franklin Blues Festival

Local, National and International Blues Artist perform and pay tribute to Mike Crandall and his music.

12:00 - ED PEABODY & THE BIG BLUE THANG 

1:15 -  CLIFF TAYLOR & THE UNDERTAKERS

2:30 - NEAL & THE VIPERS

3:45 - MIKE CRANDALL TRIBUTE BAND

5:00 - SUGAR RAY & THE BLUETONES

6:15 - CARL RICCI & 706 UNION AVE 

7:30 - THE DARRELL NULISCH BAND

8:45 - RICHIMAN & GROOVE NICE

Sunday, July 5

12:00 - Jamie Barrett

Jamie Barrett is a beloved Franklin singer-songwriter, guitarist and music teacher. 

1:15 - Padula Family Band

Franklin's own Padula Family performs timeless jazz standards and the sounds of blues. Featuring Ryan, Matthew and Aiden Padula along with Ian Richardson.

2:30 - Dave Fields Band with Special Guest Diane Blue

Dave Fields live is an electrifying experience. His soulful singing is punctuated with a performance of guitar virtuosity, blues, rock and beyond. He is joined by special guest Diane Blue 

4:00 - Beantown Swing Orchestra

Beantown Swing Orchestra specializes in big band swing. It produces the distinct big band sound recognized by generations worldwide

You can also find the full schedule - https://www.franklin4th.com/music

Please support the event DONATE or https://franklin-july-4th-coalition-2.snwbll.com/2024-july-4th

250 to 250: Establishment of Washington D.C., Narrated by Lisa Ann Walter (video)

"Lisa Ann Walter is an actress, comedian, and producer who proudly calls Washington, D.C. her hometown. Walter was born and raised in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area where she marched in protests for women’s reproductive rights and the Equal Rights Amendment, as well as against the Vietnam War. Walter went to college in the area, researching and writing her term papers at the Library of Congress. Her connection and understanding of the area are why she narrates the story of how Washington, D.C. became America’s capital."

Another in the series of 250 to 250 - https://www.youtube.com/@twofiftytotwofifty

Direct Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YA8TimpCDhQ

Playlist of 250 to 250 - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLO4pJ0qT4zuG2Cp_J3JEVpiP0sAW1uoBW

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

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

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

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

4th of July Coalition could use your help funding the festivities

Please support the event DONATE or
https://franklin-july-4th-coalition-2.snwbll.com/2024-july-4th

Like many events that are "Franklin" based, the Town of Franklin does not provide funding for the 4th of July celebration. It is a total volunteer and donation funded effort.

Which means you can help!

Join the sponsors listed!

Consider supporting the sponsors with your business !!

Please support the event DONATE or https://franklin-july-4th-coalition-2.snwbll.com/2024-july-4th

GOOD DEEDS: “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary”

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it is an opportunity to reflect on the individuals and communities whose actions helped shape the nation at its beginning. The story of American independence is not only one of well-known historical figures, but also of local citizens whose contributions, both large and small, helped define the course of history and establish the foundation of our country.

On Wednesday, June 17, 2026, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds held an Open House to commemorate this historic milestone and celebrate the release of “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary,” the fifth volume in the Registry’s Notable Land Records series. The event, held in the Registry’s Great Hall in Dedham Center, brought together members of the community to reflect on our shared history and the important role Norfolk County played in our nation’s founding.

Guests at the Open House received complimentary copies of the publication and had the opportunity to explore the Registry while viewing displays highlighting the people, places, and events featured in the booklet. The evening served as both a celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and a reminder of the immense struggle it took to found our nation. If you did not have the opportunity to attend the open house and would like a copy of the booklet, please contact us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org or call us at (781) 234-3305.

The creation of the “We Remember America’s 250th Anniversary” booklet was made possible by the Registry’s History Comes Alive Transcription Project, which has transcribed over 450,000 handwritten land records dating back to 1793. These records have been transformed into clear, readable text while preserving their original script, allowing the public to better understand the rich history contained within Norfolk County land documents. This remarkable resource is available both at the Registry and online at www.norfolkdeeds.org, making local history more accessible than ever before.

This latest edition of Notable Land Records highlights individuals and stories from all 28 communities in Norfolk County that connect to the American Revolution and the founding of the nation. It tells the stories of citizen-soldiers who marched to Lexington and Concord, community leaders who helped shape early government, and residents whose actions contributed to the cause of independence. These narratives bring to life the human element behind the historical events that defined the birth of our country.

The booklet also includes a number of compelling and lesser-known stories that help shed light on this important period in history. From young patriots who left their farms to fight in the opening battles of the Revolution, to local leaders who helped organize resistance and governance, to individuals whose lives intersected with some of the most significant moments in American history, these accounts provide a deeper connection to the past. They remind us that the American Revolution was not only fought on distant battlefields, but also shaped in towns and communities like those here in Norfolk County.

The 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States is a significant milestone for reflection and remembrance. It is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of those who came before us and to appreciate the enduring strength of our democratic system. By preserving and sharing these stories, we honor the individuals whose lives and actions helped shape our nation and ensure their contributions remain meaningful and relevant for future generations.

As we reflect on our country’s founding, it is important to remember that history is not just about distant past events, but about people, their lives, their struggles, and their achievements. The patriots highlighted in this publication remind us that the freedoms we enjoy today were secured through dedication and sacrifice. Their stories, preserved in the land records of Norfolk County, continue to connect us to our past and inspire us for the future.

SAFE Coalition schedules teen drop in hours on Wednesdays beginning July 1

Teens: discover your new summer hangout! tinyurl.com/su26awc

SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Center is a welcoming, low-key space to hang out, meet new people, express yourself, and grow, and our summer drop-in hours are a great chance to check it out for yourself.

FREE • Teens 13–18 • Wednesdays • noon–3 p.m. (drop in anytime) • Starts July 1 • Franklin, MA

Summer can be difficult for many young people who lose the structure and community provided by school. These drop-in sessions provide a safe, healthy space for teens to just BE this summer.

Questions? Contact SAFE at info@safecoalitionma.org or (508) 488-8105

The Guardian: ‘Some are prayers, some are protests’: 76 musicians reimagine America the Beautiful

"Despite what you may have heard, there is no definitive version of the song America the Beautiful.

Katharine Lee Bates wrote its lyrics as a poem in 1893, inspired by an ecstatic road trip from the Massachusetts house she shared with her longtime companion Katharine Coman to a teaching gig in Colorado. Over the next few decades, dozens of musicians set it to music, including a tune by New Jersey’s Samuel A Ward. The uniting of the text to a hymn Ward had previously composed in 1882 became, in time, a standard. In 1972, Ray Charles recorded the more or less definitive performance of it. But everyone from Pete Seeger to Tammy Faye Messner have tried their hand at Bates’s ode to equality between peoples and equanimity with nature. At Joe Biden’s inauguration, Jennifer Lopez belted it into a medley, while Carrie Underwood struggled through it at Donald Trump’s second one.

The Korean-born, New Jersey-based pianist Min Kwon has spent her career thinking of ways to build communities through interpretation. As professor of piano at the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, she curated concerts featuring university pianists at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall – like a 2015 performance of 50 variations on a waltz the Viennese music publisher Anton Diabelli commissioned in the 1820s from composers including Franz Schubert and Franz Liszt. After that challenge, she says: “I wanted to create a kind of new American Diabelli.” She just needed to find the right theme."

Continue reading the article with this shared link - https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/23/america-the-beautiful-song-min-kwon?CMP=share_btn_url

YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6nRyFScCuc

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, June 29, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its 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:

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 Monday, June 29, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

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

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

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 28, 2026 ???

Sunday, June 28

1:00pm Sunday Funday (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm     Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Franklin Historical Museum)

*** 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

Historic Happenings at the Franklin Historical Museum for July 2026

Revolutionaries in White: A Look Across Three Centuries of Bridal Fashion (Continuing from June)

Brides didn't always wear white, but in the 19th century, a number of factors combined to make that the preferred color choice. Today, white remains dominant for American brides as well as for brides in many other lands. Revolutionaries in White will display gowns spanning from the 19th to the 21st century, offering insights into rapid social changes, with groupings that include multi-generational family gowns and the unique 1946 Parachute Dress with its spectacular 13-foot train. The museum is open from 10-1 on Saturday and 1-4 on Sunday. Admission is free but donations are very appreciated.

Sunday, July 12 -- Our `Second Sunday Speaker' topic is `Looking Back at Franklin's 1976 Federal Bicentennial,' delivered by Jim Johnston.

Jim Johnston, a retired Franklin history teacher and author, was also deeply involved with getting the town's 1976 Federal Bicentennial celebration off the ground and making sure it was successful. The museum will show some of its historic images of the event and Jim, always an entertaining speaker, will share stories, kudos, and maybe a few brickbats regarding the town's celebration of half-a-century ago. The museum is open from 1-4 on Sunday and the program starts at about 1:15. There is no charge but donations are encouraged and appreciated.

The Franklin Historical Museum is located at 80 West Central Street, Franklin. The museum is open Saturday mornings from 10AM-1PM (except as noted above), Sunday afternoons from 1:00PM-4:00PM,. Questions? Contact Alan Earls at 508 560 3786. Visit us online at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org

Franklin 4th of July Coalition: schedule of events

Wednesday, July 1

Carnival Hours: 6-10

WRIST BANDS: 6-10

Music: 8-10

Franklin 4th of July Coalition: schedule of events

Thursday, July 2

Carnival Hours: 6-10

WRIST BANDS: 6-10

Music: 6-10

Fireworks: 10

Friday, July 3

Carnival Hours: 12-10

WRIST BANDS: 12-5

MEGAPASS: 12-10

Music: 12-10

Saturday, July 4

Carnival Hours: 12-10

WRIST BANDS: 12-5

MEGAPASS: 12-10

Music: 12-10

Sunday, July 5

Carnival Hours: 12-6

WRIST BANDS: 12-4

MEGAPASS: 12-6

Music: 12-6

Check out additional details at https://www.franklin4th.com/music

Sunday Funday features goat cuddles & and more at Fairmount Fruit Farm - June 28

via Fairmount Fruit Farm:

"our Sunday Funday we have goat cuddles from 1-4pm! Join us for coffee, ice cream, and local craft vendors. 

We have a new vendor called Charlotte’s Slime Shoppe. Stop by and check out the different slime kits!"

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Franklin TV: Independence Day!

May the Fourth Be With You.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/28/2026

At our Senior Scribblers radio session this past week we had a reading of the Declaration of Independence. You know the one. It started our revolution and move to self-governance because we were being oppressed by the King of England.

These days the current King is more popular than our President. King Charles does not present himself as a man to be feared. When he recently appeared before the

U.S. Congress he quipped about the Revolution.

"Two hundred and fifty years ago – or as we say in the United Kingdom, 'just the other day'... they declared independence."]

The brilliant punchline drew widespread laughter and applause from lawmakers in the House chamber. The King offered a self-deprecating historical quip to break the ice and highlight the long, shared history and bond between the U.S. and the U.K. before diving into heavier geopolitical topics. He knew how to read the room. He was engaging, eloquent, insightful, on point.

Our President does not know nor care about such things. He cares only about his ego. his personal power, and his ongoing usurpations as he spews his wilted word salad'

“When in the Course of Human Events…

If you read The Declaration you will experience wave after wave of déjà vu. 250 years on – how did we end up back where we began as a nation?

If we truly value our independence we need to do more than fire up the grill, go to the parade, and watch the fireworks. If you want to celebrate our independence, the real party is in November. Celebrate – for all your worth – at the ballot box.

Party like it’s – 1776.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,

and staying informed at Franklin●news.

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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The AskSAFE question of the week answered !!!

Each week, a SAFE Licensed Clinical Social Worker answers questions about mental health, substance use recovery, wellness, and more.

Check out this week’s Q&A!

Q: How do I balance staying safe and having fun in the summer?

A: Summer is full of celebrations: graduation parties, concerts, beach vacations, and more! These tips can help you mind your health and safety while enjoying these events:

Drink lots of water, apply sunscreen regularly, and leave the fireworks to the professionals. Some medications can affect how your body handles heat or sun, so be aware of any added risks.

When around water (pool, lake, ocean), have a designated Water Watcher. This sober, responsible adult supervises the people in and around the water—no phone or other distractions.

Be sure to know the exact address of where you are, so if you have to call 911, first responders can arrive as soon as possible.

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Submit questions and view past answers at: https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ask-safe

Franklin Public Library features Big Bubbles, DIY Journals, Improv & more !!

Big Bubbles, DIY Journals, Improv and more at the library this week!

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