Franklin Matters: Board of Directors

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Sunday, April 12, 2026

BFCCPS Board of Directors seeking applicants to join the Board

BFCCPS Board of Directors seeking
applicants to join the Board

The BFCCPS Board of Trustees is excited to announce that they are seeking applicants to fill 4 vacancies within the Board. Each position is a 3 year term, with the option to run for re-election at the end of the first term.

Learn more in this special edition newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/ra0ut

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 9, 2026 ???

Thursday, April 9

9:00am Fallen Hero: Joseph R Paulette & Russel W. Shaw (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)

5:30pm Family Science Night (Franklin High School)

7:30pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Pole Petition Hearing - High Street

Thursday, April 9 Time: 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2210

Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2244

Finance Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing (location changed to 3rd Fl Training Rm)

Thursday, April 9 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2222

Cultural District Committee Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2234

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 9 Time: 7:00 PM (virtual meeting)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04092026-2232

Conservation Commission Meeting (location changed to Council Chambers)

Thursday, April 9 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/582?fileID=8685

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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

Monday, March 30, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 30, 2026 ???

Monday, March 30

9:00am Fallen Hero: W. Franklin Lynch (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

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

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Board of Assessors

Monday, March 30 Time: 8:30 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2212

Franklin Agricultural Committee

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2215

Franklin School Committee - Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2211

Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, March 30 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-2216

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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

Monday, March 2, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 2, 2026 ???

Monday, March 2 = Town of Franklin (birthday)

Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html

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

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2157

Recreation Department Meeting

Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2158

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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

Friday, January 30, 2026

Dean Bank’s Board of Directors welcomes two, re-elects two and bids farewell to one

Dean Bank recently announced the addition of two Franklin small business owners to the bank’s Board of Directors. Patrick Weidman, owner of Grove Street Auto Repair and Debra Tracy, founder and president of Lighthouse Process Corp. were elected to three-year terms at the Annual Meeting of the Shareholders in January.

Weidman, of Franklin, founded his company in 1998 and has been serving the vehicle repair needs of residents and businesses of the Greater Franklin area over that time. He stated: “Having been a customer of the bank for many years, I understand the importance of the relationships they develop and I value the impact Dean Bank makes in our community. Having the chance to serve the community and the customers at this level is a responsibility I look forward to immensely.”

Dean Bank

Tracy brings experience in industrial distribution and process equipment sales, supporting food and beverage, dairy, and biopharmaceutical manufacturers. In 2019 she founded Lighthouse Process in Franklin, Massachusetts, to meet the evolving needs of her customers. As a business owner, Tracy understands the challenges of growth and the value a community bank like Dean Bank can provide.

She resides in nearby Cumberland, Rhode Island. “I’m honored by the opportunity and excited to work alongside both my fellow board members and the Dean Bank team to support the bank’s continued success,” said Tracy. “I look forward to serving our shareholders and employees with dedication, integrity, and a strong focus on long-term growth.”

Additionally, Curtis P. Patalano and John P. Vignone, both of Franklin, were re-elected to three-year terms. Mr. Patalano will serve as Chair of the Board in 2026 as well.

Franklin’s Peter Baglioni, who served the bank with distinction and honor since 1998, retired from the Board after serving for 28 years. He was named Honorary Director, joining both Wayne Cottle and Francis Molla in that capacity.

Dean Bank President and CEO Kevin Goffe stated: “Dean Bank’s sustained success over the last 28 years can, in part, be directly attributed to the insight, knowledge and contributions of Peter Baglioni. For almost 30 years, Peter’s focus has been on how our Community Bank could best-serve its small business and consumer customers. Sustaining profitability, remaining free of the pressures and expectations of stockholders through our mutual bank structure and delivering superior products and services were all Peter’s obsessions. As Peter retires with Dean Bank in a strong financial position; I speak for our Board, staff and customers when I say we will all miss his guiding voice.”

Goffe added: “Looking forward, I firmly believe that Patrick and Debra will both be tremendous additions to our Board. Grove Street Auto Repair is a longstanding and well-respected small business in Franklin. Patrick’s integrity and knowledge of what it takes to run a successful business in our area will only add to our ability to make local lending decisions that improve the financial lives of our customers. Debra’s experience and expertise in a technology-driven field will provide unique perspective as we plan for 2030 and beyond. Our Board and our customers will benefit equally from their inclusion.”

Dean Bank, founded in 1889, is a Massachusetts state-chartered, mutually owned institution with assets approaching $500 million. The bank has offices located in Franklin, Blackstone, Bellingham, and Mendon. As a member of both the FDIC and DIF; the bank’s deposits are insured in full. Dean Bank is an Equal Opportunity lender. https://www.deanbank.com/

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Franklin TV: Ken Norman - In Memoriam

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 12/07/2025

2012. A lovely ‘greening’ day in April. A good day to show off the best of any town. Ken drove me (the new guy) all around Franklin. Nothing desultory about his pitch. I had just been hired as the Executive Director for what would become Franklin.TV. Although I hadn’t officially started yet, I was up for the tour. Ken didn’t disappoint. As Board President of FCCA, Inc., dba Franklin.TV, Ken was all about getting me settled in and fully engaged. He brought enthusiasm for the Town and lots of rich detail and backstory to help me know the community firsthand – to welcome me. Yes, I felt welcomed. Vested. Sold!

A week later. Tuesday. My second ‘official’ day on the job. Ken came to our studio at 13 Main that morning to see if I was okay. He instinctively knew that I had a hill to climb. Humbly, sheepishly, he asked. ‘Did I mind him stopping by? He didn’t want to intrude – get in the way or disrupt anything.’

“Are you kiddin’ me? Gladaseeya! Gladahavya! Anytime. Stop by all you want. Whenever. Sit. Let’s talk.” I welcomed him. He felt welcomed. Vested. Sold.

Thus, a deep abiding partnership was born. Partners in crime. Brothers in arms. Call it what you will, but Ken signed on to the ‘grand vision’ – all of it. Truth be told, he owns as much of any ‘grand vision’ as I do. That Summer we stumped around town looking for a new studio home. We visited other PEG studios. We discussed all manner of issues, opportunities, goals. We cobbled plans. Ken came by 3-4 times every week. Gabfests. More plans. More progress. More vision. More victories.

Ken Norman getting recognized for his services
by State Rep Jeff Roy at the Town Council Mtg 12/20/2023

This was our normal – right up until COVID, when our studio was closed – for 2 years. Together, we adapted. We soldiered on. COVID had its hidden costs for many of us. By 2023 Ken was no longer as spry. Getting around town became more challenging. Over time, I saw less of my partner in crime.

There are many business books on managing, but few on leadership. Visionary leadership is rare. There is leadership – and there is cheerleadership. Ken was a cheerleader – for me, for us, for Franklin. Every vision needs a spark. Ken passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon at The Maples in Wrentham. I miss his spark.

And – as always –