Franklin Matters

Sunday, March 16, 2025

Franklon Police help celebrate Joan's 92 birthday

(L-R) Callie, Joan, Andressa (FPD Photo)
"Happy 92nd Birthday to the fabulous Joan! 🎂🎉 This week, Officer Andressa Rosa and Clinician Kallie Montagano stopped by with a card and flowers to help celebrate. It’s become a birthday tradition, and honestly, we’re starting to think Joan is aging backwards! I mean, she’s practically glowing! Meanwhile, Officer Rosa and Clinician Kallie are still trying to figure out how to keep up with her youthful energy. 😄

Building strong community relationships is our favorite part of the job, and it’s moments like these that remind us how important they are. Our officers and clinicians strive to create these special connections, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate Joan’s milestone together! Here’s to many more years of defying age, Joan! Happy Birthday!"

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

Nicholas Kitchen, in recital in Attleboro at the Chaminade Shubert Club - March 16

An invitation to
Nicholas Kitchen
in recital at the Chaminade Shubert Club

Dear Friends of LiveARTS,
We would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for a concert presented by our sister organization, the Chaminade Schubert Club of Attleboro. This concert will be a spectacular recital by the celebrated violinist Nicholas Kitchen, featuring selections from the six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, by J.S. Bach.
The concert will be Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703.
Murray Church is handicap accessible, with adjacent parking available. This concert is free, though donations are appreciated.
For more information: chaminademusicclub.org
Many thanks,
Ann Sears
Artistic Director, LiveARTS

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Our mailing address is:
LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, March 16, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves.

It ia available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday

Saturday, March 15, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, March 15, 2025 ???

Saturday, March 15

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:30am Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm Country Dance: Reels and More! (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:30pm FPAC: Mel Brooks "The Producers" (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events ->

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

** NO Town Meetings today **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events -> calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair - Apr 9

Join us on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, for the Franklin Health Department's Spring Fair!

Entry is free at the Franklin Public Library from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. Enjoy refreshments, local vendors, painting, and much more!

Shared from -> https://t.co/Vgaj4sF1SW

The Kennedys to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Apr 5

The Kennedys return to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse in Franklin on Saturday, April 5th, as part of their 30th anniversary tour. They will be celebrating 30 years of recording albums with a specially curated tour featuring songs drawn from the full spectrum of their 17 releases.

The Kennedys are an American folk-rock band, consisting of husband and wife Pete and Maura Kennedy. They are recognized for their harmonies and instrumental prowess, blending elements of country music, bluegrass, Western swing and janglepop.

The Kennedys to perform at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Apr 5

The Kennedys at Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on Apr 5

The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM.

Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Admission is $25.

Please visit http://www.circlefolk.org/ to purchase tickets or for more information.

Upcoming Shows

May 17 John Gorka

Boston Globe preview of the BIG game for FHS boys basketball on Sunday, Mar 16, 2025

The Boston Globe has a rundown of all the Divisional Championship basketball games this weekend. The key "lowdown" on the FHS game vs Newtown North is:

"The lowdown: Franklin has reached the final three times in the past decade (2024, 2018, 2014) but has yet to get over the hump. Last year, the Panthers stood little chance against a juggernaut Worcester North squad, and Newton North was a massive underdog in 2022 when the Tigers faced undefeated BC High in the state final. Now both programs have a very good shot to emerge from a balanced Division 1 field to claim a title. If North wins and goes undefeated against in-state competition, it would harken back to the great teams that won consecutive titles under Connolly’s steerage from 2005 and 2006, and cement Swint as one of the greatest players to put on a Tigers uniform. Yet scoring consistently against Franklin’s defense will be a tall task. The Panthers allowed just 47.8 points per game this season, turning in several dominant defensive performances while going 10-0 away from their home court."

Continue reading the full article in the Globe ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/13/sports/miaa-boys-basketball-finals-tsongas/

How to access the Globe via the Library with your library card

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/how-to-access-online-resources-with.html

Boston Globe preview of the BIG game for FHS boys basketball on Sunday, Mar 16, 2025

Travel Awaits at Party for The Pantry!

Hello Neighbor,

Have you ever dreamed of a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Greece or Africa, or Ireland or Paris? Well, now you may be able to make that dream a reality while benefiting our community!

The Franklin Food Pantry is partnering with AmFund Foundation to offer high-end travel packages by silent auction at Party for The Pantry on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7 p.m. at The Black Box! There will be eight trips available for bid—Paris, Florence, Greece, Sedona, Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, and Africa!

Visit Our Website to Learn More!

These extraordinary trips come with incredible perks:

Trips are valid for three years with no blackout dates
Most packages include round trip airfare for two (from any major international airport in the United States)
4- and 5-Star Accommodations
Dedicated AmFund travel specialist
Options to upgrade, extend, and add additional travelers are available

More details about Party for The Pantry and this amazing auction are on our website. Not able to attend Patry for the Pantry but still want to take part in the trips auction? No worries! Simply contact Julie Manninen from AmFund at Julie@amfund.org and she will give you all the details!

Sincerely,

Marsha Tait

Development Director, Franklin Food Pantry

Franklin Food Pantry | PO Box 116 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project

Monday (3/17) through Friday (3/21): The construction crew will be conducting the jack and bore trenchless installation of the new sewer under Rte. 140. The work will be occurring off the road at 38 Pond St. and within the Franklin Village Mall area. No traffic impacts are expected.

Update to Beaver St. Interceptor Project

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with removal of formwork, damp proofing of the concrete and backfilling of the structure. Trench support sheets will be removed as well, this operation will produce a high level of noise in the area, residents are advised that this is typical of the work being performed and not a cause for concern.

Please reference the interactive map and posted signs for details and updates.

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map as work progresses.

Shared from -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

An Invitation from your Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Hi neighbor,

On Tuesday, March 18, I'll be hosting a Telephone Town Hall. This is an opportunity for you to raise questions and hear updates on what I'm doing to represent the district's values & priorities.

Details about the Telephone Town Hall are below. I hope you'll be able to join me.

Telephone Town Hall with Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

5:00-6:00pm

Call to join: 866-756-5916

Sincerely,

Jake Auchincloss

WASHINGTON
15 Independence Avenue SE
1524 Longworth HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-5931

NEWTON
29 Crafts Street
Suite 375
Newton, MA 02458
Phone: (617) 332-3333

ATTLEBORO
8 North Main Street
Suite 200
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 431-1110

Boston Globe: "State lawmaker dating top lobbyist accuses Globe of using ‘illegal materials’ in reporting on public court documents"

"State Representative Jeffrey Roy, who has been the focus of Boston Globe coverage about his relationship with a top lobbyist, leveled a series of accusations against the newspaper Wednesday, claiming it used “illegal materials” and violated a court order when it published claims from his estranged wife.

An attorney for the Globe disputed Roy’s assertions and said the newspaper did nothing unlawful in reporting information that was included in publicly available court records.

Roy made his comments during an appearance before members of the Medway Democratic Town Committee. The Franklin Democrat repeatedly criticized the newspaper’s coverage in the roughly hourlong talk, suggesting it committed ”journalistic malpractice" in its reporting of his relationship with a lobbyist who had business before the legislative committee he led."

Continue to read the Boston Globe article ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/14/metro/jeffrey-roy-lobbyist-jennifer-crawford-boston-globe/

How to access the Globe articles via the Franklin Library with your library card

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/how-to-access-online-resources-with.html

I talked with Rep Roy early in February, 2025 and you can listen to our conversation

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/state-rep-jeff-roy-looks-back-on-2024.html