What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 ???

Wednesday, December 31 - New Year's Eve

• Senior Center = Closes at noon, December 31
• Public Library = Closes at 2 PM December 31

Library & Senior Center events

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

** 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

Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls, January 10, 2026 - 7:30 PM at The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Kim Moberg and Jenna Nicholls January 10, 2026  7:30 PM $25 Doors open at 7:00 pm.  Award-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Kim Moberg, born in Juneau, Alaska to a Tlingit mother and a U.S. Coast Guard veteran father from Kansas, creates Folk Americana music shaped by her diverse musical roots. Influenced by her mother's classical background and her father's love of Country, Kim began playing guitar at 14 but didn't pursue performing until 2014, when she overcame lifelong stage fright and started writing songs. She has since released three albums with Grammy-nominated producer Jon Evans (Tori Amos/Sarah McLachlan), including The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity (2023), inspired by the Anishinaabe legend and acclaimed worldwide. Her warm, emotive vocals—described as "a blend of honey and whiskey"—carry stories of heartbreak, healing, and social awareness. Learn more at www.kimmobergmusic.com.  Hailing from the small town of Irwin, PA near Pittsburgh, after college Jenna Nicholls set her sights east to test her wings as a songwriter and performer. Initially trying Boston, she ultimately gravitated to the creative hotbed of Manhattan's Lower East Side forging lasting friendships with other like-minded artists and musicians. Nicholls made three albums on her own dime: Curled Up Toes in Red Mary Janes, The Blooming Hour, and Radio Parade. The albums revealed a restless muse and a theme that would be a constant for Nicholls: a love of vintage music – anything from classic music films like "Singin' in the Rain" to Bessie Smith. Learn more at www.jennanicholls.com    Upcoming Shows Crys Matthews, Feb. 7 Garnet Rogers - FRIDAY Show - March 6 James Keelaghan, March 28

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

FHS sports results for Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 36 @ Winchester, 46 – Final

– Franklin’s offense went ice cold in the second half and the Panthers dropped the championship game of the Bob Bigelow Holiday Tournament to the hosts. Jack Sullivan and James Crowley each scored nine points to pace the Panthers.

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 44 @ Notre Dame Academy, 52 – Final 

– Despite being shorthanded because of the flu, Franklin battled on the road against NDA. Head coach John Leighton called it a “gritty effort” from the Panthers to stay in the game to the end. Sophia Sacramone finished with a team-high 10 points and Tessah Rodrigues added nine.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-30-25/

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

5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge - January 1 at 10:00 AM

5th Annual Beaver Pond Plunge - January 1 at 10:00 AM

"It's that time of year again!

Time to get cold with our community!!!!

Please bring as many friends and family as possible.

Looking forward to seeing everyone bright and early on Jan 1, 2026!"

Shared from the Facebook event ->   https://www.facebook.com/events/1553487792444770

KoC: Basketball Free Throw Contest - Jan 17, 2026

Contestants and Parents Join Us at This Year’s FREE THROW CONTEST

Date: Saturday January 17, 2026  3 PM - 5 PM  

Location: Hockomock YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road   

     

Participants: Boys and Girls (9-14) 

KoC: Basketball Free Throw Contest - Jan 17, 2026

https://kofc1847.org/basketball-free-throw-contest

Great fun for contestants and fans. Winners will be declared after shooting sessions and be invited to participate at the District Competitions!

Come Shoot and Have Fun!!!

Join Us and Have Fun Competing with Boys and Girls!!!

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RC35uO6EQA_HiGCzgkcCC8IK7Whwl-ak/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This segment shares Part 1 of 3 segments from the 12/17/25 Town Council meeting. This covers the opening, citizen comments, recognitions and alcohol license renewals ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/audio-of-121725-town-council-in-3.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)  

• This segment features Kim & Mark in Episode 305 - All Things Bubbly For New Years  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01041367699.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, December 31, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     FHS Sports: Mike Masto

8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Ken Turino

10:00 am The Black Box: Tappy Christmas 2019

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Centerpieces

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Quiche

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Immigration and the Courts

5:30 pm Santa_113025

6:00 pm Humbug_122025

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Heather Pierson Trio

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

7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2025: Chorus and Orchestra

8:30 am MiddleSchool_Band_121625

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Vigil 08-31-25

11:00 am FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra

1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Stoughton 12-18-24

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v Milford 01-03-25

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling v Milford 01-08-25

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v King Philip 12-22-25

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

8:00 am  Town Council 12-17-25

2:00 pm  Town Council 12-17-25

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 ???

Tuesday, December 30

8:30am Dads & Donuts (Downtown Sports)

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm FYHA Skills Clinic (Pirelli Veterans Arena)

Library & Senior Center events

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

** 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 to make of an abysmal year for truth? PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies

"The concept of truth feels particularly bleak in 2025.

Government leaders deploy up-is-down narratives at an exhausting clip. Online worlds drip with artificial intelligence-generated slop that incites rage. Chatbots answer questions with fabricated information, and the government folds it into a report card on America’s health.

What to make of an abysmal year for truth?
PolitiFact names 2025 the Year of the Lies

The last 10 years have been an ugly era for facts, marked by a drumbeat of untruths and near-constant charges of "fake news" from the decade’s most influential player, President Donald Trump.

The trouble with drumbeats is, as a matter of survival or sanity, we tend to tune out or grow numb to them. Even people with influence who might lament "misinformation" move on to other fights. The word itself is downgraded — at best it’s a red flag, at worst it’s a punchline."

Continue reading online -> http
s://www.politifact.com/article/2025/dec/15/lie-of-the-year-2025-winner/

What is with the construction at the Municipal Building?

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid. They will reduce some parking spaces but provide fast charging for those non-Tesla EV's

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid - 1

New EV charging stations funded via grant from NationalGrid - 2

FHS boys basketball top Westboro on Monday; advance to play Winchester Tuesday

FHS boys basketball top Westboro on Monday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, December 29, 2025

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 50 vs. Westboro, 38 – Final

"Moving on in 5th Annual Bob Bigelow Holiday Tournament 

Next up vs Winchester tomorrow 12:30PM @ Winchester High School"

 – Franklin had a hot start shooting the ball and that sparked a big first half to help the Panthers knock off Westboro. The Panthers hit five threes in the opening eight minutes and had seven by halftime to build a double-digit advantage. Sophomore Danny Santos hit two in the first quarter and another in the second on his way to a career-high 15 points to lead Franklin ins coring. Seniors Ben Scaccia (10 points), Jack Sullivan (9 points), and Justice Samuels all connected from downtown in the first while sophomore Gio Carlucci splashed in a triple in the second quarter. Franklin will play host Winchester in the tournament championship game on Tuesday at 12:30.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-12-29-25/

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

Library events Tues-Weds; Hours for this last week of 2025, start of 2026

Last week of the year! Enjoy these sparkling events at the Library!

Music at the Blissful - Tuesday, Dec 30

Noon year's eve party Weds, Dec 31

Hours for this last week of 2025 & start of 2026

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1D9J47KNfy/

Starting Tuesday (Dec 30, 2025): Fare gate activation begins for Commuter Rail service at South Station

Fare gates at South Station will be activated incrementally this week, beginning on Tuesday, December 30. 

Riders may encounter active fare gates and will need to tap or scan to exit and enter the track area. Visit MBTA.com/CRGATES for more information.

All gates at South Station are expected to be in service during the first week in January.

Last Updated: Dec 29 2025 02:59 PM

Starting Tuesday (Dec 30, 2025): Fare gate activation begins for Commuter Rail service at South Station (MBTA photo)

Video link -> https://youtu.be/WKqPrZ23eQQ

You can still do the Girls Youth Hockey clinic scheduled for Dec 30

CALLING ALL GIRL HOCKEY PLAYERS!

Girls Youth Hockey clinic scheduled for Dec 30

We are very happy to confirm that we will field full Lady Flyer teams next season for both U12 and U10 (potentially 2 to include U8 ages)!  

We've seen a great increase in girls hockey interest this season and as a result we have created a partnership with the Franklin High Girls Ice Hockey team for special events and a development bridge from Learn to Skate --> Lady Flyers Travel --> Franklin High School!

Our first event is Dec. 30th - come join us for a FREE girls-only skills clinic led by the varsity girls players!  

This is open to ALL players no matter where you currently play, who are in an In-House, U8, U10, and U12 program.  

Come have some fun and learn more about our evolving Lady Flyers travel teams!"

Scan the QR Code or use this form to reserve your spot ->  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1qme__Og_-nHdxaR4bB80GX4WeUE8Z17RuWSOqPn9Srl0Og/viewform