Town Departments
Community Groups
Neighbor Brigade – Franklin chapter
https://www.neighborbrigade.org/
FranklinMA@neighborbrigade.org
Neighbor Brigade is a non-profit organization that establishes and mobilizes community-based networks of volunteers to provide immediate and free assistance to neighbors experiencing sudden crises such as cancer treatment, illness, accident or other tragedy. Neighbor Brigade volunteers provide critical support services such as home-delivered meals, transportation to and from medical appointments and home maintenance help.
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Memorial on the Town Common
honoring the soldiers who served in
the Civil War/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Friends of Franklin Elders
508-528-5658 | Contact: Sheila Hooper
Financial assistance, volunteer support.
https://www.franklinma.gov/friends-franklin-elders
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Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, St. Mary’s Church
1 Church Square
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-0020
Financial help, fuel assistance, housing, food assistance, transportation, medicine, clothing, free used durable medical equipment
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Home Delivered Meals
Elder Nutrition Program, Tri-Valley, Inc.
Meals on Wheels are provided short-term or long-term to homebound elders age 60 and older who are unable to prepare a nutritionally balanced meal for themselves.
800-286-6640; 508-949-6640
Food Pantries
Franklin Food Pantry
43 West Central Street
Franklin, MA
Franklin residents only; must bring proof of residency.
508-966-1274
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grocers that deliver to Franklin
Peapod, a Stop & Shop delivery service
800-573-2763
www.peapod.com
Internet orders
$60 minimum order, fee $9.95, $100 or more, fee $6.95
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Roche Bros.
781-694-5442
www.rochebros.com
No minimum order, fee $9.95 for internet orders, $14.95 for call-in order
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The bandstand on the Town Common
is a popular meeting place in Franklin
/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Pharmacies that deliver to Franklin
Laundries that pick up and deliver to Franklin
Country Fresh Laundry & Linens
2 Central Street
Framingham, MA
508-788-8001
https://www.countryfreshlinens.com/
info@CountryFreshLinens.com
Pickup and delivery, wash, dry, fold laundry
Transportation
GATRA Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority
800-698-7676
Contact: Chuck Curran, Kiessling Transit
Curb-to-curb transportation for passengers who meet the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and/or are age 60 and above. Rides will go up to a 15-mile radius. You must call to make a reservation Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ride Service is offered Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Saturdays from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m.
For routes specifically in Franklin, fare information and a downloadable schedule click here.
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Miles for Health
800-698-7676
http://www.gatra.org/index.php/special-services/miles-for-health/
GATRA’s Miles for Health is shared long distance medical transportation serving seniors and people with disabilities in the towns of Franklin, Foxboro, Norfolk, and Wrentham. You must make a reservation, 48 hours advance.
Boston Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Appointments must be made between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
All Other Trips: All other long distance medical trips, such as Burlington, Framingham, Newton-Wellesley, and Worcester, will be scheduled for Wednesdays. Appointments must be made between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
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FISH of Franklin
508-528-2121
FISH is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides free transportation to Franklin residents to medical appointments.
Ride Services are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Franklin residents only.
Reservations needed 3-5 days in advance.
Donations accepted, but regardless rider pays gas.
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Blackstone Valley Limo
877-278-4464; 508-278-4464
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JYL Transportation
774-745-7752
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MART (Medicaid Transportation)
800-854-9928
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King Courrier
508-943-9353
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Home Health Care, Homemaking and Personal Care Agencies in Franklin
Home Helpers Home Care – Franklin
295 Turnpike Street, Suite 3R
Canton, MA
(781) 828-9600
www.homehelpershomecare.com
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Dean College’s campus in downtown
Franklin/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Support Groups in Franklin
Caregiver Support Group
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945
Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month at 4 p.m.
Respite care for a loved one during the meeting is available. Please call ahead to make arrangements for respite.
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Low Vision Support Group
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
Call Maggie Gundersen and Kathy Kubit at 508-520-4945
Groups meets the second Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m.
Individual Assistance and Training also available, by appointment, every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Hearing Loss Support Group
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
For more information, call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945
Group meets the second Wednesdays of the month, 1 p.m.
Please RSVP
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Franklin - Memory Cafe
Franklin Senior Center
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-4945
Group meets the fourth Monday of the month, 3 p.m.
Offering people with dementia and their care partners the opportunity to socialize with others in a similar circumstances in a safe, engaging and welcoming environment.
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Note: Scheduling of support groups is subject to change. Please call to confirm time, location and space availability before attending.
Respite Care Services in Franklin
The Sunshine Club Franklin Senior Center Supportive Day Program
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-4945
Program schedule: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost: $35 for six-hour day (9 a.m.-3 p.m.); $18 for half day (3 hours); fees include a freshly prepared luncheon and two snacks
www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/
pages/supportive-day-program
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Companion Caregivers Franklin Senior Center In-Home Respite Program
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-4945
www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/
pages/respite-companion-caregivers
Eligibility: Care recipient must be age 60 or older with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, a related dementia or a significant chronic medical condition and must be Franklin residents; means test required for discounted rate
Cost: Private pay households at $12 per hour; discounted rate households at $8 per hour; two-hour minimum and six-hour maximum of weekly service
Schedule: Services offered Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8p.m. and weekends on a limited basis
Services: Trained and screened companion employed by Franklin Senior Center can provide meal or snack preparation; conversation, reading, writing, playing games or cards; contact emergency services if necessary, with family permission; no homemaking service, personal care or lifting is permitted
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Subsidized Housing in Franklin
Franklin Housing Authority
Director: Lisa Audette
508-528-2220
Locations: Central Park Terrace, Theron Metcalf Congregate Housing, Winter Street Apartments
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Eaton Place
Contact: Sandra Doane
508-528-0554
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Assisted Living Facilities in Franklin
The Enclave of Franklin - Assisted Living and Memory Care
656 King Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-520-1150 | 1-888-923-2641
www.enclaveoffranklin.com
Traditional Units: 61
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 20
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill
4 Forge Hill Road
Franklin, MA 02038
508-504-1175
Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill - Franklin
Traditional Units: 85
Alzheimer/Dementia Special Care Units: 12
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Franklin is home to the first public library
in America/Photo by Douglas Flynn |
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Nursing Homes in Franklin
Franklin Health and Rehabilitation Center
130 Chestnut Street
Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-4600
Number of beds: 82
Medicare certified, Medicaid certified
Clinics in Franklin
CVS Minute Clinic
272 E. Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038
866-389-2727
www.minuteclinic.com
/MA/clinics.aspx