Pumpkin Patch Coming to St. John's Church

St. John's Episcopal Church hosts its 7th annual Pumpkin Patch Sept. 26 through Oct. 31, filling the front lawn with pumpkins and gourds. Read More »

September 2026 - Veterans' Services Newsletter Notes

September's Veterans' Services notes include a monthly coffee social, guitar lessons for veterans and other programs at the Franklin Senior Center. Read More »

Gov. Healey Signs Freedom to Read Law at Franklin Public Library

Gov. Maura Healey signed the Freedom to Read law at the Franklin Public Library on Aug. 10, establishing protections for the freedom to read. Read More »

Franklin Art Association to welcome abstract artist Lenny Moskowitz October 7

The Franklin Art Association welcomes abstract artist Lenny Moskowitz at its Oct. 7 meeting at the Franklin Senior Center, exploring atmosphere and light. Read More »

Santa Foundation kicks off holiday giving season with gala October 2

The Santa Foundation kicks off its holiday giving season with an annual gala Oct. 2 at the Franklin Elks Lodge, supporting local children and families. Read More »

FBRTC announces new benches installed on the SNETT

The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee has installed four new benches along the SNETT, funded by a MassTrails grant, to improve comfort for trail users. Read More »

Bike and Helmet Safety accessible event September 12

Author Ali Rheaume, Rep. Jeff Roy and Franklin Police host an accessible Bike and Helmet Safety event Sept. 12 at Franklin High School. Read More »

Franklin teams show up to fight cancer

Franklin teams including Team Gavin and Team Phat Tuesday rode in the Aug. 1-2 Pan-Mass Challenge to fight cancer. Read More »

West Nile Virus has been detected in the Franklin area

The Franklin Health Department reports West Nile Virus has been detected in the area, and urges simple precautions against mosquito bites this season. Read More »

Franklin Historical Museum to Probe History of Forgotten Orphanage Sept. 13

The Franklin Historical Museum wants to find the children who lived in the town's 1940s-50s Catholic orphanage, the subject of a Sept. 13 program. Read More »