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| Fudge + Friends = a very sweet deal |
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 *
Friday, January 30, 2026
Fudge + Friends = a very sweet deal for you & the Library
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Have Fun While Making a Difference!: Soccer for smiles tournament Feb 17-18, 2026
Monday, January 26, 2026
Save the Date! for Santa Foundation Bowling Fundraiser - March 29, 2026
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| Santa Foundation Bowling Fundraiser - March 29, 2026 |
- Bowling fun
- Raffles
- Food & drinks
- Great connections and community
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Pizza fundraiser at The Rome Feb 22 to help Melanie Sweet & her 3rd Boston Marathon
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Mike, the rescue pig, was the 1st on the journey toward "More Farm Than Fancy" (audio)
FM #1635 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1639 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Lauren & Ryan Maloney. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, January 18, 2026
Our conversation covers
Their journey from a few pets to a farm with over 40 animal rescues
To let them live a good life
The 'a ha' moment for “More Farm Than Fancy”
The product line to help with funding the animals care
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1639-more-farm-than-fancy-01-18-26/--------------
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| Lauren & Ryan Maloney |
Follow “More Farm Than Fancy” on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329150158885351
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/more_farm_than_fancy/
Visit their web page -> https://morefarmthanfancy.com/
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.
This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.
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| Mike, the rescue pig |
How can you help?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news
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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Sweet News from Friends of the Franklin Library!
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25
Monday, January 19, 2026
Franklin Panthers Girls Basketball Fundraiser open through Feb 2, 2026
- Tap the link in bio to donate!
- Share to spread the word!
- Together we can hit our goal! "
Use the QR Code or this link -> https://raise.snap.app/donate/
DoubleGood popcorn fund raiser - find a student to buy from beginning Jan 26, 2026
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| DoubleGood popcorn fund raiser - find a student to buy from beginning Jan 26, 2026 |
Friday, January 16, 2026
Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6
- You can order and pay electronically using this link: FOFL FUDGE FUNDRAISER ONLINE ORDER FORM or directly -> https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/ 1FAIpQLSfhMbwVC2TYuizxynmL4Dwv 2FSrma-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.
Tri-county SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-Fil-A!! - Jan 20
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 ???
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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Franklin Youth Hockey fund raiser Jan 13 at McDonald's
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| Franklin Youth Hockey fund raiser Jan 13 at McDonald's |
Friday, January 9, 2026
FHS Best Buddies fund raising basketball game, Saturday, Jan 10 at 2:00 PM
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| FHS Best Buddies fund raising basketball game, Saturday, Jan 10 at 2:00 PM |


















