About Franklin MA

About Franklin MA

March 12, 2010

Franklin, MA Library offers lots of fun for young children

Young children will enjoy visiting the Public Library in Franklin, Massachusetts.  In addition to an attractive and well-stocked children’s room, the Library offers plenty of activities […]
February 28, 2010

Parking lot fills early at Downtown Franklin MA MBTA train station

You’ll need to get up early to grab one of the coveted parking spots at the Downtown Franklin MBTA train station in Franklin, Massachusetts.  But if you […]
February 12, 2010

Franklin, Massachusetts (MA) changes trash pick-up system

In a move designed to reduce costs and increase recycling, the Town of Franklin, MA has adopted a new system for municipal trash pick-up. One container […]
January 11, 2010

Rare vintage photos of Franklin, Massachusetts (MA)

Did you know that Franklin, MA used to have a street car line?  Or that Main Street in the downtown area was once home to a […]
November 30, 2009

New video: house flip in Franklin, MA

Have you ever watched “Flip this House” or “The Property Ladder” on TV and said to yourself “I wish I could do that”? Well, if you’ve […]
November 19, 2009

Union Street Cemetery, Franklin, MA

The Union Street Cemetery is a seemingly overlooked jewel of Franklin MA’s Downtown area.  Many people drive by this parcel of land at the corner of […]
October 24, 2009

Beloved gazebo on Franklin Common gets facelift

The graceful gazebo on the Franklin MA Town Common is getting some much-needed attention.  An puzzling original design flaw is being corrected.  The structure is getting […]
September 21, 2009

Franklin MA Harvest Festival

The 6th annual Franklin MA Harvest Festival was held yesterday in downtown Franklin under gloriously blue skies.  The weather was perfect – warm and sunny.  People […]
September 1, 2009

Franklin MA Public Schools Open

Excited children met new teachers and greeted old friends this morning in Franklin as classes resumed at the Franklin, MA public schools. The first day of […]
June 21, 2009

Franklin MA Gets $1 Million Grant

Franklin, MA will benefit from $1 million in new state funding for economic development and transportation infrastructure improvements.  The funds will be targeted to certain streets […]
May 18, 2009

Franklin, MA Beautification Day

Blue skies and pleasant temperatures greeted the early morning volunteers at the Downtown Beautification Day held this past Sunday in the Town of Franklin, MA.  The […]
March 25, 2009

How Museum Pass Programs Can Help You

Many public libraries in Massachusetts sponsor museum pass programs.  These pass programs are a very valuable public benefit you should know about.  They allow users to […]