Franklin Improvement Society

05/22/2026

THIS SUNDAY! The Franklin Improvement Society’s Plants, Etc. Sale will be at the Franklin, NY Farmer's Market, 25 Institute St., Franklin, NY, on May 24th, 2026, 10am-2pm.

If you have extra plants, indoor or outdoor, or gardening stuff please consider donating it to the sale. Donations may be dropped off the morning of the sale between 8:30am-10am at the market.

Funds raised will go towards plantings and maintenance in the Franklin Memorial Park and Edible Walking Trail and other Improvement Society projects.

05/14/2026

The Franklin Improvement Society’s Plants, Etc. Sale is less than two weeks away!

We’ll see you at the Franklin, NY Farmer's Market, 25 Institute St., Franklin, NY, on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, 10am-2pm.

We are seeking plant and gardening-related donations for the “Plants, Etc. Sale,” such as:
• Perennials (Spring is the time to thin & divide!)
• Annuals
• Houseplants
• Trees and shrubs
• Seeds and seedlings
• Gardening books
• Garden tools and supplies
• Flower or plant containers (pots, vases, urns, etc.)
• Garden decor
• …anything that has to do with gardening!

Donations may be dropped off the morning of the sale between 8:30am-10am. If you are unable to drop off, please contact Barbara Sandifer or private message us here on Facebook. If donating plants, please label with their common name – the more info you can provide, though, the better!

Funds raised will go towards plantings and maintenance in the Franklin Memorial Park and Franklin Edible Walking Trail and other Improvement Society projects.

05/12/2026

A great way to improve Franklin is to learn how to be prepared!

There will be a NY Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training Program offered on June 11, 2026 at 6pm at the Franklin Fire & Rescue , 351 Main Street. This is being offered in conjunction with the NY National Guard. Registration is required. Scan the QR code or visit https://pspapps.dhses.ny.gov/CitizenPreparednessCorps/views/registrant/add.xhtml?lang=en&eventId=687

05/12/2026

The Franklin Improvement Society will meet Wednesday night, May 13, at Village Hall, Water Street, at 7 pm.

Agenda items include:
plant sale
park clean up
barrels
tree survey report
bench retrieval
250th celebration

All are welcome - please note that that there is a steep flight of stairs upon entering Village Hall.

05/07/2026

Oregano - forsythia - rhubarb - catmint - lemon balm - pots and trays - the donations are coming in!

The Franklin Improvement Society will host a Plants, Etc. Sale at the Franklin, NY Farmer's Market, 25 Institute St., Franklin, NY, on Sunday, May 24th, 2026, 10am-2pm. Funds raised will go towards plantings and maintenance in the Franklin Memorial Park and Franklin Edible Walking Trail and other Improvement Society projects.

The Improvement Society is seeking plant and gardening-related donations for the “Plants, Etc. Sale,” such as:
• Perennials (Spring is the time to thin & divide!)
• Annuals
• Houseplants
• Trees and shrubs
• Seeds and seedlings
• Gardening books
• Garden tools and supplies
• Flower or plant containers (pots, vases, urns, etc.)
• Garden decor
• …anything that has to do with gardening!

Donations may be dropped off the morning of the sale between 8:30am-10am. If you are unable to drop off, please contact Barbara Sandifer or private message us here on Facebook. If donating plants, please label with their common name – the more info you can provide, though, the better!

Gardeners and garden-curious, please save the date for the “Plants, Etc. Sale” and we’ll see you in May!

04/30/2026

That's a wrap for Trash Pick Up! Four contractor bags filled up. Maybe we'll do it again in the fall...

01/21/2026

The Franklin Improvement Society, a registered 501(c)3, has been active in the community for many years, leading projects such as:

• Storage shed installation
• Franklin Memorial Park and Franklin Edible Walking Trail maintenance
• Maintaining Main Street flower barrels
• Assisting the Franklin Tree Advisory Board with tree plantings
• Hosting the annual Christmas Stroll and Santa and Mrs. Claus at the fire hall
• Rehabilitation of Franklin Memorial Park fountain
• Creating the Franklin Memorial Park, our most ambitious project to date
• Erecting “Welcome to Franklin” village signs
• Financially supporting the restoration of a Main Street building’s façade

Over the past three years, we have revitalized and reorganized our Society with new members, new leadership, and renewed interest from community members as we partner with other local nonprofit and municipal organizations under the guidance of long-time member Kim Hyzer.

If you would like to attend a meeting, become a member, or volunteer with us for specific projects, please private message us or comment below. We anticipate that the next in-person meeting will be Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 7pm in Village Hall.

12/17/2025

The Franklin Improvement Society Mission Statement:

Our Society endeavors to encourage revitalization of our commercial district and preservation of Franklin’s historic character. We hope to encourage improvements that will create a positive effect on our economic conditions and quality of life in Franklin. We hope to help our community to grow and prosper for generations to come. We hope to attract new residents, business and visitors to our community. We desire to work with and encourage organizations that already do so much for our community.

We have such a wealth of beautiful architecture in our village that has been well maintained and preserved. We would like to see our downtown area rejuvenated with viable enterprises.

In-person meetings are on hold until spring, but if you'd like to be added to the email list, please send us a dm.