Franklin Matters

Thursday, February 5, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, February 5, 2026 ???

Thursday, February 5

Music Boosts fundraiser at Panera Bread https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/help-franklin-music-boosters-with-their.html

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Bi-County Collaborative Joint Board of Directors & Operating Comm. Mtg. (Walpole)

Thursday, February 5 Time: 9:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-2122

Franklin Commission on Disability

Thursday, February 5 Time: 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02052026-2110

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting - NO Meeting

Thursday, February 5 Time: 7:30 PM

-----------

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

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter School: Winter 2026 Capstone Projects Highlight reel (video)

On behalf of everyone at BFCCPS, I wanted to thank you all for making the time to visit recently for our Capstone Projects. We truly appreciate you making time in your busy schedule to hear directly from our students and we know that they and their families are so grateful for your support.

At BFCCPS, we often refer to Capstone as the embodiment of the four pillars of our school's mission (Parents as Primary Educator, Character Education, Community Service and Classical Education) as this project requires all four elements to be successful.

I've prepared what I hoped would be a brief highlight reel, but in the end it runs about 41 minutes.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zPm-R2TyJM

Congressman Jake Auchincloss poses with Stella Juncker.
Stella had reached out to the Congressman as part of her HEPA filter project

A photo gallery from the four days can also be found here.

Thank you once again,

Joanne Basile

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

Communications Coordinator

jbasile@bfccps.org

Note: I did have the opportunity to witness in 2 of the 4 days of presentations. I am putting my write up summary together to share soon.

Town Council discusses goals, hears last storm cost $325,000, enters Executive Session (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026 for their shortest public session of this term of office completing public business in under 2 hours. They did go to Executive Session so who know how long that took. We'll find out later.

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51MAacjd_XU

The agenda and released documents -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042026-2120

Quick recap:

Citizen comments:

P Griffith, SchCmte Chair provides an update on budget, encourages budget hearing participation Tuesday, Feb 10
K Mu Chow informs on the Franklin Ridge presentation on Friday, 1:30 at Senior Center
DPW Director Cantoreggi, almost at total snow/ice budget for year, last storm cost $325,000
G Carlucci announces Quattro Eroi Lodge 1414 Order Sons and Daughters of Italy In America celebrating 100th Anniversary this year. Steve Puleo presenting April 12 at Historical Museum

Goals discussion, wrapped around terminology and strategic planning, could have chosen a subcommittee to help with prioritization, ended up not, will send adjustments, ideas, etc. to Jamie to consolidate for next discussion at the March 4 meeting. Consultants planned to be there to present on strategic plan option
Adoption of Amendment to the Procedures Manual of the Franklin Town Council

LeBlanc poses adjusted language, second,
P5, sec 2, regular meetings may not begin earlier than 6, provided that an agenda items is not already under discussion, the meeting may continue with a majority vote, vote on amendment Passes 9-0
Vote on the motion as amended, Passes 9-0

Moved to enter Executive session; Exemption #6: Considering the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, because an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the Public Body:
- i. Former Davis-Thayer Elementary School
- ii. Former Parmenter Elementary School
- iii. “Other Property” potentially available for Town purchase/acquisition

My notes captured in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pW9ckTDCmx-SwZL9VTtWqe9WzGOyUGTN/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin (MA) Town Council

FHS boys hockey top Attleboro on Wednesday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Boys Hockey = Franklin, 5 @ Attleboro, 1 – Final

– Franklin scored four goals in the final seven minutes of the game to pull away from Attleboro in a game that was much closer than the final score indicated. The Panthers jumped ahead midway through the opening period on a breakaway goal from Drake McAlpine. The game stayed that way through a scoreless second before Attleboro got on the board five minutes into the third to tie the game. Cam Elliott took a pass in the neutral zone and was able to fend off a pair of defensemen before picking the top corner to make it 1-1. Franklin regained the lead on the power play on a goal from James McLaughlin (from Colby Yagnesak) and then doubled its advantage just a minute later when Thomas Quinn lit the lamp, assisted by McAlpine and Drew Stoller. Attleboro went on the power play with two minutes to go and pulled the goalie to make it 6-on-4 and had a good chance in front, but the puck hopped over a Bombardier stick and the Panthers pounced and Quinn scored an empty net goal. Cooper Taccini latched onto an Attleboro turnover and scored Franklin’s fifth with 10 seconds to go. Freshman Gavin Wolfe made 21 saves in net for the Bombardiers.

Girls Hockey =Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 7 – Final

– King Philip snapped its three-game winless streak and its two-game scoreless streak with a seven-goal outburst against Franklin. Annabelle Curran scored twice and Molly Morgan added two goals, while Stephanie LeBlanc, Emma Richard, and Grace McCreedy each found the back of the net once in the win. Ella Morgan handed out two assists, Rylan McKillop and Tayla McDuff each finished with two helpers, and LeBlanc added two assists of her own, with Grace Lehan-Allen, Molly Coen, and Sydney Gannon also recording assists. Goalies Kiki Lynch and Olivia Klein combined for the shutout.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-04-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

FPS Food Service shares "Local Beef Bolognese" student meal (video)

FPS Food Service shares "Local Beef Bolognese"
student meal (video)

Check out how we made our Local Beef Bolognese in the video below.

https://youtube.com/shorts/kr2GpMGS07c

Our District Chef used Local Grass Fed Ground Beef from Weatherlow Farms, In Westport, MA, to make our scratch made Beef Bolognese for lunch today!

We used fresh ingredients like pancetta, onions, celery and carrots.

Shared from -https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17nDpt7Mn2/

New date for 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

New date for 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch
Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

You're invited to the 7th Annual Valentine's Brunch Hosted by Franklin Rotary Club

Enjoy a delicious complimentary brunch for all Franklin Seniors & residents of Franklin Housing Authority

Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026 (rescheduled from Feb 7)

Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM

Place: Central Park Terrace Hall, 1000 Central Park Tenace, Franklin, MA

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A6veKaYw8/

Help the Franklin Music Boosters with their Panera fundraiser Feb 5

Join us at Panera this Thursday for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner and 20% of the sales will be donated to the Franklin Music Boosters!

Be sure to show this flyer when ordering in-store or use code FUND4U when ordering online.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DUPG2drjQlf/

Commuter Rail service change: Fare gates at South Station have resumed final testing

Commuter Rail service change: Fare gates
at South Station have resumed final testing

Fare gates at South Station have resumed final testing. Riders will need to tap or scan to exit and enter the track area.

Visit MBTA.com/CRGATES for more information.

Learn more: http://MBTA.com/CRGATES

Last Updated: Feb 04 2026 08:09 PM

The next "Stop the Bleed" Class is scheduled for February 18, 2026 (it is Free!)

The next "Stop the Bleed" Class is scheduled
for February 18, 2026 (it is Free!)

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is having another FREE Stop the Bleed class for community members on February 18th from 3 pm - 4:30 PM at the Franklin Fire station.

Individuals will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding in order to help save a life.

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14zCwcnLZ8A3zcwFzbS9LGLqASQrukRBe/view?usp=drive_link

Thank you very much!

Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN

Public Health Nurse | Health Department

10 Daniel McCahill Street

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352

Taylor Swift Themed Public Skating scheduled for Feb 7 at FMC Franklin

Taylor Swift Themed Public Skating
scheduled for Feb 7 at FMC Franklin

Skate, sing, and sparkle your way through a fun-filled Taylor Swift-themed public skating event featuring:

• Taylor Swift music playing all session long

• Friendship bracelet fun

• A free pair of FMC gloves for every skater while supplies last!

Public Skating is on Saturday 2/7 2:30 PM - 4:20 PM

Skate rentals are available!

Please see our website for more information about Public Skating ->

https://fmcicesports.com/uncategorized/skate-into-your-taylor-swift-era/

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, February 5, 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:

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)

The episode features Exploring the Wonderful World of Wine & podcasting with Mark & Kim - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/exploring-wonderful-world-of-wine.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)"

"The Turntable Show Album Hour" features "Parachutes" from Coldplay. Parachutes, released July 10, 2000, is Coldplay's award winning debut record. The album reached double-platinum status and picked up a Best Alternative Music Album GRAMMY Award , establishing Coldplay as a major force in alternative rock. The album also received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year in 2001. The combination of the Grammy win, BRIT Award win, and a Mercury Prize nomination represents the “triple crown” of British music industry recognition - covering American, British, and artistic/critical acclaim respectively. This established Parachutes as not just a commercial success but also a critically respected debut that would launch one of the biggest bands of the 21st century.
The Vibe Playlist Hour delivers Coldplay music and amazing performances LIVE for Turntable listeners to experience real Coldplay."

Find the playlist -> https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf