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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 *
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Elle Bonacci & Eiley Cinelli announced as winners of Robert Simmler PGK, Sacred Heart Council 1847 Knights of Columbus College Scholarship 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025
FHS Empty Bowls Club Celebrates a Decade of Impact, Raises Over $17,000 for Franklin Food Pantry
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(L-r) Jeff Roy, Brenna Johnson |
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.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Liana Warnakulasooriya awarded the FoFL Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters
Liana Warnakulasooriya has won the Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. A 2024 graduate of Franklin High School, Liana recently received $1,000 from The Friends toward the cost of a college education.
Liana's winning entry was about how she found her voice through public speaking. "When speaking on stage, on trial, or in front of an audience, my deep tone turns into a blessing, allowing me to capture the attention of audience members and reach the back of every room."
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David Djerf, president of Friends of the Franklin Library's board, recently presented Liana Warnakulasooriya with a check for winning the Friends' annual essay contest |
Liana wrote about how her younger self was reluctant to speak up, but she later participated in organized debates and taught others about public speaking. "My eighth-grade voice was full of sheepish insecurity, while my current voice is filled with confidence," Liana wrote.
A second-semester student at Northeastern University, Liana studies computer science and business.
Friends of the Franklin Library, an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting the Franklin Public Library, established its scholarship program in 2014. The annual scholarship is part of several efforts undertaken to honor the late Wilma Winters, a longtime Franklin resident and library supporter. Winters, who had a long career in higher education, worked for many years as a librarian, including at Boston University Medical School and Harvard's School of Public Health. She spent her retirement years volunteering at the Franklin Public Library.
Friends of the Franklin Library has a long tradition of raising money to supplement library programs. In recent years, the group has purchased items for the Library of Things, tables and chairs for the main Reading Room, coordinated the creation of the brick patio at the School Street entrance, and provided funding for various library programs for adults, teens, children, and families.
Friday, April 4, 2025
Have a taco (or 2) and help the BFCCPS fund raising Apr 8 at Sante Fe Burrito
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Deadline approaches to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025
St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan38 Madison Ave.Franklin MA 02038
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Still time to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025
St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan38 Madison Ave.Franklin MA 02038
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
It is time to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025
St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan38 Madison Ave.Franklin MA 02038
Friday, February 21, 2025
2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto
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2024 Rotary scholarship awarded to Jeri Adiletto |
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Knights of Columbus Scholarship Program 2025
St Mary’s Parish c/o Michael Swan38 Madison Ave.Franklin MA 02038
Saturday, January 25, 2025
58 Tri-County Seniors Awarded John & Abigail Adams Scholarship | Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
Franklin - Sydnie Anagnos, Conor Cadorette, Sunny Dion, Jaimin Farrington Leet, Nicholas Harootunian, Clancy Harrington, Jesse Rogers, Eric Talamini, Ethan TrudelMedfield - Matthew JohnsonMedway - Corey Ball, William Chenette, Madisyn Downs, Alicia Hall, Jonah Scott, Cecilia SpragueMillis - Ephraim Aday, Connor Girouard, Loatchwel Joseph, Derek McGuireNorfolk - William Ford, Serenity SullivanNorth Attleboro - Christina Abdel Alrahim, Tyler Bellavance, Andrae Buttrick, Diego Canales, Nicholas Daday, Bodhi Deggendorf, Jonathan Dise, Maggie Handren, Landon Kaplan, Matilda Keating, Sydney Piette, Devin Roca, Jack Simmons, Lucas Varosky, Sarah Vuilliomenet, Ashley White, Shea YoungPlainville - Annie Hatami, Andrew Hutchins, Connor Huzco-Hall, Makenna Jones, Leonardo OliveiraSeekonk - Serena Avila, Cayden Bourassa, William Godfrey, Grace Gordon, Alexander Gries, Jack Pardi, Seth VarholWalpole - Grace Kennedy, Parker Loconto, Thomas O'Shaughnessy, Kaleigh StenstromWrentham - Noah Gable, Thomas Genereux, Martin McCrave
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Attn Graduating Seniors - Rockland Trust is Now Accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications!



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Thursday, August 8, 2024
Congratulations to Empty Bowls Scholarship Winners Allie Maccalous and Giavanna Ciampolillo
"Congratulations to Empty Bowls Scholarship Winners Allie Maccalous and Giavanna Ciampolillo!
The scholarship recognizes the long-term commitment these students have made to the mission of the Empty Bowls Club throughout their time in high school.
Allie will attend the Hartford Art School at the University of Hartford in the fall as an undecided Art major, and Giavanna will attend Stonehill College in the fall for a double major in Business and Psychology.
Everyone at The Pantry is grateful to Allie and Giavanna for bringing awareness to food insecurity and sharing their talents with us!
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Photo: Allie and Giavanna with Empty Bowls Club Advisor and FHS Art Teacher Brenna Johnson |
Sunday, June 16, 2024
KofC Scholarship Winners Announced for 2024
Leslie Baker |
Monday, March 25, 2024
This is the last week to apply for the Knights of Columbus Scholarships
Knights of ColumbusSacred Heart Council 1847St Mary’s Parishc/o Michael Swan38 Madison AveFranklin, MA 02038
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Ji-Yann Chin has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Have you applied for the Knights of Columbus Scholarships? Application due March 28, 2024
Knights of ColumbusSacred Heart Council 1847St Mary’s Parishc/o Michael Swan38 Madison AveFranklin, MA 02038
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Apply for the Knights Of Columbus Scholarship Program for 2024; deadline - March 28, 2024
Knights of ColumbusSacred Heart Council 1847St Mary’s Parishc/o Michael Swan38 Madison AveFranklin, MA 02038
Friday, January 5, 2024
Rockland Trust: Now Accepting 2024 Scholarship Applications



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