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Any relation to Cheryl the retired pharmacist at 435 w central cvs? I worked there 11 years My grandfather was born in Franklin 1897 John Robert Hood

I was in 1st and 2nd grad e in Ray School (1965-7) I don't remember it being so tall! But the red brick is definitly familiar. So sad it's gone :(

I never knew there was a Stop & Shop in downtown Franklin? How long ago was this? What year, looks like maybe 50s

RIP to the Zeotrope and Meldiva Coffee House.

Not even a mention of Star market parking lot which is where everyone met up and parked.

For my Daughter a Plainville Resident, do you photo's of Plainville she could hang them in her home ?

This is Amazing Mr. A.J Cataldo is my 3rd Great Grandfather. I am very proud.

I saw so many movies at the Zeotrope! ET, The Ghostbusters, Pulp Fiction

The Morse became the Zeiotrope

This was my mother's (Marilyn Brunelli) hometown and I spent a lot of time in Franklin when I was growing up but really began to connect with the town after my parents separated and my father passed away. I can't say I adopted Franklin as my new hometown but it adopted me as one of its own because of the Brunelli family connection.

When they show a picture of a building they only show it for a couple of seconds and then they show the two guys talking. I wish they stayed on the photo while the guys were talking. We’re not getting much of a chance to see classic Franklin in these videos.

90s to early 2000s The Franklin 500 was basically driving up and down East central to West Central. From Shaws (Horace Mann Plaza) to Franklin Village Plaza (Stop & Shop) You did it because you were bored or you were looking for friends because back then we didn’t have cell phones.

Growing up in this town was the BEST! My dad was a correction officer and we used to bring his uniforms to Mazzone the Taylor to dryclean, repair and the Mazzone's would give me cheese crackers...I was about 4 or 5. JJ Newberry's, my Aunt worked there, my mom worked there when she was in HS and as a kid we used to walk up town* that was a big deal, my mom would pay the utility bills in the back of the store- Mr & Mrs. Dewitt ran the store, such great memories. When my older sister graduated from Kenneth Hair Design in Framingham her first hairdressing job was in the Salon in the back of JJ Newberrys. The best was going into Newberry's* at the spa we got coke & french fries and the red bar stools turned around, we had so much fun!!! Newberry's had toys, household & I think mini pets in the downstairs, and the upstairs had household and men, woman and kids clothes and the right side had candy and nuts. Such a big deal to go up town walking up and spending time with our mom and us kids. Ty so much Joe for doing this video, I had such a wonderful childhood and such more memories, so great to reminiss and feel so fortunate!! ;))

Hello, do you have the full parade on the video. And was it taken in Greenfield?

Thanks for the upload !!

This is great! Love this tour of the Twon of Franklin!

Well done brother!

Too bad there were no tours of everything that you speak of back in the day. Very interesting. Wish I could remember all the streets as I have been out of franklin for many many years. Thank you for all your history lectures.

Great video, thank you. I feel like there is a theme here: So and so building was torn down for a parking lot. A true American story.

Is the old Lola’s Dairy location the same location where The White Hen Pantry use to be?

I also remember White Hen Pantry, Cronin’s coffee ☕️ shop, John the Barber 💈, and Friendly’s 🍦

Glad to see your doing well Uncle Bobby. It has been many years, but I am glad to see your still representing Franklin! I have not seen 12-14 King street in over 25 years, but I sure miss it. Great memories with my Nonnie and Papa, and you. Be well and God Bless. -Adam Catalano

The library? Dean college? The Fire Dept?

My great Aunt owned a nursery in Franklin ... Eva " Lesco" and Edmond Beachard

we did this in HS in the mid/late 80's.. and always called it the The Franklin 500. McDonald's to Stop & Shop. Great times...

Luv Franklin MA!

Great Interview! Thanks for sharing! Franklin continues to be a wonderful town 👍💕

Hi Paul DeBaggis.it was great to see you. You have not changed a bit and I certainly remember all that you are talking about, having worked in the Admin. building for 20-25 years knowing what you are talking about. Live in Virginia now but keep up with Franklin through the Franklin pages. Ann Hinckley

I love my hometown ❤️

A.J.Pisani Store was on Union St down by McCarthy St was there for years

you didn't mention the gas station that was on the corner of King and Union streets where 7-11 is now.

sounds to me like the fire department liked to let the schools burn down quite often

Speaking of gas cap locations, I had a 1973 Mercury Capri,and the first time I had it filled up at Molloy's gas station, the attendant tore my licence plate right off the car. He didn't know the filler was on the right side just behind and level to the rear window.

Great place for K.P. girls to meet Franklin guys!! A great time in history!!! Loved every minute of it!

the loop in the 60's , lola's to the front lot at the church! you just mention it!

wow it's so hard to believe the difference between 1975 to 2018. So hard to believe.

Walking back in time with Joe is always a great time! Thanks, Joe , for all of your research and love for our hometown!