Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6

This year's fundraiser: 

• You can order and pay electronically using this link: FOFL FUDGE FUNDRAISER ONLINE ORDER FORM   or directly ->   https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhMbwVC2TYuizxynmL4Dwv2FSrma-D3QuEr4UkoSEc5KMhMw/viewform?pli=1

• Hard copies of the order form are available at the library or by emailing FoFL02038@gmail.com

• Friends of Franklin Library are accepting in-person orders at the library this weekend (1-5pm on Friday, 1/16 and 9am-1:30pm on Saturday, 1/17).
  
  
• As an added bonus, anyone ordering 4 or more containers of fudge will receive a free Friends' Tote Bag.

Reminder: Friends Of Franklin Library Fudge Sale - your order is due by Feb 6, 2026

Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6

Tri-county SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-Fil-A!! - Jan 20

Tri-county SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-Fil-A!!  - Jan 20

Join us for food & fun at Chick-Fil-A in WALPOLE !

A portion of the sales from this spirit night will be going back to Tri-County Track & Field! Be sure to print the flyer, and make sure to toggle on the spirit night button if placing a mobile order or tell the order taker you are here for the spirit night so it can be tracked!

TUESDAY - JANUARY 20, 2026

5 - 8 PM

WALPOLE, MA

Thank you for your support!!

#WorkHardTodayCounts

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17uHocYocK/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 ???

Tuesday, January 13

4:00pm FYHA fund raising (McDonald's)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting

Tuesday, January 13 Time: 5:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2074 

Franklin School Committee -Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Tuesday, January 13 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2087 

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, January 13 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01132026-2086 

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, January 13 Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

No agenda available at this time

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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

Franklin Youth Hockey fund raiser Jan 13 at McDonald's

Franklin Youth Hockey fund raiser Jan 13 at McDonald's

"Enjoy your favorite meal while giving back to FYHA! 

Stop by the Franklin restaurant (345 E. Central Street) on Tuesday, January 13th, from 4-7pm, to support the Flyers!

McDonald's will be donating 20% of all sales made from the evening directly to the association."

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/1G7h5F7jvu/

FHS Best Buddies fund raising basketball game, Saturday, Jan 10 at 2:00 PM

FHS Best Buddies fund raising
basketball game, Saturday, Jan 10 at 2:00 PM

"Our annual Student vs. Staff basketball game is this Saturday at 2:00 PM in the FHS gym‼️🏀

Scan the QR code to pay ahead and fill out the form in our bio if you’re interested in playing!

Alumni, current students, and staff are all welcome to sign up and everyone is encouraged to come support! @fhsunified"

QR Code link -> https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx?TID=32222

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DTOF3UPCV0t/

"More Farm Than Fancy" doing good for farm animal rescues

"More Farm Than Fancy" doing good for farm animal rescues

"We are the Maloney Family from Franklin, MA and we rescue farm animals from local shelters or from other families/owners that can no longer provide the best living situation for their farm pet.

We started the More Farm Than Fancy line with all proceeds going to offset the cost of care for the animals we have at our home.

Would love to have some new customers and followers and we would also love the help to share it out!

https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16y3D8kWv9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

morefarmthanfancy.com"

Shared from ->  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CqYaY3Uy5/

Did you take a chance on the Music Booster's February 2026 calendar fundraiser?

via Music Boosters:

"Our Community Full of Love calendar raffle is now live!

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://givebutter.com/CR2026"

Did you a chance on the Music Booster's February 2026 calendar fundraiser?

BTW - the Music Booster's have a new page on Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585781352997

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTGepgOj5az/

Help support FHS Cheerleading with this fundraiser Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026

 Help support FHS Cheerleading with this
fundraiser Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026 

Tuesday: Help support FHS Cheerleading!

Shared from -> https://x.com/i/status/2007119338298626547

Dean College Baseball Team fund raiser - drawing Jan 5, 2026

Dean College Baseball Team
fund raiser - drawing Jan 5, 2026

via Zach Handfield:

"Hi all! I am a member of the Dean College Baseball Team and we are doing a raffle fundraiser for our trip to Myrtle beach in March.

Some cool prizes up there for you to win and it is $25 to purchase a ticket.

Here is a link if you would like to participate -> https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/.

Thank you all!"

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/?multi_permalinks=4214274388842555&hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen

Electric Youth 2026 fund raising raffle has 4 chances to win

The Electric Youth are heading to Europe this summer, and they are asking for your help by purchasing a calendar raffle!

Electric Youth 2026 fund raising raffle has 4 chances to win 

Raffle Details: https://givebutter.com/orfo2z

 • $20 per entry

 • Weekly prizes every Saturday in January: $100 - $500

Every ticket sold gets them closer to Europe and gives you a chance to win big!

See Electric Youth Live: https://theblackboxonline.com/electric-youth-2026-debut-concert/

Kick off the year with their debut show on Friday, January 3rd at 7:30 PM at the Black Box. 

Grab your ticket and enjoy a fantastic performance!

Franklin vs. Weymouth Food Pantries Face Off in "SOUPer Bowl 2026" Soup Drive

The Franklin Food Pantry is gearing up to defend its title as SOUPer Bowl Champion against the Weymouth Food Pantry in the highly anticipated SOUPer Bowl 2026 canned soup competition.

The two pantries are asking their communities to donate cans of soup starting January 8, 2026. The pantry that receives the most soup by February 8, 2026, will be named SOUPer Bowl Champ 2026.

"SOUPer Bowl 2026" Soup Drive

The Franklin Food Pantry and Weymouth Food Pantry previously faced off in 2025. The competition resulted in a combined total of 4,967 cans of soup, with Franklin edging out the win by a mere 205 cans. While SOUPer Bowl 2026 is a friendly, spirited competition, the stakes are profoundly serious. Hunger in Massachusetts is reaching crisis levels, with a staggering 1 in 3 people experiencing food insecurity. This challenge will help stock the shelves in both pantries and combat the skyrocketing hunger in our communities. Here's how to get in on the game and support your pantry:

• What: SOUPer Bowl 2026 (Canned Soup Drive)
• Who: Franklin Food Pantry vs. Weymouth Food Pantry
• When: January 8 to February 8, 2026

To Donate:

• Bring donations to the Franklin Food Pantry, 341 W Central St., Franklin, MA, 02038, or donate via the Franklin Food Pantry's Amazon Wish List
• Bring donations to the Weymouth Food Pantry Warehouse, 40 Reservoir Park Dr., Suite E, Rockland, MA, 02370, or donate via Weymouth Food Pantry's Amazon Wish List
  

Individuals, families, houses of worship, sports teams, clubs, business, and other groups are encouraged to join the competition

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

Saturday, December 20

• 
  FYHA fundraiser (all day) (Panera Bread)

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up - Open House & Holiday Party (Franklin United Methodist Church)

3:00pm Copley Cats Holiday Concert (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Country Music Classic (live music) (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

7:30pm Humbug! (FPAC performance at Franklin High School)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** 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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 ???

Wednesday, December 17

• FHS Class of 2026 fundraising at Chipotle (https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/chipotle-fund-raising-for-class-of-2026.html)
• Music Booster fund raiser at Dave's Hot Chicken (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1634587667521738&set=a.726881648292349)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (hybrid, Senior Center & remote)

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

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

6:30pm Queer Book Club (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, December 17 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12172025-2062 

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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 girls (video) & boys basketball teams both drop games to OA on Tuesday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Girls Basketball = Oliver Ames, 54 @ Franklin, 35 – Final 

– OA jumped out to a 21-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back, rolling to a season-opening win at defending Kelley-Rex champ Franklin. Avery Gamble and Maeve Horsman combined for 13 points in the first, while the OA defense held the Panthers to just two points. Trailing by 24 at halftime, Franklin tried to pull itself back into the game in the third, scoring 20 points. Freshman Brielle Nicholls scored eight and sophomore Tessah Rodrigues added seven, as the Panthers sliced the deficit in half. OA clamped down again on defense, holding Franklin to just three points in the fourth, to seal the victory. Gamble hit three from beyond the arc and had a game-high 23 points. Horsman chipped in with 13 and freshman Ashlyn Hrenko scored six in her varsity debut. Nicholls led the Panthers for the second game in a row, finishing with 14 points. Rodrigues added a dozen.

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kPceh_BhfM

"THANK YOU, Franklin & Oliver Ames! 💙🏀

We are incredibly grateful to the Franklin community and both the Franklin Panthers and Oliver Ames Tigers basketball programs for your overwhelming generosity and support. Because of you, the donations collected for The Santa Foundation will make a meaningful difference for families this season.

Community Night showed exactly what makes high school sports special—coming together beyond the game to give back. Thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and helped make this night such a success. Your kindness truly embodies the spirit of teamwork and community. The Santa Foundation: https://www.sfjoy.org/"   

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSWTO9IDRc6/

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 39 @ Oliver Ames, 54 – Final

"For most of the past two seasons, taking a three wasn’t high on Jacob Lok’s list of offensive options.

The senior point guard has built his reputation as a pass-first floor general, but with Oliver Ames needing new scoring options after heavy graduation losses, Lok committed to expanding his game — and it paid off Tuesday night.

Lok hit four triples in the third quarter and scored 15 of his career-high 18 points in the frame, powering Oliver Ames to a 54-39 win over Franklin, snapping the Panthers’ 39-game Hock win streak that dated back to January of 2023. It also marked OA’s first win over Franklin since 2014."

Continue reading the article By Ryan Lanigan || HockomockSports.com Editor (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.com/jacob-lok-sparks-oliver-ames-boys-basketball-second-half-surge-past-franklin/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Winter-2025-2026/Oliver-Ames-Franklin-Boys-Basketball-12-16-25

Swimming = Franklin @ Concord-Carlisle, 4:30 (@ Beede Pool)

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-12-16-25/

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