The Town of Franklin, MA recently was named by Family Circle Magazine as one of the “Top Ten Places to Raise a Family” in the United States!
Family Circle said that it identified in Franklin, Massachusetts ample economic opportunity combined with a small town appeal, affordable housing, quality schools, and plenty of recreational opportunities.
In 2008, CNN/Money.com bestowed yet another striking honor on Franklin, Mass when it named the town one of the “Top Ten Places to Live and Launch” in America. CNN/Money.com recognized Franklin, MA as one of only ten towns in all of the United States which offer “the best mix of business advantages and lifestyle appeal”!
Why is so much positive national media attention being showered on Franklin, Massachusetts?
There’s plenty of reasons – check out the many Franklin info links in the right column and you’ll find your own reasons to love this vibrant community!
From the category archives:
If you live in the suburbs west of Boston, MA and you’re looking for something to do this New Year’s weekend 2011 – 2012, here are some ideas. A few of these suggestions are well known in Massachusetts while others are a bit more obscure (and perhaps closer to home) and all are geared towards [...]
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The annual Franklin, MA Holiday Stroll will take place this Thursday, December 1, 2011 in the Downtown area. Festivities start at 4 PM and run through 7 PM. Tree lighting The tree lighting will begin at 4 PM on the Dean College campus. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided courtesy Dean College. Meet Santa The [...]
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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 in Franklin and offers everyone an opportunity to get involved, share some interests, develop some new friends and make a difference in the Franklin community. Get involved! You have [...]
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The annual Franklin, MA Fourth of July Celebration is much more than a one day event – it’s something really special! Because July Fourth fell on a Monday this year, the 2011 Celebration was a five day extravaganza beginning June 30 and running through July 4. Events were held on the Franklin Town Common and [...]
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Franklin, MA honored its active U.S. military personnel and veterans on Memorial Day with ceremonies and a parade yesterday. Good attendance despite weather Turnout was strong, despite heavy clouds and some light rain in Franklin, Massachusetts. A wreath was laid at the WWI Memorial at the Dean College campus. More commemorations were held at the [...]
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Franklin, MA opened its Public Works facility to the public May 21, 2011 for a Touch a Truck event for children. It was a great opportunity for family fun and to let the kids get hands-on experience with trucks of all description. Impressive facility The event was held at the Franklin DPW operations center located [...]
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Franklin, MA is reaping the rewards of the single stream recycling program it implemented last year. Not only is the system extremely easy for town residents to use, it’s saving Franklin lots of money as well. Compared to more onerous recycling programs used by some other towns in Massachusetts, Franklin’s single stream recycling is a [...]
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What does Franklin MA’s downtown shoe store have in common with fine art? You’ll be able to experience the surprising answer yourself this Friday evening 7 PM – 9 PM at the inaugural gallery exhibition by the new Franklin Art Center located at 5 Main Street in Franklin, Massachusetts. Franklin resident’s hidden talent The gallery [...]
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An important member of the thriving performing arts community in Franklin, MA is celebrating 30 years of service this month. The Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center started back in 1981 out of one room in a home in Norfolk. It now has approximately 300 students enrolled in its spacious studios at 31 Hayward Street in Franklin, [...]
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The Town of Franklin, MA enjoyed moderate population growth of just over 7% in the first decade of the 21st century, according to figures published last week by the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This marks a decided slowdown in the rate of growth for Franklin, compared to what the community [...]
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