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Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Hope Center - Recovery Stand up comedy workshop for 6 weeks during November
Amy Adams has workshops & a Paint Party open for registration
"I have a couple teaching workshops (slightly different than my paint sessions) that are coming up. The workshops are 1 hour paint lessons.
Register here: https://115176.
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| Amy Adams has workshops & a Paint Party open for registration |
In addition to a Paint Party - just like our sessions (25% of the funds are donated to help the Franklin Food Pantry).
Register here: https://www.
Jennifer Tefft scheduled for a solo show on Oct 9 at Kennedy's Restaurant & Market
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| Jennifer Tefft scheduled for a solo show on Oct 9 |
One solo show this week :)
Kennedy's Restaurant & Market
Kennedy's Restaurant & Market
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DPfUfqqjFJ7/
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, October 8, 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:
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 segment shares my conversation with Sarah & Jillian at the Senior Center and their special events for October -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/sarah-jillian-give-you-inside-scoop-on.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)
- This segment features their conversation on Vino Therapy With Kelly Lewis -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_017352806.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, October 8, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
8:30 am Arts and Culture Symposium 2025
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Leigh Schoberth
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
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 5
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2
3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Teachers Unions
5:30 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Michael LeBlanc
6:08 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Max Morrongiello
6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Jencks
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music
8:30 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2025
11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Canton 09-29-25
2:30 pm Franklin Fury Softball v Attleboro 07-22-25
6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24
8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Algonquin 10-03-25
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 09-17-25
2:00 pm Town Council 09-17-25
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 ??
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| Library & Senior Center events |
12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)
4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)
6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
** NO Town Meetings today **
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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
Talk Franklin: an update on the Old Colony Habitat for Humanity project at the South Meeting House (video)
I had the opportunity to sit in the Franklin TV Studio recently with Kimberly Thomas, CEO, of Old Colony Habitat for Humanity and Jamie Hellen, Franklin Town Administrator.
We talked about the progress at the South Meeting House. There will be a lottery selection later this year to award the house to a family.
video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K_jkKjSJTA
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| signs of work underway at the South Meeting House |
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| work on the columns is underway at the South Meeting House |
Hold the date to place your order for the 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale by the Knights Of Columbus, Franklin
Why bake when the Knights can do it for you?
Once again this year the Knights of Columbus, Sacred Heart Council 1847 St. Mary Parish Franklin MA is running their Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Our famous bakery (same as last year) is Lyman’s Orchards.
A couple changes this year, we are adding Cherry as another choice to complement the Apple, Pumpkin and Blueberry. These Pies are fantastic.... outstanding flavor, aroma, and taste.
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| 8th Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Sale – Knights Of Columbus, Franklin |
The price this year is $20.00 per Pie. We will have PECAN also, at a cost of $25. As was last year you will be able to DONATE a pie.
All donations will be distributed through the Franklin Senior Center and Franklin Food Pantry network for distribution at Thanksgiving time. The goal of the donated pies is to put a pie on a table for a family that may not have that opportunity otherwise.
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| QR code for pie sale |
The site is open October 12th thru November 2nd. We will also be taking Pie orders at the back of the church, the weekends of October 25-26th and November 1st and 2nd, after all the Masses. Cash, Check or Credit Card will be accepted. ALL online orders will accept Credit Card only.
You will be able to Pick Up your order of Thanksgiving Pies on Tuesday, November 25, from 2 PM – 6 PM at the Religious Ed Offices at the St. Mary's school. You will see our signs. (same as last year)
We are excited to bring this quality product to St Mary Parish community and all our Franklin neighbors. We thank you for your generous support over the years and the support you lend to help a senior and make your Thanksgiving Day special with a Pie (or 2) from Lyman Orchard’s.
Any questions, please call Jim Lane 774-571-9804 or Mike Swan 508-404-4792.
Thank You for your generosity and “giving back”...
Knights of Columbus,
Sacred Heart Council 1847
Franklin, MA 02038
FHS field hockey, golf, and volleyball teams all post wins 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, October 6, 2025
Field Hockey = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Mansfield, 0 – Final
Golf = Franklin, 184 @ Grafton, 188 – Final
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-06-25/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Reminder: Kids Flu Clinic (18 and under) on October 18 - Sign up now!
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| Reminder: Kids Flu Clinic (18 and under) on October 18 - Sign up now! |
Wednesday 10/18/25 from 3 PM - 5:30 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.
See flyer for registration info
SIGN UP LINK: https://home.color.com/
Shared from -> https://x.com/TOFranklinMA/status/1975267340162826432
Attention Food Pantry Clients: Walk-in Shopping on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 3:30 PM
You can shop without an appointment during Walk-in Shopping on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 3:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will be given a beeper and asked to wait your turn.
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| Attention Food Pantry Clients: Walk-in Shopping on Tuesdays from 2 PM to 3:30 PM |
Arrive anytime up to 3:29 PM and you’ll have time to shop. Prefer a specific shopping time? Schedule an appointment!
The Pantry offers shopping by appointment on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays between 9 AM and 1 PM.
Friendly reminder: These shopping appointments book up quickly (often 10+ days ahead!), so please schedule yours ASAP!
Please contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, at 508-528-3115, or email Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org.
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17Xq7eYVAX/
Early voting is increasing per USA Facts
Per email from Franklin's Town Clerk Nancy Danello, the ballots for the Nov 4 biennial election were received on Monday, Oct 6 and turned around to be mailed to the 400+ voters who requested mail ballots. Early voting begins in the Town Clerk's office on Friday, October 17.
To see this come across the news feed was timely and share worthy.
via USA Facts:
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| Early voting is increasing per USA Facts |
Do early and mail-in ballots really make a difference?
Well, in 2024, early and mail-in ballots accounted for nearly 60% of all votes — that’s up from about 50% in 2022.
- 29% voted by mail
- 30.7% voted early in person
- Only 39.6% voted at the polls on Election Day
Let’s dig deeper:️
- Mail-in voting is most popular in the West
- Early in-person voting dominates in the South
And who’s most likely to vote early or by mail?
- Voters 65+: 36.8% voted by mail
- Asian voters had the highest mail-in rate
- Black voters led in early in-person turnout
- Naturalized citizens were nearly 8 points more likely to vote by mail than native-born citizens
Charts shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DPRSEJ5FdMG/
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