Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/5RCEEl6uyqI
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council Max Morrongiello (video)
Max Morrongiello candidate for Town Council, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
FHS volleyball (video) tops Canton, field hockey plays to a tie on Monday
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Sep 29, 2025
Volleyball = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
- Franklin earned a sweep over visiting Canton (25-14, 25-16, 25-13), powered by a strong all-around effort. Makayla Kuykendall led the way with 11 kills, 14 digs, one block, and one ace, while Emerson Delleo added 10 kills, 11 digs, and one ace. Phoebe O’Connor ran the offense with 32 assists and chipped in five aces, and Gianna Laurello contributed six kills and three aces. Olivia Alberti had five kills, six blocks, and one ace, Charlotte Yeulenski added four kills and two blocks, and Emma Cunningham anchored the defense with 22 digs and two aces. For Canton, Brooke Connor paced the offense with seven kills and Chloe Dubuisson was a force at the net with four blocks.
Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGmK8XEAkeg
For or photo gallery via HockomockSports.com (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Canton-Volleyball-09-29-25
Field Hockey = Canton, 0 @ Franklin, 0 – Final
Ryan Lanigan, HockomockSports.com Editor provides the game recap:
"In a matchup that featured the top two offenses in the Hockomock League, it was the defensive play that stole the show.Franklin and Canton had combined to score 117 goals — split almost evenly — heading into Monday’s battle of the unbeatens, and that total didn’t move as the Panthers and Bulldogs battled to a 0-0.Both teams remain undefeated with the result, and Franklin’s undefeated run in Hockomock League games improved to 104 in a row, but the result did snap the Panthers’ 50 straight wins in league play. It was Franklin’s first league tie since a scoreless draw with Foxboro in 2022.“Clara Blongastainer and Jossie Camp did an amazing job shutting down two of the best players in the state. [Canton] couldn’t really get anything going, we frustrated them. And it was clean too, they just used their skill, they used their speed, and their knowledge. I can’t say enough about those two and their play, not allowing [Canton] to get their offense going."
Continue reading the game recap (subscription required) ->
For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Canton-Field-Hockey-09-29-25
Golf = Franklin, 156 @ Stoughton, 163 – Final
– Franklin went on the road and earned a win over Stoughton at Easton Country Club. Junior Ben Burgess claimed medalist honors with a steady round of 36, making par on all nine holes. Junior Tyler Perlman added a 38 with birdies on three, eight, and nine, sophomore Bryce Botelho shot a 40 with five pars, and senior Dylan O’Brien closed with a 42. For Stoughton, junior Gavin Alexson led the way with a 37, one over par, while junior Lucas Nourse shot 40, senior Fred Spintig 42, and senior Aidan Lewis 44.
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-29-25/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for School Committee Henry Reis Hansen (video)
Henry Reis Hansen, candidate for School Committee, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYpm9NkOMIM
Pond St paving is scheduled 'weather permitting" for Wednesday, Oct 1
"Starting Wednesday, 10/1 ~ Weather permitting. Please seek alternate routes"
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| Pond St paving is scheduled 'weather permitting" for Wednesday, Oct 1 |
Reminder Franklin Art Association demo on Weds, Oct 1
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| Reminder Franklin Art Association demo on Weds, Oct 1 |
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DPJrybbjcoI/
Additional details on the demo artist ->
Town of Franklin is hosting a kids flu clinic (18 and under) on October 8 - Sign up now!
The Franklin Health Department is hosting a kids flu clinic (18 and under) on October 8th from 3-5:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.
All flu shots are free (no insurance required).
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| Town of Franklin is hosting a kids flu clinic (18 and under) on October 8 - Sign up now! |
There are still 30 appointment spots available.
All families have to do is copy the link, scan the QR code on the flyer or call Alisha to make an appointment!
SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/
Alisha Sullivan RN, BSN
Public Health Nurse | Health Department
10 Daniel McCahill Street
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352
O. 508-613-1334
C. 774-278-8348
F. 508-520-4917
E. adeptula@franklinma.gov
Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CMRHX9tt2nST4z1NAAMcv_lXh_60pA6H/view?usp=drive_link
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, September 30, 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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| 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
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday |
Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, September 30, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- 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: Mithun Pasham
10:00 am Frank's Musings: Gaza
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston
4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6
8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Joanna Connor
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music
8:30 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
10:00 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham
12:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Attleboro 09-25-25
6:00 pm Franklin Fury Softball v Attleboro 07-22-25
8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee 09-09-25
2:00 pm School Committee 09-09-25
7:00 pm School Committee CHAMBERS 815 1419 1602 Passcode 912363
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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Monday, September 29, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 29, 2025 ??
Monday, September 29
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| Library & Senior Center events |
4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Franklin Cultural Council Meeting
Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1930
Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting
Monday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09292025-1926
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA |
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 School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Army Veteran’s DC Journey
At 70-years young, Army Veteran Tim App will travel this October to participate in the 41st running of the Army’s 10-mile Road Race being held in our nation’s Capital on October 12th. This will be his first time running in the DC event.
The 10-mile race is conducted by the Army’s Military District of Washington (MDW) whose operations seek to deter, prevent, and respond to threats aimed at DC’s Capital region. The Race’s proceeds will benefit the Army’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) unit which provides resources and programs to the Army’s population including families of those now serving our country.
Since its inception in 1985, the event has hosted 488,191 runners from around the world. This year’s event anticipates 35,000 runners and 900 Teams comprised of military, civilian, wheelchair, and wounded warrior athletes. Tim chose to run in this year’s race in honor of the Army’s 250th birthday and for the successes he has achieved from his service to our nation. Tim commented “I am running the Army 10-miler as a celebration of all that I have accomplished, and that all started with my decision to join the Army, although an active conflict, the Vietnam Conflict, was raging.” He had voluntarily enlisted in the Army immediately following High School.
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| Tim App |
After his service to our country, he moved to Massachusetts where he held various leadership roles within the Department of Corrections - for 27 years! Following his retirement in 2003, he became an adjunct Professor at both Northeastern University and Stonehill College where he taught Corrections Practices, Sex Offender Programming and Ethics for 22 years.
Tim took a hiatus from running after his military duty. He resumed his running career after his Niece’s toddler was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer. His Niece started a 5K race to support her daughter and other children suffering from this rare form of cancer and asked him to run in the event. Sadly, his Grand Niece passed away at age 3 and Tim carries a picture of her with him on his armband for each and every training run and racing event.
An active member of Franklin’s American Legion Post 75, Tim serves as their Sargeant-at-Arms and remarked that “The Post does a tremendous amount of community work and I felt it fitting to run the ATM for the first time, on behalf of the Post.” He also supports the Franklin community through his work with the St. Vincent DePaul charity at St. Mary’s. In addition, he works with Meals on Wheels delivering food to Franklin residents in need.
Tom App ran last year’s Daytona 5K Race where he placed 3rd in his division
The armband of his Grand Niece is visible on his right arm.
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Natalee Webb-Rubino joined the Air Force in 1976 becoming its 1st female Aircraft Mechanic (Crew Chief) and at Kadena AFB in Okinawa, Japan. In 1999 she founded the 11K road race in Stoneham created to honor and recognize Veterans. At the time, it was the only 11K in America. In 2009 she became the City of Melrose’s 1st female Veterans Service Officer. She was first in her family to attend college full-time earning a bachelor’s degree in PR and Strategic Communications at Bridgewater State University graduating with honors in 2019. Her essays on Veteran matters have been published in Franklin, North Attleboro, Melrose, Milford, and Stoneham
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 299 - Vino Therapy With Kelly Lewis
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Kim and Mark of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) welcome the visionary Kelly Lewis to the show to uncork the secrets of vino therapy. The founder of the first-ever wine spa in the United States, Kelly shares how her travels led to a career-defining "aha" moment. She explains the fascinating history of this wellness practice, tracing its roots to other countries and sharing the hurdles she overcame to start.
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| Episode 299 - Vino Therapy With Kelly Lewis |
The trio delves into the nuts and bolts of vino therapy—what it is, how it's prepared, and what a treatment entails. Kelly reveals her process for sourcing wine and building key relationships with vineyards. The conversation also touches on the incredible recognition her spa received, being named "one of the greatest places of 2025" by Time magazine.
Listeners will also learn about the health and wellness benefits of vino therapy and of non-alcoholic options. Kelly also details her exciting partnership with a French vineyard and a line of skincare products. Finally, she discusses her passion for educating others on the art and science of vino therapy.
Guest and Host Information:
Guest: Kelly Lewis, founder of The Wine SpaWebsite: thewinespapdx.comSocial Media: @winespa_pdxHosts: Kim and MarkPodcast: The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)Website: thewww.wine
Cheers
Kim and Mark
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#winetherapy #vinotherapy #wellness #skincare #spa #TheWineSpa #TheWonderfulWorldofWine #wine #healthandwellness #travel
Town of Franklin: Biennial Ballot for Nov 4, 2025 - Proof Copy available
The local ballot is FINAL. Town Clerk Nancy Danello posted the updated report as of Monday, September 22, 2025. Nomination papers have been validated for Town Council, School Committee, Town Clerk, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, and Planning Board (Associate Member) candidates for their entry on the ballot.
The ballot was finalized after September 22 and sent to the printers. Printed copies are expected back to the Town Clerk during the week of October 6, 2025. Mailing of the absentee and vote by mail ballot requests will begin once the copies come back from the printers.
There is/are
1 candidate for the Planning Board (Associate Member)1 candidate for the Board of Assessors2 candidates for 2 spots on the Planning Board8 candidates for 7 spots on the School Committee1 candidate for 1 spot for the Town Clerk15 candidates for 9 spots on the Town Council
The Board of Health position remains without a candidate. If any one is interested in running as a "write in" candidate, stop by the Town Clerk's office to get info on how to do that. All write in votes will require a hand count for those ballots and getting the info from the Clerk can make their work easier to accomplish.
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| Town of Franklin: Biennial Ballot for Nov 4, 2025 - Proof Copy |
The PDF download -> (Ballot proof copy) https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7044/Nov-4-2025-Local-Biennial-Election---Ballot-Proof
OR (a permanent link for the ballot proof copy) -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/19T3_IH8iEfWTUuUbqahsjNkfaPS1twrR/view?usp=drive_link
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council Ken Ojukwu (video)
Ken Ojukwu, candidate for Town Council, is the first of a goodly series of interviews to share and create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting does beginning Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/ITtVdS-J5qc
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| 2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election |
GOOD DEEDS: Unlocking the Past By William P. O’Donnell
With the coming month of October designated as National Family History Month, it is the perfect time to begin exploring the stories and traditions of our ancestors and learning about the experiences that have shaped our families for generations.
By exploring our family history, we can gain a deeper understanding of our roots and connections to the past. Have you ever wondered where some of your family traditions come from, or wanted to uncover the root of a family story passed down through the generations?
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| exploring the stories and traditions of our ancestors |
Today, millions of Americans are on the hunt for clues to find out more about themselves and their family’s background. According to an ABC News report, genealogy is ranked the second most popular hobby in the United States. Genealogy websites get more than 100 million hits per year. But its popularity does not end there. There are also genealogy television shows, college courses, and businesses. Therefore, a survey that revealed 78% of people want to research their ancestry should not really surprise us. And the search for answers may just lead you right to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, thanks in part to our History Comes Alive program.
For some, the Registry of Deeds may not be the first place that comes to mind when trying to trace your family's history. However, it can be a great place to start your genealogical journey. We have a wealth of information and cutting-edge technology to assist you. The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds possesses approximately 13.1 million land records, recorded in 42,028 Registry books dating back to when Norfolk County was created in 1793. Some of these records include deeds, liens, foreclosures, mortgages, conveyances, trusts, and mortgage discharges.
What can you learn from these documents? Plenty. You can discover where a family member lived. What they generally paid for the property by looking at some of the recorded documents such as the deed as well as any mortgage filings. When and who they sold it to. And if while owning the property they faced any financial burdens, such as an attempted foreclosure or having a lien placed on their home. There are even recorded deeds from the second President of the United States John Adams one of which involved the Town of Quincy that outlined some of President Adams’ philosophies.
These records do not just tell us about property—they tell us about people. The Registry’s digitized archives and transcription efforts have made it possible to uncover stories of civic leaders, veterans, and everyday residents who shaped our communities. These discoveries directly support the creation of the Notable Land Records Booklets, which highlight historically significant properties and individuals across Norfolk County. By combining genealogical tools with land record research, we are able to document and celebrate the people and places that defined our local history—making it accessible and meaningful for future generations.
However, you might also say, “That sounds like great information, but it is impractical for me to get to the Registry given my work schedule.” Well, thanks to technology that is no longer a problem, you can do it from the comfort of your home computer or cell phone 24/7. Just go to the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds website www.norfolkresearch.org hit the Search for Your Deed button and type in the name you are looking for. If they owned property in Norfolk County you will find records all the way back to the 1700’s. We made this research process even easier for you through our History Comes Alive Transcription Program where all the Registry documents written in hard-to-read cursive penmanship from 1793 to 1900 were transcribed into clearly readable print.
In addition to the wealth of information at the Registry, both on sight and via our online records database, the Registry’s Genealogy Research and Resource Center has 4 workstations dedicated to genealogy research. These workstations have free access to Ancestry.com and American ancestors.
Follow this link to watch an interview about the Genealogy Research and Resource Center which aired on the Needham Channel: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/news-event/registry-free-genealogy-research-program
These databases can help you continue your journey as you try to discover your roots by gaining access to records across Europe and across the world wherever your families are from. You can find census records, draft cards, and prison records for ancestors who may not have been on the straight and narrow.
The primary mission of the registry is always the security, accuracy, and accessibility of our communities’ land records and reliable service to the residents of Norfolk County, but if you think about it, the registry also records history every day, accurately preserving a detailed chain of events on Norfolk County properties from 1793 to the present. The addition of the Genealogy Research and Resource Center only adds to the wealth of information you can find at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds. So, whether you are a historian, genealogist, or simply curious about your family history the Registry might have some clues to help you discover your roots.
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