What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 1, 2025 ???

Sunday, June 1

9:00am Fallen Hero: William G. Hosford (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

11:00am 2nd Annual Pride Flag Raising (355 E Central St)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

8:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**  NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Fallen Hero: William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps - June 1, 2025

Memorial event today (6/01/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

 

Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps

    Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford, U.S. Army Air Corps, was born in Franklin on April 1, 1915, son of James R. and Mary Hosford. William lived with his parents and three brothers and three sisters at 22 Queen Street. William graduated from Franklin High School class of 1933 and later attended Michigan State University.

    William completed his flying course of instruction at Craig Field, Alabama and received his wings and commission on December 12, 1941. Second Lieutenant Hosford was assigned to the 35th Air Pursuit Squadron, 8th Pursuit Group, Port Moresby, New Guinea. On June 1, 1942 he was shot down by Japanese machine gun fire while in aerial combat flying a Bell P-39F.

    Second Lieutenant William Hosford had written in letters to family and friends of his eagerness to serve his country even to the point of giving up his life, should it be necessary. When 2nd LT Hosford was called upon to make the supreme sacrifice, those nearest to him knew that he made it willingly.

    Second Lieutenant William G. Hosford was 27 years old at the time of his death and now eternally rests in the Honolulu Memorial Site on Honolulu, Hawaii.

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/fallen-hero-second-lieutenant-william-g.html

Fallen Hero: 2nd L William Hosford

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council Meeting June 4, 2025 - FY 2026 Budget Vote

Franklin Town Council

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 4, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers 355 East Central Street 

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. May 7, 2025

b. May 21, 2025

4. PROCLAMATIONS / RECOGNITIONS - None Scheduled

5. APPOINTMENTS - None Scheduled

 

6. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 7:00 PM

a. FY26 Town Council Annual Operating Budget Hearing - Continued from May 22, 2025

i. FY26 Voting Document

ii. FY26 Town Administrator Budget Message (per Town Charter Section 6-4-1)

iii. Appendix A Town Administrator Recommended Budget Voting Document & Budget Book (per Town Charter provision 6-5-1 & 6-5-2)

iv. Appendix B Franklin Public School District Budget Book

FY 2026 Budget Vote

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS - None Scheduled

8. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION - None Scheduled

9. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

a. Resolution 25-20 Adoption of the FY2026 Budget Appropriations - Budget Vote (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-20 - Majority Vote)

b. Resolution 25-21: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-21 - Majority Vote)

c. Bylaw Amendment 25-936: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 73, Departmental Revolving Funds (EV Charging Stations) - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-936 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

d. Bylaw Amendment 25–937: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, Fees, Municipal Service (EV Charging Stations)

(Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 25-937 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 25-23: Snow and Ice Transfer of Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-23 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 25-35: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved to Road Repairs (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-35 - Majority Vote)

g. Resolution 25-25: Community Preservation Fund: FY26 Annual Appropriations and Reservations (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-25 - Majority Vote)

h. Resolution 25-26: FY26 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-26 - Majority Vote)

i. Resolution 25-24: Transfer of Funds from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to Water Line Project (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-24 Majority Vote)

j. Resolution 25-34: Appropriation of Funds from Receipts Reserved for PFAS Remediation (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-34 Majority Vote)

k. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935: A Zoning Bylaw Amendment to the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 185, Section 24, Floodplain District - Second Reading (Motion to Approve Zoning Bylaw Amendment 25-935 - ⅔ Roll Call Majority Vote)

l. Resolution 25-32: Cable Funds in Support of PEG Service and Programming per MGL Ch. 44 §53F3/4 (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-32 - Majority Vote)

m. Resolution 25-33: Acceptance of Gifts - Senior Center ($1,510)

(Motion to Approve Resolution 25-33 - Majority Vote)

10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

11. SUBCOMMITTEE & AD HOC COMMITTEE REPORTS

a. Capital Budget Subcommittee

b. Economic Development Subcommittee

c. Joint Budget Subcommittee

d. Police Station Building Committee

e. GATRA Advisory Board

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

 

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None Scheduled

15. ADJOURN

Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes

Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)

FM #1459 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1459 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of May 27, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• MICCA award recognitions

• Biliteracy certificate recognitions

• School personnel retiree recognitions

• District Improvement Plan/School Improvement Plan updates

• Override discussion, vote June 3; any questions, please reach out to find out

The recording runs about 42 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1459-chalkboard-chat-05-28-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBa7M7YI4A4 

The agenda doc -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272025-1761 

The meeting folder where other docs will be posted after the meeting ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/may-27%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/806450 

Retiree recognition -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/fLJf4boDFr6S9MvE7 

Civics Project presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/oAh2AdNrLoE1Exu89 

DIP/SIP presentation -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/6ipuwvmfph7khgNF8 

My full set of notes in one PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMp9pP040uUMF-aEHLahg3-LSN3ErBDV/view?usp=drive_link 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share, and show you what, and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Cmte Mtg of May 27 (audio)

FHS Sports Playoff Schedule for this coming week!

FHS Sports Playoff Schedule

Tune into Franklin Pride on YouTube for Live Streams!

• Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools 

Please check MIAA website as times may change

https://www.miaa.net/tournaments/tournament-central/tournament-brackets

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1AaTCSLmNz/

School Bus Registration open until June 20

School Bus Registration open until June 20

Don’t forget to register for School Bus Transportation if you haven’t already!

Registration is open now through June 20.

Visit https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/transportation/ for more information!

Franklin TV: Tri-County Trio!

Tri-County High & Senior Awards!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/01/2025

Franklin TV: Tri-County Trio!

Recently, bit by bit, event by event, we and other local PEG facilities have been collaborating to provide more and better coverage for important regional events. Franklin.TV enjoys excellent ‘mutual aid’ working relationships with Liz Harkins and Dan Harlow at Wrentham’s Cable8, Peter Gay and Jared Ware at North TV, and Medway TV’s Amy Huff among others. In a world of ever-tighter funding that is slip-sliding in the opposite direction of inflation, it’s a matter of neighbor helping neighbor. 

Regional schools like Tri-County and King Philip need regional media support. Together, we all provide that. Combined, we are all much more than we are individually. The expanded multi-camera event coverage speaks for itself. Many hands make light work. A compelling reminder that none of us is as capable – and as powerful – as all of us.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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

Stop the Bleed Class scheduled for June 18

Good afternoon,

The Franklin Fire and Health Department is having another free Stop the Bleed class for the community. The class will be on Wednesday June 18th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. 

Stop the Bleed Class scheduled for June 18 

Location: EOC classroom at the Franklin Fire Headquarters. Please share the attached flyer and link below, so individuals are able to sign up. 

Thank you for your help!

SIGN UP LINK: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-57085363-stop

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mlhXzCcxlnGMweK2TfFa-yJE24AmZLkF/view?usp=drive_link

Middle School Summer Reading 2025: "Meet Me in the Middle"

"Meet Me in the Middle"

See the FLYER for all you need to know about Middle School Summer Reading 2025!

For more information about the FMS Summer Reading program, watch Ms. O'Leary's video ->   https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cTh32zn6rfV

Translated flyer

Additional Titles Translated

Shared from ->   https://www.franklinps.net/o/hmms/article/2230185

Flyer -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5681128/FMS_summer_reading_flyer_final.pdf

Wastewater Treatment Operator position being hired by Charles River Pollution Control District

Charles River Pollution Control District, located in Medway, is Hiring a Wastewater Treatment Operator!

Please visit their website for more information. https://www.charlesriverpcd.org/home/news/wastewater-treatment-operator

Wastewater Treatment Operator position being hired by Charles River Pollution Control District

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/16NxnzTqZu/

Check out the following conversations between Franklin Matters Steve Sherlock and the Town of Franklin's Water/Sewer Superintendent, Doug Martin and Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent, Jake Standley. This is a 3-part podcast series covering the sewer system operations from the house to the Charles River Pollution Control District Treatment Facility.   https://www.franklinma.gov/556/Water-Sewer-Division

WBZ News: "What's an Accessory Dwelling Unit?" (video)

Until recently, ADUs were nearly impossible to build in many Massachusetts towns, thanks to zoning restrictions and red tape.

"Big problems don't always need big solutions. In Massachusetts, one of the answers to the housing crisis might be hiding in the backyard. They're called Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs for short."

Watch the CBS News 4 minute segment -> https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/accessory-dwelling-units-massachusetts/

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTwvpJFY1/

Can you spot an investment scam on social media?

Can you spot an investment scam on social media? By BCP Staff Can you spot an investment scam if it comes from an actual friend's page on social media?  If someone you know is suddenly posting bank account screenshots, claiming they can teach you to make money quickly with little to no risk, it's likely an investment scam.  Keep scrolling to learn how to recognize the signs. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/05/can-you-spot-investment-scam-social-media?utm_source=govdelivery

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, June 1, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday

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