What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 6, 2025 ???

Thursday, November 6

9:00am Fallen Hero: Jay Stone Davis (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

6:00pm LGBTQ Alliance Meeting & Friendsgiving (Franklin TV and Radio)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (virtual ONLY)  (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

**   Town Meetings today   **

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, November 6 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1985 

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, November 6 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1975 

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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 Recognition: Jay Stone Davis - November 6, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/06/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Jay Stone Davis. 

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.

** Jay Stone Davis PVT. U. S. Army, World War I

Jay Stone Davis was born in East Haven Connecticut in 1883. He was employed in Springfield as a tool maker. He made his home with his mother in Franklin, and she was employed at Dean Academy.

Jay Davis entered the service from Franklin on April 26, 1918 and was assigned three weeks later to Motor Corps 16, Machine Gun Training Center at Camp Hancock.

He went overseas in August of 2918 and less than two months later fell in the action at Skenay, France on this date, 1918.

At the time of his death, no Next of Kin could be found and thus no Purple Heart Award could be given.

Pvt. Davis rests in 'Honored Glory" in the Meuse - Argonne Cemetery in Romagne, France, Plot H, Row 15, Grave 2.

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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

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Fallen Hero Recognition

Don Krishnaswami talks about the LiveARTS String Quartet free concerts on Nov 16 as part of a new vision (audio)

FM #1571 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1571 in the series. 

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami.  We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, October 31, 2025.

 

We discussed the origin of the LiveARTS String Quartet and the new vision of performing 4 concerts a year. The first one at the Historical Museum, November 16, 2025 is Free.

The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1571-livearts-string-quartet-10-31-25/

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Don Krishnaswami talks about
the LiveARTS String Quartet 

GoFundMe campaign -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq 

Promo clip of quartet -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/watch-brief-clip-of-livearts-string.html

Resurgence of LiveArts String Quartet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/announcing-resurgence-of-livearts.html 

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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 it!

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School Committee conducts their last session of their elected term - 10/28/25 (audio)

FM #1570 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1570 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present. 

Quick recap:

• Recognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returning

• Pledge students, a nice touch

• Policy first readings

• Graduation requirements

• Competency determinations

• Superintendent’s Goals, aligned with District’s Goals

• October 1 report, enrollment trends

The audio runs about  1 hour 33 minutes. Let's listen in ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1570-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-28-25/

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Franklin TV video is available for replay -> 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtitdxM_a2A  

The agenda doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1977   

The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/october-28%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/859754   

My full set of notes in one PDF -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-utM6sD6UggBNAMgWnQsG0g_lfmqo-on/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"

FHS volleyball, girls & boys soccer teams all post wins on Weds to advance in playoffs !!!

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #22 Franklin, 3 @ #11 Wellesley, 2 – Final (PKs)

https://x.com/_FranklinSoccer

• Panthers Win Great team win in penalties Jason Proenca with the first goal from Josh Rappa 
• Then a smashing banging goal from Aidan Araujo courtesy of Jason Proenca 
• Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan with the game winning pen  To Casey Flynn for his brilliant penalty saves

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #27 Shrewsbury, 2 @ #6 Franklin, 4 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

• Out in the stadium @fhsgvsoccer is taking on Shrewsbury. At the half Franklin leads 1-0. 
• Shrewsbury ties it up but Franklin answers back in seconds. @fhsgvsoccer leads 2-1 with 23:45 left in the game.
• Lily Strong puts one in the back of the net for @fhsgvsoccer.  Shrewsbury answers with a goal of their own. Franklin leads 3-2 with 18 min remaining. 
• Gwen Holland adds another goal to the board for @fhsgvsoccer Franklin leads Shrewsbury 4-2 less than 8 min remaining. 
• 4-2 final Franklin over Shrewsbury. Franklin will advance to the sweet 16 and face Lincoln Sudbury.

Volleyball = Division 1 = #12 Lincoln-Sudbury, 0 @ #5 Franklin, 3 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

• @Franklin_VBall  takes on Lincoln Sudbury in the round of 16.  Panthers taking an early lead in the first set 8-4 Time out LS. @Franklin_VBall  leads 16-11 in the first set. 
• Franklin takes the first set 25-18 over LS
• LS began the second set with a 4-0 lead but Franklin came back fast and now leads 7-5.
• Panthers take set 2 over LS 25-18. Franklin leads the series 2-0 as we head to the 3rd. 
• Franklin takes the third set 25-14 over LS. Final score @Franklin_VBall  3 Lincoln Sudbury 0.  Franklin will advance to the Elite 8 vs the winner of Andover/Bishop Feehan. 

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-05-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Mean Girls performed by FHSTC sets schedule for Nov 21, 22, & 23 - Get your tickets !!!

Mean Girls performed by FHSTC sets schedule
for Nov 21, 22, & 23 - Get your tickets !!! 

GET YOUR MEAN GIRLS TICKETS HERE AND NOW

Don’t be shy now you know you want it.

Tickets ->  https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576?activity=Performing%20Arts

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17F3J2gJWk/

Voices of Franklin: Jane Callaway-Tripp says "Thank you, Franklin"

Thank You, Franklin

I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the residents of Franklin for the support, trust, and encouragement you've shown me throughout this election. Winning a seat on the Town Council is a humbling honor, and I am committed to serving every resident—whether you voted for me or not—with integrity, compassion, and fairness.

To those who placed your trust in me, thank you. I will continue to be the person you elected: someone who listens, advocates, and works hard to represent our shared values. To those who did not vote for me, I want you to know I am here for you too. I hope to earn your trust through my actions and dedication.

Regardless of outcome, I want to thank everyone who took the time to vote. Local elections are the foundation of good governance. If we are not strong locally, we cannot be strong at the state or federal level. True civic engagement begins at home—with each of us showing up, speaking out, and participating.

Congratulations to all who won seats on the Council. We may not agree on every issue, but we share a commitment to Franklin's future. Let's work together to preserve the character and spirit of the town we all love.

To the incumbents who were not re-elected: thank you for your service. We may have disagreed at times, but your years of dedication mattered. Public service is never easy, and your time, effort, and resilience deserve respect.

As we move forward, let's remember: our schools, buildings, and roads are just structures. It's the people who make Franklin what it is. At the end of the day, each and every one of us is Franklin.

With gratitude,  

Jane Callaway-Tripp  

Franklin Town Councilor

If you have something to say, you can find the guidelines here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Voices of Franklin: Jane Callaway-Tripp says "Thank you, Franklin"

Town of Franklin: Official Results of the Biennial Election, Nov 4, 2025

6387 voters, 24.5% of the 26,126 registered total (per official results)

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Board of Health write in results

• ***** DIANE DADDARIO - 1980
• CHRISTINE MUCCIARONE - 462
• BOB MYERS - 201

The official results PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMPK0IoyflqI1-cMX2rAduNtIqjJHZd9/view?usp=sharing

New Town Council 

Griffith             3614

LeBlanc             3397

Callaway-Tripp 3293

Ojukwu             3282

Grella             3092

Cormier-Leger 3004

Malloy             2983

Morrongiello 2953

Dellorco       2898

Election Collection - 2025

Winter Coat Drive: Drop offs available Nov 10 through Dec 6, 2025

Donate gently used or new coats to help your Franklin-area neighbors!

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k2w031hOLT0W_84z2Tbwb2qq7yfK26Cv/view?usp=sharing

Winter Coat Drive: Drop offs available Nov 10 through Dec 6, 2025

Audition alert! Non-Equity auditions for Steel Magnolias! - January 12, 2026

Audition alert! Non-Equity auditions for Steel Magnolias! 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQpy6b-j3ND/

Ready to finally understand Medicare? Register for the free workshop at Franklin TV Studio - Nov 13

Register for the free workshop at Franklin TV Studio - Nov 13

Ready to finally understand Medicare? Join us for a free, local, educational workshop.

Medicare can be confusing—this session will help you understand all your options and get the answers you need from a local, state-licensed agent. No sales pitch, just honest info.

 

Hi, we're Jessica & Dave — We've helped hundreds of people in our area feel confident about Medicare.

If you're turning 65 or feeling unsure about your options, we invite you to join us for a free local Medicare workshop. It’s casual, friendly, and we’ll cover everything step-by-step.

Even if you're already enrolled and have questions about your current options, we can help.

 
We'll cover:

• Medicare parts and plans
• What coverage you may or may not need
• Answers to all of your questions

Seating is limited, so RSVP now!

• November 13th at 6 PM
• Franklin TV & Radio Station - 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, MA

Presented by MyMedicareWorkshop -> https://mymedicareworkshop.com/

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DQfD4HagLN-/