We're Here to Help: Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties - Webinar, Weds, Nov 19

View in browser Free resources for caregivers and educators supporting foster youth! Supporting Every Learner with TriTogether Most students in TriTogether have an IEP (Individualized Education Plan)—a powerful tool that helps each individual learn and grow in the way that works best for them. At TriTogether, we believe education should be for everyone, and IEPs help make that vision a reality.   If you care for—or work with—a student in foster or kinship care who has an IEP or learning disability, and you're unsure how to best support them, we're here to help! We've invited Elizabeth McWhorter, CEO and co-founder of ThriveIEP, to share practical strategies and insights on supporting students with learning challenges. Join us next Wednesday, November 19, at 7:30PM EST on Zoom, where Elizabeth will offer expert advice and answer your questions live. Register Here! This free virtual talk is open to everyone—even those outside of TriTogether! If you know someone who would benefit, please invite them to register separately and join us. Additional Resources for Foster Families Being part of a foster, kinship, or adoptive family is no small task. At TriTogether, we see the difference that extra support can have. Here are a few amazing organizations ready to step in to provide that support: Foster Care Essentials is a Massachusetts-born-and-based nonprofit providing free essentials to foster or kinship care families—including clothing, toys, diapers, school supplies, and personal hygiene products. Second Nurture partners with community-based organizations to create consistent support systems for foster and adoptive families. They host monthly group meetings with free on-site childcare and provide additional resources and services to help families succeed. Check out their website or contact their Boston cohort representative, Molly at molly@2nurture.org. If you know a child with a birthday coming up, The Gifted Crate provides custom birthday boxes to Massachusetts youth involved with the Department of Children and Families (including those living in biological, kin, foster or congregate care).  We Can't Stop Growing! We're celebrating an incredible year of growth! Check out our recent Instagram post highlighting how much our student referrals have increased over the past year—thanks to you. Follow us @tritogetherorg to continue growing with us! How You Can Help Volunteer We are always looking to grow our team of enthusiastic volunteer tutors at TriTogether. If you're interested, click the button to apply.  Refer a Student Do you know a student who could benefit from TriTogether? Please fill out a referral form, and we'll be in touch as quickly as possible.  Donate Donations are a vital component of making our mission come true. You can easily make a donation online, or you can email us if you prefer to send a check.  Become a Corporate Donor If your company is looking to support a local organization, you can sign up to become a monthly corporate donor for TriTogether at the link above. If these options don't suit you but you would still like to get involved, send us an email at info@tritogether.org! Thank you to all of our donors for making our growth possible! www.tritogether.org Sent with Zeffy The only 100% free fundraising suite in North America. Learn more about Zeffy

You can use the four way test too!

"Did you know the story of 4 way test?

You can use the 4 way test too!

In 1932, Herbert Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Chicago (and Past President of Rotary International, 1954-55), saved a failing aluminum company from the brink of bankruptcy by distinguishing itself from its competition by developing his Four-Way Test.

It is a test of fairness, honesty, and integrity in the industry.

Since then, his Four-Way Test has been adopted by Rotary in 1943 to underscore the value of business ethics. The Four-Way Test has served as a moral compass for members and their friends to live by their professional and personal relationships."

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, November 15, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, November 14, 2025 ???

Friday, November 14

• Yard waste pick up this week

What's happening in Franklin, MA

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Art Pharmacy Check in (SAFE Coalition)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:30pm Italian Roundtable: Experiences of 20th Century Immigrants (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) Sunshine Tomato Pizzeria)

7:30pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

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

Library & Senior Center events

**   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

Norfolk Lions host fundraiser for SAFE Coalition on Saturday, Nov 22

Get ready for a SUPERCHARGED day of fun! 

Norfolk Lions host fundraiser for
SAFE Coalition on Saturday, Nov 22

Join us for the 1st Annual Youth Fundraiser supporting Safe Coalition, helping youth & families across 62 communities.

🗓️ Saturday, Nov 22 | 1–4 PM

📍 SUPERCHARGED Entertainment, Wrentham

🍔 Food & refreshments included!

Teens & kids (8–18) enjoy laser tag, wipe-out challenges, bumper cars, foam pits, trampolines & arcade games! 

+ Raffles, Auction & Prizes!

Scan the QR code or get tickets here www.norfolkmalions.org/safecoalition

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Joshua talks about his Capstone Project raising money for kids who love music (audio)

FM #1580 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1580 in the series. 

This episode shares the conversation I had with Joshua Shearer as he talked about his BFCCPS Capstone Project fund raising for the non-profit Music Will. 

Accompanied by his mother, Josh came to the Studio after school to talk about his love for music and his fund raising efforts which have raised over $2,000 in a couple of months for Music Will.

Listen in to our conversation (about 12 minutes)

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1580-josh-shearer-and-his-capstone-project-11-04-25/

Joshua’s page on Music Will

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Music Will home page ->  https://musicwill.org/ 

Joshua’s page on Music Will ->  https://give.musicwill.org/fundraiser/6591420 

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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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FHS girls soccer wins to reach Final Four (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  Thursday, November 13, 2025

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #14 Hopkinton, 3 @ #6 Franklin, 4 – Final

– Franklin twice trailed by two goals, but rallied with a four-goal second half to storm back and beat Hopkinton to book a place in the state semifinal for the first time since 2013. The Hillers jumped in front 2-0 going into halftime, but Lily Strong scored eight minutes into the second half to halve the deficit. Hopkinton answered back just seconds later, but Cassidy Carmignani got Franklin back within one. Phoebe Cuneo equalized for the Panthers with 24 minutes to play and Strong scored the go-ahead goal 10 minutes later to complete her brace and Franklin’s turnaround. With the win, the Panthers avenged a loss to Hopkinton two years ago at the same stage. Franklin will face No. 10 Concord-Carlisle, which upset No. 2 Bishop Feehan, in the semifinal at a date, time, and location to be determined.

Franklin TV video for replay ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6k4hfKdJ1w

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-13-25/

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

Mean Girls musical teaser Saturday at the Library at 1 PM

Mean Girls musical teaser Saturday at the Library at 1 PM

Looking for something fun to do this Saturday?

Join FHSTC at 1 PM at the Franklin Public Library for a special sneak-peak at our next musical: Mean Girls! We’ll be performing a few of our songs with stands, crafts, and food for you to enjoy!

Don’t forget, ticket sales for the full performance are LIVE!

Buy your tickets now and secure your spot -> https://gofan.co/app/school/MA14576

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Reminder: Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service - Nov 16 at 7 PM

Reminder: Interfaith Council
Thanksgiving Service - Nov 16 at 7 PM

Join the Franklin Interfaith Council for its annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Service. 

The preacher is Rabbi Rachel Putterman of Temple Etz Chaim. The theme is "Gratitude as a Means of Connection." Donations made at this service will support the Franklin Interfaith Council's Fuel Assistance Fund.

All are invited to attend in-person and join in the thanksgiving as we prepare for the holiday season.

Unable to make it in-person? This service will be live streamed by Franklin Public Television

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Town of Franklin, MA schedules Holiday Food Drive through Dec 19

Town of Franklin, MA schedules
Holiday Food Drive through Dec 19

Town of Franklin, MA (@TOFranklinMA) posted:

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Embracing Unique Pop up shop coming Dec 6

Embracing Unique Pop up shop coming Dec 6

via Ali Rheaume:

"More details to come, but for now, save the date to shop and help support a disability-owned, woman-owned small local business during the holiday season"

https://alirheaume.com/embracing-unique

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Town Council selects Dellorco as Chair, Grella as Vice Chair, Cormier-Leger as Clerk (audio)

FM #1579 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1579 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The Council held the first session of its legislative term as scheduled at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated during the early portion of this meeting. Councilor Cormier-Leger was traveling and joined remotely for the organizational votes. All of the other 8 councilors were in Council Chambers for this session.

 

Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council

Quick recap:

• Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council.

• Town Administrator Hellen opened nominations for the Chair. Cormier-Leer nominated Dellorco, second by Ojukwo. No other nominations were made. Vote on the nomination passed by 9-0

• Dellorco took the gavel and opened nominations for Vice Chair. Griffith nominated Ojukwo. Callaway-Tripp nominated Grella. No other nominations. Vote by each person for one or the other tallied as follow with Grella getting 5, Ojukwo getting 4.

• Ojukwo - Cormier-Leger, Ojukwo, Griffith, Morrongiello (4)

• Grella - Grella, Malloy, LeBlanc, Callaway-Tripp, Dellorco (5)

• Dellorco takes nominations for Clerk. and nominates Cormier-Leger. No other nominations. Vote on the motion, passes 9-0

• Vote to appoint Griffith as Clerk in Cormier-Leger's absence (2 meetings), passed by 9-0 vote.

• The remainder of the meeting covers the key items on the lengthy set of documents around Town Charter, Town Code, Conflict of Interest, Open Meeting law, etc.

The recording runs about 3 hours & 20 minutes

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1579-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-11-12-25/

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Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsYVvhWdqWs 

The agenda doc rich with links ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122025-2001  

My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZpUPlE873EPMJqfT42KhLsTzxZjSLIf/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"