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| Mass State Police reminder |
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Monday, February 23, 2026
Updates from St Mary's Parish
Due to the continuing storm and it’s required clean up, and using the utmost care and concern for the safety of our parishioners;
St. Mary Parish is canceling the 7 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, February 24th. The Rectory Office will also be closed on Tuesday, February 24th.St. Mary Family Faith Formation (aka Religious Education) sessions will not be held on Tuesday, February 24th. All parish activities are cancelled for Tuesday, February 24th. Stay safe!
Town of Franklin Snow storm update 11:18 AM - 2/23/26
An update from Town Administrator Jamie Hellen from 11:18 AM
"Power outages have been minimal, town properties are in good shape so far, and crews are working to stay ahead of the snow. A few pieces of apparatus have broken down and are being worked on. A couple of contractors have had equipment issues, too. All staff and contractors are present. So far operations have been very good.Via Town Councilor Max Morrongiello
The cleanup will be extensive and time-consuming. We are meeting again at 4:00 and will let everyone know about Tuesday's schools/town offices after that."
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| Town of Franklin Snow storm update 11:18 AM - 2/23/26 |
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 23, 2026 ???
Snow, snow, and more snow...
Schools (Franklin Public, Tri-County, BFCCPS, etc.) closed
Library, Senior Center, Municipal & Recreation Buildings closed
Curbside trash/recycling not happening Monday, which is currently planned for Tuesday pickup, followed by a 1 day delay for all others (Tues on Weds, etc.)
Find the storm collection - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/storm-collection-feb-22-23-2026.html
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, February 23, 2026 ??? |
*** NO Town Meetings today ***
There were meetings scheduled for today, given the closings/cancelations, and timing of storm, they are NOT likely to happen
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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
Franklin Ridge Presentation and Q&A Discussion - Feb 6, 2026 (audio & document)
FM #1665 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1665 in the series.
This episode shares the Franklin Ridge Presentation and Q&A discussion at the Franklin Senior Center on Friday February 6, 2026.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1665-franklin-ridge-presentation-qa-02-06-26/
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The video of the presentation and discussion held at the Franklin Senior Center Feb 6 is now available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sD2t0uiwSY
The presentation doc can be found (PDF) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MM0r-JKWU88LiB-AaYwzbdIc5Ylagloz/view?usp=drive_link
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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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Ready to Make a Difference? Become an Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Volunteer.
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The FHS Cheerleading Team is the Winter 2026 Hockomock League Champion!
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| The FHS Cheerleading Team is the Winter 2026 Hockomock League Champion! |
Special shout out to our Seniors!
Thank you to the Franklin community for all your support.
On to Regionals next weekend."
Class of 2029 has a March 2.fundraiser at Chipotle
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| Class of 2029 has a March 2 fundraiser at Chipotle |
25 percent of sales go to the class!!
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FHS class of 2027 fund raising calendar
Class of 2027’s calendar raffle is here!!
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| FHS class of 2027 fund raising calendar |
STUDENTS: To help fundraise for our prom, SELL SELL SELL!
Want to save $150???
- 10 sold = FREE PROM TIX
- 3 sold = Enter in raffle for FREE PROM TIX
An UPDATED calendar with a fixed QR code!
The QR Code will take you to this link - https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx
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Youth with an interest in chess? Consider the Southeast Massachusetts Scholastic Chess League
Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA) is once again running the Southeast Massachusetts Scholastic Chess League!
Just as last year, the league will run similarly to any other scholastic sports program - there will be a set competition season and a tournament at the end of the season where trophies are awarded.
Registration starts now and league play begins in March!
The season is 6-8 weeks long (depending on the number of teams), plus two weeks for makeup matches. At the end of the season, there will be a ceremony where we hold a blitz tournament for fun and present trophies to the top teams.
There are two divisions:
- Under 9 (U9) - Ages 5-8 may play in the U9 division
- Under 14 (U14) - Ages 9-13 may play in the U14 division
SENECA administrators will place the players on the teams, ensuring an even distribution of levels. Teams will consist of 3-5 players, all within the same division. The top three players from each team play on the Varsity boards; the remainder of the team plays on the Junior Varsity boards.
All matches will be held at the Bellingham Memorial School Library on Wednesdays from 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
Register here by March 1st: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/r79q2dc/lp/acea153d-f906-45b5-80da-c63c44c1aa5c
For more about Southeast New England Chess Association (SENECA) visit - https://senecachess.org/
National News Round up - Monday, Feb 23, 2026
- Worst of the worst? Most US immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal charges, documents reveal https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/22/us-immigration-trump-administration?CMP=share_btn_url
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| Most US immigrants targeted for deportation in 2025 had no criminal charges, documents reveal |
- Homeland security to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry airport security programs https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/22/homeland-security-suspends-tsa-precheck-global-entry-airport-security-programs?CMP=share_btn_url
- Examples of Censorship from National Parks Conservation Association et. al. v. Department of the Interior, et. al. https://democracyforward.org/news/press-releases/examples-of-censorship-from-national-parks-conservation-association-et-al-v-department-of-the-interior-et-al/
- Trump’s Trade Gamble Will Continue, Despite Supreme Court Rebuke https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/21/business/economy/trump-tariffs-trade-war.html?unlocked_article_code=1.OFA.s-LJ.7kUNw85HPdei&smid=url-share
Massachusetts State Police request: "We urge anyone who can stay home to do so"
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| Massachusetts State Police |
- We urge anyone who can stay home to do so
- Fewer vehicles on the roads make it safer for those who have to be out in the conditions, like plow drivers and first responders
- Snow and ice increase travel times, stopping time, and the chance of crashes that require emergency response
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Do you want to become a citizen archivist?
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| Do you want to become a citizen archivist? |
Unlock the details and stories found within these rich records:
- March 11 at 11 a.m.: Blackstone Heritage Corridor; 670 Linwood Ave., Whitinsville, MA
Please bring a laptop or tablet to participate in the transcription training.
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, February 23, 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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| wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday - Franklin Public Radio |
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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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule |
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