Cyclists Alert: PanMASS Challenge to ride through Franklin Saturday, Aug 2

via Franklin Police Dept:

PanMASS Challenge to ride through Franklin Saturday, Aug 2

"The annual Pan-Mass Challenge will bring thousands of cyclists through Franklin this Saturday, August 2, 2025.

Officers will be placed at strategic locations to assist PMC riders and motorists on Prospect Street, Washington Street, and Forest Street.

Motorists are urged to use caution when passing PMC riders and follow the traffic plans!"

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Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Save the Date!

Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala - Oct 3, 2025

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at the The Franklin Elks

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Stay tuned for ticket information and more exciting details!

Let’s make this a night to remember.

https://www.sfjoy.org/events/event-two-mhgam

Do you know about the open gym fundraiser for the Children's Museum of Franklin, scheduled for Aug 15, 2025

Do you know about the open gym
fundraiser for the Children's Museum of
Franklin, scheduled for Aug 15, 2025

Join us for a fun afternoon of open gym play and the chance to get a sneak peak and help raise funds for The Children's Museum of Franklin!

Sign up with the link below!

https://store.unleashedbrands.com/the-little-gym/medwayma/schedule/class (Scroll down to find the fund raiser slot fo the Children's Museum)

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Santa Foundation reveals a new web page

Santa Foundation reveals a new web page 

Introducing the new Santa Foundation brand and website!

40 years ago, Robert and Elaine Sullivan started the Santa Foundation to achieve one mission: to bring joy and hope to families in need during the holiday season.

This mission has not changed.

Today we’re celebrating our incredible community, volunteers, and families with a rebrand that reflects our community in a meaningful way.

Dive into the site at sfjoy.org

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Raffle tickets for TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM available until August 1, 2025

TRI-COUNTY COUGAR WRESTLING TEAM

Please help us support team needs and functions by making a VOLUNTARY donation for a chance to win one of the following prizes!!

Thank You We appreciate your support

Join the raffle here ->   https://rafflecreator.com/pages/54245/tri-county-cougar-wrestling-team

Media Nation: "Adopt A Station is an ingenious effort to help at-risk public radio outlets"

This is ingenious. On Monday, Media Nation commenter Steve Stein asked:

"The $1.1B cut to public broadcasting is less than $10 per taxpayer. (BTW, is that PER YEAR or over 10 years?) [Congress rescinded spending that had been approved over the next two years.]

I plan on upping my yearly pledge to public radio in some form. Should I up my pledge to WHYY? Would that help the situation nationally? (My guess is WHYY is doing very well compared to, say, WYSO in Yellow Springs OH) Do you think there will be a mechanism from NPR or CPB that could funnel money from the bigger stations to the rural stations that will bear the brunt of cuts?"

Later that day, Nieman Lab mentioned a tool called Adopt A Station. You call up the public radio stations in your state (or in any state), and you are shown a station in another part of the country that’s losing more than 50% of its funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, whose funding was eliminated by Donald Trump and the Republican Congress. Overall, local public radio stations are losing $350 million in federal funding in each of the next two years.

If you call up Pennsylvania in Adopt A Station, you’ll see that Steve’s station, Philadelphia-based WHYY, is losing just 2% of its funding. But Adopt A Station suggests that he consider supporting not just WHYY but also WRVS in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, which is losing 71% of its funding. Elizabeth City is located in the northeast corner of the state, about 45 miles south of Norfolk Virginia.

Continue to read the article ->

https://dankennedy.net/2025/07/22/adopt-a-station-is-an-ingenious-effort-to-help-at-risk-public-radio-stations/

Follow the link to chose to Adopt a Station -> https://adoptastation.org/

Note: Franklin TV does not receive Federal funding so we are not on the listing. However, we are a 501(c)3 charitable organization and can accept contributions. 

Adopt a Station -> https://adoptastation.org/

Franklin Police Patrol Association schedule golf tournament for Oct 6, 2025

Franklin Police Patrol Association
schedule golf tournament for Oct 6, 2025

The Franklin Police Patrol Association is hosting their annual golf tournament October 6th. Visit their Facebook page or see the attached flyer to learn more about the event and association.

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golf tournament for Oct 6, 2025

Reminder: The “Panther F Logo” fundraiser is open until August 15, 2025

It's that time of year show your Panther Pride with a driveway F painting!

The “Panther F Logo” fundraiser returns for 2025

The FHS Girls Basketball Boosters are excited to launch our 2025 “Panther F Logo” fundraiser. As in years past, players will come to your house and paint your driveway or basketball court with the Franklin Panther F logo.

Sign up will be open from July 7 to August 15.

Form to sign up -> https://forms.gle/15ivENKQCWAHFDg17

Once the sign up is closed and all payments have been received the Boosters will establish a schedule for the painting to begin in September and conclude in October (8/1 to 10/15).

The Panther F logo is a great addition to your driveway for all Franklin students and families!

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Visit wandering Cheers at the Farmers Market today, July 18 and help the Franklin Food Pantry

Visit wandering Cheers at the Farmers Market
today, July 18 and help the Franklin Food Pantry

"Headed to the @franklinfarmersmarketma on Friday, July 18?

Be sure to stop by @wanderingcheers. $1 from every purchase of a favorite beverage will be donated to support The Pantry."

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Come to paint "Sunset Light" and help support the Franklin Food Pantry

via Painting Venus/Amy Adams:

"We have a new date coming up! Join us for the next session.

Come out to enjoy an evening filled with a delightful blend of music and painting, setting the perfect tone for a memorable night out with friends and family. 

This unique event inspires creativity and foster connections among attendees. 

 

Come to paint "Sunset Light" and help
support the Franklin Food Pantry

Best of all, your participation in this event goes beyond just personal enjoyment. 25% of all proceeds from the evening will be donated to support the Franklin Food Pantry, an essential local organization dedicated to providing food assistance to those in need within our community. 

By joining us, you are not only treating yourself to a night out, but you are also contributing to a worthy cause. So gather your loved ones, unleash your creativity, and make a positive impact while enjoying a wonderful evening together!"

Follow link https://www.paintingvenus.art/event-details/sunset-light

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 14, 2025 ???

Monday, July 14

Library & Senior Center events 

8:00am Golf Tournament Fundraiser for FHS Panther Hockey (Franklin Country Club)

6:30pm Southeastern MA Community Concert Band (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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 Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20, 2025

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza
fundraiser at La Cantina - Aug 20

Please save the date! 

FHS Boys Soccer Boosters schedule Wine & Pizza fundraiser at La Cantina Winery for Wednesday, Aug 20, 2025. From 6 to 8 PM. Advance tickets recommended via Venmo (see image for details)

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PanMass Challenge Wine Tasting fundraiser scheduled for July 27, 2025 at Pour Richard's

Sip for a Cause!

PanMass Challenge fundraiser scheduled
for July 27, 2025 at Pour Richard's

Join us at Pour Richard’s on Sunday, July 27 from 1 – 5 PM for a wine tasting that gives back. @panmass is something near and dear to our family and proceeds will be supporting my brothers 9th year riding in memory of our Dad, Gary.

We’re pouring incredible wines and raising funds for the Pan-Mass Challenge—because every dollar counts in this battle.

• Donation-based entry($25)
• Banger wines

Come taste, support, and do some good.

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10th annual Hockomock Area YMCA Backpack Drive

Help us give kids in need the tools for success!

We're collecting backpacks for pre-K to high school students, lunch boxes, pencil cases, notebooks, folders, binders, pens & pencils. Let's make sure every student starts the year off right!

Please drop off donations at our #YMCA today or donate to the drive by visiting: www.hockymca.org/backpack-drive/

Amber Baur Named Chair of Franklin Food Pantry Board of Directors

The Franklin Food Pantry is proud to welcome Amber Baur as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. As a dedicated volunteer and long-time supporter, Amber brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to The Pantry’s mission of combating food insecurity in the community.

Amber's leadership has been instrumental in many of The Pantry's initiatives. She played a pivotal role in ensuring The Pantry's Service Enterprise Certification, a prestigious accreditation awarded by the Association of Leaders in Volunteer Engagement and Points of Light recognizing a nonprofit’s commitment to effectively delivering on their missions by strategically engaging volunteer time and talent. 

Amber Baur

More recently, she contributed to the nonprofit’s 2024 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive effort to identify community needs and develop sustainable strategies to address them. She volunteers regularly at The Pantry, greeting and assisting clients while they shop, and serves as Captain of The Pantry's Falmouth Road Race Team.

"I am incredibly passionate about the work being done at the Franklin Food Pantry," said Amber. "It is an honor and a privilege to step into this leadership role and collaborate with such a dedicated team to combat hunger and support our neighbors who are facing food insecurity.”

Originally from California, Amber holds both an undergraduate degree in Business Administration and an MBA. She and her family have been residents of Franklin since 2007, and her son attended Franklin Public Schools.

"We're incredibly fortunate to have Amber's expertise and mission-driven leadership on our Board," said Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry. "Her unwavering support for clients, staff, and volunteers is evident in everything she does, and we know that she’ll continue to advance our fight against food insecurity in the community."

For the past year, Amber has been preparing for her new role by serving as Co-chair of the Board of Directors alongside Rachel Flum. Rachel, who chaired the Board from May 2023 to June 2024, and then served as Co-chair from July 2024 to June 2025, recently concluded her term. Board member Judi Perez also finished her term. Both Rachel and Judi’s dedication and hard work were essential to The Pantry’s achievements over the past few years, and they will be greatly missed. 

About the Franklin Food Pantry, Inc.

The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,800 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 for more information.

Save the Date for Advocates Annual Gala - Nov 13. 2025 - 6 PM

Save the Date! Advocates Annual Gala ~ The Westin Waltham Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 6:00 PM We're going back to the '70s! It's our 50th anniversary, and we're excited to celebrate this milestone with you. Join us as we honor five decades of caring partnerships and creative solutions—and look ahead with hope and innovation to the next 50 years. For more information, please contact: Ellen Kipp | EKipp@Advocates​.org www.Advocates.org/Celebrating50 Advocates Advocates 1881 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701

The “Panther F Logo” fundraiser returns for 2025

The “Panther F Logo” fundraiser returns for 2025

It's that time of year show your Panther Pride with a driveway F painting!

The FHS Girls Basketball Boosters are excited to launch our 2025 “Panther F Logo” fundraiser. As in years past, players will come to your house and paint your driveway or basketball court with the Franklin Panther F logo.

Sign up will be open from July 7 to August 15.

Form to sign up -> https://forms.gle/15ivENKQCWAHFDg17

Once the sign up is closed and all payments have been received the Boosters will establish a schedule for the painting to begin in September and conclude in October (8/1 to 10/15).

The Panther F logo is a great addition to your driveway for all Franklin students and families!

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24th annual Bill Capen Memorial Golf Tournament, Aug 10

24th annual Bill Capen Memorial
Golf Tournament,  Aug 10

Join us for the 24th annual Bill Capen Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, at Wentworth Hills Country Club!

This special event honors Bill Capen, a beloved FYBO volunteer, and all proceeds fund the FYBO/Bill Capen Scholarship Awards for graduating high school seniors. To date, over $60,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving students.

The tournament starts at 1:00 PM with an entry fee of $150 per person. The tournament will have a 50/50 raffle and other prizes!

Help us continue supporting local youth and their educational journeys - foursomes are filling up fast! For questions or to register, please contact Larry Pollard at lap7374@gmail.com.

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More info online at -> https://www.franklinyouthbaseball.com/page/show/7700410-bill-capen-memorial-golf-tournament

You can take action (send an email) ASAP to help with funding local PEG studios (like Franklin.TV)

As you know, local PEG studios like Franklin.TV are nonprofit charities - funded by law via cable subscriber access fees.

As more subscribers 'cut the cord', our revenue drops.

In 2025, we are now below the revenue we had 15 years ago in 2010. Inflation has raised our costs in that same time period beyond an additional 50%.

The MA Telecom Committee on Beacon Hill has a hearing on July 10th. They are discussing legislation to mitigate our falling revenue via streaming TV access fees.

An Act to modernize funding for community media programming

• The House version is H.74  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H74  or https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H91
• The Senate version is S.41  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S41

Some believe that we are irrelevant - a relic of old legacy TV service. We are definitely not that. Today, most PEG studios provide free live streaming for local community groups and their events, school sports, government meetings, and much more.

A letter of support from your organization to the committee legislators would be a great help.

Simply describe our work with you and how we have been helpful - and if so, even beyond producing any TV programs.

If the pending legislation fails, we will soon be forced to reduce our current level of community engagement and support.

We were given short notice and wish to show support from our community. Below is an email list of direct legislative committee contacts.

Please send your letter of support to them and please cc me as well.

We are testifying before the committee on Jul 10, 2025.  Hearing ->   https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5274

We hope to have them report out the pending bills favorably for a vote.

Much thanks,

Pete Fasciano

Michael.Moore@masenate.gov,

Pavel.Payano@masenate.gov,

Tricia.Farley-Bouvier@mahouse.gov,

james.hawkins@mahouse.gov,

Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov,

Barry.Finegold@masenate.gov,

Paul.Mark@masenate.gov,

peter.durant@masenate.gov,

Steve.Ouellette@mahouse.gov,

Christopher.Flanagan@mahouse.gov,

Thomas.Moakley@mahouse.gov,

Orlando.Ramos@mahouse.gov,

Steven.Owens@mahouse.gov,

tommy.vitolo@mahouse.gov,

Joan.Meschino@mahouse.gov,

Marc.Lombardo@mahouse.gov,

John.Gaskey@mahouse.gov

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Pete Fasciano,

Executive Director,

Franklin.TV &

wfpr.fm 102.9