What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 2, 2025 ???

Tuesday, December 2

9:30am Busy Bee Holiday Bazaar (Franklin Senior Center)

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

12:00pm Joe Landry presentation "Once Upon a Town" (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

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   **

Massachusetts Strategic Health Group

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 1:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2023 

Franklin Cultural Council

Tuesday, December 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12022025-2027 

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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

Busy Bees Holiday Bazaar Tues, Dec 2 & Dec 3 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

At the Franklin Senior Center

Busy Bees Holiday Bazaar Tues, Dec 2 & Dec 3 from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Holiday Vendor Pop Up Market at Creative Corner - Dec 4

Holiday Vendor Pop Up Market at Creative Corner - Dec 4

Shop Small Local Businesses Thursday Night Event, Dec 4.

Creative Corner Art Studio in downtown Franklin will be hosting a magical shopping experience this Thursday evening.

Come shop local artists and vendors for your holiday gifts and support local small business owners in our community.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19wU9DPQkv/

Mitzi & I talk about the Library December 2025 event highlights (video or audio)

FM #1596 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1596 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, November 26, 2025.

 

We talk about 

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

• Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction

• Closing early Weds, Dec 24 and all day on Thursday, Dec 25 for Christmas

• Closing early Weds, Dec 31 and all day on Thursday, Jan 1 for New Years

• Book sale weekend December 12 & 13

• Library events for December 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 14 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Video link -> https://youtu.be/Yaoze4TZtVE

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1596-franklin-public-library-december-2025-highlights-11-26-25/

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

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

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

December newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7735  

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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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Sample Pictures of the Train Town 3 or Franklin in Miniature exhibit opening Dec 6

via Scott Mason:

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BZ7fEk9Uh/

Listen to Scott talk about the creation of this miniature wonder

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3.html 

Reminder: Ali Rheaume's Pop up location confirmed for Dec 6

Ali Rheaume's Pop up location confirmed for Dec 6

via Ali Rheaume

"It would mean the world to me if you would consider coming by to say hi, shop, or spend the word!

I will also be joined by Samantha Piette who will be selling beautiful floral bouquets, so stay tuned for more!"

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A5gknnZWe/

Reminder: Franklin Garden Club: Wreath and Holiday Arrangement Sale - Saturday, Dec 6

Franklin Garden Club: Wreath and
Holiday Arrangement Sale - Saturday, Dec 6

Saturday - December 6 Holiday Wreath and Arrangement Sale

The Franklin Garden Club will sell decorated holiday wreaths, swags, cemetery and patio boxes as well as table arrangements on Saturday, December 6 from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Daddario’s Hardware Store, 528 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. 

Prices for all items range from $25 - $40.  

The Franklin Garden Club Instagram handle is @franklingardenclubma. Payment may be made with cash, credit card, check, or Venmo. 

Please consider supporting the Franklin Music Boosters on #GivingTuesday

Franklin Music Boosters (@MusicBoostersFr) posted Mon, Dec 01, 2025:

Please consider supporting the Franklin
Music Boosters on #GivingTuesday

The Music Boosters help keep the music program in Franklin Schools something the children are proud to be a part of. 

For Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider supporting this program. 

We appreciate every individual and matching corporate donation ->   https://t.co/ghdEW26zBc

Shared from -> https://t.co/AlI5E5dtAq

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Statewide High School Graduation Framework

"State leaders released on Monday the broad outlines of new educational standards students would be required to meet to graduate from high school, including mandatory courses, senior projects or portfolios, and financial literacy.

The proposed seven-part “framework” aims to replace the 10th grade test requirement voters did away with last year. But the framework included exam-like “end-of-course assessments.” The potential for new testing drew immediate criticism from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, which helped lead the drive to repeal the prior MCAS testing standard.

Governor Maura Healey and other proponents of the plan presented it as a necessary step for the state to maintain its number one ranking in the nation on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, a status jeopardized by a decadelong decline in achievement."

Boston Globe article on new high school graduation framework

portrait of a graduate

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/01/metro/mcas-replacement-test-high-school-graduation/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Governor Healey's press release -> https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-releases-statewide-high-school-graduation-framework

Franklin recently approved it's own graduation and competency requirements in lie of the State having this developed and finalized (which will still take time for the State to complete).  Meeting recap can be found ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/franklin-school-committee-reorganizes_22.html

Donate to charities (not scammers) on Giving Tuesday

Donate to charities (not scammers) on Giving Tuesday By BCP Staff Chances are, you're probably already hearing from charities about Giving Tuesday. It's a great time to support the work of charities around the country. Unfortunately, not everyone asking for money is a real charity. As the year comes to a close, you'll likely get calls, texts, and emails asking for donations. Here's how to make sure your money goes to real causes that matter to you instead of to a scammer. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/11/donate-charities-not-scammers-giving-tuesday?utm_source=govdelivery

    

Donate to charities (not scammers) on Giving Tuesday

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, December 2, 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, December 2, 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: Ciambotta

7:30 am     Joe Landry: Then and Now

9:00 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

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

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Stuffing

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2025

6:30 pm Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain

7:30 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024

8:30 pm Understanding Anti-Semitism in 2025

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

12:30 pm FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024

1:30 pm     FHS Varsity Volleyball v Newton North 11-15-25

4:00 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship 2025

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

9:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am  School Committee 11-18-25

2:00 pm  School Committee 11-18-25

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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