FHS girls & boys basketball teams post wins vs Stoughton on Tuesday (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Boys Basketball = Stoughton, 52 @ Franklin, 75 – Final 

– Stoughton got off to a strong start and had the lead after a quarter but Franklin surged ahead with 21 points in the second quarter and put the game out of reach with 22 points in the third quarter. Senior Traevon Jones was on fire in the opening quarter, hitting a trio of threes and finished with 13 of his 20 points (tying a career-high) in the opening frame as the Black Knights had a slim 17-15 edge after one. But Franklin started to attack the rim with success in the second: Ben Scaccia, Nas Johnson, Jack Sullivan, Justice Samuels, and James Crowley all hit shots from the floor as the Panthers pushed ahead, 36-27, going into halftime. It was more of the same in the third as Franklin had seven more two-point field goals, went 5-for-5 from the line, and sophomore Danny Santos hit a three as Franklin created plenty of separation, 58-39, going into the fourth. Crowley finished with a career-high 22 points to lead all scorers, Santos added 17 points, Sullivan scored 15 points, and Samuels chipped in with 10 points. Anthony Alessi added 13 points for the Black Knights.

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdzU98jvr34

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 65 @ Stoughton, 26 – Final 

- Franklin had 11 players score and held Stoughton to single digits in three of the four quarters to run away with a big win (their fourth in a row) that pushes the Panthers into a first-place tie with Milford atop the Kelley-Rex division. Stoughton was held to just one made field goal in the first and freshman Brielle Nicholls scored seven of Franklin’s 13 to give the visitors a nine-point lead after one. Franklin exploded for 21 points in the second, with Evelena scoring seven and four Panthers knocking down threes. Momentum continued to be with the road team in the third, as Liz Dumais (six points, eight rebounds, and two blocks) scored four and Franklin outscored the Black Knights 16-6 to make it a 30-point lead. Even with most of its starters on the bench for the whole fourth quarter, Franklin added 15 more, including four off the bench from Devyn Cairns. Dobecki, Nicholls (five rebounds, six steals, and three assists), and freshman Chloe Gordon each scored nine points for the Panthers, while Ava Bonney scored eight and Tessah Rodrigues and Sophia Sacramone each finished with seven. Raine Tat was Stoughton’s high scorer with seven and she grabbed nine rebounds. Isabel Belmonte chipped in with five points and five boards in the loss.

– For a Photo Gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Winter-2025-2026/Stoughton-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-01-13-26

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ Westwood, 5 – Final

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-13-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Samantha Piette talks about floral arrangements, pop ups, workshops & Valentine's Day (Video & audio)

FM #1626 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1626 in the series. 

We sat with Samantha Piette, entrepreneur creating Piette Petal Co, an artisanal florist operating on the internet and in pop up shops for now. 

We talked about her road to floral arrangements, the build up to Valentine’s Day and all that she offers. We recorded this virtually via Zoom on Monday, December 29, 2025.

The recording runs about 22 minutes

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbQHeCVhhvI

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1626-piette-petal-co-12-29-25/

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Piette Petal Co can be found -> https://piettepetalco.com/

Follow Samantha on Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/piette.petal.co.floral/ 

Taco Tuesdays at Maya Mexican Cocina (from spring to fall)  -> https://mayamexicancocina.com/

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Senator Rausch video interview on "That Milford Show" (video)

"Here in Massachusetts, we operate differently. We actually talk to each other, we trust science and understand evidence, and we don't dwell in rhetoric - we focus on action and meaningful results that are going to generate positive outcomes for people in their daily lives."

I joined Al Correia on "That Milford Show" for a wide-ranging conversation about the state budget, my Community Immunity Act to uplift public health in the Commonwealth, and much more.

Watch the full show here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEKWPnpUayM

Top TED Talks in 2025 for viewing

The Essential TED Talk playlisting for 2025 ->  https://www.ted.com/playlists/891/10_essential_ted_talks_of_2025

And what is #1 on this list? 

The case for making art when the world is on fire | Amie McNee | TEDxManchester  video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XZ9z6OewR0

"Another beautiful reason to create is because it reclaims your most valuable resource which has been robbed of us. And that's our attention. In a society that profits from you being stuck on your phone, giving your attention to art is a rebellious act. That means when you write that little piece of poetry, it isn't just a nice thing to do with your time. It is a revolutionary thing to do with your time.”

https://www.ted.com/talks/amie_mcnee_the_case_for_making_art_when_the_world_is_on_fire

FHS girls basketball tops Attleboro & gymnastics tops Foxboro on Friday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, January  9, 2026

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 51 @ Attleboro, 75 – Final

-  Attleboro built an early double-digit lead and then ran away with it in the second half, handing head coach Mark Houle his 400th career win with a convincing decision over Franklin. The Bombardiers were up 10 at the end of one (18-8) and at half time (33-23) and then dropped 22 points in the third quarter to create a comfortable cushion going into the fourth. Seven different Bombardiers contributed to the scoring in the big third quarter, including seven from senior Ladainian Rodrigues, who finished with a team-high 20 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Connor Houle added 10 points and seven assists, and junior Devin Dufresne chipped in with 11 points, including five in the opening quarter to help the hosts get off to a strong start. Sophomore Danny Santos scored a team-high 16 points for the Panthers while senior Ben Scaccia chipped in with 13 points.

Girls Basketball = Attleboro, 52 @ Franklin, 68 – Final 

– Franklin used a quick start, leading by nine after the first quarter, and carried that to a third straight win (and fourth win in the last six games). Tessah Rodrigues and Liz Dumais combined for 11 points in the opening eight minutes, as the Panthers jumped out to an 18-9 lead. The rest of the game was just about even. Dumais and Rodrigues combined for 10 points in the second to push the advantage to 11, then the Panthers sank a pair of threes and went 8-for-16 at the line in the third to make it a 13-point edge going to the final quarter. Tia Williamson scored nine of her team-high 16 points in the fourth, but the Panthers scored 21 in the frame to close out a big win. Dumais finished with 18 points, with three triples, to lead Franklin. Rodrigues added 15 points and freshman Brielle Nicholls scored 10. Kaylee Fernandes chipped in with seven. Mia Cooper knocked down three shots from beyond the arc and had a career-high 14, while Jenna Callahan and Lola Ronayne each scored six for the Bombardiers.

Swimming = Taunton @ Franklin, 6:45

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViCnoxLMJAI

Gymnastics = Franklin, 136.90 @ Foxboro, 133.15 – Final

"Franklin 136.9 Foxboro 133.15 - To say we are beyond proud of this team is an understatement!! This team of 6 competitors has been improving every meet. Tonight was such a blast. They had a great practice week, worked hard and tonight it paid off! Season Highs on all events from many, season high team score and top 4 on Beam with NO FALLS!! They killed it!! 

Vault - Ciara O’Brien with a season high of 8.5, Kendra Love 8.5, Season high for Abby Robillard 8.6 and Alivia with a 9.35. 

Bars - Ciara 6.2, Season Highs from Veronica Pimentel 7.9, season high from Abby 8.1 and a tied season high from Alivia 9.2. 

Beam Alert NO FALLS all season highs - Veronica 9.15, Chrissy Beaupre 9.2, Kendra 9.3 and Alivia 9.65 

Floor - Season high Chrissy 7.8, Abby 8.1, season high Kendra 8.55 and season high Alivia 8.75. Keep up the good work girls! 

Next up KP Monday night at Arnolds Gymnastics 8:30PM."   https://www.instagram.com/p/DTUNN_HDBF8/?img_index=1

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-09-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Winning Ways: Student Athletes Show 2 (video)

Prepared by MIAA and Franklin TV, recorded on Dec 12, 2025.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DA1w03-Z-HI

Winning Ways: Student Athletes Show 2 (video)

Town Council approves an amended Friendly 40b policy in another long 4 hour session (video)

The Town Council meet for the first time in 2026 for another long 4 hour session with all 9 members present in Council Chambers.

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07Ywvi5WtP8

The agenda and doc released for this session -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01072026-2073 

Quick recap:

• The longest discussion on a single appointment in my time reporting ultimately resulted in a unanimous vote to approve Mark Minnichelli to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust. Kudos to Mark for his careful and confident responses to the questions.
• Town and School Facilities Presentation - Kevin Harn, Facilities Director https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/8040/8a-1---MEMO---Facilities-Presentation
• This discussion was extensive as Facilities and the potential issues facing the Town are something this Council is going to need to get up to speed quickly on to make the decisions and determine the direction to go, all of which ultimately gets to funding and resources
• The Davis Thayer (DT) building future has been the Council's hands since the Advisory committee did its work. On Tuesday (Jan 6, 26) the Police Station Building Comte determined Parmenter was the best site freeing up DT for a decision on what it's future is
• The combination of the Washington St renovations, Middle School roof, and the Police Station would be approx. $50M. To do and how to fund remain questions before the Council
• The presentation doc is not on the Town page or within the Council agenda but pictures of the slides shared can be found in one album ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/1FpYnuiED36kPumw8
• 2 Zoning Bylaw amendments were referred to the Planning Board. There is likely to be an extensive discussion on these when they return as the Council was not familiar with the bylaw process (usually starting with Planning Dept (as in this case), discussion before Economic Development Subcmte (not yet in place), referral to Planning Board, and then return to Council for decision). As these 2 measure are the 'final' points to bring the Town in compliance with the MBTA Community requirements, the potential for discussion before this new Council is great
• The friendly 40b policy came back on the agenda for this Council and they juggled their agenda to get the above items out of the way before settling into this lengthy discussion. Ultimately, 2 amendments to the wording were approved first one by a 5-4 vote to require an annual review of the policy, the second to fix the confusing wording in a sentence by a 9-0 vote, and then the overall measure passed by a 9-0 vote
• Multiple personnel changes were announced in Town Administrator Jamie Hellen's report. Of note, the Council also gave the go ahead to the hiring request they had approved at the tax rate hearing and then also asked to put on hold. The Town Administrator's office which used to be 4 people is only 2, and one was sick this week. If the Council wants the Town to get work done, these resources are required. Fortunately, the Council agreed

My notes captured in one PDF file ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zmqgACh7aVrr8OnerWndCC74ehZoDuuL/view?usp=drive_link

The combination of the Washington St renovations,
Middle School roof, and the Police Station would be approx. $50M

Winning Ways: Student Athletes Show #1 (video)

Prepared by MIAA and Franklin TV, recorded on Dec 12, 2025.

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqWorO2cm38

Winning Ways: Student Athletes Show #1 (video)

Police Station Bldg Cmte selects Parmenter as site, recommends code review of Parmenter building to Town Council (video0

The Police Station Building Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday, January 6 at 6:00 PM. 2 members were absent (K Alexander, G Primo).

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urNiDr84B38

The agenda doc ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01062026-2064 

Quick recap:

• Refresh on membership: "The Town Administrator shall nominate all eleven members of the committee membership, to be ratified by the Town Council. The Chair of the Town Council shall select the Chair, Vice-Chair and Clerk. Terms of the committee shall be through substantial completion of the project." from the Committee charge document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1146/Police-Station-Building-Committee-Charge-PDF
• Chief TJ Lynch provides an update on the open house/tours held in Sept/Oct 2025 and poorly attended. Virtual tour available on project webpage -> https://www.franklinmapoliceproject.com/existing-conditions  or the YouTube playlist -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjVX3ZOe9o&list=PLL2XKlvMgLAlZpjphLCLuJbyvu3tKxMOF
• Joe Lynch, OPM provides an update then the remainder of the team walk through the process and findings to date. Tonight's presentation doc to be added to the project page in meantime, much of it restates that shared in August 2025  https://a8db3785-aec1-40c7-8a6f-6e79d6737676.filesusr.com/ugd/c81e0f_c6d6a290752446faa622810cfb358ba1.pdf 
• Discussion around site options, decided to make recommendation for project site as Parmenter (passed unanimously). 
• Also determined to recommend a Code review of the existing facility at the quoted cost of $62.5K (passed 6-1; Woodward no)
• No meeting scheduled at this time, pending direction from Town Council

My notes in one PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16_dc-Zg0yH5eRlDEfImxNUAiiK92JX3q/view?usp=drive_link

potential placement of new station keeping all of Parmenter building

Photo album of some of the slide alternatives for the Parmenter site

https://photos.app.goo.gl/2UZWJD1m68WCkYZB6

FHS girls (video) & boys basketball teams both top North Attleboro on Tuesday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, January  6, 2026

Girls Basketball = North Attleboro, 45 @ Franklin, 58 – Final

– Franklin used a big second quarter to pull away from North and earn its third win in the last five games. With a 15-12 lead after one, Franklin’s offense connected for 24 points in the second to push the lead up to 18 at halftime. Sophia Sacramone sank a pair of threes, Tessah Rodrigues scored seven, and Kaylee Fernandes chipped in with four points in the quarter to help Franklin take control. North won the second half 24-19, but it wasn’t enough to put pressure on the Panthers. Fernandes scored a career-high 15 points, Rodrigues finished with a dozen, and Sacramone had 10. Kendall Mone chipped in with seven and Lila Reagan sank a pair of threes for Franklin. Jordan Egan paced the Rocketeers with 10 points, including six in the fourth, and Bella Houghton and Ava Pratt each scored eight.

Franklin TV video available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7pWLyhuW-Q

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 51 @ North Attleboro, 31 – Final

– After being held to just two points in the first quarter, North Attleboro’s offense came alive in the second to make a game of it by halftime but Franklin’s defense took control again in the second half to pull away for a big win. The Panthers held a 13-2 edge after eight minutes but the Rocketeers scored 18 points in the second to cut Franklin’s lead to 23-20 at the break. Franklin’s offense had its best quarter in the third, highlighted by a pair of threes from Ben Scaccia, five points from James Crowley, four from Justice Samuels, and a bucket from Kyla Batla all while the Panthers held North to a pair of field goals for four points and a 40-24 lead going into the fourth. Scaccia added another triple in the fourth and finished with a career-high 20 points to lead the charge for Franklin while both Crowley and Samuels had eight points apiece. Jake Peckham scored a team-high 10 points for North and Dylan Brousseau added eight points.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-06-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

A century of service versus 350 days - "The cups don't lie"

A century of service versus 350
days - "The cups don't lie"

"This video uses visual math to compare presidential wealth gains while in office only. Each cup represents $10 million. One stack shows the combined wealth growth of U.S. presidents from Calvin Coolidge forward, across an entire century of leadership. The other shows what one president accumulated in a single year. Same scale. Same units. No spin. This isn’t about party or personality — it’s about standards. Public office was never meant to be a personal revenue stream. Look at the cups. Draw your own conclusion."

video link -> https://sullydawg.com/video/35b9434c-d2b8-4511-a888-3579f2365b2c

Influencers are pushing this illegal trick to “fix” your credit report (video)

Influencers are pushing this illegal trick to "fix" your credit report By BCP Staff Looking for some life hacks or advice about managing money? There's no shortage of online influencers ready to help. But not all advice is good advice (or truthful).  And in some cases, what they're telling you might be more than a bad idea — it might be illegal. Read more -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/influencers-are-pushing-illegal-trick-fix-your-credit-report?utm_source=govdelivery

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-lFh0Asso

Sight lines and parking, perspective to be aware of (video)

Sight lines and parking, perspective
 to be aware of (video)

Why do folks park in a mall lot, walk the long distance to the door, and never worry about it but won't park around the block of a downtown store as it is too far?

Check out the video short -> https://youtube.com/shorts/stKkE7qRGAc

For more about Streetcraft visit their page ->   https://www.streetcraft.co/our-work

FHS sports results for Saturday, Jan 3, 2026

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, January  3, 2026

Boys Hockey = Canton, 7 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2lQUFHo3kE

Girls Hockey = Franklin, 0 @ Canton, 4 – Final

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-03-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Both FHS girls & boys (video) basketball teams top Taunton on Friday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, January  2, 2026

Boys Basketball = Taunton, 50 @ Franklin, 64 – Final

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvwrGKKYm1o

By Ryan Lanigan || HockomockSports.com Editor

"First-year Franklin head coach Mike Masto preaches that experience is the best teacher.

On Friday afternoon, the Panthers – who feature a roster that’s mostly filled with players getting used to the varsity level – showed they’re starting to learn on the fly.

Franklin put it all together with a dominant third period, turning a close game at halftime into a comfortable 64-50 win over visiting Taunton.

Coming off a tough loss to Winchester in which the Panthers struggled on the offensive end in the second half, Franklin got contributions from up-and-down the lineup against the Tigers."

Continue reading the game recap -> https://hockomocksports.com/third-quarter-surge-powers-franklin-boys-basketball-past-tigers/

For a photo gallery from this game -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Winter-2025-2026/Franklin-Taunton-Boys-Basketball-01-02-26

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 64 @ Taunton, 57 – Final 

By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor, provides the game recap :

"Midway through the third quarter of Friday’s matinee at the Rabouin Field House, Tessah Rodrigues drove into the lane and kicked it out to Sophia Sacramone for a wide open three on the wing. It was Sacramone’s third triple of the quarter and pushed Franklin’s lead to 46-21.

The Panthers looked home and dry and well on their way to a first league win of the season, but no one told Taunton that the game was over.

With a 25-point fourth quarter, including 10 in the first 90 seconds of the frame, Taunton clawed its way back into the game. The Tigers would trim the deficit to as few as six points in the closing seconds before Franklin finally saw out a 64-57 victory."

Continue reading the recap (subscription required) -> 

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-girls-basketball-survives-furious-taunton-comeback-for-first-hock-win/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) ->   https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Winter-2025-2026/Taunton-Franklin-Girls-Basketball-01-02-26

Gymnastics = Franklin, 132.30 @ Mansfield, 140.80 – Final

– Mansfield built some separation on the bars and floor and had three of the top four scores in three events in a win over Franklin. Paige Austin led the Hornets with victories on bars (9.65) and floor (9.45) and captured the all-around title with a 37.3. Ava Redding finished second on bars with a 9.5, second on beam with a 9.3, and third on floor with an 8.9, while Sophie Moore placed third on vault (9.0), third on beam (9.2), and second on floor (9.3). Franklin was paced by Alivia Hess, who won vault (9.3) and beam (9.4), placed third on bars (9.2), and finished second in the all-around with a 36.45. Ciara O’Brien added an 8.3 on vault for Franklin while Abby Robillard posted a 32.8 in the all around.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-01-02-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Brownsville ME deer feed trough (video)

You can watch deer feeding any time of day.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/XwLug9jR7lA

Town of Franklin: Government 101 series - what does Franklin do & how do they do it?

We're going to the archives to bring forward a number of key items to share to help folks who are newly engaged to help understand the overall processes of Town of Franklin government in action.

Town of Franklin: Government 101 (audio) (2018)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-of-franklin-government-101-audio.html

Town of Franklin: Government 101 (video) (2019)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-of-franklin-government-101-video.html

Town of Franklin: Government 101 - budget cycle (audio) (2022)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-of-franklin-government-101-budget.html

Town of Franklin: Government 101 - Finance Update (audio) (Dec 2024)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/12/kerri-jana-share-finance-town-school.html

Town of Franklin: All about the water system, yes we have enough (audio) (August 2021)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-of-franklin-all-about-water-system.html

Town of Franklin: All about the sewer system, yes we have capacity for growth (audio) (2023)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/town-of-franklin-all-about-sewer-system.html

Town of Franklin Water & Sewer projects update (audio) (Oct 2025)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/doug-jake-provide-updates-on-sewer.html

Franklin For All housing & zoning podcast series (audio) (2022-2023)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/franklin-for-all-housing-zoning-podcast.html

*** Finance Committee "Deep Dive" series

Technology, Dec 2025

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/finance-committee-gets-answer-on-how.html

Capital budget FY 2024 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/finance-committee-reviews-and-approves.html

Facilities, Dec 2023

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/finance-committee-takes-deep-dive-sorta_01138495076.html

Permitting & storm water credits Feb 2023

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/finance-committee-hears-from-town.html

Schools, Dec 2022 (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/finance-committee-gets-some-financial.html

Schools, Dec 2022 (Video) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/finance-committee-gets-to-better.html 

Storm water utility fee March 2022

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/your-time-is-needed-now-to-pay.html

"Talk Franklin" series on individual departments/services

• Town Clerk on elections - Jan 2024 ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/nancy-danello-joins-this-talk-franklin.html
• DPW operations - Feb 2024 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/02/in-this-talk-franklin-episode-we-talk.html
• School budget with Supt Lucas Giguere and Dr Tina Rogers - April 2024 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/in-this-talk-franklin-episode-some.html
• Conservation & Recreation - April 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/earth-day-earth-month-conversation-with.html
• Mental health services (co-response program) - May 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/we-spent-our-talk-franklin-time-on.html
• School & Town budget leading into the Joint Budget sessions -> Sep 2024 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/09/jamie-lucas-talk-town-and-school-topics.html
• Arts, culture & economic development Oct 2024 ->     https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/talking-franklin-arts-culture-economic.html
• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen takes on some myth busting  Nov 2024 ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/in-this-talk-franklin-episode-jamie.html 
• 2024 Year in Review with Jamie & Amy ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/11/in-this-talk-franklin-episode-jamie.html

You can also check out the department segments shared from each of the Annual Reports. While much of the report sections tout the stats for that department's activity in the prior year, they also get into some detail on what is done and how it is done. 

Town of Franklin: Government 101 series - what does Franklin do & how do they do it?