51st Annual Craft Fair - Saturday, November 14 at Tri-County RVTHS

"Come join us for the 51st annual juried craft fair of home accessories, clothing, bath/body, art, wood, paper, candle and jewelry amazing products!"

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 22

12:00pm SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward Street)

6:00pm    Once Upon a Town (audience opportunity)   (Franklin TV & Radio Studio)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting - No Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2397 

Charles River Pollution Control District

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 3:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2420 

Tri-County School Committee Nomination Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 5:15 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2423 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2421 

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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 Open Track & Field Meets return July 7, 14, & 21, 2026

Lace up those sneakers—the Franklin Youth Open Track & Field Meets are back this July! ☀️🏅

Looking for a fun, active way for the kids to spend their summer evenings? Whether they want to sprint, jump, throw, or just run around with friends, we’ve got an event for them! Hosted by the Franklin Recreation Department and organized by FHS and TCRVTHS coaches, these meets are the perfect way to get moving and have some friendly competition.

📅 When: Tuesdays – July 7, 14, & 21

⏰ Timeline:

5:00 PM – Check-In & Field Events begin

6:00 PM – Running Events kick off

📍 Where: Franklin High School Track

💵 Cost: Just $5 admission for UNLIMITED events!

Events Include:

Field Events: Shot Put, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump

Running Events: Mini Hurdle (5 & under), 100M Dash, 200M Dash, 400M Dash, 800M, Mile, and Relays!

From our tiniest sprinters (5 & under hurdles!) to seasoned young athletes, there is something for everyone. Come for one night or join us for all three!

Tag a friend who needs to bring their kids out to the track this summer! 

Tri-County RVTHS recognizes their Retiree Class of 2026

Tri-County RVTHS recognizes their Retiree Class of 2026 

"Today we honor an incredible group of educators and administrators who have dedicated years of passion, care, and commitment to our students and the Tri‑County community. 

Pictured: Kevin Pierce, Rob Bruno, Victoria Durfee, Grace Maneri, Tracie Osborne, Donna Flynn, and Doreen Dibiasio‑Erwin.

Not pictured but celebrated just as much: Julie Donahue and Kim Zogalis.

Thank you for everything you’ve poured into Tri‑County. 

Congratulations on your retirement — you’ve truly earned it! "

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Franklin TV: Tri-County Graduates

A Lovely Poignant Evening

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/31/2026

Every graduation is a special event. This year Tri-County wrapped up another graduation, and the evening was spectacularly Summery. This graduation was also poignant. It’s the end of an era as the current school building closes for the last time.

Hats in the air, and a new group of TC graduates become tomorrow’s successes. Next year, a new era will begin for the undergrads as they move to their new venue.

Go, Cougars!

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,

and staying informed at Franklin●news.

 Graduation video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4SsMY75Qhg

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

School of Fish updated at the Sculpture Park, Thursday, May 28, at 4:30 PM

School of Fish updated at the Sculpture Park,
Thursday, May 28, at 4:30 PM

via Amy Adams:

"Here we go again! The traveling School of Fish is on the move and getting ready for their welcome party. Come and support the kids with this public art initiative. 

Thank you to Tri-County Regional Vocational School and the Washington Street School. We are so proud and grateful for your efforts."

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Congratulations to the Tri-County Valedictorian (R Hall) & Salutatorians (N Elounasse & J Robertson)

via Tri-County RVTHS

Congratulations to the Tri-County Valedictorian (R Hall - right)
& Salutatorians (N Elounasse - center & J Robertson - left)

Congratulations to our Valedictorian, Rebecca Hall from Franklin — a standout scholar whose dedication, curiosity, and leadership have set the bar high for all of us.

We also celebrate our two incredible Salutatorians:

🌟 Nourhane Elounasse from Walpole

🌟 James Robertson from Walpole

Their hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence have made a lasting impact on our school community.

Help us congratulate these outstanding students as they prepare to take the next big step in their journeys 👏🎉

#WorkHardTodayCounts

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Tri-County athletic champions - Spring 2026 !!!

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Rotary Club of Franklin Annual Craft Fair scheduled for November 14; applications due July 10, 2026

Rotary Club of Franklin proudly announces continuation of this craft fair (formerly run for 50 years by Franklin Newcomers & Friends). Our 2026 Craft Fair will be held on November 14, 9 AM - 3 PM, at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School. 

The application to our juried craft fair is now available. All participants from last year should have an email with the application and contract attached.

If you'd like to participate this year and were not in our fair last fall, please download the application and contract. The deadline to be included in the jury process is July 10, 2026.

Any questions please email us at rotarycluboffranklinma@gmail.com or send a DM to this page. Do not respond to any messages with any individuals, if anyone is contacting you and asking for online payment, they are a scammer. We will only communicate via our official email address or through this page, and we only accept checks for payment with a mailed application to our PO Box.

Please note that our Craft Fair is for handmade items only. We do not accept MLM companies or other resellers, the person listed on the application must be in attendance, no sales reps are allowed. Please review the materials carefully and be sure to include all required information on your application, including email address, and payment for the booth space and any extras (tables, electricity).

Photographs are required and should follow the guidelines set forth on the application and contract. Missing information may result in us not being able to consider you for one of our spots so please take your time with this. We will be jurying during the last weeks of July and will send out acceptances in August.

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Annual Tri‑County Tee‑Off Golf Tournament - Can you help sponsor ???

THANK YOU TO OUR HOLE SPONSOR: FRANKLIN MATTERS!

Annual Tri‑County Tee‑Off Golf Tournament
Can you help sponsor ???

A huge shoutout to Franklin Matters for supporting our Annual Tri‑County Tee‑Off Golf Tournament as a proud Hole Sponsor! Your generosity helps make this event possible and directly supports opportunities for our students and school community.

We truly appreciate your continued partnership and commitment to uplifting local programs. Thanks for helping us make this year’s tournament a success — we couldn’t do it without supporters like you!

• Ready to play?
• Interested in sponsoring?

You can do it all right here:
https://www.tri-county.us/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/golf-tournament

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TC Drama invites you to join them for their production of “Murder on the 518” May 8 & May 9

'TC Drama invites you to join them for their production of “Murder on the 518” by Michelle Giles! 

TC Drama invites you to join them for their production
of “Murder on the 518” May 8 & May 9

Come ride the rails to Los Angeles with a cast full of unforgettable characters — newlyweds, a free‑spirited musician, a Hollywood star, and… a murderer 

This train has everything — except maybe a safe arrival.

Show Dates: 

• Friday, May 8th at 7 PM
• Saturday, May 9th at 7 PM

Tickets: $5 cash at the door

Grab your seat, bring your curiosity, and get ready for a thrilling ride.

We hope to see you there!"

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FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Tri-County Regional Vocational Tech School

From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.

General Purpose

The Tri-County Regional Vocational School District was established by an act of the Massachusetts legislature on September 26, 1973. The act designated the towns of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Sherborn, and Walpole as the original members; they were joined shortly after by the towns of Plainville, Seekonk and Wrentham. The school district was established in accordance with MGL Chapter 71 and as part of the agreement to establish the district, Tri-County was established under the provisions of MGL Chapter 74 and designated to include courses beyond the secondary school level in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 74 Section 37A. The Town has two (2) appointed members to the Regional School Committee.

The FY26 enrollment at Tri-County is estimated at 942 students; 186 are from Franklin. The budget reflects the cost sharing agreement between the towns and the member assessments based on the annual enrollment from Franklin.

Tri-County Regional Vocational High School is still housed in its original building. However, on November 7, 2023 residents voted to raise property taxes through a debt exclusion to pay for a new Tri-County Regional Vocational High School. The total project cost is estimated at $285,992,692 and upon completion will replace the Tri-County’s current facility on the same site which has been in existence since 1977. Construction plans call for shovels to hit the ground in the summer of 2024 with an anticipated opening in time for the 2026-2027 school year. For updates on the project, be sure to review the Tri-County High School Building Project website for the latest news and construction drone flyover footage. Franklin’s assessment of the project is anticipated to cost the Town $2 million per year, with approximately $102 million or ⅓ of the project being paid by the state through the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).

 

Core Functions

● Tri-County’s mission is to provide an excellent comprehensive technical and academic education to regional high school students. State-of-the-art technical skills and knowledge are enriched and complemented by a solid foundation of academic skills. Creative and cooperative partnerships between area employers and a dynamic staff at Tri-County guarantee the continued growth and development of exciting programs designed to prepare graduates for careers in the twenty-first century. This is a place where students succeed and are well-prepared for work or college. To find out more, Tri County Regional Vocational Technical High School

Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments

● 60 Seniors John & Abigail Adams Scholarship Winner.

● September 2025 celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new school building: the Topping Off Ceremony marks the placement of the final steel beam, symbolizing the completion of the building’s structural framework.

● Stellar engineering students excel in NASA HUNCH competition and head to Johnson Space Center.

FY27 Requested Budget Highlights

In FY26, the operating budget included a full year of principal and interest payments totaling $1,563,430. The estimated principal and interest payments for FY27 are $1,559,172. The tax impact from this project began in FY25 and is reflected in the debt exclusion budget model and expenditure line item with an increase of $178,939. The tax rate will be adjusted later this year to reflect the increase in the levy for Franklin's portion.

The PDF of this section - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oB67Cf72hzAJaKhqkGqVYbJnHSJkzyR7/view?usp=drive_link

For the full FY 2027 budget narrative -  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1

The FY 2027 budget information can be found 

https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=577

Tri-County honors for 2026 2nd Trimester

Tri-County Grade 12 honors for 2026 2nd Trimester

Photo album for each class High honors and Honors

https://photos.app.goo.gl/afmwEL7wnF2NqE5d8

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Tri-County Wrestling Mattress fund raiser scheduled for April 26

Tri-County Wrestling Mattress
fundraiser scheduled for April 26

MATTRESS FUNDRAISER ALERT! 

Our wrestling team is hosting a Mattress Sale Fundraiser and we’d love your support!

• April 26th
• 10 AM – 4 PM
• School Gym

Come check out a huge selection of brand‑name mattresses at great prices — all while helping our athletes gear up for an amazing season. Bring family, friends, neighbors… everyone sleeps, so everyone wins!

Let’s pack the gym and make this fundraiser our best one yet 

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Sign up to play or sponsor in the Tri-County Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5, 2026

Sign up to play or sponsor in the Tri-County
Golf Tournament scheduled for June 5, 2026

Spring is here! That means our annual Tee-Off for Tri-County Golf Tournament fundraiser is just around the corner!

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

Friday June 5,  12:30pm

Wentworth Hills Country Club, Plainville MA

Scan the QR code or visit us at:  https://www.tri-county.us/o/tri-county-vocational-tech/page/golf-tournament

Register to golf, sponsor a hole or donate a raffle item! 

Thank you for your support!

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Tri-County Track & Field fund raiser - Wednesday, April 1 at Uno's Bellingham

Fuel the Fast!

Tri-County Track & Field fund raiser -
Wednesday, April 1 at Uno's Bellingham

Track & Field is teaming up with Uno’s in Bellingham for a fundraiser on Wednesday, April 1st.

Show this ticket when you order (phone or paper works!) and a portion of your meal supports the team.

Let’s make it a great night!

#WorkHardTodayCounts

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Tri-County podcast features Pedro Martinez, Commissioner of DESE (video)

Tri-County podcast features Pedro Martinez,
Commissioner of DESE (video)

This week’s episode features a special guest: Pedro Martinez, Commissioner of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

He joined us for a thoughtful conversation about his work, the priorities of the department, and the challenges and opportunities facing schools across the state.

A great episode for anyone interested in education, leadership, and the future of our schools.

Tune in and take a listen! 🎧 https://youtu.be/2wx7QiioB0E

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John & Abigail Adams Scholarship winners from the Tri-County class of 2026!

Congratulations to the following sixty recipients of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship,  from the Tri-County class of 2026! Your achievements inspire us all and we look forward to seeing the amazing contributions you will make in the years to come.

John & Abigail Adams Scholarship winners from the Tri-County class of 2026!

Franklin - James Gallo, Francis Gallo, Paul Haggerty, Rebecca Hall, Lilith Kriz, Hayden Lafountaine, Grayson Lennon, Kylie MacDonald, Bernardo Martinez De Freitas, Makenzy Quigley, Lydia Raymond, Noah Salvesen, Aliyah Turbides

Medway - Jonathan Chrisom,  Joseph Gillett, Riley Heney, Luke Smith, Kyleigh Weddeke

Milford - Max Gauman

Norfolk - Rhys Beck, Thomas Lovell, Dominic Mastroianni, Zachary Mullen, Serji Nelson, Natasha Sims

North Attleboro - Brady Cox, Mackenzie Duffy, Kahlil Mateus, Damien Rodriguez, Ananya Srinivas, Gideon St. Lawrence, Declan Walker, Eric Weng

Plainville -  Chloe Albert, Loren Brundrett, Nolan Feeley, Colin Flanagan, Connor Fountain, Charles Kairouz, Jacob Kinahan, Eric McDonald, Patrick O’Neill, Emma Wallick

Seekonk - Riley Bodick, Sarah Escola, Mateusz Loqui, Melanie Quin, Alexis Rego, Cian Shaw, Keira Wagner

Walpole -  Miguelabner Dias, Shane Driscoll, Nourhane Elouannasse, James Robertson, Charlie Whelan

Wrentham - Pedro Andrade, James Dwinell, Ava Gill, Cayden Noll, Joseph Zahner

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Tri-County Children’s Center: Registration is OPEN for 2026–2027 !!

Tri-County Children’s Center: Registration is OPEN for 2026–2027!! 

Tri-County Children’s Center: Registration
 is OPEN for 2026–2027 !! 

We’re excited to announce that registration for the Tri-County Children’s Center preschool program for the 2026–2027 school year is officially open!.

Families can access applications on the preschool’s website at www.TCChildrensCenter.com or through the Tri-County webpage: https://www.tri-county.us/page/tri-county-childrens-center.  

Apply today and join us for another amazing year of learning, exploration, and fun at the Tri‑County Children’s Center!

#WorkHardTodayCounts

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Talkin' TC! New Episode Alert! (video)

Talkin' TC! New Episode Alert!

(L-R) Congressman Jake Auchincloss with Kahlil Mateus

Hosted by Kahlil Mateus, we sat down with Congressman Jake Auchincloss for a powerful conversation about the future of vocational‑technical education and why it matters for today’s students and communities. He also gives a behind‑the‑scenes look at life as a member of Congress and shares meaningful advice for students planning their next steps.

An inspiring, insightful episode you won’t want to miss.

Watch the full conversation at the link below!

Video link -> https://youtu.be/lzI3AikHXU8

#WorkHardTodayCounts #JakeAuchincloss

@repauchincloss

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