The winds of change have landed in Franklin (Unofficial results of Biennial Election, Nov 4 2025)

Photo copy of the results for now, more details and a PDF version shortly.

All unofficial per Town Clerk Nancy Danello 

6380 voters, 24.4% of the 26,136 registered total

The PDF file for the Unofficial Results

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v5cYEiArfdM1mxt5LUM9EY6eR-C2rYru/view?usp=drive_link

Town Clerk Nancy Danello announcing the unofficial results: Audio link  -> 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1569-franklin-ma-unofficial-biennial-election-results-11-04-25/

Election Collection - 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 ???

Tuesday, November 4

Biennial Election Day - Franklin High school from 6 AM to 8 PM

all precincts vote in this one site

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

Biennial Local Election

Tuesday, November 4th Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Location: All Precincts Vote @ Franklin High School

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group Meeting

Tuesday, November 4 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11042025-1989 

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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

Mitzi reveals the key event happenings at the Library for November (audio)

FM #1568 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1568 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, October 22, 2025.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month

• Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction

• Closed November 11 for Veteran’s Day

• Closing early Weds, Nov 26 and all day on Thursday, Nov 27 for Thanksgiving

• Book sale weekend November 14 & 15

• Library events for November 2025

• In calendar order rather than by category this time around

Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be safe, use the official Town and Library pages.

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.

The recording runs about 22 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1568-franklin-public-library-nov2025-highlights-10-28-25/

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library 

Mitzi reveals the key event happenings
at the Library for November (audio)

Library event calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events 

November Library press release  -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=86  

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

Joe Landry presents "Then & Now" as recorded at the Franklin Senior Center and shared by Franklin TV

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EkZIrEeq4

Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

FHS field hockey tops Woburn to advance to Sweet 16 in playoffs on Monday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Monday, November 3, 2025

Field Hockey = Division 1 = #31 Woburn, 0 @ #2 Franklin, 4 – Final

via X/J

@Josh_Perry10

End of 1Q: Franklin 0, Woburn 0, Panthers have had a couple chances including one tip from Ava Lucenta that was cleared off the line but Woburn has done a good job keeping most attacks to the perimeter

Halftime: Franklin 1, Woburn 0, Panthers cash in on their fourth corner of the day, five players got a touch before the ball dropped to Tori Cahill on the post and she buried the chance to put the hosts in front, Franklin looked far more dangerous in 2Q

Final: Franklin 4, Woburn 0, Penelope Brady had a goal and assist in the third quarter, Ella Marzullo scored once, and freshman Lily Aparo added a fourth goal in the 4Q, Panthers face winner of Lexington/Waltham in the Sweet Sixteen 

"It had been nearly two weeks since Franklin closed out the regular season with a win against Bishop Feehan. Inevitably, the Panthers took a little while to find their footing in Monday afternoon’s Div. 1 tournament opener at Beaver Pond Field.

Once the Panthers got up to speed, things went according to plan. Franklin scored three times in the second half and rolled to a 4-0 win against No. 31 Woburn to get back into the Sweet Sixteen.

“A little slow to start,” Franklin coach Michelle Hess admitted. “The break was good because we had some injuries but yeah we’ve got to get back to the routine. We’ve got to get back to playing and you play against each other so much it gets monotonous. And, I have a young team, so I think we had a little bit of nerves.”

Franklin struggled to connect passes and create scoring chances in the opening quarter. With 8:20 left in the first, the Panthers got a corner and Ella Marzullo fed the ball to the goal mouth where Ava Lucenta was stationed but her tip was cleared off the line by Woburn’s Emerson Lilley."

By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-shakes-off-rust-in-first-round-runs-past-woburn/

For a photo gallery from this game. (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Woburn-Field-Hockey-11-03-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-03-25/

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

How to Get Ahead with AI? (video)

Special seminar on Artificial Intelligence, featuring Mr. Vishal Tiruveedi, a proud alumnus of Franklin High School, and Mr. K.P. Sompally, a distinguished School Committee Member, and David Callaghan, Chairman of the School Committee. 

They share valuable insights on the growing impact of AI in education, together, they’ll explore how AI is transforming our world, inspiring the next generation of innovators, discuss the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, and its role in shaping our future.

video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDPormIxaTA

How to Get Ahead with AI? (video)

FHS Class of 2027 fund raiser at The Shed - Nov 26

FHS Class of 2027 fund raiser at The Shed - Nov 26 

"Come and join the @theshedfranklin November 26th!!

RAFFLE IS CASH ONLY!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQbnL1wgCJX/

Franklin Annual Firefighter Memorial

"The Franklin Fire Department held their annual Firefighter memorial Sunday yesterday.  Thank you to members of the Town Council, Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Fire Department Chaplain Father Robert Poitras, and all those who attended.

A special thank you to Vicario Studio for capturing this event."

Shared from (view additional photos) -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1BRqbkP7dd/

Franklin Annual Firefighter Memorial (photos courtesy of Vicario Studio)

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday Night (11/3) through Friday Morning (11/7)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert 7PM to 5AM!

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project

Monday night, November 3, the Contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer force main within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be evening lane closures on RT. 140 from 7PM to 5AM. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Also, on  Wednesday between the hours of 9AM to 3PM the contractor will be within the sidewalk on RT. 140 to connect sewer pipe sections together.  Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Pump Station:

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure and internal building component installation. In addition, the contractor will be performing final site work

Shared from -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Norfolk County Sheriff: Volunteers Needed - Veterans' Outreach Canton

You don't want to miss this.

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office is looking for volunteers for our next House to House for Heroes event in Canton!   We are coming to the Town of Canton on Saturday, November 15th, and we are once again looking for volunteers to join us on this great day of service in partnership with the Canton Veterans' Service Office.   We will go door-to-door that Saturday after a short kickoff ceremony around 9:00 a.m. at the American Legion Post, 950 Washington Street, Canton.   Volunteers will visit neighborhoods to deliver packets of information to local veterans to make them aware of the important benefits and support available to them. We hope you can join us!  Scan the QR code or visit the link below to register. Veterans ( NCSO): Volunteers Needed: House to House for Heroes Canton

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, November 4, 2025

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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, November 4, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

7:30 am      Joe Landry: Then and Now

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank Presents: Ken Ojukwu

10:30 am Frank Presents: Joe McGann

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Kenneth Ojukwu

4:00 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Henry Reis Hansen

4:30 pm Election 2025: Planning Board - Mark Mucciarone

5:00 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Stephen Karunakaran

5:30 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Glenn Jones

6:02 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Patrick Sheridan

6:30 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Paul Griffith

7:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

8:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

12:30 pm FHS Winter Music: Band 2024

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Brockton 10-21-25

6:00 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!    6:00 AM - 8:00 PM    VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!

8:00 am School Committee 10-28-25

12:00 pm Economic Development 10-29-25

2:00 pm School Committee 10-28-25

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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