Chipotle fund raising for Class of 2026 - Dec 17

Chipotle fund raising for Class of 2026 - Dec 17

via FHS Class of 2026:

We will be holding a Chipotle fundraiser next Wednesday, December 17 from 4-8pm.

Use the code (QTEBH28) when ordering online or show a physical copy of the flyer!

25% of proceeds go to Class of 2026. See you all there!!

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, December 12, 2025 ???

Friday, December 12

• FHS Class of 2028 fund raiser (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Creative Corner Art Studio's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Creative Corner Art Studio)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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

Library & Senior Center events

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

FHS Class of 2028 has scheduled a fund raiser for Dec 12 at Santa Fe Burrito

FHS Class of 2028 has scheduled a fund raiser for Dec 12 at Santa Fe Burrito

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Franklin Cheerleading fundraiser at Chipotle Dec 9

Franklin Cheerleading (@FHScheer_) posted on Mon, Dec 08, 2025:

Franklin Cheerleading fundraiser at Chipotle Dec 9

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FHS Honor Society fund raiser at Raillery Public House, Monday, Dec 8

FHS Honor Society fund raiser at Raillery Public House, Monday, Dec 8

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Music Boosters Schedule Fund Raiser For Dec 17 at Dave's Hot Chicken

Dec 17 at Dave's Hot Chicken (in the details, use the fund raiser code "give" when ordering online or in the store)

Music Boosters Schedule Fund Raiser For Dec 17 at Dave's Hot Chicken

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Boston Globe: 150,000 Massachusetts residents. What can the state do? Is increasing support to food banks enough?

"The farm store Gardening the Community sells locally-grown produce, eggs, and milk, with a special focus on making these items available to low-income residents. When food stamps were suspended during the federal government shutdown in early November, the store gave away eggs and milk for free.

The giveaways were enabled in part by a significant spike in donations, with food pantries and soup kitchens across the Commonwealth receiving a surge of support amid the unprecedented cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which more than one million Massachusetts residents rely on. In addition to private donations, the state released funds from the Massachusetts Emergency Food Assistance Program to support food banks across the state.

With the shutdown now over, SNAP payments have resumed. But thanks to new restrictions outlined in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which took effect Nov. 1, the governor’s office estimates that over 150,000 Massachusetts residents could see their SNAP reduced or cut. Governor Maura Healey has made clear that the state won’t foot the bill for people who may lose their benefits due to the federal changes. She’s calling for sustained donations to food pantries across the state to address worsening food insecurity. But advocates warn: That won’t be nearly enough."

Continue reading the article via 'gift' link -> 

Pantry Elves campaign

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/07/metro/massachusetts-food-pantries-snap-cuts/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

The Franklin Food Pantry is working hard to handle the increased volume and you can help. There are a number of ways to get involved ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/

You can get up to date with this recent conversation with Marsha, Jen and I ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/pantry-elves-play-important-role-in.html

3rd annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13 at 10 AM

"The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) will hold their third annual “Holiday Cookie Walk” on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

3rd Annual Cookie Walk

Come and stroll through the festively decorated Meetinghouse at 262 Chestnut St, Franklin, as you select from a delicious assortment of homemade treats provided by more than 30 bakers. You are sure to find the perfect confections for your holiday table, a hostess gift, or your next party.

Cookies will be sold by the pound. Containers, decorated with your choice of holiday sticker, will be provided. Cash, check, or electronic payments accepted. Make this event part of your annual holiday fun!"

Follow the Facebook event ->  https://www.facebook.com/events/1530714518200274/

Music booster t-shirt fund raiser

Cool t-shirts to help raise money for the Music Boosters

Order via -> https://givebutter.com/FMBTees

FHS Unified t-shirts for sale to show your support for KyleCares

Want to support FHS Unified and KyleCares? Buy a t-shirt!

FHS Unified t-shirts for sale to show your support for KyleCares

Order via this link -> https://xpressionprintsinc.printavo.com/merch/kylecares

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14th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot raises a record-breaking $55,108 for the Franklin Food Pantry

The 14th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot took place Thanksgiving morning, drawing 1,015 registrants and raising more than $55,000 for the

Carolyn and Henry Kuehnel

Franklin Food Pantry. All of the money raised will support The Pantry’s programs and services, which provided food assistance to individuals and families nearly 27,000 times last year. The annual Thanksgiving morning fun-run is organized in conjunction with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Franklin. 

The money raised at the Turkey Trot comes at a critical time. The Pantry is experiencing unprecedented demand for assistance, marked by an increase in new clients and the return of neighbors who previously utilized Pantry services.

“The past few months have been a particularly stressful time for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Seeing the kindness and community spirit at the Turkey Trot meant so much,” said Tina Powderly. “We are incredibly grateful to every runner, walker, sponsor, and spectator whose participation helped raise an incredible $55,108 for The Pantry. These funds will help provide our neighbors with access to nutritious food into the new year.”

The Franklin Food Pantry is grateful for the following organizations and individuals who served as this year’s race sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: G&C Plumbing & Heating 

Platinum Sponsors: Advanced European Repair, Franklin Plumbing, Heating, & Gas, Inc, Franklin Stretching & Mobility, Grove Street Auto Repair, MJ Henry & Associates, Next9Up, Notturno Home Services, Starr and Glick Orthodontics, Terrazza, Wild Birds Unlimited of Franklin

Gold Sponsors: Connell Roofing, Siding and Gutters, Middlesex Savings Bank, MyFM 101.3, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Blackstone Valley 

Silver Sponsors: Accurate Baker Elman, Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc., Krav Running Club, Knights of Columbus Franklin Council #1847, Mount Street Farm, Nutrify Performance, The Longobardi Family, Vet Med Pet Supplies

Bronze Sponsors: Active Recovery Boston, Adirondack Club, Berry Insurance, Chestnut Dental, Costello Realty, Eastern Propane & Oil, Elizabeth’s Bagels & More, Emmons St., LLC, Franklin Matters, K Cooks, LLC, Keefe Insurance, Hilltop Auto, Maple & Main Renovations, LLC, Seniors Helping Seniors, Spiffy Designs, The Baur Family, The Sabolinski Family, The Sancher Family, Simon’s Furniture, Vendetti Motors, Xpression Prints

Friends Sponsors: The Beach Family, Body Fit Training, The Bradosky Family, Mary Clermont, Franklin Family Smiles, The Hauk Family, The Johnson Family, Mint Dental, Normandin Family, O’Neill Family, The Powderly Mason Family, The Tait/Shimer/Shanks Family, The Zicherman Family

Liam Vovk Seattle, WA, Carly Fredericks, Seattle, WA, Elizabeth Griffin, Seattle, WA, William Poole New York, NY

For more information on the Franklin Food Pantry, to receive food assistance, or to donate funds and food, please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org.

About Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,880 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include Inside Shopping, Curbside Pickup, Emergency Food Boxes, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market. 

The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more information.

Help Support FYHA by eating at Santa Fe - Dec 11

Help Support FYHA by eating at Santa Fe - Dec 11

SAVE THE DATE - 12/11

Grab lunch and/or dinner at Santa Fe in Franklin and help support FYHA!

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Please consider supporting the Franklin Music Boosters on #GivingTuesday

Franklin Music Boosters (@MusicBoostersFr) posted Mon, Dec 01, 2025:

Please consider supporting the Franklin
Music Boosters on #GivingTuesday

The Music Boosters help keep the music program in Franklin Schools something the children are proud to be a part of. 

For Giving Tuesday, we ask that you consider supporting this program. 

We appreciate every individual and matching corporate donation ->   https://t.co/ghdEW26zBc

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GOOD DEEDS: Why We Give

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

As we prepare our holiday gatherings and frantically search for the perfect gift or dish to serve, we are faced with endless choices. Will it be turkey or ham?  Mashed or sweet potatoes? Should I get someone a bike or a video game? The options are endless. It can be a tough choice, but what if that choice was between feeding your family or keeping your home, giving presents or staying warm?

For some people their options are much more sobering ones, as the oncoming holidays bring on stress and anxiety. Fuel bills, unexpected medical expenses and higher food and housing costs lead to such thoughts as, “How do I keep a roof over my family’s head and still put food on the table?” For these families, the holiday season takes on a whole different meaning.

GOOD DEEDS: Why We Give

The issue of hunger in Massachusetts is literally a call to action. The latest information available from Project Bread indicates that more than 22,400 people contacted Project Bread for food assistance last year. The statistics driving these calls are truly daunting. 37% of households in Massachusetts are considered food insecure. Furthermore, 43% of children in the state are also considered food insecure. The increasing cost of housing and food are likely factors that contribute to the rising rates of food insecurity. 

Let us be mindful during this holiday season that while Norfolk County may be a destination place to live and work there are people who reside here that need our help. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds Annual Holiday Food Drive is underway, ending December 18th, and our 18th Annual Toys for Tots Drive runs now until December 9th.

Donations of nonperishable food or unwrapped toys can be brought directly to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building located at 649 High Street in Dedham and placed in the respective bins in the main lobby. Suggested donations for food include canned goods, breakfast cereals, pasta, spaghetti sauce, toiletries, and paper products.

If you can't get to the Registry of Deeds building to drop off food, you can check the Registry website at https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/norfolk-county-food-pantry-locations for a pantry location in your community. For a list of Toys for Tots drop-off locations, visit the Marine Corps Reserve website here: https://www.toysfortots.org/find-your-local-chapter

Working together, we can truly make a huge difference this holiday season. By supporting each other and taking a moment to think of those in need, we can help individuals and families who may be struggling with food insecurity or the pressure to deliver on holiday promises, because no one should go hungry or have to choose between keeping warm and keeping the holiday spirit.

Over 1000 registrations for the Franklin Turkey Trot helps the Franklin Food Pantry

The Franklin Turkey Trot set a record with more than 1000 race registrations for the Thursday morning event. 

Over 1000 registrations for the
Franklin Turkey Trot helps
the Franklin Food Pantry

There were 878 official finishers. The race/walk results can be viewed online here https://www.secondwindtiming.com/result-page/?id=371921

or with this complete result PDF here ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W5sKXlESnPtkpHBAnv5_WqqmF_7GojLw/view?usp=drive_link

The financial benefit for the Franklin Food Pantry will be available later.

If you would like to contribute to the Franklin Food Pantry, there are several options to do so ->  https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/give-gifts/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 27, 2025 ???

Thursday, November 27 = Thanksgiving Day

• No scheduled trash/recycle curbside pick up due to holiday
• Library, Town Offices & Senior Center Closed for the Holiday

8:00am Franklin Turkey Trot (benefit to Franklin Food Pantry) (91 Jordan Rd, Franklin)

10:00am FHS football vs. King Philip (Franklin High School)

**  NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

FHS Class of 2027 Fundraiser at The Shed - Nov 26

FHS Class of 2027 Fundraiser at The Shed - Nov 26

The SHED craft bar & kitchen OPENING AT 2pm

WEDNESDAY 11/26

Join us for a pre Thanksgiving celebration SPEAKEASY while SUPPORTING FHS CLASS OF 2026

Kitchen 2-9pm

BAR 2-10pm

Pantry Elves play an important role in fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry (audio)

FM #1589 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1589 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Marsha Tait, Development Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, and Jen Johnson, Development Associate. We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Pantry on Monday, November 17, 2025. 

Discussion items: 

• Pantry Elves

• Urgent Appeal vs. Year End Appeal

• Franklin Turkey Trot

• Lots of ways to help & contribute

The conversation runs about 29 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1589-pantry-elves-year-end-appeal-11-17-25/

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Franklin Food Pantry web page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ 

Pantry Elves play an important role in
fundraising for the Franklin Food Pantry (audio)

Pantry Elves sign up page ->  https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves/ 

Follow The Pantry on

Facebook ->  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry 

Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/franklinfoodpan/ 

Amazon wish list ->  https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share 

Franklin Turkey Trot ->  https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Franklin/FranklinTurkeyTrot 

Grateful for the years of support from Rockland Trust for use of the prior building which is no longer standing on West Central St in the Rockland Trust parking lot.

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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?

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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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