Tri-County Sports schedule for the week of Jan 5, 2026

Tri-County Sports schedule for the week of Jan 5, 2026

Games this week! Follow everything TC Athletics on Instagram at: @tri.county_athletics

We’re back from winter break and jumping right into a full week of Cougar Athletics. Here’s what’s ahead:

MONDAY 1/5

Girls Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 PM

Away vs. Norfolk Aggie

400 Main Street, Walpole, MA 02081

TUESDAY 1/6

Boys JV / Varsity Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 PM

Away vs. Avon

285 W Main Street, Avon, MA 02322

Wrestling

6:00 PM

HOME vs. Bristol Plymouth

Hockey

8:00 PM

Away vs. GNBVT

Hetland Arena

310 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740

WEDNESDAY 1/7

Indoor Track

3:00 PM

vs. Bishop Stang at Wheaton

26 W Main Street, Norton, MA 02766

Boys Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 / 6:00 PM

Away vs. Blue Hills

800 Randolph Street, Canton, MA 02021

Girls Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 PM

HOME vs. Blue Hills

Girls Hockey

5:00 PM

Away vs. Norwood

Cadillac of Norwood Ice Arena

Boys Hockey

5:50 PM

Away vs. South Shore VT

Rockland Arena

599 Summer Street, Rockland, MA 02370

FRIDAY 1/9

Girls Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 PM

Away vs. Bristol Plymouth

207 Hart Street, Taunton, MA 02780

Boys Basketball

3:30 / 5:00 / 6:30 PM

HOME vs. Bristol Plymouth

SATURDAY 1/10

Varsity Wrestling

9:30 AM

Cumberland Tournament

Girls Hockey

12:00 PM

HOME vs. Canton

Rink 1 – NESC (Marlboro)

Boys Hockey

6:40 PM

Away vs. Blue Hills

Canton Ice House

1 Ice House Road, Canton, MA 02021

Let’s pack the gyms, fill the rinks, and support our student-athletes all week long.

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Franklin Fathers - scheduled to meet at The Tavern on Central, Jan 8

Franklin Fathers - scheduled to meet at The Tavern on Central, Jan 8

"JUST ANNOUNCED! 

Join us at our first members meetup of 2026 this THURSDAY, January 8th.

Thank you to The Tavern on Central for accommodating!"

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For more about the Franklin Fathers group, you can visit their Instagram page ->   https://www.instagram.com/franklinfathers?

Franklin Police with a New Year reminder (or two)

Franklin Police with a New Year reminder (or two)

"Here’s your friendly New Year reminder to…LOCK YOUR CARS!

If it's not already on your New Year's resolution list, make sure to add, “I will not have my car stolen!”"

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Franklin Police Facebook page ->   https://www.facebook.com/franklinmapolice

Boston Globe: "Mass. municipalities & school districts hit hard by rising health insurance costs"

"Escalating health insurance costs turned into a budget nightmare this academic year for Pioneer Valley Regional School District Superintendent Patricia Kinsella. Between July and October, her district got hit with two double-digit increases, totaling nearly 40 percent.

Boston Globe: "Mass. municipalities & school districts
 hit hard by rising health insurance costs"

The double whammy forced the district to lay off a librarian and eliminate three vacant positions. Paychecks for teachers and other employees who earn below statewide averages also shrank as they shouldered their portion of the premium increases.

“These were heartbreaking cuts to make,” Kinsella said. “None of us felt good about it.”

Across Massachusetts, school districts and municipalities are grappling with hefty health insurance increases, typically between 10 and 20 percent, and sometimes even more. The higher costs are pushing up annual health insurance spending by hundreds of thousands of dollars or millions of dollars."

Continue reading the article with this "share" link -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/05/metro/health-insurance-costs-school-districts-municipalities/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Influencers are pushing this illegal trick to “fix” your credit report (video)

Influencers are pushing this illegal trick to "fix" your credit report By BCP Staff Looking for some life hacks or advice about managing money? There's no shortage of online influencers ready to help. But not all advice is good advice (or truthful).  And in some cases, what they're telling you might be more than a bad idea — it might be illegal. Read more -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/01/influencers-are-pushing-illegal-trick-fix-your-credit-report?utm_source=govdelivery

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9o-lFh0Asso

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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, January 6, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

7:30 am     Once Upon A Town: The Rome Block

9:00 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep

10:00 am Frank's Musings: A Proposition

11:00 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 2

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Pot Pie

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 2

5:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Immigrants

8:00 pm 12-Tone Music

9:00 pm FPAC: Humbug

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25

10:00 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep

11:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Stoughton 12-18-24

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v King Philip 01-25-24

8:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 2 01-16-25

9:30 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am School Committee 12-09-25

2:00 pm School Committee 12-09-25

6:00 pm Police Station Bldg Committee  CHAMBERS  814 5465 8685

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, January 5, 2026 ???

Monday, January 5

• Christmas trees scheduled for curbside pickup on your normal trash/recycling day

12:00pm Protest illegal actions against Venezuela (Walpole Town Common)

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

** 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

More Starry Night performers announced - Tickets available for Jan 9

Hosted by Ali Funkhouser, the cabaret will feature singers from the stages of Boston, Providence, and beyond! 

FPAC, Franklin’s own Actors’ Equity Professional Theater, is thrilled to welcome talented singers from the area’s robust theater scene to THE BLACK BOX stage for an evening of great music! 

🎟️ Tickets are available at FPAConline.com or by calling the box office at 508-528-3370!

When: January 9 at 8:00 PM

Photo Album of the performers announced ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/z6ecEH8BMv8AL1Cr7

FHS gymnastics results from the High School Jacqui Rossini Invitational Sunday

via FHS Gymnastics:

"Competing in the High School Jacqui Rossini Invitational is such an honor. To hear how Jacqui was such an impact on the sport and to see all who loved her dearly gather is just amazing. Thank you @mhmgymnastics and @madsgymnastics_ for putting on an exceptionally run meet! 

Franklin I’m so proud of how you persevered and overcame today. Final score 131.2. Not everything will always go your way. I was impressed with how you all came together as a team, supported each other and recovered from adversity. You are stronger together and so capable!! 

Highlights for top contributors in photo, but a few shout outs 

• Kendra putting down her season high on Vault despite being sick 9.2 
• Alivia also putting down her season high on Vault with a 9.4, she also lead he charge on beam with a 9.4 and received most beautiful back handspring back layout step out award. 
• Abby Robillard also put down her season high on Vault 8.3 and 
• Veronica put it all together today and increased her beam score by a point and put down her season high of 8.35 with no falls!! 

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  FHS gymnastics results from the High School
  Jacqui Rossini Invitational Sunday

  Kendra pushes through beam and despite a fall still put down her season high!! 
• Ciara stepped up and replaced Kendra on Floor and came through for the team with her score counting!! 
• Alivia also received best Giants award! 

I also need to give a shout out to Madison, Ari and Haley. They have been the best support being sidelined from injuries. Thank you for your contributions to the team and being there for Beth and I! 

Your efforts are noticed!! Way to go team I’m so proud of you!! 

Next up Foxboro Friday night at O’Learys Gymnastics 8pm"

Did you take a chance on the Music Booster's February 2026 calendar fundraiser?

via Music Boosters:

"Our Community Full of Love calendar raffle is now live!

To purchase tickets, please visit: https://givebutter.com/CR2026"

Did you a chance on the Music Booster's February 2026 calendar fundraiser?

BTW - the Music Booster's have a new page on Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585781352997

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Piette Petal Co schedules Valentine's Workshop - Jan 27, 2026

Piette Petal Co schedules Valentine's Workshop - Jan 27, 2026

"New class just listed! Gather, snip, and play with blooms 🌸

Join us for a relaxed flower arranging class where you’ll create something beautiful, learn a few floral tips, and leave with a bouquet that’s all yours.

No experience needed — just come ready to get your hands happy."

Register online at  -> https://www.bcawworcester.com/product/gather-bloom-valentine-s-workshop-with-piette-petal-co-/UBQ6N5CQDSERU6X2MLDZEMV6

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