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Above, Franklin Historical Museum, one of the locations pitching in to keep Senior Center programs going during closure.
The Town of Franklin has announced that Franklin Senior Center will be temporarily closed from March 5 through March 14, 2025 to allow for necessary building repairs. Alternative sites will host many regular programs.
“We appreciate the community’s patience as we make these important improvements to our facility,” said Sarah Amaral, Director. “Our goal is to ensure a safe and comfortable environment for all our members, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on March 17, 2025. What better way to welcome the community back than a delicious corned beef and cabbage dinner, prepared and served by our very own Franklin Fire Department.”
We extend our gratitude to the Finance Committee, Capital Budget Subcommittee, and Town Council for approving the funds necessary for this insulation project. Town Administration, along with Senior Center staff and volunteers, is dedicated to ensuring that vital services continue during this period. Thanks to the generosity and support of our community partners, several programs will be held at off-site locations, including Franklin VFW, Pete’s Nerd Emporium, Franklin TV Studio, Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, Franklin’s Historical Museum, Franklin School for the Performing Arts (FSPA), Dean College, and Franklin’s Municipal Building.
The Supportive Day Program will be held daily from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Municipal Building’s Training Room with the exception of Wednesday, March 12th when the program will be closed.
Tri-County Regional Vocational High School will be providing lunches on a daily basis from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM, but members must arrive by 11:45 AM and call the Senior Center the day prior to register. The only exception will be on Friday March 14th, where you can pick up a boxed lunch at the municipal building, provided by Franklin Public Schools Food Services. No breakfast will be provided during the closure.
Transportation services, on the Senior Center’s Van, will run throughout the closure, providing access for errands, shopping, and medical appointments. This includes the social day trip to Lotvin Gallery of the Hopkinton Center for the Arts on March 12th.
The repairs are aimed at addressing a long-standing problem with sprinkler pipes not being adequately protected from the cold, dating to the building's original design. Frozen pipes and resultant flooding have occurred on multiple occasions.
Below is a schedule of other events taking place in alternative locations:
Schedule is subject to change, including additional program offerings from the students
of Tri-County Vocational High School.
For the latest news and announcements, please visit:
Franklin Senior Center Webpage:
https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
Franklin Senior Center Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/franklinseniorcenter
Daily robocalls will be sent out with the most up to date information. If you would like to be
added to our robocall list, please call the senior center at 508-520-4945.
A full schedule of events, map, and location details will be included in the March Edition of
our Senior Center newsletter, the Franklin Connection. This will also be available on the
Senior Center’s website.
