What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, Oct 18, 2025 ??

Saturday, Oct 18

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am NO KINGS Franklin (Franklin Village Plaza)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin Fire Headquarters)

10:30am Trunk or Treat (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

1:00pm Library "books by the bag" Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

2:00pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm SHOW CANCELLED - Richard Shindell (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)

7:30pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

7:30pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

What's happening in Franklin, MA

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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

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Weds, Oct 22, at 5:30 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Franklin Municipal Building

355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor Council Chambers

Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Swearing in of the new Finance Committee members

3. Election of Officers - Finance Committee Chair, Vice Chair & Clerk

4. Public Comments 

- Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Finance Committee cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Finance Committee may ask town staff to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the town staff from correcting a misstatement of fact.

5. Approval of Minutes

a. August 11, 2025 

6. Resolution Recommendation

a. Electric Charging Station Expenditure Limit

7. Standing Updates:

a. Stabilization Account Report

b. Budget vs Actuals 9-30-2025

c. Fees Revenue by Department 9-30-2025

d. FY26 Budget Tracker as of 9-30-2025

8. Town Budget Updates

a. Town Administrator Fiscal Forecast

i. Town Administrator Memorandum

ii. Five Year Fiscal Forecast

iii. Five Year Department Forecast

iv. Budget Presentation

b. A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historical Fiscal Pressures

9. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive Series”

a. Technology Capital Presentation - Tim Rapoza, Technology Director

10. Future Agenda Items / Next meeting Date:

a. November 5, 2025

b. December 10, 2025

11. Finance Committee Member Comments

12. Adjourn

The agenda doc is rich with links to supporting materials

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10222025-1961

Agenda for the Finance Committee Meeting scheduled for Weds, Oct 22, at 5:30 PM

FHS football (video), volleyball, girls & boys (video) soccer teams all post wins on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Friday, October 17, 2025

Football = Franklin, 27 @ Attleboro, 6 – Final

1st Quarter: (F) Ethan Edmunds 17-yard pass to Alex Weber, two-point conversion failed.

2nd Quarter: (F) A. Weber 1-yard rush, two-point conversion failed.

3rd Quarter: (F) A. Weber 6-yard rush, A. Weber two-point rush; (A) Brayden Jones 17-yard pass to Madden Murray, two-point conversion failed.

4th Quarter: (F) A. Weber 20-yard rush, Owen Essam XP good.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M9EyN_YfzY

Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 1 @ Franklin, 2 – Final

– A pair of first half goals held up for Franklin, who knocked off Mansfield in its final league game and secured the Kelley-Rex division title for the fourth straight season. The Panthers jumped ahead in the 7th minute off a long throw in. Senior Josh Rappa sent a throw into the area that was headed out, but only as far as senior Andre Missagia, who chested it down and hit a half volley on the bounce that found the bottom corner. Franklin doubled its lead just before the half hour mark with a nice gpa; in the run of play. Senior Jason Proenca made a strong run through the midfield and then hit a perfectly weighted through ball behind the defense for junior Matt McNeil, who alertly hit a one-time cross with the keeper coming off the line. That cross found junior Jax Poverman and he got just enough on his first touch to double the lead. Mansfield pulled one back early in the second half as Brandon Gardner rose up and met a corner from junior Michael Nosovitzski, nodding a header back to the top corner at the near post.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbInKY4s24Q

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 – Final 

– Franklin’s strong run continued with a dominant win over Mansfield in the final game of the league campaign. The Panthers scored at least four goals for the fourth straight game and extended its win streak to five, clinching the Kelley-Rex title by a point over KP. Lily Strong scored twice in the first half and Gwen Holland got a pair after the break for the Panthers. Morgan Lovell added a pair of assists and Phoebe Cuneo set up a goal as well. Aly Fernandes had the lone goal for the Hornets, who clinched the outright Davenport title based on Canton’s earlier result. Sophia Foley got the assist and goalie Katelyn Troilo made a series of saves that kept the result from getting even further away for the Hornets.

Volleyball = Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final

When Franklin traveled to Attleboro earlier this season, the Panthers had a chance to win the first set but the Bombardiers went on a big run that they carried to a sweep. Franklin knew it would have another shot at its league title rival and, exactly a month later, it made that second opportunity count.

Behind its tenacious block, Franklin dominated Friday night’s rematch, winning 3-0 (25-16, 25-14, 25-20) and moving into a tie with Attleboro for first place in the Kelley-Rex division with two league matches remaining for both teams.

“We felt like we let good opportunities get away from us at Attleboro,” said first-year Franklin coach Chris Ridolfi. “Not that we thought we should win but we had some opportunities down there that got away and they’ve been working towards correcting that stuff. We’re trying to play our best volleyball at the end of the year.”

Attleboro went in front 5-4 after a point by Olivia Leonardo (14 kills) but that would be the only lead that the Bombardiers would have in the first or second sets. Franklin took control in the middle of the first, going on a 10-1 run to open up a 20-9 advantage.

Continue reading the game recap By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor  (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-throws-block-party-sweeps-attleboro-to-tie-for-first/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required)  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Attleboro-Volleyball-10-17-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-17-25/

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

The Franklin Food Pantry is looking to hire a dietician for a part-time assignment

via Franklin Food Pantry's LinkedIn posting:

"We're hiring! Are you a registered dietitian seeking a part-time role? 

The Franklin Food Pantry is looking to
hire a dietician for a part-time assignment

Franklin Food Pantry has a 12-month assignment available, requiring 10-12 hours per month. 

In this position, you will collaborate with the team to facilitate the implementation of their Nutrition Policy and Food is Medicine programming. 

For more details on the role, please refer to the full job description provided here: https://lnkd.in/ecmP_mtY. "

Shared from ->  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/franklinfoodpantry_registered-dietitian-franklin-ma-02038-activity-7382035938581069824-A68f?

Pirelli Rink celebrates Halloween

Pirelli Rink celebrates Halloween

"It’s almost Halloween Skate-Tacular time!

All participants enrolled in our Back to School session are invited to participate AND bring 3 guests!!

If you have any questions please contact your program director."

Shared from ->

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17EyeGbZbA/

Alex Rikleen statement on Congressman Seth Moulton's entrance into the US Senate race

Alex Rikleen statement on Congressman Seth
Moulton's entrance into the US Senate race

via Alex Rikleen:

"My statement on Congressman Seth Moulton's entrance into the US Senate race, challenging myself and Senator Markey."

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2V9tIibN9/

You can listen to my interview with US Senate candidate Alex Rikleen here ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/alex-rikleen-talks-about-his-campaign.html

Creative Corner Special Event Schedule for Oct, Nov & December

"All of our events for the rest of the year! Hope to see you sometime soon!!"

October events

November events

December events

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DP4XVCgDz-t/

Agenda for the Board of Assessors Meeting, Monday, Oct 20 at 5:00 PM

Agenda for the Board of Assessors Meeting, Monday, Oct 20 at 5:00 PM

Or download the file from the Town page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10202025-1960

 

Agenda for the Board of Assessors Meeting, Monday, Oct 20 at 5:00 PM

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates ~ Monday Night (10/20) through Friday Morning (10/24)

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

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates

Monday night, October 20, 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.  Note that this work is expected to continue from Monday night through Friday morning for the next 6 to 8 weeks. 

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 paving the parking lot area.

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, October 18, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, October 17, 2025 ??

Friday, October 17

Library & Senior Center events

ECDC 3-year old placements available (Franklin ECDC - FX O’Regan Early Childhood Development Center)

8:00am Early Voting (Town Clerk's Office)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Sheroes Luncheon (355 E Central St)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Library Book sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Cory Mc Lane (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

7:30pm The Wolves (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm Annie (THE BLACK BOX)

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA

** 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

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - October 17, 2025 ??

What vendors and activities are at the
Farmer's Market today - October 17, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked. This is the next to last market of the season.

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.

You can continue to find the Farmers Market on the Town Common on Fridays through October 24 from 2 to 6 PM

Corey McLane is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Corey McLane is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Mental Health & Well Being Webinar (video)

As the world embraces the rapid rise of AI across many fields, will AI replace therapists? 

Franklin High School Graduate and current senior at UMass Amherst Dash Papineni shares his insight on mental health and wellness in a discussion hosted by School Committee member KP Sompally

video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfO0TEUeRzo

FHS golf team finishes 4th in Hockomock League Championships on Thursday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Thursday, October 16, 2025

Field Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ Uxbridge, 4 – Final

-  Franklin senior Devon Barry put together another stellar performance between the pipes but the Panthers dropped a 4-0 decision on the road to Uxbridge, the consensus top team in all of Massachusetts.

Hockomock Golf Championships 2025

Teams

1. King Philip – 225

2. Foxboro – 232

3. Mansfield – 236

4. Franklin – 244

5. Canton – 247

6. North Attleboro – 248

7. Oliver Ames – 248

8. Taunton – 254

9. Attleboro – 256

10. Stoughton – 256

11. Sharon – 258

12. Milford – 262

Top 10

1. Evan Regan, King Philip – 71

2. Charlie Pelkey, King Philip – 72

3. Anthony DiIeso, Mansfield – 73

4. Zac Georgantas, Foxboro – 74

T5. Ryan McGuire, Foxboro – 78

T5. Tyler Perlman, Franklin – 78

T5. Colby Emond, Taunton – 78

8. Mason Wachtendonk, Canton – 79

T9. Matthew Drohen, Oliver Ames – 80

T9. Chase Thomas, Canton – 80

T9. Mike Ruo, Foxboro – 80

T9. Chase Jordan, Mansfield – 80

T9. Owen Smith, Oliver Ames – 80

Franklin

Tyler Perlman – 78

Ben Burgess – 83

Dylan O’Brien – 83

Bryce Botelho – 83

For more about the Golf Championships (subscription required) ->

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-golf-championships-results-2025/

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-16-25/

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

Town Clerk reveals the Most Popular Dog Names for Franklin, MA

The winners for the most popular dog names are:

# 1 Winner- Owner, Tim McCarthy - Dog's name is Fannie

# 2 Winner - Owner,  Joshua Kolodziejski- Dog's name is Pride

The 10 most popular dog names of 2024 in Franklin are as follows:

• Luna
• Lucy
• Bailey
• Charlie
• Bella
• Daisy

• 

  Dogs 2
  
  

  Rosie
• Cooper
• Maggie
• Molly

Thank you,

Nancy Danello, CMC

Town Clerk

Justice of the Peace

Notary Public 

Early voting begins Friday, October 17!

Early voting begins Friday, October 17!

Early voting begins Friday, October 17!

Early voting for the November 4th Biennial Town Election begins October 17th at 8:00 AM in the Town Clerk's Office.  

Click here for the full early voting schedule.

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6841/In-Person-Early-Voting-Hours