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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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.

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Reminder: THANKSGIVING PIES READY FOR PICKUP ON TUESDAY, 11/25

Knights of Columbus Council 1847 – Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser

Thank you for participating in the 8th Annual Knights of Columbus Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser. We truly appreciate your continued support of our charitable efforts.

Thanksgiving is later this week, and our delicious pies from Lyman Orchards are almost ready!

Pie Pickup Information

📅 Tuesday, November 25th
⏰ 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Saint Mary's CCD Offices

Please remember to pick up your pie(s) during the scheduled pickup window on Tuesday, 11/25 at the CCD Office from 2 PM - 6 PM.

From all of us at Knights of Columbus Council 1847, Franklin, MA, we wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving

Fundraiser raffle, win a Tri-County made Cornhole set and help the Skills USA program

"Help support Tri-County RVTHS's SkillsUSA State Competitors. SkillsUSA is a nonprofit student organization serving students in career and technical education training programs. 

Fundraiser raffle, win a Tri-County made
Cornhole set and help the Skills USA program

SkillsUSA's mission is to empower students to become world-class workers and responsible American citizens.

 

Please support our TC student SkillsUSA Chapter through your purchase of tickets for a cornhole set made by our very own Carpentry students. 

Your purchase of a ticket gives you two chances to win a set. The drawing for the prize will be held on Friday, December 5th.  The winner will be responsible for picking up the cornhole boards. "

Enter the raffle -> https://rafflecreator.com/pages/79863/tc-skillsusa-cornhole-board-fundraiser

Reminder: FHS Unified Game - Monday, Nov 24 - 6:30 PM

FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24
to raise money for KyleCares

Join us one week from tonight when FHS Unified Basketball partners with FHS Active Minds, Franklin Police Department, Franklin Fire Department and FPS Staff to have some fun and raise money for KyleCares.

If you cannot make it or would like to donate early, use the link below and indicate "unified/active minds"

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DPC59MYGAZ9GN&source=url&ssrt=1762904599691

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzQF6CHnH/

You can find out more about KyleCares on their page ->  https://kylecaresinc.org/

Joshua talks about his Capstone Project raising money for kids who love music (audio)

FM #1580 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1580 in the series. 

This episode shares the conversation I had with Joshua Shearer as he talked about his BFCCPS Capstone Project fund raising for the non-profit Music Will. 

Accompanied by his mother, Josh came to the Studio after school to talk about his love for music and his fund raising efforts which have raised over $2,000 in a couple of months for Music Will.

Listen in to our conversation (about 12 minutes)

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1580-josh-shearer-and-his-capstone-project-11-04-25/

Joshua’s page on Music Will

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Music Will home page ->  https://musicwill.org/ 

Joshua’s page on Music Will ->  https://give.musicwill.org/fundraiser/6591420 

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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.

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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24 to raise money for KyleCares

FHS Unified basketball fundraiser Monday, Nov 24
to raise money for KyleCares

via FHS ActiveMinds:

"We are SO excited to be partnering with @fhsunified basketball for their charity game to raise money for KyleCares!

We hope you can join us on November 24 at FHS at 6:30 PM! Wear your green!!!"

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ7pq8uDmIw/

You can find out more about KyleCares on their page ->  https://kylecaresinc.org/

You can help the Music boosters with their fundraiser at Hot Table, Nov 12

Music boosters fundraiser with Hot Table, Nov 12

Help the Music Boosters by getting food from Hot Table on Wednesday, Nov 12 from 4 to 9 PM. Use code GIVE35 when ordering. 

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DQ71HHLD0qL/

Leo & Luke start fund raising effort on hand soap/hand sanitizer for The Franklin Food Pantry

ON BEHALF OF JACK’S GRANDSONS:

Leo’s cereal drive was a HUGE success last year benefiting The Franklin Food Pantry & he has decided to hold another drive! His brother Luke will also we helping him this year & we hope to make it even MORE successful!

This year they are in need of hand soap/hand sanitizer. We created an Amazon fundraising link (below!) so all items can be purchased & shipped directly to us!

If you do not use Amazon and would like to contribute - please message me & we will make arrangements to pickup!

Thank you for your kindness & generosity; it is greatly appreciated by us and the pantry!

Amazon Order Link -> https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1BCM6K26TU7QB

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

The annual Pantry Elves Campaign is getting ready to start, are you going to join?

annual Pantry Elves Campaign

"Attention middle school, high school, and college students: are you looking to support The Pantry and earn community service hours? 

Join our annual Pantry Elves Campaign! The need for food assistance is at an all time high - but you can help fight food insecurity and bring hope to families and individuals in the Franklin area.

 

Visit our website to learn more!" 

Register by Dec 1, 2025; Pantry Elves info ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves/

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

FHS Class of 2027 fund raiser at The Shed - Nov 26

FHS Class of 2027 fund raiser at The Shed - Nov 26 

"Come and join the @theshedfranklin November 26th!!

RAFFLE IS CASH ONLY!"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQbnL1wgCJX/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 1

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Recycling Event (Franklin High School)

10:00am Trails Giving (White Barn Farm, Wrentham)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

2:00pm Chess Club (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-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