Franklin Matters

Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, November 12, 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: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Uncas

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Charlie Guay

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Immigration and the Courts

6:00 pm Antisemitism Panel 10-28-25

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Taunton 10-14-25

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Waltham 11-06-25

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Leominster 11-07-25

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

8:00 am Town Council 10-29-25

12:30 pm Finance Committee 10-22-25

2:00 pm Town Council 10-29-25

6:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 824 1178 0735

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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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 11, 2025 ???

Tuesday, November 11 = Veterans Day

Yard waste pick up this week
Town & School offices closed for Veterans Day

9:00am Fallen Hero: Daniel E. McCahill (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

9:00am The Nick Strong Foundation 3-on-3 (Franklin High School)

12:00pm Community Closet - CLOSED 4 Holiday

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

** NO Town Meetings today **

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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: Daniel E. McCahill - November 11, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/11/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Daniel E. McCahill.

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.

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Fallen Hero: Private Daniel E. McCahill, U.S. Army

Private Daniel E. McCahill, U. S. Army, was born on June 11, 1919, son of Bernard and Mary McCahill. Daniel lived with his parents, three brothers and two sisters at 13 Pinehurst Street.

Daniel attended the Franklin Schools and graduated from Franklin High School in 1938. He was a fine athlete affectionately known as “long Dan” or “big Dan” who played a hard fast brand of basketball. Dan continued his basketball play in an independent league after high school.

Daniel answered his country’s call on March 21, 1941 and after a period of training with the 182nd infantry division was sent to the South Pacific war zone. Private Daniel McCahill was killed in action on November 11, 1942 at the Battle of Guadacanal. This campaign is well known for its pivotal role in turning the tide of the war in favor of the Allies in the Pacific Theatre.

Pvt Daniel E. McCahill was 23 years old at the time of his death while engaged in combat fighting to recapture Guadacanal in World War II.

Fallen Hero: Private McCahill

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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

Both the FHS field hockey team and girls soccer team 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 Monday, November 10, 2025

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #11 Lincoln-Sudbury, 1 @ #6 Franklin, 2 – Final

"When Franklin fell behind inside the opening 10 minutes of Monday night’s Div. 1 Sweet Sixteen match at Pisini Stadium, the Panthers weren’t worried. They had scored at least two goals in every match this season and were averaging just under four goals per outing.

There were still 72 minutes remaining, plenty of time to get the attack firing and make a comeback.

Franklin tied the game at the half-hour mark of the first half and sophomore Lily Strong went on an incredible solo run early in the second to put the Panthers in front. Behind one of the team’s best defensive efforts of the season, Franklin pulled out a 2-1 win over No. 11 Lincoln-Sudbury and advanced to its second quarterfinal in three years.

“We have been playing at a significantly higher level in the second half of the season, but we hadn’t yet done it for a full 80 minutes,” said Franklin coach Jodi Klein. “We just did and against a really good team. Before the game, the captains were getting everyone pumped up, the captains were leading, their energy was at an all-time high.”

Continue reading the game recap By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/lily-strong-nets-winner-franklin-girls-soccer-defense-shines-against-l-s/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Lincoln-Sudbury-Girls-Soccer-11-10-25

Field Hockey = Division 1 = #10 Hopkinton, 1 @ #2 Franklin, 2 – Final (2OT)

"Franklin took the lead in Monday afternoon’s Div. 1 quarterfinal at Beaver Pond Field midway through the second quarter. When the horn sounded at the end of the fourth quarter, the scoreboard showed that the Panthers were still in front by a goal, but Hopkinton forced a corner so even though the clock read 0:00 the game wasn’t over.

Senior Ella Fowler got space and time at the edge of the circle and hit a rocket into the far corner, tying the game in the most dramatic (or devastating, depending on your perspective) way possible.

It was the kind of moment that could derail a team, especially one as young as Franklin, but the Panthers regrouped, reset, and regained control of the game. The hosts dominated in 7-on-7 and one minute into the second overtime period freshman midfielder Cade Taccini was tripped while driving at goal.

The officials gave a penalty stroke for denial of a clear scoring opportunity. Taccini was the pick to step up to the spot to try and win the game. She coolly rifled the ball into the top corner, giving the goalie no chance, sealing a 2-1 win, and sending the Panthers to their third state semifinal in the past five seasons."

Continue reading the game recap By Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor

https://hockomocksports.com/cade-taccini-delivers-clutch-franklin-field-hockey-edges-hopkinton-reach-semis/

For a photo gallery from this game

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Franklin-Hopkinton-Field-Hockey-11-10-25

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-25/

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

Town of Franklin, MA: Curbside pickup continues & Recycling Center open on Veterans Day

Town of Franklin, MA: Curbside pickup & Recycling Center open on Veterans Day

Note: this is also yard waster pick up this week

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/curbside-yard-waste-pickup-scheduled_10.html

Shared from -> https://t.co/1zuvfIlwBx

Community Closet CLOSED 11/11/25; will re-open Tuesday, November 18

Community Closet CLOSED 11/11

Dear Community,

The Community Closet @FranklinUMC will be closed tomorrow, November 10, in observance of the holiday.

We will be open next Tuesday, November 18, from 12-2p.

Thanks.

Peace.
Jacob

Rev. Dr. Jacob W. Juncker
Pastor, Franklin United Methodist Church

508-528-1092 (o)

St. Mary Parish Men’s Faith Formation - Nov 15 at 8 AM

St. Mary Parish Men’s Faith Formation is meeting THIS SATURDAY, November 15!

Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Location: Sacred Heart Hall
Frequency: monthly (every third Saturday)

All men, wherever you are on your faith journey, are welcome.

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, November 11, 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, November 11, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

7:30 am Joe Landry: Then and Now

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Gaza

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Garlic Mashed Potatoes

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

7:30 pm Franklin Interfaith Thanksgiving 2024

8:30 pm Antisemitism Panel 10-28-25

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

12:30 pm FHS Winter Music: Band 2024

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Wellesley 11-05-25

6:00 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am School Committee 10-28-25

12:00 pm Economic Development 10-29-25

2:00 pm School Committee 10-28-25

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, November 10, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, November 10, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

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 **

Housing Authority

Monday, November 10 Time: 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11102025-1994

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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

Curbside yard waste pickup scheduled for week of November 10, 2025, no scheduled delay due to Veterans Day

Tw0 key items for this week per the DPW Recycling and Solid Waste

1 - Curbside yard waste collection scheduled for the week of November 10

Curbside yard waste pickup scheduled for week of November 10, 2025

2 - no scheduled delay in pickup due to the Veterans Day holiday on Tuesday. Your day pickup schedule remains the same.

If you misplaced and need another copy of the curbside schedule, you can download the PDF https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1279/Waste-Management-Trash-and-Recycling-Collection-Services-2025-to-2026-PDF

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

St. John’s Church Christmas Fair is set for Saturday, December 6, from 9 am to 2 pm at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin.

Here are the 4 top reasons to visit St. John’s holiday fair:

Visit and photo op with Santa Claus from 10 am to 12 noon.
Lots of shopping: Buy gift cards from popular restaurants and stores; silent auction and raffle items. Check out gift baskets with themes like sports; spa, health and wellness, and pet items. Give the gift of food, wine, coffees, teas. Fresh, beautiful wreaths and greens; plus cozy hand-made scarves, mittens, and hats.
Delicious hand-made treats like cookies, fudge, and other baked goods at the Cookie Walk. Snacks and drinks can be purchased during the fair.
St John’s will host a live nativity scene. What is a live nativity scene? Jesus was born in a barn and lay in a manger, surrounded by animals. We will enact this scene with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, and real farm animals (sheep, goats, donkey) during the fair.

Top 4 Reasons to Visit St John’s Christmas Fair on December 6

Come and see on Saturday, December 6 from Noon to 2 PM.

This event is FREE and open to all.

St John’s Episcopal Church, 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin

For more information:

Call 508-528-2387 Email Rector@StJohnsFranklinMA.org

Like us on Facebook See our website at www.stjohnsfranklinma.org

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 302 - The Umami King Tim Hanni MW (audio)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

Episode 302 features "The Umami King Tim Hanni MW"

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-302-the-umami-king-tim-hanni-mw

Join hosts Kim and Mark as they welcome a true icon of the wine world: Master of Wine (MW) Tim Hanni. Tim, the first American to earn the prestigious MW title in 1990, shares his incredible journey from chef and retailer to importer and a key figure at Beringer. He explains how his diverse background led him to become a pioneer in sensory and perceptional science, fundamentally changing how we understand taste.

Episode 302 - The Umami King Tim Hanni MW (audio)

The Science of Taste and Wine

The episode dives deep into Tim's groundbreaking work, highlighted in his book, "Why You Like the Wines You Like." He introduces the concepts of vertical versus horizontal models of taste, offering a fresh perspective on how we perceive flavors and aromas. Tim also provides a sneak peek into his upcoming book, which promises to build on these revolutionary ideas. Tim explains his Vinotype foundation.

Champagne and a Master's Perspective

The conversation isn't all theory; Kim and Tim share a lively discussion about the nuances of Champagne, exploring its history and unique characteristics. Tim also offers his take on the current state of the wine industry, providing a candid and insightful look at where it's headed.

Personal and Professional Insights

In a particularly moving segment, Tim opens up about his personal journey to sobriety since 1993 and how he has successfully navigated a career in the wine business without consuming alcohol. This heartfelt discussion reveals his dedication and passion for the industry. You'll also learn why Tim has earned the nickname "The Umami King", a testament to his 45 years of expertise in the science of taste. Whether you're a wine enthusiast, a food lover, or simply curious about the world of flavor, this episode is a must-listen.

Find Tim on:

www.winebusinesseducation.com

www.myvinotype.com

Cheers

Kim And Mark

🍷🍷🍷

www.thewww.wine

#WinePodcast #WineAuthor #WineTalk #TimHanni #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-302-the-umami-king-tim-hanni-mw

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 302-The Umami King Tim Hanni MW

https://www.thewww.wine/episode-302-the-umami-king-tim-hanni-mw/

FHS Volleyball "Sweeps Andover To Book Spot In D1 State Semis" on Sunday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Sunday, November 9, 2025

Volleyball = Division 1 = #5 Franklin, 3 @ #4 Andover, 0 – Final

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1562sPcy1oM

By Jason Cooke || ValleySportsDaily Editor

"With No. 4 Andover applying pressure in the first two sets of Sunday’s quarterfinal bout with No. 5 Franklin, the Panthers leaned on their veterans who had been there before to cruise to a 3-0 win by way of 25-20, 25-22, 25-8 at Andover High School.

Franklin (21-2) advances to play perhaps the hottest team in the tournament in No. 16 Newton South, which has downed No. 1 Chelmsford and No. 8 Brookline en route to the Final Four. That game is slated for Wednesday at Westwood High School (7:15 p.m.).

A talented Golden Warriors team made Franklin work for its second semifinal appearance in the last three years. But Makayla Kuykendall (14 kills, 10 digs, two aces, two blocks) and Olivia Alberti (eight kills, two aces, four blocks) ensured a clean sweep."

Continue reading the recap (subscription required) -> https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-sweeps-andover-to-book-spot-in-d1-state-semis/