Franklin Matters

Technology Director Tim Rapoza was the key presenter and outlined the technology requirements for licenses, hardware, and software which enable the Town and Schools to deliver the services they do.

Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeAQEXjI0D8

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12102025-2039

The presentation doc will be shared when available. In the meantime, pictures of the slides presented are captured in one album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/ThWM9bemHaA48xk69

My notes can be found in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VfXGVVfuS1pge0RwuA3VxKgYAoZKuCx/view?usp=drive_link

the common practice for handling most technology requests

FHS' Kuykendall, Delleo, Alberti, & Cunningham recognized as 2025 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars

Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Kelley-Rex Division MVP

Makayla Kuykendall, Franklin

Davenport Division MVP

Erin Bigham, Canton

Hockomock League All Stars

Makayla Kuykendall, Franklin

Emerson Delleo, Franklin

Olivia Alberti, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Emma Cunningham, Franklin

Shared from (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-volleyball-all-stars/

FHS' Kuykendall, Delleo, Alberti, & Cunningham recognized as 2025 Hockomock League Volleyball All Stars

FHS' Barry, Marzullo, Lucenta, Camp & Weiss recognized as 2025 Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars

Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Kelley-Rex Division MVP

Kelsey McCleary, Attleboro

Davenport Division MVP

Shannon Lane, Canton

Hockomock League All Stars

Devon Barry, Franklin

Ella Marzullo, Franklin

Ava Lucenta, Franklin

Jossie Camp, Franklin

Honorable Mentions

Addi Weiss, Franklin

Shared from (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-field-hockey-all-stars/

FHS' Barry, Marzullo, Lucenta, Camp recognized as 2025 Hockomock League Field Hockey All Stars

Annual Knights of Columbus Basketball Free Throw Contest - January 17, 2026

Annual Knights of Columbus,

Sacred Heart Council 1847, Franklin, MA

Basketball Free Throw Contest

January 17, 2026

Location : Hockomock YMCA, Franklin, MA.

Date and Time: Saturday, January 17, 2026 3 PM - 5 PM

Annual Knights of Columbus Basketball
Free Throw Contest - January 17, 2026

Boys and Girls: 9- 14 years old.

Parents are asked to accompany the " Participants".

Registration will be from 3PM -5PM at the Registration Table in the Gymnasium.

Competition:

Boys shoot against Boys
Girls shoot against Girls

Contact:

Jim Lane, KOC Free Throw Coordinator, JDLane58@hotmail.com, 774-571-9804

Franklin Public Schools: Winter Concert Series

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EipaiqR3k/

Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel (video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. Jenn Goebel was Susan's guest for this new show.

The show description:

"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.

For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life?

Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story?

Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHBjudkBsFk

Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel (video)

The voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11 (audio)

FM #1604 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1604 in the series.

This episode shares the voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025.

“The Franklin Senior Center is hosting our 4th annual Winter Wonderland Community Event!

It's on Thursday, December 11 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come one, come all! The entire community is invited, we hope to see you there!

This is open to all ages.

This is a completely free event but be sure to bring a little extra money for the large scale raffle put together by our Friends of Franklin Elders Inc. - FOFE”

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1604-fsc-winter-wonderland-msg-12-11-25/

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/you-are-invited-to-winter-wonderland-at.html

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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.

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Knights of Columbus Christmas Pancake Breakfast - Dec 14

In the Sacred Heart Hall from 8 AM to 10 AM

Knights of Columbus Christmas
Pancake Breakfast - Dec 14

Please join the Knights as they provide a Free Pancake Christmas Breakfast!

Delicious pancakes, sausages, coffee, orange juice, and water will be served.

All are welcome, especially our youngest friends because our special guest is Santa Claus!

https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/event?id=213128592&cat=1684856325&pg=&refer=knights-columbus&title=Knights+of+Columbus+Christmas+Pancake+Breakfast

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, December 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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events

This segment shares the Middle School Reading Update with Reading Specialist Erin O'Leary -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/erin-shares-middle-school-reading.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"

"The Vibe and Pauly G co-hosts of the Turntable Show are featuring rock n roll music from "Rush" with a collection of hits from their 50th Rush Anniversary Package released March of 2025 and songs from the Clockworks Angel final studio album released on June 8, 2012.
The Vibe DJ Rush Playlist Hour spins major hits from the "Different Stages" live collection to enjoy the brilliance of Rush-driven rock n roll LIVE!"