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Thursday, April 30, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 30, 2026 ???
Thursday, April 30
9am Fallen Hero: John E Pasquantonio (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)
3pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)
6pm Sourdough Starter Workshop (Lifelong Learning)
For Library events ->
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times
*** NO Town Meetings today ***
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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Fallen Hero Recognition: John Emidio Pasquantonio - April 30, 2026, 9 AM
Memorial event today at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor John Emidio Pasquantonio, Vietnam.
This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.
Fallen Hero: John Emidio Pasquantonio
Lance Corporal John Emidio Pasquantonio was born in Franklin on March 14, 1949, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Carlo Pasquantonio. John lived with his parents and 3 sisters on Grove St. while attending the Franklin Schools. John enlisted in the Marines, at age 17.
John was married to the former Jacqueline Mucciarone of Franklin and he left a son, John Carlo, who currently lives here in Franklin.
Corporal Pasquantonio, assigned to the USS Iwo Jima, had been sent ashore as a forward observer for the Navy guns on the coast of Vietnam, in Quang Tri province, when he was struck by a mortar shell and killed instantly on April 30, 1968. Prior to his death, John had repeatedly volunteered for this hazardous duty landing on the coast by helicopter. Cpl. Pasquantonio was award the Cross of Gallantry Medal, which compares with America's bronze star award, by the South Vietnam government.
Lance Corporal John E. Pasquantonio was 19 years old at the time of his death in Vietnam.
Originally post here -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/01/fallen-hero-john-emidio-pasquantonio.html
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway
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| Fallen Hero Recognition: John Emidio Pasquantonio, Vietnam - April 30, 2024, 9 AM |
BEN's Bulletin: Downtown Walk & Talk on Saturday, May 2
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FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Building and Inspections Department
From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
The Building and Inspections Department is responsible for oversight of building permits and we also enforce the zoning code. It is the department's duty to ensure that the safety of all residents and business owners of the Town is preserved and protected, as well as to provide inspection for most businesses and multi-family homes with accurate and timely information, and to provide collaborative inspections with the fire department.
Core Functions
● Reviews all applications, issues permits and conducts required inspections
● Conducts field inspections for all issued permits
● Follows up on all zoning inquiries
● Administers, enforces and interprets Town of Franklin Zoning Bylaw.
● Works in collaboration with other Town departments to ensure safety and compliance across all building and zoning related matters
● Inspects all Town projects
● Administers the Sealer of Weights & Measures currently conducted by the state
● Provides emergency disaster response services in collaboration with other Emergency Response departments or organizations
● Conducts periodic inspections of establishments that hold common victualer and/or liquor licenses
Staffing
● One (1) Building Commissioner
● One (1) Senior Inspector
● One (1) Permitting Specialist
● Two (2) part-time Permit Inspectors (Electrical and Plumbing)
● One (1) part-time Administrative Assistant
Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments
● All inspection requests are logged in online. Ongoing online permit submissions are proceeding without a glitch.
● Weights and Measures are billed online.
● Inspectors and staff are educated daily on important departmental updates.
● All inspectors issue their respective trade permits, unassisted!
In FY2025 the Town issued 16 residential permits and 1,267 non-residential permits, generating a total of $1,710,578 in revenue.
FY27 Requested Budget Highlights
● There are no major increases in the Building and Inspections Department budget for FY27.
FY27 Requested Budget Summary
I believe the Building and Inspections Department FY27 budget should be approved because of the income that we generate and our relatively low budget requests. Our impact on the community is mostly positive. We strive to provide a service that is strictly customer based with a focus on life safety enforcement.
The PDF of this section -
For the full FY 2027 budget narrative - https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
FHS softball & girls lacrosse teams post wins on Wednesday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Baseball = Franklin, 0 @ Canton, 1 – Final
– Junior Dean Madden tossed a complete game shutout and Canton blanked Franklin, 1-0, to earn the Bulldogs their second shutout win over a top 10 team in the state this season. Madden scattered three hits, including a pair of singles, and issued just two walks while striking out nine in the win. Canton’s lone run of the game came back in the bottom of the third inning when senior Teddy Shuman (2-for-3) led off with a single, took second on a passed ball, went to third on a ground out, and scored on a single up the middle from junior Tommy Rose. Franklin threatened with runners on second and third in the first after a hit and a walk but Madden got a big strikeout and then induced a ground ball to short to prevent any damage. Franklin junior Henry George led off the top of the sixth with a double and senior Jack Sullivan walked as the Panthers threatened with two on with no outs but Madden responded with back-to-back strikeouts and a pop up to foul territory to escape. Freshman Ethan Edmunds had a strong start on the bump for the Panthers, giving up just the one run on five hits and three walks, striking out eight in six innings.
Softball = Canton, 4 @ Franklin, 13 – Final
– Franklin’s offense broke out for 15 hits and scored its highest run total in over a month as the Panthers won their third straight by taking down visiting Canton. The Panthers erupted for eight runs in the second inning, quickly erasing an early three-run deficit. After adding one run in the fifth, the Panthers put the game away for good with four runs in the sixth inning. Senior Abby Stock drove in the first run of the game with a base hit and classmate Caitlyn Reynolds followed with a two-run double to give the visiting Bulldogs an early 3-0 lead in the second. But Franklin had an immediate response, including six runs with two outs. Sophia Sacramone cleared the bases with a three-run triple and Ava Florest, Ciara O’Brien, and Addi Weiss followed with consecutive RBI singles as Franklin staked an 8-3 lead. Rori Sasin drove a run in with an RBI groundout in the top of the third to cut the deficit to 8-4, but that would be the closest the Bulldogs would get the rest of the way. Olivia Caruso delivered a big two-out, two-run double in the bottom of the sixth to push the lead to 13-4. Sacramone went 4-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored, Weiss also went 4-for-4 with two RBI and two runs, and both Caruso (double, triple, two RBI) and Phoebe O’Connor (two runs) finished with two hits. On top of her offense, Sacramone came on in relief and tossed four shutout innings, scattering four hits and one walk while striking out five. Sasin (two doubles) and Delaney Clegg (run) had two hits for the Bulldogs.
Girls Lacrosse = Franklin, 16 @ Mansfield, 2 – Final
– Franklin went on the road and rolled to a big win at Mansfield. Clara Blongastainer dominated with eight goals and 10 draw controls, Erin Peterson dished out four assists, Emma Bissinger added a goal and an assist while controlling the midfield, and Vera Hansen chipped in one goal and two assists. Codi Lai made four saves in net for the Panthers. Mansfield got goals from Maddie Boyle and Sadie Jablonski, Sophie Clang added an assist, and Lana DiSangro turned aside 15 shots in a busy effort in net.
Boys Tennis = Canton, 5 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
– Canton rolled on the road with a 5-0 win over Franklin. Senior Bharat Ramanathan earned a 7-5, 6-0 win at first singles, while senior Matt Wright edged a tight second set tiebreak to win 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) at second singles, and senior Eli Weaver secured a 6-2, 6-0 win at third singles. In doubles, sophomore Luke Erickson and junior Spencer Reich picked up a 6-0, 6-2 win at first doubles, and the duo of senior Aiden McCloskey and senior Alvis Huang battled through a third-set tiebreak to win 7-6, 5-7, 10-6 at second doubles.
Girls Tennis =Franklin @ Canton, 3:45
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
FPAC Golf Tourney scheduled for June 10 - at New England Country Club
Take a day off work for a charitable cause, and test your skills in 18 holes of golf at the New England Country Club! Compete with friends, family, and co-workers for on-course hole contests (50/50 Hole, Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive) and raffle prizes!
Golf proceeds support FPAC programming and THE BLACK BOX while encouraging the development of emerging artists. FPAC’s fundraising events help bring world-class talent to perform in downtown Franklin, amplifying the cultural fabric of MetroWest Boston.
For additional info and to register - https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/
Franklin Agricultural Commission launches "Farm Finder Tool"
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| Franklin Agricultural Commission launches "Farm Finder Tool" |
Take a few minutes to explore, visit, and maybe even find a new favorite spot.
Franklin’s farms aren’t just places—they’re part of what makes this town feel like home.
Open fields, farm stands, fresh-picked produce.
Registration for Franklin Public School's Transportation is open
Registration for the 2026-27 School Year is now open!
Please email schoolbus@franklinps.net if you did not receive an email with instructions for registration or are having any difficulty.
Registration & info - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/transportation/
Spring planting volunteers needed for Beautification Day, May 16
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| Spring planting volunteers needed for Beautification Day, May 16 |
Looking for volunteers for downtown flower planting!
Please email sandy@franklintilecarpetone.com
High school volunteer hours count!!
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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, April 30, 2026
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.
It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.
Tune in to listen to the following:
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)
- This hour features my conversation with Lauren Mottley about Brighlight Business Co https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/lauren-makes-case-for-how-brightlight.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour
Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
- This week listen to the Turntable Show hosts, The Vibe and Pauly G features the Eagles "One Of These Nights" album and Vibe Eagles Playlist. "One Of These Nights" released June 10, 1975, soared to the Eagles' first number one album on the Billboard LP chart and includes wicked popular hits including: "One of These Nights", "Lyin' Eyes" and "Take It to the Limit".
- The Playlist airs studio and live cuts from: Desperado, The Long Run, Eagles Live, On The Border, Hell Freezes Over, So What - Joe Walsh, and Above the Clouds - Glen Frey. Enjoy!"
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, April 30, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY
9:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Stephen Puleo
11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:35 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4
3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Anne Bergen
4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke
5:30 pm The Black Box: Newsies
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Djuna Perkins
8:00 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY
8:00 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band
9:30 am Rec Basketball:7th & 8th Grade Boys 03-07-26
12:00 pm FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26
2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 1
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v North Attleboro 04-08-26
9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: Footloose
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY
8:00 am Conservation Commission 04-23-26
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 04-23-26
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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