Franklin Seeks Volunteers for Community Preservation Committee
FRANKLIN — Town officials are seeking residents to fill two open Citizen-at-Large seats on the Community Preservation Committee, one of several administrative openings highlighted in the town's latest updates as the DelCarte Ponds treatment set for Thursday approaches.
TOWN HALL
The Town of Franklin is inviting residents to apply for two Citizen-at-Large seats on the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), which oversees funding decisions tied to the town's Community Preservation Act revenue, including open space, historic preservation, and affordable housing projects. Separately, the town continues to advertise openings on other boards and committees for residents interested in getting involved in local governance.
The town also flagged an update to its Community Choice Power Supply Program, noting that eligible Basic Service electricity customers will receive enrollment and opt-out information by mail. Residents are encouraged to review those mailed notices closely to understand their options under the program.
The June 2026 edition of the Franklin First Newsletter is now available, offering residents a roundup of updates and highlights from town departments.
COMMUNITY & ARTS
The Franklin Public Library's community calendar shows a full slate of programming this Thursday, July 30, including a Tummy Time infant program, a Discussion Group, Wood Carving Group sessions, Bible Study, and a Pre-K Pals! session for young children — a busy day for library-goers of all ages.
ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS
"Robert Juszczyszyn Obituary" — The MetroWest Daily News reports that Robert Juszczyszyn, 81, of Franklin, died July 14, and is remembered by family including a daughter, Kim Padula (read it at https://www.metrowestdailynews.com/obituaries/pneo1531878).
"Maureen Roy Obituary (2026) - Franklin, MA - Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin" — Legacy.com's listing notes funeral arrangements for Maureen Roy of Franklin are being handled by Ginley Funeral Home of Franklin (read it at https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/maureen-roy-obituary?id=62068948).
"Anita Lachance Obituary, Age 89 - June 24, 2026 - Franklin, Massachusetts" — A tribute posting notes the passing of Anita "Babe" Lachance, 89, a Franklin High School connection, according to tributes.smh.com.au (read it at https://tributes.smh.com.au/person/Anita-G.-%22Babe%22-Lachance-61743716).
"Kyle Christopher Weaver Obituary | 1999 - 2026 | Wareham, MA" — Tribute Archive reports that Kyle Christopher Weaver, 27, formerly of Franklin, died July 17 in Wareham (read it at https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/49122553/kyle-christopher-weaver).
COMING UP
The Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday, July 30. The Franklin Public Library's Thursday, July 30 lineup includes Tummy Time!, a Discussion Group, Wood Carving Group, Bible Study, and Pre-K Pals!, according to the library's public calendar.
Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.