What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 18, 2025 ???

Sunday, May 18

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm 3rd Sunday Music (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm Voice of Faith: Concert of "Hope" (Interfaith Council at Church of Latter-day Saints)

7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for budget hearing on FY 2026 - May, 21, 2025 - 7 PM

Franklin Town Council 

Agenda & Meeting Packet 

May 21, 2025 - 7 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. PUBLIC HEARING - 7:00 PM

a. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing

i. FY26 Voting Document -> 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5662/FY26-Voting-Document-2

ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)  

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5322/FY26-Budget-Narrative

iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5246/Appendix-A-Town-Administrator-Recommended-Voting-Document-and-Budget-Book

iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book  

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5269967/-FY26_Franklin_Budget_Book_.docx_-_Google_Docs_1_.pdf

v. Appendix C Budget Breakdown  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5253/C1--Budget-Breakdown

vi. Appendix C2 Operating Revenue  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5254/C2--Operating-Revenue

vii. Appendix C3 Fixed Cost  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5255/C3--Fixed-Cost

viii. Appendix C4 Local Aid  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5256/C4--Local-Aid

ix. Appendix C5 Local Receipts  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5257/C5--Local-Receipts

x. Appendix C6 Assessments  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5258/C6--Assessments

xi. Appendix C7 New Growth  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5259/C7--New-Growth

xii. Appendix C8 Free Cash Balances  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5260/C8--Free-Cash-Balances

xiii.   Appendix C9 FC and RE  

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5261/C9--FC-and-RE

4.  ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212025-1752 

Franklin, MA: Town Council agenda for budget hearing on FY 2026 - May, 21, 2025 - 7 PM

Talking about the 10th Anniversary of Empty Bowls (audio)

FM #1452 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1452 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Brenna Johnson, Franklin High School art/ceramics teacher and Empty Bowls (EB) coordinator. We met to record in the ceramics room at FHS on Thursday, May 16, 2025. 

The FHS EBers introduce themselves as we go around the table: 

• 

  Talking about the 10th Anniversary
  of Empty Bowls (audio)

  Grace Geoghegan

• Evie Weir 

• Kat Rosenberger

• Cleo St. Vrain Larry

 

The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with the FHS Empty Bowls Club core group 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1452-empty-bowls-10th-anniv-05-15-25/

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Tickets for Empty Bowls -> https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E188424&id=95 

Prior Year Recordings

2024 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/this-episode-talks-about-working-with.html 

2023 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/05/the-empty-bowls-club-talks-about.html 

2021 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/fm-561-inside-empty-bowls-2021-060821.html 

2020 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/05/fm-263-fhs-empty-bowl-club-stars-50420.html 

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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FHS baseball tops Foxboro on Saturday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, May 17, 2025

Baseball = Franklin, 11 @ Foxboro, 0 - Final

Franklin 11, Foxboro 0.WP-DJ Silverstein (5inn,3H,0R) Tremblay (1inn,H,0R) combine for shutout! Offensively, Sullivan (1-3,R) Winer (H,R) Luizzi (3-4,2R,2RBI) Sidwell (2-2,2R) Lambert (1-1,R,RBI) Connelly (2-3,2B, 6RBI,R) Pennini (2-4,R). Next up: 5/19 Mon Franklin @ Milford 7pm.    https://x.com/FHSCoachZBrown/status/1923867584157323309

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-17-25/

 

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

Franklin TV: Book!

We all have one within us. Is it time to let yours out? 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/18/2025

There lies within each of us, a book. At least one book. Perhaps more aptly stated, a story. A larger, longer story – comprised of smaller, shorter stories, reduced to chapter and verse.

With a touch of eloquence we might describe stark examples - notably obvious events, circumstances, outcomes realized - as being 'writ large'. Conversely, could the chronicling of our personal stories – our lives be described when reduced to text – as being writ small? Not really.

For to write about what we know is where most writing begins, and what we know best is what we have lived. Our life experiences – memories - all of them - are not for nothing. They're worth something. That said, they're worth so much more when they're written down. They can come alive again on the page.

If you want to explore the notion of writing, (and we hope that you do), consider joining our Senior Center Writers – goodly group. You don't have to write anything immediately. You can just hang out with us as you explore what's possible; get the gist. Ask for some guidance on your ideas, style and what-not. You'll be among supportive friends who can help you get started.

Consider that at family holiday gatherings you've probably already narrated most of a pretty good book by just reliving those old family stories. We all have 'em. You know the ones that end with someone at the table embarrassed while everyone else is chuckling as voices chime in with,

"What were you thinking?"

"Did ya really think those pants were gonna stay up by themselves?"

Yeah, those stories.

Stories that are always fun to revisit, to retell – and to write about. That's your easy 'on-ramp' - a fun first step to becoming a writer.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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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Get ready to tee off to help the nonprofit fundraising efforts during June

June is busting out all over with fundraising golf tournaments. If you love the links, get your clubs, and wallet ready for the following good causes:

Tri-County, June 6, Wentworth Hills Country Club

https://www.tri-county.us/page/golf-tournament  

FPAC, June 10, New England Country club

https://fpaconline.com/golf-tournament/ 

FHS football, June 13, New England Country club  

https://Franklin-HS-Football-Golf-Tournament.perfectgolfevent.com 

Nick Strong, June 16, New England Country club 

https://nickstrongfoundation.com/golf-tournament-2025/  

If I missed any, please let me know

Video link -> https://youtu.be/VCCuhpp3bb0?si=7XAx8x75ZQUi_j1r

Attention Tri-County Incoming Class of 2029!

Did you know we have an awesome Hello Tri! program just for YOU?

Attention Tri-County Incoming Class of 2029! 

This summer, join your future classmates for exciting activities, fun events, and great opportunities to get to know your school before the big first day.

Make new friends, explore campus, and start your high school journey with confidence!

REGISTER TODAY: https://forms.gle/aB5txoh4eYD2Ka7D8

Get ready for an unforgettable summer with Hello Tri!

Tag a fellow incoming freshman and spread the word!

Join us for bowling May 29 at PINZ Milford 7-9 PM!

Please open for sign-up information

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Join us for a bowling night at PINZ!   When: May 29th from 7-9 PM   Where: PINZ in Milford at 110 South Main St   Note: Shoe rentals are $5 (If this cost will prevent you from attending please email us or include it in the form and we will cover your cost) To sign-up please click here or email us at franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com View this email in your browser

Did you get a notice in the mail about your property? Here’s what to know

Notice in the mail about your property? Here's what to know By BCP Staff Say you get a letter that seems to come from a bank. It says it's related to your property, has the words "FINAL NOTICE," printed on the letter, and has what looks like a refund check attached.  Your first thought is that you're getting money. But then you notice there's no signature, and the small print says it isn't a check. The mailer says to "Call IMMEDIATELY". But what happens if you call? Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/05/notice-mail-about-your-property-heres-what-know?utm_source=govdelivery      Did you get a notice in the mail about your property? Here’s what to know

Flags of Our Families, Saturday May 24

May 24th, 2025

The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office FLAGS OF OUR FAMILIES Saturday May 24, 2025 The Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Braintree Veterans' Services Office, invites you to attend the Annual "Flags of Our Families" Tribute — a solemn ceremony in remembrance of the brave service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation's freedoms. Event Details: Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Braintree Public Safety Complex 2015 Washington Street, Braintree, MA As part of this tribute, dozens of large American flags will be displayed across the grounds of the complex, each symbolizing the courage and sacrifice of those who served. This event serves as a moment of reflection, unity, and gratitude for the freedoms we hold dear. We encourage community members, families, and fellow service members to join us in honoring our fallen heroes.

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US