FHS softball gets to Sweet 16 round with a walk off win on Monday (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, June 1, 2026

Softball = Division 1

#21 Haverhill, 3 @ #12 Franklin, 4 – Final

Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor provides the game recap:

"When junior Amelia Rakitin hauled in a hard line drive to end the top of the seventh in Monday afternoon’s Div. 1 opener against No. 21 Haverhill, stranding two runners on base, it sent Franklin (which saw a three-run lead erased) to the plate needing a run to avoid extra innings.

The Panthers had the top of the order due up, which meant another opportunity for seniors Addi Weiss and Sophia Sacramone to deliver. Through six innings, the duo had combined for four hits, two runs, and three RBI. Haverhill had only managed to get them out once in six at-bats.

Weiss (2-for-2) got things started with her second walk of the game. She was on base for the fourth time and promptly stole second and third. Freshman Phoebe O’Connor bunted for a hit, as Haverhill ignored her to keep the winning run at third. Sacramone (2-for-4) came up next and put the ball in play to the right side.

The Hillies were deep in the infield and Weiss scampered home easily with the winning run, lifting Franklin to a 4-3 victory and a spot in the Sweet Sixteen. It was Sacramone’s third RBI of the day, each time driving in her classmate and fellow captain. She also picked up the win in the circle, scattering eight hits over 6-2/3 innings."

Continue reading the recap of this game  https://hockomocksports.com/sacramone-weiss-lead-franklin-to-walk-off-win-over-haverhill/

For the Photo Gallery from this game  https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Spring-2026/Franklin-Haverhill-Softball-06-01-26

Franklin TV video for replay of the game - https://www.youtube.com/live/ui1FCIcIM3Y?&t=584

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-06-01-26/

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

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

7:30 am Once Upon A Town: Post Office

9:00 am Metrowest Summit: World Cup 02-26-26

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

9:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Mike Tarara

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

7:00 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026

9:00 am FHS Spring Pops 2026

10:30 am Metrowest Summit: World Cup 02-26-26

11:30 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 05-13-26

3:00 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am School Committee 05-26-26

2:00 pm School Committee 05-26-26

6:00 pm Town Council 05-21-26

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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Franklin TV schedule for Monday, June 1, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel   (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:00 am Aging Boldfully: Ken Bray

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Mike Tarara

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:30 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:30 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

8:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Toby

9:00 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

10:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026

12:30 pm All-Town Band Showcase 2026

2:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Bishop Feehan 05-30-26

6:30 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am Planning Board 05-11-26

10:00 am Communications Subcommittee 05-28-26

2:00 pm Planning Board 05-11-26

7:00 pm Planning Board  CHAMBERS  849 8680 6774

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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Franklin TV: Tri-County Graduates

A Lovely Poignant Evening

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/31/2026

Every graduation is a special event. This year Tri-County wrapped up another graduation, and the evening was spectacularly Summery. This graduation was also poignant. It’s the end of an era as the current school building closes for the last time.

Hats in the air, and a new group of TC graduates become tomorrow’s successes. Next year, a new era will begin for the undergrads as they move to their new venue.

Go, Cougars!

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,

and staying informed at Franklin●news.

 Graduation video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4SsMY75Qhg

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FHS boys lacrosse playoff run ends vs. Newtown North (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, May 29, 2026

Boys Lacrosse = Division 1

#25 Franklin, 9 @ #8 Newton North, 18 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RlwMD1hP5Q

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-29-26/

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

Communications Subcommittee listened & talked almost 4 hours on Thursday (video)

The Town Council Communications Subcommittee met for almost four hours on Thursday, May 28, 2026. All four members were present in Council Chambers.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/bUhHdEn119Q?&t=66

Meeting agenda and supporting docs - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-2333 

Quick recap:

• Many departments presented on what they do to send out information, what newsletters, social tools, etc.
• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen outlined a brief history of the communications role previously held and now currently held by Liz Kalaijian
• 2 members of the School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee were present, one in person, one remote and participated in discussion on collaboration around joint meetings (as needed) and office hours (agreeing to different times and places)
• Discussion around the work plan and attempt to prioritize the items led to a repeated round of conversation about the process of Councilors replying to resident's emails. Draft of the tentative process to be reviewed and agreed to by subcommittee before bringing to the full Council at a future date
• Review of the job description of the Communications Director, which in may cases was already covered in the prior discussion

My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmRSQOP0pbuQiaCVeMG5-Xla6eT8s_wz/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, May 29, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

11:00 am Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Kristin Parone

6:00 pm Tri County Honors Night 2026

9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

7:00 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

8:30 am Metrowest Summit: World Cup 02-26-26

9:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

11:00 am FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

1:00 pm FHS Spring Pops 2026

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Milford 05-18-26

8:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 05-14-26

12:30 pm Economic Development 05-14-26

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 05-14-26

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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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, May 28, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY

9:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Phillip Balkus

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:03 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:35 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

5:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Sioo

9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026

10:30 am Tri County Senior Night 2026

12:30 pm FHS Spring Pops 2026

2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 05-13-26

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 05-21-26

12:00 pm Economic Development 05-14-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-21-26

6:00 pm Communications Subcommittee  CHAMBERS  830 6701 6031

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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