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| MASSter List: "Federal funding for libraries at risk, forcing tough decisions at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners" |
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
MASSter List: "Federal funding for libraries at risk, forcing tough decisions at the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners"
The ability to use your Franklin Library Card to read the Boston Globe online is one of the services at risk: This is one of many services provided by Mass Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). These resources are
in danger of disappearing across the Commonwealth after Executive Order
14238.
Learn more at: https://mblc.state.ma.us/
Opening day for Franklin Youth Baseball, Friday, April 25
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| Opening day for Franklin Youth Baseball, Friday, April 25 |
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Fletcher Field on Friday, April 25th (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)!
We’ll have skills competitions, cornhole, wiffle ball, face painting, a DJ, and more!
We’ll have skills competitions, cornhole, wiffle ball, face painting, a DJ, and more!
Plus, the snack stand will be open and Chick-fil-A will be on site!
2025 Hockomock League Wrestling All Stars: FHS' Woodall, Carlucci, Sauer & Rosenberg
Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Wrestling All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Michael Boulanger, Milford
Hockomock League All Stars
Honorable Mentions
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-wrestling-all-stars/
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Michael Boulanger, Milford
Hockomock League All Stars
- John Woodall, Franklin
- Riley Carlucci, Franklin
- Jack Sauer, Franklin
Honorable Mentions
- Jack Rosenberg, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-wrestling-all-stars/
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| 2025 Hockomock League Wrestling All Stars: FHS' Woodall, Carlucci, Sauer & Rosenberg |
Frank Presents - WFPR.FM: #083 - Mark Minnichelli
In this episode, Frank Falvey sits down with Mark Minnichelli, who's
been a resident in town almost his whole life, to discuss the changes of
town from when he was a kid to now.
Frank Falvey - WFPR
Frank Falvey dives into current events, hot button topics and invites guests give their insightsFrank Falvey examines everything from Franklin to U.S. politics; from current events to the local community, giving his personal thoughts and considerations. Frank is also joined by local guests to talk the Franklin community and dissect current events
Subscribe via your favorite podcast app or find all episodes in one place -> https://frank-falvey.captivate.fm/episodes
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| Frank Presents - WFPR.FM: #083 - Mark Minnichelli |
Did you hear there is a New Memorial Day Parade Route for 2025?
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| New Memorial Day Parade Route |
We have a NEW PARADE ROUTE!
As the Commander of the Franklin VFW Post I have the honor as serving as Co-Chair of the Parade Committee with my friend Dick Hynes, Commander of the Franklin American Legion.
The whole group has been working hard the last couple of months to plan the parade and one of the things we're doing is a new parade route.
The parade will kick off from Horace Mann Middle School at 11am on Monday, May 26th. It will head up Oak St (which turns into Daniel McCahill St) and then proceed down Union St to the old Davis Thayer school. The Parade will then turn left onto 140. The parade will again turn left onto Emmons St and then a left onto Main where it will head back to the Town Common.
This is a shorter route at 1.33 miles.
The parade will be continuous, there are no stops at the cemeteries or Dean College anymore (we are still doing those ceremonies, just moving them to before the parade).
We feel this new route will make it easier for our older veterans to march and smoother for the PD to accomodate.
Please see the attached map.
Please hit me with your questions, comments, complaints, etc.
We look forward to seeing you on the NEW PARADE ROUTE!
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BxwXnSjPQ/
2025 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Indoor Track All Stars: FHS Athletes Recognized
Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Girls Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Nina Kyei-Aboagye, Sharon
Hockomock League All Stars
Honorable Mentions
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Nina Kyei-Aboagye, Sharon
Hockomock League All Stars
- Ella Chandaria, Franklin
- Maddie Bruno, Franklin
Honorable Mentions
- Meghan Griffith, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-girls-indoor-track-all-stars/
Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Boys Indoor Track All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Josy Brown-Wright, Sharon
Hockomock League All Stars
Honorable Mentions
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/
Kelley-Rex Division MVP
Josy Brown-Wright, Sharon
Hockomock League All Stars
- Andrew Scotland, Franklin
- Tucker Morin, Franklin
- Jonathan Pink, Franklin
- Kyle Twomey, Franklin
- Pete Gubka, Franklin
- Jack Halter, Franklin
Honorable Mentions
- Aidan Thorne, Franklin
https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-boys-indoor-track-all-stars/
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| 2025 Hockomock League Girls & Boys Indoor Track All Stars |
Bacchus Buster (Saturday, April 26) Plus the Wine & Beer Clubs return
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On Earth Day, Coalition Renews Calls for Safe Drinking Water Protections for Private Well Owners
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| Private Well Owners |
The Coalition, a grassroots group led by RCAP Solutions and supported by The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, has been advocating for the legislation, which would expand a financial assistance program to remediate wells affected by harmful contaminants in drinking water supplies such as “forever chemicals” like PFAS, as well as arsenic, uranium and other harmful substances.
Many people who discover contaminants in their wells resort to drinking bottled water, which is expensive and harmful to the environment as a large amount of this plastic waste ends up in landfills.
“Earth Day is about honoring the beauty and power of nature as well about protecting people from the damage that has already been done to our environment,” said Brian Scales, President & CEO of RCAP Solutions. “We cannot ignore that thousands of families in Massachusetts may be drinking contaminated water that can cause both short- and long-term health impacts. Pending legislation supports a path to learning what is in their water and remediating where needed.”
The bills (H.900 and S.585) are co-sponsored by Sen. Jamie Eldridge (D-Marlborough), Rep. Natalie Blais (D-Sunderland) and Rep. Meg Kilcoyne (D-Clinton), and have drawn support from nearly 20 legislators. The legislation would address a regional equity issue because areas with public water systems have access to water that is regularly tested, treated and maintained.
“Every resident in Massachusetts deserves access to safe and clean drinking water, regardless of where they live or how their water is sourced,” said Rep. Kilcoyne. “Establishing statewide standards for private wells is a crucial step toward health equity, environmental protection, and supporting our rural communities. I’m proud to support this legislation and to stand with the Coalition for Safe Drinking Water in advocating for this long-overdue public health safeguard.”
RCAP Solutions’ Private Well Program to Protect Public Health, funded by The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts, conducted over 500 water quality tests of private wells across several Massachusetts communities from 2020 to 2022, finding that about a third of the wells contained levels of contaminants higher than state health standards or suggesting potential health risks.
“I own a private drinking water well and benefited greatly from participating in the Private Well Program to Protect Public Health,” said Arthur Allen, who lives in the Town of Princeton. “Our water test and well inspection found contaminants in the water and deficiencies in the well that we had to have corrected. I fully support this legislation and hope it becomes law in Massachusetts.”
A study by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is underway to make recommendations for a statewide program to ensure that drinking water from private wells is safe to consume. It is expected to be completed this summer.
For more information about the legislation and the Coalition for Safe Drinking Water, please visit
www.whatsinyourwellwater.org.
About RCAP Solutions
RCAP Solutions is an integrated community development corporation working with a multi-faceted suite of services in communities throughout the northeastern part of the U.S. and the Caribbean. Established in 1969 (as Rural Housing Improvement), RCAP Solutions has supported the power and potential of communities for over half a century as strategists of community-wide well-being. Our mission is to foster personal and public self-reliance and improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and the communities in which they live. For more information, visit: www.rcapsolutions.org.
About The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts
The Health Foundation of Central Massachusetts is dedicated to improving the health of those who live or work in Central Massachusetts, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations and unmet needs. Through its unique and impactful approach to grantmaking, The Health Foundation supports community-identified health issues, with health defined broadly to include social determinants of health and with a focus on promoting health equity. As a health conversion foundation launched in 1999 following the sale of the not-for-profit HMO Central Massachusetts Health Care Inc. The Health Foundation’s grants have totaled over $59 million to more than 230 unique organizations over its history. For more information, visit www.thfcm.org.
Children's Museum at La Cantina Wednesday from 4:30 PM TO 10:00 PM
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| Children's Museum at La Cantina Wednesday |
Make plans with family or friends at La Cantina this Wednesday and 10% of sales will go to Children’s Museum of Franklin!
Together, we can open the doors to discovery and joy for children and families across our region.
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, April 23, 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 is 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:
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Randy Jay about the Disability Expo, Saturday, April 26 at the Senior Center
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points. (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)
Mark & Kim share their Interview with Randy Caparoso
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane
8:30 am FPAC: Hamlet
10:00 am Millis Berfield Band
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Shepherd's Pie
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
3:30 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meet Pt. 1
7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae
8:30 am FPAC: Hamlet
10:00 am Millis Berfield Band
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Shepherd's Pie
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
3:30 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meet Pt. 1
7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-29-25
8:30 am All-Town Concert: Band 2025
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25
12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v St. Paul Diocesan 04-19-25
3:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v North Attleboro 04-14-25
8:30 am All-Town Concert: Band 2025
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins
11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25
12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v St. Paul Diocesan 04-19-25
3:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23
8:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v North Attleboro 04-14-25
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 04-16-25
2:00 pm Town Council 04-16-25
2:00 pm Town Council 04-16-25
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
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