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| Maha Juice Bar DJ party - May 24 |
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| Spring Rising Stars performs cabaret style |
"Take a look at this quick recap of some of the smart, strategic moves our schools have made to save taxpayers millions—all while keeping student needs front and center. Proud of the work being done to make every dollar count!"
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday |
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
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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| Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Norfolk County Regional Emergency Planning Committee
May 20, 2025, 10:30 AM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05202025-1739
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| 1st Annual Fakes and Forgeries Exhibit opens Saturday, June 7 |
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| Monochromatic Assemblage |
"Franklin senior Izzy Trull has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week, presented by Morse Insurance, for May 12 through May 18. Trull is the 35th athlete chosen as Player of the Week for the 2024-25 school year and eighth in the spring season.Trull won all three of her singles matches this week, helping Franklin to a perfect 3-0 week and keeping the Panthers in the mix for the Kelley-Rex division title going into the final week of the regular season. Franklin is just a game behind league-leading Sharon with the teams scheduled to close out the season on Wednesday afternoon.“Izzy was amazing last week going 3-0 in three days,” said Franklin head coach Bob Pingeton. “I thought she played her best match of the year and possibly career on senior night against Taunton, winning a second set in a tiebreaker after losing first set. More impressively she came back after that two hour match and beat Sharon the next day. She is such a great competitor and one of the few players who can adjust their game mid-match to overcome an opponent.”
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| FHS' Trull has been selected as the HockomockSports.com Player of the Week |
"All season, Franklin has been a second half team. The Panthers rallied for league wins at both Sharon and Mansfield when trailing by multiple goals at halftime, so going into the break down three goals in Monday afternoon’s Kelley-Rex showdown at Macktaz Field was not an uncommon situation.Franklin, which entered Monday with a 59-game league win streak and having already clinched a share of a 12th straight Hock title, scored twice and cut the lead to two midway through the third quarter. It felt like the tide had turned to the visitors. The Panthers seemed poised for yet another comeback.King Philip answered the punch and regained control. The Warriors scored a pair of goals before the end of the third quarter, locked down on defense again, closed the game with a 6-1 run, and pulled away for an 11-4 win.It was the first time anyone in the Hock had beaten Franklin since 2018 (59 straight games) and the first win for KP against its rival since April 2014, which was also the last time the two shared the Kelley-Rex crown."
"The Hockomock League keeps lining them up, and Franklin keeps knocking ‘em down.The Panthers completed another undefeated league campaign — their 12th in a row — following a comfortable 13-6 win over King Philip, which entered the game with a chance to earn a share of the title with just one league loss to its name.Franklin’s undefeated league streak will continue into next season, now at 133 straight Hock wins dating back to the 2012 season.Six different Panthers found the back of the net with freshman Clara Blongastainer leading the way with a game-high five goals. "
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
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| Counting down to the Empty Bowls simple meal |
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| 2025 Massachusetts Poetry Festival - May 30 to June 1 |
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces the return of its annual High School Summer Pass™ program. Celebrating its fifth year, the initiative invites high school teens ages 14 – 19¹ to go all in on the gym this summer to fuel their passions by working out for free at any of its 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Teens can visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass to register for the program with club access beginning Sunday, June 1 through Sunday, August 31. Find the club nearest you here.
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| Strength Starts Here: Planet Fitness |
To better understand what today’s teens are experiencing—and how to support them—Planet Fitness conducted a nationwide study,3 revealing the following key insights:
Mental Health is a Major Concern: 66 percent of parents are concerned about their =teen’s well-being and stress levels and 72 percent of parents believe that consistent exercise can improve their teen’s mental wellness. Unfortunately, around three in five teens report their stress and anxiety are not improving and getting worse as they get older
Working Out is a Solution: Encouragingly, 90 percent of teens say exercise helps them feel happy, with 88 percent noting improved mood after exercise
Exercise is More Than Physical Health: Teens believe physical activity helps deal with emotional ups and downs of being a teenager, 93 percent agree that regular exercise is beneficial when handling challenges
Screen Time is Consuming: 81 percent of teens acknowledge that social media and video games take up a significant portion of their day. In fact, nearly four in five teens report that avoiding social media is helpful
Summer Brings a Fitness Slump: 50 percent of teens report that their fitness levels tend to decline when school is out for summer break
“At Planet Fitness, we offer a high value experience to both our members and High School Summer Pass participants in a welcoming, Judgement Free environment where everyone can get a great workout,” said Colleen Keating, Chief Executive Officer. “With free access to our clubs throughout the summer, we're providing teens with the tools they need to develop healthy fitness habits that can last a lifetime. We look forward to welcoming teens this
summer to experience the mental and physical health benefits of exercise in the Judgement Free Zone®.”
To promote the 2025 High School Summer Pass program, Planet Fitness has teamed up with U.S. gymnast and 2-Time Olympic Medalist Stephen Nedoroscik who knows not only of the importance of a fitness routine, but the positive impact both physically and mentally that exercise has on overall wellness from a young age.
“Fitness and training have always been a huge part of my life - not just for competing, but for who I am as a person,” said Stephen Nedoroscik, U.S. gymnast and 2-Time Olympic Medalist. “Staying at the top of my game, especially on the pommel horse, takes a ton of focus, discipline, and consistency. I've been lucky to train in places and with people that make me feel supported - and that positive environment makes all the difference. That’s why I am excited to team up with Planet Fitness this summer to support their annual High School Summer Pass program. Giving teens free access to a place to move, feel confident, and chase their goals is powerful. It’s a chance for young people to discover their strength, inside and out.”
All High School Summer Pass participants will have access to:
Planet Fitness’ complete range of strength equipment, including new plate-loaded machines, best-in-class cardio equipment, stretching space and more
Free fitness training from certified fitness trainers4
Teen-specific workout plans designed to build strength safely and effectively
The free Planet Fitness App featuring hundreds of on-demand digital exercises
A welcoming, non-intimidating community environment
For more information on High School Summer Pass, including how to sign up for the free summer membership at any of the more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations in the U.S. and Canada, visit PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass.
1 Teenagers ages 14 – 19 can visit any Planet Fitness location in the United States and Canada. Teens must work out at the location they sign up at and are not permitted to use other locations. Teens under 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction, must sign-up with a parent or guardian in-club or online at PlanetFitness.com/SummerPass. Once the parent or guardian waiver is signed for teens under 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction, teens can work out alone. Students who are already 18 or the age of majority in the applicable jurisdiction do not need a parent or guardian to be present during the sign-up process.
2Ten million teen participants since 2019, $10 per month, three-month program
3 Online survey conducted by Wired Research to 1,000 parents of teens ages 14-19 and their respective teens, with a margin of error of +/- 3.1 percent.
4 Locations are independently owned and operated; please check your local club for details.
About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the world by number of members and locations. As of March 31, 2025, Planet Fitness had approximately 20.6 million members and 2,741 clubs in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico, Australia and Spain. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness clubs are owned and operated by independent business men and women.
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| Newton-Weston bridge replacement and rehabilitation at I-90/I-95 |
