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Veterans' Services & Senior Center

A Day of Remembrance with our VSO

Thank you to all who joined us in honoring our fallen heroes during our Memorial Day Parade and Breakfast. Special shout out to VSO Shannon Nisbett and VSO Assistant Debra Martin for their efforts in coordinating these events!

Veterans Memorial Walkway - The May installation of engraved bricks was completed. The next installation will be in November to coincide with Veterans’ Day. Brick order forms are available in the Town Hall and Senior Center lobbies and on the Veterans’ Services page on the Town website. Thank you to all who have supported this project by purchasing bricks for their special veterans

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Purple Hearts - Please let the Veterans’ Services Office know if you or a family member (residing in Franklin) is a Purple Heart recipient so we can add you to our database. The Purple Heart is presented to service members who have been wounded or killed as a result of enemy action while serving in the U.S. Military. National Purple Heart Day is celebrated on August 7 every year.

Senior Center Happenings!

• It's game on for our First Annual Senior Olympics, which will be held June 13 - 17! Please complete the registration form by June 6 if you're interested in participating.
• Register here for the monthly June GO FOR THE GOLD Party on Friday, June 13 to end our Olympics week with a delicious BBQ on our new grill! Live Entertainment by Lenny Zarcone
• Get ready for the new Rainbow Café! Are you an ally or member of the LGBTQ+ community? Come join like minded folks for coffee, conversation, and friendship! Meetings will be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 10am. Please call (508)-520- 4945 to register.

Stay connected with the Senior Center via our newsletter!

Spring into Summer with DPW

Water Conservation Measures Now in Effect.

Initially, water conservation measures were planned to take effect on June 6. However, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs declared a Level 1-Mild Drought in the Southeast and Islands Regions of the Commonwealth. The declaration of a Level 1 drought has triggered the Town to enact Water Conservation restrictions as required per our Water Management Act permit through MassDEP. Therefore, the above Water Conservation Measures have been in effect since May 12. 



You can learn more about the need for Water Conservation Measures on the the DPW website or call us at 508-520-4910. Thank you for your cooperation!

Board of Assessors

Congratulations Class of 2022

As the school year nears its end, we invite you to join us in congratulating the Franklin High School Class of 2022 on successfully completing their program of studies with Franklin Public Schools. Graduation will be held June 3 at 7pm at the Pisini Football field. Whilst graduation is a ticketed event, we invite the greater Franklin community to join us in celebrating the achievements of our students by tuning into the graduation live stream which is available here. Thank you to our faculty, staff, FPS families and town for their continued support as we focus on developing the necessary social-emotional, academic, and career skills our graduates need to be productive citizens in an ever-changing world.

22-23 School Calendar Now Available

The School Calendar for the 22-23 school year is now available. The first day for students will be Monday, August 30, 2022. Be sure to register your Pre k -12 student(s) via Aspen, our online registration portal.

Event Highlights!

June 11 - BANG BOOM BURN: Explosive True Crime Cases 

Join us at 3pm for an action packed author talk! Special Agent Wayne Miller had a 25 year career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. He investigated dozens of remarkable and sometimes high-profile gun, bombing, and arson cases. His book puts the reader up close and personal during interviews, crime scenes and in the courtroom. Anyone interested in true crime, investigative procedures, crime scene forensics, the inner workings of criminal conspiracies and fires, and trial proceedings will want to read this book.

June 17 - Summer Reading Kickoff

It's that time again! Pick up your summer reading bags from 3pm-5pm at our special booth at the Franklin Farmers Market! Enjoy a performance from Rockabye Beats and a special meet and greet with our friend Hodge Podge!

June 18 - Caribbean Music Concert with PanNeubean Steel!

Families and music fans of all ages! Join us at 12pm for a joyful celebration of June and summer with PanNeubean Steel! PanNeubean Steel is a Steelpan led Caribbean band that specializes in showcasing the beautiful sounds of the Islands, performing a Soulful Blend of Reggae, Soca and Calypso.

Library Hours

The Franklin Public Library will be closed Monday, June 20 for Juneteenth (Observed). The Library’s regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9am - 8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am - 5pm, and Sunday 1:30 - 5pm. The library will be open on Sundays in June but will be closed on Sundays in July and August.