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Monday, October 5, 2026

Franklin public works kicks off a week of scheduled roadwork across town streets.

Today in Franklin

• Public works schedules roadwork across Franklin this week. The Town of Franklin posted a schedule of roadwork across town streets for the week of October 5, with crews expected to affect local traffic in several areas.Town of Franklin
• Conservation challenge open through mid-November. Franklin's Conservation Commission is inviting residents to complete its Passport to Fall Challenge, visiting the town's conservation areas between September 15 and November 15.Town of Franklin

Coming up

• Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Franklin schools subcommittee meets Tuesday evening. A Franklin Public Schools subcommittee meets Tuesday at 6 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town's public meeting calendar.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 12:00 p.m.: Charter school finance committee meets Wednesday. The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's Finance Committee meets Wednesday at noon to review school finances.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Historical Commission meets Wednesday evening. Franklin's Historical Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday at 6 p.m., open to the public.Town of Franklin
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Joint Budget Subcommittee meets at Town Hall. Franklin's Joint Budget Subcommittee meets Wednesday at 6 p.m. at 355 East Central Street to continue its review of town finances.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 8:30 a.m.: Town Council holds monthly office hours Thursday. Franklin Town Council members hold their monthly office hours Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill Street.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 2:00 p.m.: Housing trust board meets Thursday afternoon. The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust meets Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss the town's affordable housing programs.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Cultural District Committee meets Thursday evening. Franklin's Cultural District Committee holds its regular meeting Thursday at 7 p.m.Town of Franklin
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Charter school board of trustees meets Thursday. The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's Board of Trustees meets Thursday at 7 p.m.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Oct 9, 8:30 a.m.: Senior center cafe closed Friday. The Franklin Senior Center's cafe will be closed Friday, October 9, according to the town's activity calendar.Town of Franklin
• Fri, Oct 9, 11:00 a.m.: Senior center lunch spotlights Laos cuisine for $10. The Franklin Senior Center hosts an Eat Around the World lunch featuring Laotian cuisine Friday, October 9, at 11 a.m. for $10.Town of Franklin
• Mon, Oct 12, 9:30 a.m.: Entertainer Steve Avellino performs at senior center. Performer Steve Avellino appears at the Franklin Senior Center Monday, October 12, at 9:30 a.m., with registration for the series costing $42.Town of Franklin

Recent editions

• Sunday, October 4, 2026 — Finance Committee picks new chair as Franklin confronts a widening multiyear budget gap
• Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Town Hall published its September Franklin First newsletter with updates from municipal departments across town
• Monday, September 28, 2026 — Town of Franklin posts fresh update on the Pine Street roadway project
• Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Franklin's Conservation Commission opens Passport to Fall challenge at town conservation areas through November 15
• Friday, September 25, 2026 — Franklin promotes Deputy Chief James West to lead its police department as next chief
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Children's Museum of Franklin opens new outdoor play and exploration space for young visitors
• Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Ad hoc committee meets Monday to evaluate the town administrator's performance
• Sunday, September 20, 2026 — Franklin announces Pond Street road work starting next week, with possible delays for drivers in the area