Village of Franklin, Mich.

Franklin Village Community Groups

Community Groups

The following is a list of active community groups. If you have corrections or additions to this information, contact us (email) with details.

Franklin Community Association

The FCA is a non-profit, non-political, independent organization providing proactive support for village efforts in many areas. Key events sponsored by the FCA include the Labor Day parade and Round-up, Franklin Winter Festival in December and summer day camp for kids. The FCA owns and maintains a large section of the open space to the south of the Franklin Community Church. This area includes baseball fields, tennis courts, and the gazebo. For additional information, call Jane Polan at (248) 626-2231, or view the " The Franklin Villager", sponsored by the Franklin Community Association.   The Annual FCA Wine Tasting did take place on May 22, 2010, and was well attended.  The Village of Franklin will be celebrating Labor Day with its 65th annual Round Up, featuring a parade, Midway Games, a petting farm, pony rides, giant inflatables, a raffle, magician, jugglers, a classic car show, Rescue Dogs for adoption, bake sale, Kettle Corn, roasted almonds, Sandy Candy, hot dogs, exhibitions by the Historical Society and Garden Club, police dog and dog safety demonstrations, and much more.  The Round Up runs from 10 to 4 on Monday, September 6th in downtown Franklin.  The Labor Day fine art fair, “Art in the Village,” celebrating its 29th year, runs from 10 to 5.  In addition, the historic Franklin Cider Mill opens for the fall season on Labor Day weekend.  Volunteers are needed so please contact Jane Polan.

 

Franklin Historic Society

The Franklin Historic Society is dedicated to the preservation of the Village of Franklin.  The Society's purpose is to enhance the understanding of Franklin's history, including its character and sense of community.  Major activities of the Society are operating the Franklin Historical Museum, collecting and archiving historical materials, educating and disseminating historical materials and encouraging historical preservation in Franklin.  The public is invited to the Society Board of Trustees meeting at 7:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month at the Franklin Historical Museum (26165 Thirteen Mile Road at Kirk).  We welcome all volunteers to work on various projects.  For information, contact Ann Lamott (Historical Society president) at  248-538-0273 or the Museum at 248-538-0565 between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM on Wednesday.  A recent copy of the Society's "Kite & Key" is available here and at the Village Hall. 

 

Franklin - Bingham Volunteer Fire Department

The Franklin-Bingham Volunteer Fire Department is rich in history and tradition. It is an organization of neighbors helping each other. In service since the 1930's, the Department demonstrates the continuing tradition of volunteerism that characterizes the villages of Franklin and Bingham Farms. The department is led by a full-time professional fire chief and is comprised of a team of 40 volunteers who are certified firefighters, licensed emergency medical personnel and support staff who serve without compensation.

We focus on providing responsible, professional fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services. Our mission is to serve residents, neighbors and all citizens when called to action. We create value by executing our services in a cost effective, high quality manner.
The fire department periodically sponsors CPR training for resident groups and regularly visits schools and organization gatherings to discuss fire prevention and safety techniques.

Franklin Foundation

The Foundation is a public charity organized to promote and enhance the natural environment, maintain and preserve harmonious architecture, and to stimulate and support a sense of community in Franklin. A few of the projects the Franklin Foundation has been involved in include:  The Broughton House and Ski Hill, Charlotte's Garden, The Derwich House maintenance, A Franklin Advisory Council, Ben Franklin's Birthday Party, Educational Talks for Franklin Residents, The Essence of Franklin Photography Competition, Environmental Fact Sheets for Franklin citizens, 14 Mile Road - Environmental Impact of 72" Water Main, Franklin Historic Society Survey, Helman Woods lot 55 purchase, Holly Day, Mobile Watch, The Kreger House preservation, The Lock House preservation, Landscaping throughout Franklin Village, Music on the Green, Franklin New Comer's Party, Franklin Foundation Natural Resources Committee, The Silver Triangle, The Village Running Path, Village Assistant Sanitarian, Village Center Citizen's Committee, Village Center Charrette.  For additional information please contact President Glen Hoffrichter at:  248-855-0945 and visit the Franklin Foundation web site:  www.Franklin-Foundation.org.  We look forward to your participation.

 

Franklin Mobile Watch

Franklin Village residents volunteer their time in a "neighbors watching the neighborhood" program. Under the direction of the Franklin Police Department, these dedicated citizens, assigned to a day each month, travel approximately 42 miles through the village alerting police of any suspicious activities. In addition, a telephone relay system is employed through "Mobil Watchers" in an emergency. Monthly educational programs and publicity through the village newsletter inform residents of measures that can protect self and property. Meetings are held at Broughton House the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All village residents are invited to attend. 

Franklin Cemetery Association

The Franklin Cemetery is a Non Profit Corporation owned by all Cemetery lot owners.  A Board of Directors administers the Cemetery and an annual Pot Luck Owners Meeting is held each May.  The Cemetery has been in existence since 1828 and has an engraved Veterans Memorial honoring Veterans from the Civil War to present.  An annual Memorial Day service is held at 11:00 on Memorial Day to honor Veterans of all wars.  Please stop by and see the new Historic Marker that was dedicated in honor of the late Jim Pikulas, Franklin Cemetery Association President for many years.  There are many beautiful grave sites available for sale to residents.  Perpetual care for the Cemetery is provided by a Trust fund.

Information may be obtained by calling Judy Meade, Director (248) 626-.8537  FRANKLIN CEMETERY MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE - Historic Franklin Cemetery's Memorial Day Observance was held on Monday, May 31, 2010, at 11:00 a.m.  The Franklin Cemetery is located on Franklin Road, between 13 and 14 Mile Roads, at the corner of Scenic Drive.
 

 

Franklin Baseball League 

The Franklin Baseball League was founded in 1955 and is in its 52nd year of operation. This year the league has over 650 players on more than 50 teams playing over 500 regular season games, plus All Star and post-season tournament games. The league's players live and go to school in Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Franklin, Farmington Hills and Southfield. Play in baseball and softball leagues is open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14. The fee to play in the League is $130 per player. League play starts at the end of April and finishes by the end of June. Travel baseball through the summer is available to those children wishing to play a longer schedule. The league's emphasis for players is on developing skills and learning about sportsmanship and the value of team play. Those with questions or those interested in a volunteer or umpire please visit online, http://www.frankinbaseball.org

 

Franklin Village Council for the Visual and Performing Arts

The purpose of this non-profit corporation is to nurture the growth and awareness of the visual and performing arts in the village of Franklin and its surrounding areas. The Arts Council sponsors "Music on the Green" during the month of July.

 

Franklin Branch of the Woman's National Farm & Garden Club

The Franklin Garden Club has been in existence since 1953.   Our 70+ members meet over lunch on the second Monday, September through June, at the Franklin Community Church.  Besides enjoying each other's company, we hear speakers on a variety of horticultural topics. 

The Garden Club maintains two community gardens in the Village of Franklin, funds two scholarships at Michigan State University in horticultural fields, plus we support numerous organizations, including: Detroit Garden Center-Moross House, Cranbrook House and Garden, Birmingham Public School Environmental Center, Greening of Detroit, E. L. Johnson Nature Center, Seven Ponds Nature Center, Detroit Zoological Society, Franklin Library, Friends of the National Arboretum, Earthkeepers, 4H Children's Garden at M.S.U., Michigan Herb Association and Keep Michigan Beautiful.  In addition, we sponsor an annual guest lecturer, open to the community at large. 

The Garden Club raises its operating funds by hosting the Franklin Garden Walk during June of each year. This year on June 9, 2010.   Please contact 248.851.1814 or email franklingardenclub@yahoo.com or visit www.franklingardenclub.org.

 

Franklin Community Church

The Franklin Community Church is located at 26425 Wellington, Franklin, just west of  the Village Green. The phone number is (248) 626-6606.  Look them up on their website at www.franklinchurch.us. 

 

Other Village Organizations

Franklin Village Band - Some reed instrument players and others are needed to join the volunteer concert band, which performs about five times a year.  Nonresidents and people of all ages are welcome.  Band is looking for those who play clarinet, saxophone and flute, but anyone is invited to join.  There are no auditions.  To join or for more info, call president Bob Smith at (248) 626--5474; manager Bill Prisk at (248) 474-8869, or conductor Bob Zimmerman at (313) 535-4119 any day before 8 p.m.

Franklin Horse Association

Neighborhood Associations

The following is a list of existing neighborhood associations. If you have current contact information for these groups, please contact us.

Dorchester Hills

Tom Couvreur, current President, 248.737-3094, email at dorchesterhills@comcast.net
108 Residents located in the corner of 14 Mile Road and Telegraph Road

Condominium Association

David Grossman, 626-3417

Stone Oaks

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Helman Woods

Steve Cohen, 865-3474

Historic District/Downtown Homeowners Association

The HD/DHA is a group of concerned neighbors who live in or near the Franklin Village Historic District. Part activist group, part information clearinghouse, part social club, the HD/DHA aims to take the pulse of, speak out for, and report back to those people who live in the vicinity of the Historic District. See Franklin Historic Society item above.

Rosemond Estate

Christine Pont  208-9816

Franklin Forest Homeowners Association

Forest Drive, 21 residents, current president; Gail Frederick, phone:  (248) 539-0760, email: forestdrive@comcast.net

Franklin Hickory Acres

Patti Cueny  626-2987

Franklin Villas

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Riverwood

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