About Franklin MA

About Franklin MA

May 7, 2012

Kennedy Elementary and the Ladybug Law

Did you know that back in the 1970s a class of second-graders at the Kennedy Elementary School in Franklin, MA got the ladybug formally adopted as […]
April 27, 2012

Official Sites for Franklin, MA Public Schools

There are a number of websites that will help you learn about about the excellent schools in Franklin, MA. The first site is an excellent, comprehensive […]
April 27, 2012

School rankings: how do the public schools in Franklin, MA fare?

Home buyers often want to be able to compare public school systems so they can buy a home in a community whose schools will offer the best education […]
March 27, 2012

Franklin MA approves new high school

Voters in Franklin, MA have overwhelmingly approved construction of the much-needed new Franklin High School.  In a town-wide vote held today, residents approved a $47 million […]
March 12, 2012

Franklin best in MA for kids: BloombergBusinessweek

The Town of Franklin, MA was named the the best community in Massachusetts in which to raise children in a national survey released back in 2012 […]
March 8, 2012

Bren Bataclan coming to Franklin, MA

Internationally-recognized cartoon artist Bren Batalcan will exhibit his whimsical, colorful acrylic paintings later this month at the Franklin Art Center in Franklin, MA. His delightful cartoon […]
October 6, 2011

Pick your own apples and pumpkins this fall!

Fall weekends in Massachusetts are often cool, crisp and sunny – a perfect opportunity to take the kids out to pick apples or pumpkins! Below are […]
October 5, 2011

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club marks 40 years of service

Not just for newcomers!  That’s the message being stressed this month by the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club. The Club is celebrating 40 years of service […]
October 5, 2011

Save money with DIY Halloween costume ideas

It’s easy to spend $20 to $30 per child buying Halloween costumes every year.  The outfits are often used once and then languish somewhere in your […]
October 4, 2011

Fabulous family fun for Fall in MA

The change of seasons in Massachusetts brings colorful leaves, crisper weather and many opportunities for family fun activities.  So if you’re looking for ways to create […]
July 24, 2011

Live animals Wednesday at Franklin Public Library

Looking for something fun to do with the kids?  There are two live animal exhibitions for children coming up this Wednesday afternoon 1PM and 2 PM […]
June 16, 2011

Fun fair at Keller Elementary

The annual fun fair fundraiser for the Helen Keller Elementary School in Franklin, MA is a terrific way to raise money for Keller Elementary have some […]