About Franklin MA

About Franklin MA

February 8, 2009

How the Commuter Rail Helps Franklin, MA

It’s very beneficial to Franklin, MA having MBTA commuter rail service to Boston right in town. Dean College students use the system frequently to get to […]
February 8, 2009
Forge Park commuter rail Franklin MA

Forge Park commuter rail station

The Forge Park commuter rail station is located at 1000 West Central Street in Franklin, MA. Part of the MBTA’s commuter rail system, Forge Park is on […]
February 8, 2009
Dean College commuter rail station Franklin MA

Dean College Station

The Dean College commuter rail station sits right in the center of downtown Franklin, MA – but you might never know it! The Downtown/Dean College MBTA […]
February 8, 2009

How Route 495 Helps Franklin, MA

Having two highway interchanges instead of just one helps alleviate traffic congestion at rush hours for Franklin residents and generally makes it easier to get across town – you can just hop on Route 495 for one exit!
February 8, 2009

GATRA Bus Service in Franklin, MA

The Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) serves the public transportation needs of the residents of 26 Massachusetts communities, including Franklin. GATRA recently initiated a […]
February 8, 2009

Franklin, MA Public Library

The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is historically significant because it is credited with being the first public library in the United States! The Library […]
February 8, 2009

Children’s Room Franklin Public Library

The Library has a first-class Children’s Room featuring a comprehensive collection of books, magazines, video games, and DVD movies. There are always charming decorations throughout the Children’s […]
February 8, 2009

1st Public Library in America

The Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is generally recognized as the first public library in the United States. The Franklin Collection of books formed the […]
February 8, 2009

The Franklin Collection of Books

The original collection of books for the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA came as a gift from the famous US statesman, scientist and patriot Benjamin […]
February 8, 2009

Exterior of the Franklin Public Library

The building that houses the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA was built in 1904.  The impressive structure was constructed and decorated in the style of […]
February 7, 2009

Interior of the Franklin Public Library

The interior of the Franklin Public Library in Franklin, MA is finished in marble, mahogany and bronze and sumptuously graced by murals by Tommaso Juglaris and […]
February 7, 2009

Free Videos at the Franklin Public Library

Sick and tired of paying rental fees for movies?  You can borrow movies in DVD and VHS format at the Franklin Public Library – free! The […]