Karaoke Night scheduled for La Cantina Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

Karaoke Night scheduled for La Cantina Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

"It’s time to shine under the spotlight!

Join us for Karaoke Night this Saturday, October 4th from 7:00–10:00 PM.

Bring your friends, grab a glass of wine, and let’s make it a night full of music, laughter, and fun!

La Cantina Winery   Don’t miss it!"

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 20, 2025 ??

Saturday, September 20

9am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am Laptop Refurbishing Events (New England Chapel)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11am Fall Safety Fest (Fletcher Field)

12pm 5th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta (La Cantina Winery)

1pm Library Books by the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

6pm Free Danielle Miraglia Concert at SAFE Cafe After Dark (31 Hayward St)

8pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Support Haymakers For Hope for Pediatric Cancer - Sep 18 at La Cantina Winery

Support Haymakers For Hope for
Pediatric Cancer - Sep 18 at La Cantina Winery

Via Danielle Gillette

"Start of the school year already driving you crazy?

Come drink, sing, and dance all the while helping me KO pediatric cancer.

Raffles and karaoke contest- Message me for details and to purchase tickets.

Can’t wait to see you there!"

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, Aug 20 , 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Wednesday, Aug 20 

9:00am Fallen Hero: Edward C. Dailey (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11:00am Franklin Q&A - canceled for this month (Franklin Senior Center) 

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Wine & Pizza fundraiser (FHS Boys Soccer) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm Summer Patio Concerts: Sharks Come Cruisin (live music) (Franklin Public Library)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  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 Area Moms (FAM) Night Out - Aug 27

Franklin Area Moms (FAM) Night Out - Aug 27

Today, women face unique financial circumstances. That’s why FAM is excited to invite you to our upcoming event, where you’ll learn about strategies to help you achieve your financial goals - straight from the professionals! 

This event is open to both current and prospective FAM members!

SPECIAL GUESTS: 

Greg Safford from Edward Jones and Ally Davis from Capital Group/American Fund

Food & Libations Provided

🍷Each attendee will be given 2 drink tickets

🍕A charcuterie board and pizzas will also be provided (i.e. a light dinner)

Agenda:

7:00pm – 7:30pm: 

Mixer, getting everyone settled

7:30pm: Presentation starts

• Gregg will start with a general welcome message and explain our roles

• Ally will present the woman focused seminar: A Key to Financial Wellbeing

• Greg will deliver his talking points (529’s, sharing the Financial Fitness website, Q&A, etc.)

• Wrap up

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Reminder, fundraising for FHS Boys Soccer at La Cantina - Aug 20

Reminder, fundraising for FHS Boys Soccer at La Cantina - Aug 20

Are you free on Wednesday 8/20? — the FHS Boys Soccer is hosting their fundraising event at @lacantinawinery . 

Support the boys and have a great night out. 

Stay tuned for our special events that we will announce shortly for our FHS Girls Soccer! 

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"The unbelievable Padulas Band is bringing the energy to La Cantina Winery" - Aug 2

"The unbelievable Padulas Band is bringing
the energy to La Cantina Winery" - Aug 2

You don’t want to miss this!

The unbelievable Padulas Band is bringing the energy to La Cantina Winery on Saturday, August 2 

Live music, wine, pizza, tapas & good vibes all night long!

Tag your crew and make it a night to remember! 

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Laura May Band scheduled to play at La Cantina Winery Saturday, July 26

Laura May Band scheduled to play at
La Cantina Winery Saturday, July 26

Take a pause and join us for a fun night of live music!

Laura May Band will be playing on Saturday, July 26th from 7 PM to 10 PM.

Great music, delicious wine, and good vibes don’t miss it!

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Phantom Gourmet visited La Cantina Winery in Franklin, MA (video)

If you missed the chance to catch La Cantina Winery on Phantom Gourmet, here’s your opportunity! We’d love to see you soon and thank you for all your support!

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VhJWIskJ34

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FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20, 2025

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza
fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20

Please save the date! 

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina Winery for Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025. From 6 to 8 PM. Advance tickets recommended via Venmo (see image for details)

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 12, 2025 ???

Saturday, July 12

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Women's Faith Formation (St. Mary's Parish)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free) (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Dog Man Party! (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Karaoke Night (La Cantina Winery)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** 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

Are you curious to learn more about ADU’s? (Accessory Dwelling Units) - July 16

Are you curious to learn more about ADU’s?
(Accessory Dwelling Units) - July 16

Are you curious to learn more about ADU’s? (Accessory Dwelling Units) are now by right in Mass but there are tons of questions out there.

So I teamed up with Bryan Brown and we assembled an expert panel. Best part- it’s free!

But we do ask that you use the QR code or link to pre-register -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/adus-u-leverage-new-tiny-home-laws-to-create-more-space-or-extra-income-tickets-1458722962649

Thanks!!

Ted


Ted Cormier-Leger, Realtor
Coldwell Banker
617.686.1265
HomesbyTed.com

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Karaoke Night this Saturday! La Cantina 7/12/25

Karaoke Night this Saturday! La Cantina 7/12/25

Join us at La Cantina Winery on July 12 from 7–10 PM for a fun night of music, wine, and good vibes!

Don’t miss out, bring your friends and sing your heart out

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Save the Date - Aug 20 for FHS soccer fundraiser at La Cantina

Save the Date - Aug 20 for FHS soccer fundraiser at La Cantina

Please save the date, and plan to join us! All welcome!

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Town Council meeting audio split into 2 parts: Survey Says discussion & Everything but the survey (audio)

FM #1473-1474  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1473-1474 in the series. 

This session (1473) shares “everything but” the Polco Community Survey results discussion of the Franklin (MA) Town Council on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 8 of the members started the meeting in Council Chambers (1 arrived before the Executive Session started).  

• The meeting opens 

• Chief McLaughlin’s retirement announcement

• Citizen comments

• Electric Youth performance & proclamation

• Appointments, Farmers license for La Cantina Winery

• Legislation for action

• Council Comments

• Executive Session

• Approval of contracts

This session (1474) shares the Polco Community Survey results discussion during the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

#1473 = The “everything but” survey discussion recording runs about 1.5 hours  

Audio link => https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1473-town-council-mtg-everything-but-survey-06-18-25/

#1474 = The survey discussion recording runs about 1 hour and 10 minutes

Audio link =>  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1474-town-council-mtg-survey-says-06-18-25/

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The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/live/RpRNbG1tXVw?&t=188 

Agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182025-1788

Community Survey Report ->  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5956/8a-Polco-Survey-Final-Report

Presentation doc ->   https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5945/Polco---The-NCS-Presentation-Franklin-MA-2025 

Town presentation doc by Town Administrator Jamie Hellen ->   https://franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5946/Town-of-Franklin---The-NCSPresentation 

All the details in the survey are posted on one Town page ->   https://franklinma.gov/974/National-Community-Survey

My complete set of notes captured during the meeting

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bUOaCgv7a1pv5MHGIqweTwmKy2MkAEjW/view?usp=drive_link 

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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

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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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Town Council meeting audio split into 2 parts: Survey Says discussion & Everything but the survey (audio)