For the incoming frosh to Franklin High School for the school year starting in September 2026
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Sunday, May 10, 2026
Save the date for the Santa Foundation Bingo Fundraiser - Weds, June 17
Additional information to come
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| Save the date for the Santa Foundation Bingo Fundraiser - Weds, June 17 |
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New trends in reports of imposter scams
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, May 10, 2026
Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a schedule full of 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:
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Saturday, May 9, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 9, 2026 ???
Saturday, May 9
Stamp Out Hunger
9:00am FHS Boys Lacrosse Fund raiser (Jimbo’s NY Diner)
9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)
11:00am Dean College Commencement (Main St closed from Emmons to School)
1:00pm Craft Supply Swap (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Antique Appraisal Day (Franklin Historical Museum)
7:30pm Susan Werner (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)
8:00pm Give My Regards to Franklin (ticketed concert) (THE BLACK BOX)
For Library events ->
*** 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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Reminder: Pen to Picture - May 16
Pen to Picture - May 16, 2026
Franklin's 4th annual graphic novel celebration!
This year we welcome Colleen AF Venable, the creative genius behind Kiss Number 8, Katie the Catsitter series, and the Junie B. Jones graphic novel adaptations.
You'll hear about her creative process, how she joins words and pictures, and learn about her career as a graphic novelist. Opportunities for photos, Q&A, book signings, and breakout art and writing activities.
Join us at the Franklin Public Library on Saturday, May 16 at 1pm.
Targeted ages 8-14, but this family-friendly event is free and open to all.
FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Franklin Council on Aging (COA) / Franklin Senior Center
From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.
General Purpose
The Franklin Council on Aging (COA) / Franklin Senior Center enhances the independence and quality of life of Franklin’s older adults by identifying evolving needs and delivering programs, services, and supports that promote mental, social, emotional, and physical well-being. We serve as a community focal point for aging issues and a trusted access point for resources, benefits navigation, and caregiver support. The Senior Center serves as a liaison to local, state, and federal resources for the aging population and their families.
Our work strengthens community health by reducing isolation, supporting caregivers, and helping older adults remain safely in their homes for as long as possible.
Core Functions
● Programming and Community Engagement: Provide a wide range of social, educational, cultural, and wellness programs that foster connection and support healthy aging. These programs help prevent social isolation, which is linked to increased risks of depression, cognitive decline, and other health concerns among older adults. Participation tracking is essential to program planning and to demonstrating impact for municipal and grant funding.
● Nutrition and food access: Provide daily nutrition services for both the public and participants in the Supportive Day Program. Through the Common Grounds Café, the Senior Center offers weekday breakfast and lunch, creating an accessible space for residents to enjoy affordable meals and social connection.
● Dementia-capable programming and caregiver support: The Senior Center hosts a daily supportive day program (Sunshine Club) for individuals with dementia/cognitive decline and older adults experiencing social isolation, offering structured engagement and respite for caregivers.
● Health, wellness, and prevention supports: Offer prevention-focused supports to help residents manage chronic conditions and stay active. These services include educational programs, support groups, basic health screenings, and access to wellness resources that support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of older adults.
● Social services, advocacy, and benefits navigation: Assist older adults and their families with resource connections, referrals, applications, and advocacy. This includes housing guidance, benefits enrollment assistance (such as SNAP, MassHealth, and fuel assistance, support), navigating Medicare and insurance questions, and referrals to home care and other community services that help residents remain safe and independent.
● Provide transportation through the Senior Center van to reduce barriers to participation and help residents access programs, essential services, and community connection. Serve as a liaison with the local Regional Transit Authority and other transportation providers to help older adults access medical appointments and regional services.
Staffing
● One (1) Director
● One (1) Deputy Director
● One (1) Executive Assistant
● One (1) part-time Administrative Assistant
● One (1) Chef & Kitchen Manager
● Two (2) part-time Line Cooks
● One (1) Transportation and Volunteer Coordinator
● Two (2) part-time Van Drivers
● One (1) Social Service Coordinator
● One (1) Activities Coordinator
● One (1) Supportive Day Coordinator
● One (1) Supportive Day and Special Projects Coordinator
● One (1) part-time Community Wellness Nurse
Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments
● Demonstrated significant community impact through measurable growth in membership, program delivery, nutrition services, respite hours, volunteer engagement, and social service support.
● Expanded access to programs through implementation of an online registration platform, improving ease of enrollment, reducing administrative barriers, and increasing participation accessibility.
● Secured external grant funding to expand health and wellness programming and improve accessibility. The Senior Center received $24,660 in grant funding to modernize the fitness space and replace aging equipment with two recumbent bikes, two seated ellipticals, and two treadmills, improving access to safe,
low-impact exercise options for older adults. In addition, the Franklin Cultural Council awarded $1,800 to support a monthly Memory Café, a welcoming, social gathering designed for individuals living with memory loss and their care partners.
● Maintained continuity of operations during a temporary building closure by relocating programs to partner sites, ensuring uninterrupted access to meals, social engagement, and essential services. During this period, the Senior Center delivered 49 programs across eight off-site locations, allowing vital services, including respite care through the supportive day program, food services, fitness classes, and support groups, to continue without interruption while demonstrating strong cross-community collaboration and continuity planning.
● Strengthened caregiver support infrastructure through expanded respite programming and dedicated caregiver appreciation initiatives.
● Delivered large-scale community-wide events that strengthened connection, reduced social isolation, and fostered intergenerational engagement. In the calendar year 2025, the Franklin Senior Center hosted several signature events, including Winter Wonderland (523 attendees), Senior Olympics (112 participants), and the first Caregiver Appreciation Day (serving 77 caregivers and their families).
● Strengthen operational efficiency through program review and stabilization: As participation and service demand continue to grow, FY27 will focus on reviewing programs, processes, and scheduling to ensure the department is making the most effective use of existing resources. With participation expected to continue rising, staff will prioritize efficiencies and thoughtful program evaluation to ensure the Senior Center can continue delivering high-impact services while maintaining current staffing levels.
● The following metrics highlight both the scale of services delivered and the continued growth in participation across the Franklin Senior Center.
○ Membership: 615 new members, 231 average daily attendance, 2,102 total active members (4,343 Guests), 57,608 Event Check-Ins○ Programs: 6536 total programs delivered; 122 unique monthly programs○ Nutrition: 18,990 meals served○ Supportive Day Program: 11,724 respite hours○ Social Services: 1,538 contacts○ Transportation: 1,785 rides provided; 158 unique riders, funded an additional 4,119 rides to the Senior Center and Food Pantry through GATRA○ Volunteers: 2,029 volunteer hours; 94 volunteers
● The following charts illustrate the continued growth in participation and service delivery across several core program areas of the Franklin Senior Center.
Continue reading this section. The PDF contains additional text and charts not shared here https://drive.google.com/file/d/15T9lcrw3x_11lFrv8_XGpRlcOrCZTF13/view?usp=drive_link
For the full FY 2027 budget narrative https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1
The FY 2027 budget information can be found
FHS boys tennis and baseball (video) teams top King Philip on Friday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, May 8, 2026
Baseball = King Philip, 7 @ Franklin, 8 – Final (8 inn.)
Franklin TV video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bM5-gVXO9C0
Softball = Franklin, 0 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– McCoy Walsh outdueled Ciara O’Brien to earn a narrow win for the Warriors, which keeps KP just one game back of league-leading Taunton in the Kelley-Rex standings and secures a sweep of the season series with the Panthers. Both pitchers struck out 11 batters, and the teams were held to just four hits combined (O’Brien pitching around six walks). The game remained scoreless until the bottom of the fifth. Emma Flaherty’s one-out grounder wasn’t fielded cleanly, and freshman courtesy runner Lexie Davis (who was running for Bailey Cederbaum after a walk) was able to come in with what turned out to be the game-winning run. Flaherty delivered again in the sixth, her two-out single bringing in Davis with a big insurance run. Walsh closed out the game with a strikeout and a pair of fly balls. Cheyenne Murray, Annabelle Curran, and Flaherty had hits for the Warriors. O’Brien had the lone hit of the game for Franklin.
Boys Tennis = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– Franklin swept doubles and added a singles win to earn a big division win on the road at King Philip. Sophomore Anish Bokil picked up the singles point for the Panthers at second singles, while seniors Jackson Labella and Rick Yuan earned a 6-3, 6-3 win at first doubles. At second doubles, juniors Ronan Saidha and Rushil Partidar closed out a tight second-set tiebreak for a 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) victory. King Philip got wins from senior Luke Bailer, 6-3, 6-2 at first singles, and freshman Zach Bailer, who battled to a 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 win at third singles.
Girls Tennis = King Philip @ Franklin, 3:45
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Antiques Appraisal Benefit Event Scheduled for May 9 from 1 PM to 5 PM
Residents of Franklin and surrounding communities are invited to discover the history and value of their antiques at a special Antiques Appraisal Event to benefit the museum, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, in Franklin.
The event will offer local residents an opportunity to bring antiques, collectibles, heirlooms, and unusual items to be evaluated by a highly experienced appraiser, James C. Johnston. Items may include artwork, coins, jewelry, books, documents, military items (but no guns, please!), toys, advertising items, and historical memorabilia. Verbal appraisals will be provided, along with general information about the item’s age, origin, and current market interest.
This ever-popular event is designed for anyone who has ever wondered about items found in attics, basements, or inherited from family members. Organizers say many people are often surprised to learn what ordinary-looking items can be worth, while other items turn out to have fascinating historical stories even if they are not highly valuable.
Saturday, May 9 - 1-5 pmFranklin Historical Museum80 West Central St., Franklin, MA
Cost: $10 for 1 item, or 3 for $25
Senior Citizen Discount (65+, $5 for 1 item and $10.00 for 3 items
No appointment is necessary.
This event is open to the public.
FHSTC asks your help to support the capital campaign !!!
We’re on a mission to fix the lights and invest in our community facilities. Better spaces don’t just look great, they help bring more events and revenue back into our town!
Every small contribution helps, and thank you so much to everyone who has already donated!! Let’s keep our town shining and give our students the best program!
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Continue reading about the capital campaign via this link - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NNvquCDizUxJGWDUx2P2WUJcF5bU6vMR/view?usp=drive_link
Fund raising link - https://givebutter.com/FPSCaptialCampaign2026
The FBRTC 5k - Seeking Volunteers to help with the fund raising road race
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Stamp Out Hunger drive, Saturday, May 9
1. Fill a bag non-perishable donations (suggestions listed below)
2. Place it by your mailbox before your mail delivery on Saturday.
3. Your letter carrier will pick up your donation during mail delivery, or may come back later in the day
Don't let the forecast dampen your generous spirit! If it looks like rain, just pop your donations into a plastic bag to keep everything dry.
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What We Need Most:
Shampoo & Conditioner#stampouthunger
Body Wash & Bar Soap
Shaving Cream & Lotion
Feminine Hygiene Products
Laundry Detergent
Household Cleaning Supplies
Cereal
Pasta
Ketchup
Relish
Pickles
Jelly/Jam
Cake Mix
Brownie Mix
Hot Chocolate Mix (8-count boxes)
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Protect Act passes MA Senate
TY to all the advocates, activists, and legislators who worked on this and for everyone who has been pushing for these protections for more than a decade!
After four efforts to weaken the bill, Republicans Patrick O'Connor (R-Weymouth) and Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester) joined Democrats in voting for it.
Read our full write-up here: https://www.progressivemass.com/ma-senate-protect-act-vote/."
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, May 9, 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:
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Friday, May 8, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, May 8, 2026 ???
Friday, May 8
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
5:00pm The Little Shop | Passport to the World Tasting Series
6:00pm dayTREAT "Remarkably Bright Creatures" movie release party (Pour Richard's)
For Library events ->
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times
*** 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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
FREE Women’s Health Expo scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Franklin Board of Health is hosting a Women’s Health Expo on May 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at New England Chapel (300 E. Central St., Franklin, MA).
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| Save the Date: Women’s Health Expo - May 20, 2026 for Franklin, MA |
This indoor event aims to educate, empower, and support women in taking charge of their health and overall well-being.
Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local vendors and healthcare partners offering valuable information and resources on:
• Preventive care• Common health conditions affecting women• Nutrition and fitness• Overall wellness and healthy lifestyle choices
In addition, the Dana-Farber mobile mammography van will be on-site from 7:00 AM to 3:15 PM, providing convenient access to important breast health screenings.
Please refer to the event flyers for additional details: Women's Health Expo & Mammogram Van Flyers
All are welcome to attend.
Download the flyer as a reminder or to share - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V6UHPzYxz4J-zEheK72Y61SeecxETVvf/view?usp=drive_link
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