Middle School Summer Reading Kickoff today, online link available

Middle School Summer Reading
Kickoff today, online link available

Our summer reading kickoff is today -  we are looking forward to a great event at the Unlikely Story Bookstore. 

For those who cannot attend but still want to support our fair, here's the link to our online store.

Teachers receive 20% off and are encouraged to stop at our little sign-in station and wear a nametag identifying them as a Franklin teacher.

USAFacts: How many people seek asylum in the US?

Asylum is a form of protection for people fleeing persecution in their home countries. Some request it after arriving in the US (affirmative asylum); others apply while facing deportation from the US (defensive asylum). How many people seek asylum here, and where do they come from? Here's the latest data from the Department of Homeland Security. 

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  USAFacts: How many people seek asylum in the US?

  Between 1990 and 2021, the US admitted 767,950 asylum seekers. In 2021, asylee admissions dropped to 17,692, the fewest since 1994. 
• Chinese nationals were the largest group of asylum seekers from 2012 to 2021, comprising approximately 63,000 people. That was more than one-fifth of the asylees entering the US. 
• Between 2013 and 2022, the government granted 27,868 Chinese nationals with affirmative asylum. Venezuelans (20,688), were the second-largest group of affirmative asylees, followed by Egyptians (14,909).  

Continue reading the article online ->   https://usafacts.org/articles/how-many-people-seek-asylum-in-the-us/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, June 11 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 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 features the June 2025 event highlights at the Senior Center -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/franklin-public-radio-wfprfm-schedule_0375775180.html

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)  

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi discover Down Under with Mark Davidson ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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, June 11, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

8:30 am The Black Box: T3

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Vincent Crotty

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Michael Rivelis

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Crookston

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Parmenter School Memorial Day Celebration

8:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024

11:00 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

12:30 pm FHS Graduation 2025

4:00 pm Tri County Honors Night 2025

6:00 pm FHS Senior Awards Night 2025

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v King Philip 06-07-25

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 06-04-25

2:00 pm Town Council 06-04-25

7:00 pm  Finance Committee  CHAMBERS  869 7517 9878

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, June 10, 2025 ???

Tuesday, June 10

8:00am FPAC Golf Tournament (New England Country Club

11:00am Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:00pm FBRTC Rail Trail Cmte Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio Studio)

7:30pm Smart Phone Trivia (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Franklin School Committee - Budget Subcommittee

Tuesday, June 10 Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1779

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School - Board of Trustees Mtg

Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1775

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/417?fileID=5006

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102025-1780

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, June 10 Time: 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM

No agenda posted for this meeting

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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

The Franklin Public Library schedules a Summer Patio Concert Series - Wednesday's at 6 PM

Summer Patio Concert Series - Wednesday's at 6 PM

Presenting: The library summer concert series!

Join us Wednesday evenings on the Library patio all summer long for live music for all ages!

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16V5Kaz9LJ/

Appreciation Event celebrates the collaboration that returned a single family home to franklin housing stock (video)

State Representative Jeff Roy hosted the event on Monday, June 9, 2025. 

Video recording by Steve Sherlock (Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio)

Video link -> https://youtu.be/lXcfc3-nNbI

Front row (L-R) Nayda Sanchez-DeJesus, Mark Lanigan, Larry Rettman, Maurice Coleman, Jeff Roy, Chris Feeley, Mike Doherty, George Danello, Paul White; Back row: Lisa Mosczynski, Lisa Audette, Susan Speers

Event background:

The Franklin Housing Authority has acquired the ‘long-time vacant’ property located at 813 Summer Street, Franklin. The beautifully renovated three-bedroom home will be leased to an income eligible family and the property will remain in the Town’s affordable housing stock through perpetuity.   

The process of obtaining the property took many years and has involved much assistance from several local officials, agencies and advocates.

 

Supporters included: State Representative Jeffrey Roy, Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, Lisa Mosczynski, President, Metacomet Land Trust (MLT) and all of MLT’s Board of Directors including Treasurer Susan Speers, Attorney Michael Doherty, Attorney Richard Cornetta, Chairman Christopher Vericker, Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust (MAHT) and all MAHT’s Trust Members including Christopher Feeley, Bank of America, Dean Bank, George Danello, Chairman of the Franklin Housing Authority (FHA) and all FHA Board Members.

Read full article: 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/08/franklin-housing-authority-preparing-to.html

FHS baseball drops 1 run game to KP to end playoff run

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports playoff results for Franklin High School on Monday, June 9, 2025

Baseball = Division 1

#12 Franklin, 1 @ #4 King Philip, 2 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Mzrnp_Ez0

"The night before Monday’s Div. 1 quarterfinal against rival Franklin at Lombard Field, senior Alex Lutfy dreamed of coming to the plate with the game on the line and delivering the game-winning hit.

In the bottom of the seventh inning, that dream came true.

Catcher Leo Dowling singled to left with one out in the seventh. Courtesy runner Collin Hasenfus advanced to second on a Vinny Menendez bunt and took third on a wild pitch. Franklin reliever DJ Silverstein intentionally walked Drew Herlin and, after falling behind in the count, Aiden Astorino to load the bases.

Lutfy walked to the plate with two of KP’s three hits in the game. He went with a pitch, driving it to deep left and just out of the reach of Franklin left fielder Owen Pennini. The ball bounced up against the fence for a game-winning, walk-off single that secured a 2-1 win (KP’s third one-run win against the Panthers this season) and a third Final Four appearance in the last four years."

Continue reading the article by Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/lutfy-delivers-in-the-clutch-king-philip-baseball-walks-off-franklin-again/

For a photo gallery from this game -> 

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Spring-2025/King-Philip-Franklin-Baseball-06-09-25

For other results around the Hockomock League (subscription is required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-06-09-25/

FHS baseball drops 1 run game to KP to end playoff run

“Wild About Franklin” has been added to the Town Common (video)

Dear Franklin,

“Wild About Franklin” is finished and ready for you and your littles to enjoy. Under the theme “Nature and Community”, I created a scene from DelCarte celebrating one of Franklin’s most precious gems. 

A moth and butterflies are nestled amongst native wildflowers against the pond’s backdrop. If you look closely, you might notice that something is missing. I purposefully left out the bodies of the insects as an invitation for you and your littles to complete the scene. 

Step against the box and interact with this - it’s meant for you to become a part of the landscape!

Thank you to all the passersby that came to say hello; the dog walkers, the runners, the many kiddos who joined me in painting, dear friends who stopped by for moral support bearing iced coffees and words of encouragement, and to Stan Watson for being my biggest cheerleader and for keeping everyone updated on my progress. 

Thank you to the Cultural District, Cory Shea (@franklinculture), and to Senator Rausch (@beccarausch4ma ) for funding this project and for creating such amazing artistic opportunities in our town. And last but never least a big thank you to my husband and parents for holding down the Nisbet household so that I could do this. 

I’m not sure if you can dedicate an electrical box but why not? This mural is for all the kiddos in town, but especially for my three; Henry, Lucy and Jack. It’s all for you. 

I can’t wait to see how you interact with this mural. Please tag me and share your pictures with @kaylajeancreative! 

Stay Wild, Franklin ✌🏻

Kayla Nisbet

Kayla Jean Creative

www.kaylajeancreative.com

Shared from (with Kayla's permission) -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FP2igJ6ik/

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Additional photos of the progress of re-creation of this Artsy Box on the Town Common ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/7Z2mqqAVdZXAcApG7

Reminder: Get your tickets for the FHS performance of "Urinetown, The Musical" - June 13 & June 14

 FHS performance of "Urinetown, The Musical"
- June 13 & June 14

Three performances by Franklin High School Theatre Company of "Urinetown, the Musical" are scheduled for Friday, June 13 (7 PM) and Saturday, June 14 (2 & & 7 PM).

Tickets are available online through Unipay for Franklin High School.  Tickets can also be purchased at the door with cash or card.

Go to Unipay, select Franklin High School and then Urinetown will appear in the left side menu -> https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx

https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx

Watch "The Meaning of You - Scott Pelley | Wake Forest University Commencement Speech 2025" on YouTube

"Join veteran journalist Scott Pelley as he delivers the 2025 Wake Forest University Commencement address. In this inspiring speech, Pelley reflects on the power of truth, the importance of courage, and the role of education in shaping a better future. Drawing on stories from around the world, he urges graduates to seek understanding, include everyone, and stand up for their values. This address celebrates resilience, hope, and the enduring impact of service and integrity."

"In a moment like this, when our country is in peril. Don't ask the meaning of life. Life is asking 'What's the meaning of you?'"

Video link -> https://youtu.be/r9CCgmvq9O4

Check out the Spring Fashion Fling at the Community Closet - June 13

Spring Fashion Fling at the Community Closet - June 13

We are just a few days away from the Spring Fashion Fling!

During the Strawberry Stroll from 4 - 8 PM on Friday, June 13

• Revamp your wardrobe
• Find new-to-you treasures
• Celebrate sustainability
• Be part of the community

To learn more, go to https://franklinumc.org/2025/06/01/spring-fashion-fling/.

Successfully scoring summer concert tickets

Successfully scoring summer concert tickets By BCP Staff To paraphrase Taylor Swift, buying concert tickets shouldn't feel like a bear attack.  But for many people hoping to see their favorite artist, sports team, or theatrical cast live, scoring tickets before they sell out can seem impossible.  Why?  Sometimes there just aren't enough tickets available for everyone who wants to go. But sometimes, you might be competing with people who break the rules. Read more -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/06/successfully-scoring-summer-concert-tickets?utm_source=govdelivery

Successfully scoring summer concert tickets

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, June 10, 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, June 10, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

 

7:30 am Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

9:00 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

5:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

6:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Boston Floating Hospital

8:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

 

7:00 am Parmenter School Memorial Day Celebration

8:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee

10:00 am Mental Health : Amanda Ayer & David Gove

12:30 pm Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Longmeadow 05-20-25

4:30 pm Tri County Honors Night 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

9:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

 

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 05-27-25

2:00 pm School Committee 05-27-25

7:00 pm School Committee  CHAMBERS  827 5325 3174  Passcode 168474

 

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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