Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
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)
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)
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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Franklin High School Baseball Boosters are hosting a Casino Night fundraiser - Nov 1
Go all in for Franklin Baseball!
The Franklin High School Baseball Boosters are hosting a Casino Night fundraiser and it's going to be a blast. Join the fun and help them hit a home run this season!
Your $75 ticket includes delicious hors d'oeuvres, play money for the games, music, and a chance at some great raffles. A cash bar will also be available.
* When: Saturday, November 1st, 6:00-10:00 PM
* Where: The Black Box
Grab your tickets now! All proceeds directly benefit the FHS Baseball Program.
Venmo to reserve your spot: @FRANKLIN-BASEBALLBOOSTERS
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Monday, June 9, 2025
"The night before Monday’s Div. 1 quarterfinal against rival Franklin at Lombard Field, senior Alex Lutfy dreamed of coming to the plate with the game on the line and delivering the game-winning hit.
In the bottom of the seventh inning, that dream came true.
Catcher Leo Dowling singled to left with one out in the seventh. Courtesy runner Collin Hasenfus advanced to second on a Vinny Menendez bunt and took third on a wild pitch. Franklin reliever DJ Silverstein intentionally walked Drew Herlin and, after falling behind in the count, Aiden Astorino to load the bases.
Lutfy walked to the plate with two of KP’s three hits in the game. He went with a pitch, driving it to deep left and just out of the reach of Franklin left fielder Owen Pennini. The ball bounced up against the fence for a game-winning, walk-off single that secured a 2-1 win (KP’s third one-run win against the Panthers this season) and a third Final Four appearance in the last four years."
Continue reading the article by Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required)
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Thursday, June 5, 2025
Baseball = Division 1
#12 Franklin, 5 @ #5 Xaverian, 3 – Final
Franklin moves on to face King Philip at 10 AM on Saturday, June 7 at KP
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Monday, June 2, 2025
Monday's Results - June 2
Boys Lacrosse = Division 1
#21 Waltham, 0 @ #12 Franklin, 10 – Final
– After a scoreless first quarter, Franklin’s offense roared to life with five goals in the second and then added four more in the third quarter to earn a convincing win over Waltham in the opening round of the tournament. Franklin’s shutdown defense was anchored by Flynn Baker, Tyler Crandall, Drew McCarthy, Jackson Palmieri, and Andrew Fraulo, and goalie Sam Freedman made six saves in the shutout. Junior Quinn Kielty paced the offense with three goals while junior Joey Tarentino, sophomore Nate Walsh (assist), and senior Jack Fairweather each tallied twice in the win. Senior Jack O’Connor chipped in with one goal in the win. #12 Franklin will travel to #5 Acton-Boxborough on Wednesday at 4:00.
– A dominant performance on the draw in the second half helped Franklin pull away against visiting Weymouth in an opening round matchup. Senior Sophia Sacchetti scored with just two seconds left in the first half to put the Panthers up 9-5 at the break. While the game was close at half, it didn’t stay that way for very long. Franklin outscored the Wildcats 8-1 in the third quarter to grow a four-goal lead into a double-digit advantage going into the fourth. “We were trying a bunch of different people on the draws and different setups but Kendell Mone (five draw controls) going in, she was able to switch it up and Morgan Lovell and Julia Flynn won them on the circle,” said Franklin head coach Kristin Igoe Guarino. “We struggled in the first quarter on the draws but making that adjustment was key to giving our team possession and getting us 21 goals.” Freshman Clara Blongastainer scored a game-high six goals while junior Izzy Cross (four assists), senior Julia Flynn (assist), and Sachetti (assist) each scored a trio of goals. Seniors Gabi Consigli and Liza Kudish each chipped in with two goals and junior Erin Peterson found the back of the net once. #7 Franklin will be the home team against #10 Andover on Wednesday at 4:00 at Mansfield High School.
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 24, 2025
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, May 23, 2025
Baseball = Franklin, 8 vs. Lincoln-Sudbury, 2 – Final
– Franklin notched a dozen hits, senior Zach Winer had another strong start on the mound, and the Panthers advanced to the Pedroli tournament championship game by beating Lincoln-Sudbury, stretching their win streak to four in a row. The Panthers scored three runs in the second and two more in the third to build a 5-0 lead, and then tacked on three more in the sixth inning to pull away for good. Cole Sidwell had three hits, scored two runs, and had a stolen base while both Jack Sullivan (RBI, run), Owen Pennini (RBI, two runs), and Drake McAlpine (two RBI, run) each had two hits apiece. Winer allowed just one run on five hits and four walks, striking out three in 4.1 innings of work; Cal McKenna was strong in relief with one unearned run allowed on two hits, one walk, and one strikeout in 2.2 innings.
– Sharon prevailed from an epic third set tiebreak at second doubles to clinch a tight win over Franklin, avenging a loss from earlier this season and securing the division title outright over the Panthers. The Eagles took two wins from singles action with senior Heather Hou securing a 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 win at first singles and junior Lila Hogan earning a 7-5, 6-4 win at third singles. Franklin grabbed a win at second singles as senior Izzy Trull prevailed 6-1, 6-2, and the first doubles team of Brooke Daniels and Sydney Tolonen rallied from a one-set deficit to get a 1-6, 6-4, 6-4 win. After splitting the first two sets, Sharon’s Sydney Weiner and freshman Anya Shukla came out of the match with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (10) win.
