What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 11, 2026

Wednesday, November 11 = Veterans Day

Winter Coat Drive   =   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/11/winter-coat-drive-underway-more-than-60.html

9:00am Fallen Hero: Daniel E. McCahill (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:00am     4th Annual Nick Strong Foundation 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament     (Franklin High School)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm Urinetown (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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/DocumentCenter/View/11398/November-2026?bidId=

*** 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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Daniel E. McCahill - November 11, 2026 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/11/26) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Daniel E. McCahill. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

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Fallen Hero: Private Daniel E. McCahill, U.S. Army

Private Daniel E. McCahill, U. S. Army, was born on June 11, 1919, son of Bernard and Mary McCahill. Daniel lived with his parents, three brothers and two sisters at 13 Pinehurst Street. 

Daniel attended the Franklin Schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938. He was a fine athlete affectionately known as “long Dan” or “big Dan” who played a hard fast brand of basketball. Dan continued his basketball play in an independent league after high school. 

Daniel answered his country’s call on March 21, 1941 and after a period of training with the 182nd infantry division was sent to the South Pacific war zone. Private Daniel McCahill was killed in action on November 11, 1942 at the Battle of Guadacanal. This campaign is well known for its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies in the Pacific Theatre. 

Pvt Daniel E. McCahill was 23 years old at the time of his death while engaged in combat fighting to recapture Guadacanal in World War II.

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The schedule of Fallen Heroes for the year on one page (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tlyiAK18owM81p8aJs1vhKc3p2bIK1cv/view?usp=drive_link

Boston Foundation Report paints a grim picture overall for Greater Boston’s housing market

"Despite a slightly softer outlook for renters and an uptick in new development, the perpetually beleaguered Greater Boston housing market still doesn’t look good long term.

The pipeline of new projects could be stalled thanks to rising building and finance costs, and potential initiatives to lift the burden on the housing market have been slow to materialize. Stagnating immigration and lower population growth could free up units, but the broader economy would suffer in return, according to The Boston Foundation’s Greater Boston Housing Report Card, released Tuesday morning.

Overall, the report, which is watched closely by policy makers around Boston, paints a grim picture for the housing market. Here are five key takeaways.

Population loss is not good news

The Trump administration’s continued hostility toward immigration means slow population growth for Greater Boston, which has been heavily reliant on international migration for the past two decades."

in a supply demand problem, lack of suppply increases demand pressures

Continue reading with this shared link    https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/11/10/business/boston-housing-costs/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Direct link to the full Housing Report Card -  https://www.tbf.org/gbhrc2026

Fire Hydrant Painting Contest Winners Announced for 2026

Thank you to those who participated in our Fifth annual Hydrant Painting Contest!!

For pictures and locations of all the participants in 2026 please visit the Storymap: 

https://tinyurl.com/yveej28h

Congratulations to this year's winners!

1. Under the age of 12 - Dogs and Cats Playing at the Park - Adalyn K. & Isla K.

2. Under the age of 12 - Recycling Truck & Trash Cans - Caleb R.

3. 18 and over - Golden Yellow Sunflowers - Danielle J.

4. Judges' Choice - Ben Franklin - Marie L.

Please visit Franklin's Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town over the last 5 years - https://tinyurl.com/274pcn6e

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FHS field hockey & volleyball (video) teams both advance in playoffs

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Field Hockey = Division 1

#15 Beverly, 0 @ #2 Franklin, 8 – Final

"Pick a Panther to try and stop — Franklin has no shortage of weapons.

With an attack as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, the Panthers have had an answer for opposing defenses all season. For the second straight tournament game, six different Panthers scored, powering No. 2 Franklin to an 8-0 win over No. 15 Beverly in a Division 1 Round matchup.

“I feel like we have more tools in the toolbox than other teams, because we can really spread it around,” said Franklin head coach Michelle Hess. “It’s great to distribute it amongst all of them. And just the midline support behind is so, so strong, too. Tori, Cade and Caydence, they’re just relentless. They work super hard.”

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"Franklin will face a familiar foe in the Division 1 state quarterfinals when it hosts Hockomock rival No. 7 Attleboro. A date and time had yet to be announced at the time of publishing."

Continue reading the game recap by Ryan Lanigan, Editor (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-field-hockey-offensive-versatility-depth-on-display-in-playoff-rout/

Volleyball = Division 1

#12 Natick, 0 @ #5 Franklin, 3 – Final

"Every time No. 12 Natick put No. 5 Franklin under pressure Tuesday night, the Panthers had an answer.

Franklin closed all three sets with decisive runs, including five straight points while facing set point in the third, to complete a 25-20, 25-17, 26-24 sweep in the Round of 16 of the MIAA Division 1 tournament.

Emerson Delleo had a big night in the win, finishing with 15 kills, 17 digs and four aces as Franklin advanced to the state quarterfinals.

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Franklin, now 20-2 on the season with 19 of its victories coming in straight sets, will travel to No. 4 Chelmsford for the Division 1 quarterfinals, with the date and time still to be announced at the time of publishing. The Lions took a five-set thriller from the Panthers in the regular-season finale on Oct. 29, breaking up a 13-match winning streak for Franklin."

Continue reading the game recap by Jake McNeill, Contributor(subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-finishes-strong-to-sweep-natick-in-round-of-16/

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbJddwbthds

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-10-26/

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

FREE Choking Emergency Class hosted by Franklin Fire and the Franklin Health Department! - Nov 18

FREE Choking Emergency Class hosted by Franklin Fire and the Franklin Health Department!

This hands-on, one-hour educational class will teach participants how to recognize choking emergencies in adults, children, and infants, including how to perform back blows and abdominal/chest thrusts. No certification is provided.

Class Details:

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 4:00–5:30 PM

Location: EOC Classroom, Franklin Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central Street, Franklin, MA

Sign-Up: https://tinyurl.com/ChokingClass

Please share the attached flyer on your social media pages, with your networks, or with anyone who may be interested. Helping us spread the word will allow more community members to learn these important, potentially life-saving skills!

Thank you for your continued support and help promoting community health and safety.

Reminder: Emergency Alert System nationwide scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 PM ET

FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System nationwide on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, around 2:20 PM ET.

What to expect:

• Radio and TV programs will pause for about 1 minute to show the test message

• You may hear the standard EAS tones

• The message may be in English, Spanish, or both

• Cell phones will not receive this test

• No action is needed

These tests help ensure emergency alerts work when they matter most.

Learn more: fema.gov/2026-national-test

Public Disclosure Notice: FY2027 Property Values

The Town of Franklin has completed its state-required five-year revaluation of real and personal property. Preliminary FY2027 property values will be available for public review November 12–18, 2026.

Residents can review their property values online or in person at the Assessors’ Office at Town Hall. Values are pending preliminary certification by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.

For details, including office hours and how to access the values, see the Public Disclosure Notice.

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Public Disclosure: FY 2027 Values

Revaluation of Real Property in the Town of Franklin

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 56, The Town of Franklin has completed the state-required five-year revaluation of all real and personal property. The FY2027 values were the result of sales activity during the calendar year 2025 and show ownership as of January 1, 2026.

As part of the five-year revaluation process, it is required that the Board of Assessors posts the preliminary new values for public review.

These values are Pending Preliminary Certification approval by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue. The values will be available on the Town of Franklin’s website starting on:

Thursday, November 12, 2026, through Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Office hours: 

• Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8AM – 4PM.
• Wednesday 8AM – 6PM
• Friday 8am - 1pm

Address: Town Hall, 355 East Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Phone number: 508-520-4920

The values will be subject to review for a period of five business days. Franklin taxpayers will be able to review the values in the Assessors’ Office and here on the town website. Please see the link -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11752/FY27-Proposed-Values-by-Parcel-ID

Please contact the Assessor's Office with any questions concerning these values. 

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Town of Franklin: Now Hiring: Heavy Motor Equipment Operators!

The Town of Franklin DPW has openings with two available schedule options:

🗓️ Tuesday–Saturday: Includes an additional $75 biweekly pay differential

🗓️ Monday–Friday 

💰 Pay: $26.82–$30.18/hour, plus union incentives.

Priority Application Deadline: November 13, 2026

Submit your resume and cover letter to apply@franklinma.gov with HMEO/L3 in the subject line.

View the full job descriptions: 

• https://buff.ly/72APOy8
• https://buff.ly/trSWM3k

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, November 11, 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:

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events  

The audio for the School Cmte Policy Subcmte Mtg on 11/3/26  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/11/school-cmte-policy-subcmte-approves.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Episode 328 - Wine In The Word With Randy Frazee

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/11/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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

7:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

8:30 am Chad Hollister Band

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Lenny Moskowitz

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Broccoli Salad

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

4:00 pm Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

7:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

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

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

10:00 am Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

11:00 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Springfield Central 11-06-26

5:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Durfee 11-05-26

7:30 pm Lifelong Winter Music 2026

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Football v Andover 11-05-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 11-04-26

1:00 pm Town Council 11-04-26

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Tuesday, November 10

Winter Coat Drive   =   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/11/winter-coat-drive-underway-more-than-60.html

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

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

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/DocumentCenter/View/11398/November-2026?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today ***

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, November 10 Time: 12:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102026-2611 

Franklin Cultural Council Meeting

Tuesday, November 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102026-2607 

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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 agenda for the Economic Development Subcommittee is full and interesting -Thursday, Nov 12

Economic Development Subcommittee 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

November 12, 2026, 6:00 PM

3rd Floor Training Room

1. Call to Order

Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI)

2. Industrial Park Vacancy Presentation - Kalib Laughran - DPCD Research Intern

3. Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI) Presentation - Morena Zelaya - Director of Planning and Community Development

4. Friendly 40B Policy

a. Current Policy (approved January 7, 2026)

b. Councilor Morrongiello proposed policy w/ staff comments

c. Alternative staff merged policy proposal

5. State Compliance Zoning proposals

a. Staff Memorandum

b. ADU parking Bylaw proposal

6. Inclusionary Fractional Payment

a. Staff Memorandum

b. Bylaw proposal from the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust

7. Adjourn

The agenda doc contains remote participation info as well as links to the memos and supporting materials for these topics

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122026-2613

Join BEN 4 Franklin for a panel discussion on downtown Franklin! - Thursday, Nov 12 at 7 PM

Buidling Equitable Neighborhoods for Franklin or BEN 4 Franklin

Join BEN 4 Franklin for a panel discussion on downtown Franklin!

The event will feature Jonathan Berk, founder of re:MAIN, and Ashley Eaton, Senior Planner at Massachusetts Housing Partnership (MHP), exploring what makes successful downtowns and neighborhoods. 

Drawing on examples from across Massachusetts, the conversation will cover housing, local businesses, walkability, transportation, parking, public spaces, and community character.

With several development proposals generating discussion in Franklin, the event offers an opportunity to look beyond individual projects and consider how the community can foster a thriving, welcoming downtown.

The one-hour program will include presentations, moderated discussion, and audience Q&A.

The event is free and open to all. 

Learn more and RSVP at ben4franklin.org/vibrant-downtown

Town of Franklin Small Business Spotligh: Artistic Gems Nail Salon

This month, we're highlighting Artistic Gems Nail Salon, a locally owned business that has been part of downtown Franklin for over two years!

Artistic Gems focuses on providing relaxing nail services and building personal connections with its customers. One of the owners brings 18 years of experience working with other small businesses in Franklin before taking the next step and opening a business of her own.

When asked why they chose Franklin to grow their business and what they like best about being here, they shared, “We love the heart of downtown Franklin and the incredible support the community shows its small businesses.”

When asked why supporting small businesses matters, they shared: “Small businesses rely on the community. It's our livelihood, and as members of this community, we care about supporting one another rather than seeing large corporations continue to drive small businesses out.” 

👉️ Follow along as we continue to highlight the local businesses that make Franklin a great place to live and work.

🔗 Learn more about Franklin's Small Business Spotlight Series: https://buff.ly/oSw18aw 

FM Journal November 2026 (video)

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_OLJWOjZ3w

FHS girls soccer top Weymouth to advance in playoffs (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, November 9, 2026.

** Boys Soccer = Division 1

#26 Franklin, 0 @ #7 Newton North, 1 – Final

MIAA boys soccer D1 bracket - https://www.miaa.net/miaa-boys-soccer-2026-division-1-state-tournament

** Girls Soccer = Division 1

#28 Weymouth, 0 @ #5 Franklin, 3 - Final

– Franklin got its tournament off to a strong start with a shutout of visiting Weymouth. Sophia Horton scored a pair of goals, both assisted by Lily Strong. Anna Carosi had the other Franklin goal, assisted by Phoebe Cuneo. Devyn Cairns had the clean sheet in goal for the Panthers. Franklin will host No. 12 Acton-Boxboro in the Sweet Sixteen on Wednesday at 5:30.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fimJDyVcjw

MIAA girls soccer D1 bracket - https://www.miaa.net/miaa-girls-soccer-2026-division-1-state-tournament

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-26/

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

No Curbside Trash/Recycling Delay This Week!

"Reminder: There is no delay this week for curbside trash/recycling pick-up, despite the Veterans Day holiday on Wednesday. 

Collection will be on your regular day!"

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