Wednesday, December 10, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 ???

Wednesday, December 10

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)



For additional details on Library events -> 

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events



** Town Meetings today   **

Finance Committee Meeting

December 10, 2025, 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12102025-2039 



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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

Winter Coat give away scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13

Winter Coat give away scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13
Winter Coat give away scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13
The gathering, collecting phase is complete. Now the distribution can begin. Saturday, Dec 13 from 9 AM to noon. 



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School Committee recognizes the Championship volleyball team, approves the capital budget, hears about Student Services (video)

The Franklin, MA School Committee met as scheduled for their own session in December on Tuesday, Dec 9 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members were present in Council Chambers.




Full School Committee & Supt Giguere with the FHS volleyball team

The State D1 Champion FHS volleyball team showcases their jackets
The State D1 Champion FHS volleyball team showcases their jackets



FHS representatives for the 2025 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars

2025 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars
Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Girls Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
  • Stella Nappa, Franklin

Davenport Division MVP
Lauren Raffetto, Canton

Hockomock League All Stars
  • Stella Nappa, Franklin
  • Victoria Courghtright, Franklin
  • Annabelle Siantago, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
  • Violet Copeland, Franklin


2025 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars
Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Boys Cross Country All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league

Kelley-Rex Division MVP
  • Kyle Twomey, Franklin

Davenport Division MVP
Landon Sarney, Oliver Ames

Hockomock League All Stars
  • Kyle Twomey, Franklin
  • Adam Peng, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
  • Sawyer Laing, Franklin

Shared from -> (subscription required)


FHS representatives for 2025 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars
FHS representatives for 2025 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Cross Country All Stars


Video for the Town Council meeting of Dec 3, 2025 now available (video)

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zByUmQbYP08

Note: There remains 7 minutes 40 seconds of blank screen with audio before the video kicks in.

My notes, recap and audio of the session Dec 3 can be found 


Reminder: Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20

The Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20. Anyone 18+ is welcome to attend, with or without a disability.

Please help maintain a fragrance-free and sensory-friendly environment. Please avoid the use of any scented products while in attendance (perfume, cologne, body spray, scented lotion, strongly scented detergent, etc.)

Date: Saturday, December 20
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (come and go any time)

Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20
Rise Up Open House is scheduled for Saturday, Dec 20
Location: Franklin United Methodist Church at 82 West Central Street
Parking: On the left side of the building
Entrance: On the left side of the building, either a choice of a ramp or stairs

Restrooms: Handicap accessible gender-neutral restroom
Environment: Cheerful, yet calm 
Food and Drinks: Free variety of food and drinks
Activities: Making holiday cards and socializing 

Anyone can learn more about Rise Up here.

You can also follow Rise Up on Facebook here.

All You Can Eat Breakfast moved up a week to Dec 14

All You Can Eat Breakfast moved up a week to Dec 14
All You Can Eat Breakfast moved up a week to Dec 14

"Our monthly breakfast is moved up a week due to the holidays, so come join us at 53 Florence St. in Franklin on Sunday, Dec. 14 from 7:30-11 am.
It's ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT for $10 ($5 for kids 12 and younger) and includes scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage, pancakes, French Toast, baked beans, and corned beef hash, along with all the coffee/OJ you can drink.
So before you have to cater to everyone else for the holidays, give yourself the gift of us serving you some delicious food that won't break your holiday budget.
Open to the public. Cash only. Come hungry."



Raydio Celebrates a Successful First Holiday Toy Drive with Truckloads of Community Generosity

Raydio is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its first-ever Holiday Toy Drive, held the weekend of November 28th through November 30th. What began as a brand-new community initiative turned into a heartwarming display of generosity, as listeners and neighbors across the Greater Milford area came together to support local families during the holiday season.

Thanks to the incredible response, every partner organization left the event with a truck full of toys, ensuring that hundreds of children in our region will experience a brighter, more magical holiday.

Toys were distributed to four local organizations whose work directly impacts families in need:
  • The Milford Youth Center
  • Santa’s Porch
  • The Santa Foundation
  • Toys for Kids and Teens
Raydio collected donations throughout the weekend at the DoubleTree in Milford, where residents dropped off toys, gift cards, and contributions. The atmosphere was festive and full of community pride—an encouraging sign for the start of what Raydio hopes will become an annual tradition.

“We couldn’t have asked for a better first year,” said Ray Auger, founder and operator of Raydio. “Launching something new is always a leap of faith, but our community showed up in a huge way. Seeing each organization drive off with a truck loaded with toys was a powerful reminder of what this area is all about—heart, kindness, and looking out for one another.”

Raydio extends sincere thanks to every listener, family, volunteer, and partner who contributed to making this inaugural drive a success.

Your generosity directly fuels the work of these organizations and ensures a happier holiday for children who need it most.

For more information about Raydio’s community initiatives, events, and partnerships, visit www.localraydio.com or contact localraydio@gmail.com.

About Raydio:
Raydio is a 24/7 local internet radio station serving the Greater Milford region with upbeat music, community-focused programming, and grassroots partnerships. Founded by longtime broadcaster Ray Auger, Raydio is dedicated to celebrating local people, stories, and events.

Tree map for the Town Common available

One of the information stands on the Town Common got updated recently with an info graphic and description of the trees located around the Town Common

Tree map for the Town Common available
Tree map for the Town Common available 1


Actually there are at least 2 of these, one at each end of the Common

The QR code as part of the display takes you to -> 

Tree map for the Town Common available 2
Tree map for the Town Common available 2

Have dinner with the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who at the Raillery, Monday, Dec 15

Have dinner with the Grinch & Cindy Lou Who at the Raillery, Monday, Dec 15
Have dinner with the Grinch & Cindy Lou
Who at the Raillery, Monday, Dec 15
via The Raillery Public House:

"Save the date!

The Grinch is back in town & ready to meet you!!

Bring the fam for some Christmas fun & enjoy the evening with the Grinch & Cindy Lou!"




Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, December 10, 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
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)  

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)  

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 10, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am     Mental Health: Mithun Pasham
8:30 am Veterans Day Luncheon 2025
10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Christine West
11:30 am Comfort Food: Comfort Food
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Salmon
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 1
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6
3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Immigration and the Courts
6:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Heartland Radio
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Winterbloom

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Winter Music 2022
8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force
11:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2
1:30 pm   FHS Varsity Volleyball v Newton North 11-15-25
4:00 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship 2025
6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Walpole 11-15-25
8:30 pm Varsity Football: Franklin v King Philip 11-27-25

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

8:00 am Town Council 12-03-25
2:00 pm Town Council 12-03-25
6:00 pm  Finance Committee  CHAMBERS  863 5323 6471


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

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 ???

Tuesday, December 9

  • FHS Cheerleaders fundraiser from 5 PM to 9 PM (Chipotle Mexican Grill)

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

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

Library & Senior Center events
Library & Senior Center events


For additional details on Library events -> 

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   




** Town Meetings today   **


Franklin School Committee - Budget Subcommittee

December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12092025-2047 


Franklin School Committee Policy Subcommittee Meeting

December 9, 2025, 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12092025-2046 


Design Review Meeting-CANCELED

December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM


Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM


Franklin School Committee

December 9, 2025, 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12092025-2043 



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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

Take a look at the "Wreath of Franklin" pop up vendors !!!

Take a look at the "Wreath of Franklin" pop up vendors !!!
Take a look at the "Wreath of Franklin"
pop up vendors !!!
#ShopLocal and #ThinkFranklinFirst! 

It’s the 2nd Annual #AWreathofFranklinma Saturday December 13th 11 AM - 4 PM, come out to the @FranklinCulture district and enjoy the downtown storefronts alongside a pop up arts market @theblackboxfranklin

Festivities are happening through out the district. 






Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings

Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings
Incident Report on Town Council (Dec 3) & ZBA (Dec 4) meetings 
The following “incident report” was prepared by Steve Sherlock in coordination with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Franklin TV Executive Director Peter Fasciano.




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** The Dec 3, 2025 Town Council meeting issue:


Franklin TV equipment in Council Chambers took a power surge during the storm Tuesday night causing the loss of some critical equipment. Studio personnel worked Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Friday’s work seems to have brought the systems back to operational status. Additional testing will be done before the meetings next week


Action:

  • The Town Council Dec 3, 2025 meeting needs to be reconstructed from the Zoom recording and Council Chamber recording. This will take time but will be shared once ready. 

    • Processing underway by Franklin TV

  • The studio equipment is Franklin TV responsibility; the studio location in Council Chambers is powered by the Town. Power management from the Town is optimal.  A few years ago backup power was revised to distribute to 'mission critical' service points throughout the building in an emergency.  It's referenced as red-socketing.  You see red wall sockets in hospitals and anywhere that power must be maintained under all conditions.  It answers the question:  If power goes away, what points must we maintain?  It divides the building into "must do, like to do".  The Franklin TV control room is included. The implementation was smartly accomplished. The issue that arose in this case was a failure in the Franklin TV UPS - (uninterruptible power supply) the one thing that should have protected the system.  

    • The UPS is effective and necessary, but not absolutely guaranteed. Franklin TV to replace the UPS


** Thursday’s Dec 4, 2025 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting issues:


The Thursday Zoning Board of Appeals meeting had less of a technical glitch and more of a resource issue to manage the meeting. The technical glitch occurred prior to the meeting start and the check to resolve was not completed before the meeting started. The meeting was recorded, and immediately upon conclusion, made available to YouTube.

  • All meetings scheduled for broadcast start on Zoom.

  • The Town manages the meeting or webinar format, setting time, permissions, and managing the attendees (admitting, muting/unmuting, etc.). 

  • One of the key steps is for the Town to permission the Franklin TV account to record the meeting. This recording is then fed through the Franklin TV network to feed the Comcast and Verizon cable subscribers as well as to YouTube. 

The technical glitch on Thursday was an update to the YouTube feed controller. Comcast and Verizon broadcast feeds were handled properly. The YouTube feed was fixed immediately after the meeting ended and the meeting was public at that time.


The management glitch was in Town administration of the meeting. A new person was at the controls and unaware of the lack of the feed to YouTube. Once made aware, then the general public were added to the session (beginning approx. 7:00 PM).


Action:

  • Franklin TV to confirm feed configurations are proper and operational before next week's meetings.

    • As noted in the Town Council issue, Franklin TV will be conducting additional testing to confirm both the Chamber studio and feed configurations are operational

  • There needs to be a backchannel for those conducting the meeting to communicate other than through the open meeting, especially when the open meeting itself is an issue. The backchannel process needs to be defined, process and communications confirmed to better manage future meeting issues. (Note: this backchannel is much more important for Remotely Only meetings, generally, folks are together in the Council Chambers or 3rd floor training room and can address the issues and determine a communication plan if needed)

    • Town Administrator Jamie Hellen acknowledges and will coordinate appropriate parties