Chess Tournament underway at the Senior Center

Chess players of all skills are invited to a chess tournament! The tournament starts on Tuesday, February 3 at 1 PM at the Franklin Senior Center, 10 Daniel McCahill St, Franklin MA.

If you wish to participate, you MUST sign-up with the tournament director, Dennis Ferguson. Dennis will make all final decisions regarding the tournament. Standings will be emailed every week.

Chess Tournament underway at the Senior Center

Tournament games can happen any time, any place. The winner is responsible for reporting game results to Dennis. Tournament players must agree this will be a tournament game BEFORE the game starts.

Participants should play two tournament games with each other (1 point for a win, a half point for a draw, no points for a loss). In each pair of games against the same opponent, Player #1 will take white once and take black once.

The entry for this tournament is $5, and the winner takes the pot. Dennis will collect the money and distribute the winnings to the winner. If the highest point total results in a tie, a playoff game will decide the winner of tournament.

Clocks are optional in each tournament game, but both players must agree to use the clock. Federation parameters should be observed (if you touch a piece, it must be moved; if you let go, it must stay there).

Additional details in the flyer you can down or share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/109fH1sMtuwFQbp99tTl7ELzfQcLLXPTj/view?usp=drive_link

"Buddy the Brain" is available Feb 20, 2026

"Buddy the Brain" is available Feb 20, 2026

via Ali Rheaume

"It's important that if a book is going to be written about brain injury, it can be read by those who have sustained brain injury.

Personally, this has been a struggle area for me, even with children's books, so I have taken both my personal experience and my accessibility knowledge to create "Buddy the Brain".

I hope it helps at least one other person who has sustained brain injury to be able to successfully read a children's book!

We're just a few days away; this book comes out on February 20!

The best way to stay up-to-date and get access first, is to sign up for emails by commenting "Buddy" below."

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Franklin United Methodist Church construction begins on foundation for their addition

"The excavator has arrived! 

Franklin United Methodist Church construction
 begins on foundation for their addition

The foundation for the addition—which will include new ground level entry, lift, church office, and lower-level reception area—should be dug this week.

This is part of Phase III of the Defining Our Generation capital campaign. To learn more about what we are facing and trying to accomplish, go to https://franklinumc.org/defining-our-generation/."

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Aging Boldfully: LiveStrong (video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. The LiveStrong Program at the YMCA is the topic for this new episode.

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=wGulySnzXLE

Fair Housing listening session schedule

Fair Housing listening session schedule

"If you’ve encountered barriers to fair housing — or you’re working to remove them — we want to learn from you. These sessions help us move from stories to solutions and inform practical recommendations statewide.


North Shore/Merrimack Valley — Thursday, Feb. 12

Register: www.mass.gov/FairHousing"

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FPS Solutions Extended Day is looking to hire

FPS Solutions Extended Day is looking to hire

Join the FPS Solutions Extended Day team!

Learn about the program on the website https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/o/lli/page/solutions-program

Send your resume to Jennifer Maitland, maitlandj@franklinps.net.

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Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help

Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help By BCP Staff For many, the beginning of the year is often a time for taking stock and planning for the year to come. If you're looking for ways to strengthen your financing footing in the new year, the FTC's consumer.gov has tools that can help. Read more -> https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/02/planning-your-finances-year-come-here-are-some-tools-can-help?            utm_source=govdelivery

 

Planning your finances for the year to come? Here are some tools that can help

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This segment shares the Franklin Public Library Feb 2026 highlights ->    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/mitzi-shares-insights-on-happenings-at.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

• This segment features Kim & Mark in Episode 308 - Talking Whiskey With Colonel Craig Duncan (audio)  -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

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

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

8:30 am The Black Box: T3

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Charlie Guay

11:30 am Comfort Food: Comfort Food

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Divan

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Susan Rodriguez McDowell

5:30 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

6:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls

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

7:00 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

8:30 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra

1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26

4:00 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championships 2026 Day 1

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 01-05-23

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Attleboro 02-06-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 02-04-26

1:00 pm Town Council 02-04-26

6:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  849 1778 3849

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: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 ???

Tuesday, February 10

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***   Town Meetings today   ***

Bi-County Collaborative Meeting

Tuesday, February 10 Time: 2:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-2132 

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, February 10 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02102026-2129 

Friends of the Franklin Public Library Meeting

Tuesday, February 10 Time: 7:00 PM 

No agenda for this session

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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

Where's the Toast Memory Cafe - February 18, 2026 at 1 PM

Where's the Toast Memory Cafe - February 18, 2026 at 1 PM

Good morning,

On behalf of the Franklin Senior Center, we would like to extend an invitation to our February 18th Where's the Toast?! Memory Cafe.

Memory cafés offer a safe, judgment-free space to connect, socialize, and enjoy meaningful activities together, emphasizing companionship, creativity, and shared experiences. For individuals living with dementia, memory cafés help reduce isolation and foster a sense of belonging. For caregivers, they provide encouragement, understanding, and the chance to connect with others who truly support them.

Whether you come for conversation, laughter, music, or simply to be among supportive community members, you are welcome just as you are.

We hope you'll join us and be part of a community built on connection, dignity, and joy.  Please RSVP to Amanda Rabbitt at arabbitt@franklinma.gov so we are ready to welcome you to the program!

Sincerely,

Amanda Rabbitt

Amanda S. Rabbitt

Supportive Day Program and 

Special Project Coordinator

Tax Work Off Liaison

10 Daniel McCahill St

Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352

O. 508-520-4945, ext 4418
F. 508-520-4917
E. arabbitt@franklinma.gov

Franklin Public Library: Symposium on the work of Tommaso Juglaris - Oct 2025 (video)

The Franklin Public Library was proud to host a symposium on the work of Tommaso Juglaris back in October of 2025. Juglaris was an Italian painter who contributed two murals to the FPL during his career. 

Art historian Dr. Geoffrey Drutchas provides a biographical presentation, and art conservator Gianfranco Pocobene gives us an inside look at the ongoing restoration of these murals.

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7heZtFtT9GQ

Hockomock Sports: "Hockomock League Championships: Highlights & Top Performers" for Franklin High School

By Tom O’Brien || HockomockSports.com Contributor

Championship season is in full swing. The Hockomock Championship is the biggest meet of the season in the league. There were some outstanding performances as multiple meet records fell.

FULL RESULTS: https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2026/

BOYS:

Franklin  Track:

• In the 55-meter dash, Peter Gubka ran the third fastest time in the prelims (6.68). Stephon Reed Jr ran a season’s best to qualify in eighth (6.80). Gubka ran a personal best and league leading time to win the finals (6.57). Reed placed eighth (6.88). Micah Feldman ran a personal best to finish 21st (7.11).
• In the 55-meter hurdles, Peter Gubka was second in both the prelims and in the finals (7.80/7.89). Caleb Keras (9.93) and Daniel Oliveria (10.54) finished 20th and 23rd.
• Kyle Twomey placed second in the mile with a time of 4:34.15. Ryan O’Connor (4:54.48) and Eric Leitch (5:08.47) ran personal bests to finish ninth and 17th.
• The 4x800m relay team of Nicholas Mitchell, Ethan Riley, Andrew Scotland, and Kyle Twomey placed second in a time of 8:36.02.
• The 4x200m relay team of Owen Bertoldi, Peter Theodorou, Micah Feldman, and Stephon Reed Jr placed fifth in a time of 1:35.18.
• The 4x400m relay team of Tucker Morin, Andrew Bairos, Andrew Rontiris, and Ryan O’Connor finished ninth in a time of 3:46.06.
• Sawyer Laing ran a personal best to finish 10th in the two mile (10:29.95). Adam Peng (10:45.30) and Tyler Anderson (10:52.20) finished 14th and 16th.
• In the 600m, Andrew Rontiris (1:29.22) and Andrew Bairos (1:33.43) ran personal bests to finish 11th and 16th. Tucker Morin was 14th in a time of 1:32.41.
• In the 1000m, Shravan Dev finished 19th in a time of 3:01.83. Samuel Diehl (3:01.94) and Keith DCosta (3:05.09) ran personal bests to finish 20th and 21st.
• In the 300m, Peter Theodorou finished 20th in a time of 39.10. Jack Marshall ran a personal best to finish 22nd (39.68). Bhuvan Patchala finished 32nd in a time of 42.29.

Field:

• Peter Gubka jumped a personal best to place fourth in the high jump (6’0). Stephon Reed Jr placed sixth with a jump of 5’8. Caleb Keras finished 19th with a jump of 5’2.
• In the shot put, Matthew Lord placed eighth with a throw of 43’6.50. Jackson Bartro finished 11th with a throw of 39’6.50. Anthony Ridgeway finished 24th with a throw of 32’7.25.
• Owen Bertoldi jumped a personal best to finish 14th in the long jump (17’11.50). Micah Feldman (16’6) and Jack Marshall (15’9) finished 23rd and 26th.

FHS girls Indoor Track bring home Hockomock Championship

GIRLS:

Franklin Track:

• Maddie Bruno ran a personal best and league leading time to win the 600m (1:38.92). Reenad Osman ran a personal best to finish 11th (1:49.69). Penelope Brady finished 17th in a time of 1:56.96.
• Gwenyth Holland ran a personal best and league leading time to win the 1000m (3:01.75). Victoria Courtright-Lim (3:08.83) and Ameera Mathur (3:35.58) ran personal bests to place third and eighth.
• Stella Nappa ran a personal best and league leading time to win the mile (5:20.51). Savannah Copeland ran a season’s best to place fourth (5:34.20). Aleksandra Ignatova finished 13th in a time of 6:08.54.
• The 4x400m relay team of Gwenyth Holland, Phoebe Cuneo, Callie Joyce, and Maddie Bruno won the meet in a league leading time of 4:07.30.
• The 4x800m relay team of Savannah Copeland, Keelan Donnelly, Stella Nappa, and Victoria Courtright-Lim won the meet in a time of 10:04.46.
• The 4x200m relay team of Jossie Camp, Penelope Brady, Julia Matteson, and Isabelle Oteri placed fourth in a time of 1:50.84.
• In the 55-meter hurdles, Phoebe Cuneo ran a personal best to qualify in third (9.20). Sadie Kent qualified in eighth in a time of 9.85. Cuneo placed fifth in the finals (9.26), while Kent ran a personal best to place eighth (9.75). Jossie Camp finished ninth in a time of 9.86.
• Annabelle Santiago placed eighth in the two mile in a time of 12:49.58. Hannah Dulong finished 10th in a time of 13:09.48. Violet Copeland ran a personal best to finish 13th (13:23.05).
• In the 300m, Phoebe Cuneo finished 11th in a time of 44.00. Isabelle Oteri (44.93) and Penelope Brady (45.34) ran personal bests to finish 13th and 17th.
• In the 55-meter dash, Lydia Donnelly finished 26th in a time of 8.30. Madeline MacDougall ran a personal best to finish 30th (8.41). Meghan Markarian ran a season’s best to finish 33rd (8.79).

Field:

• Jossie Camp (16’0) and Callie Joyce (15’8.25) jumped personal bests to place fifth and sixth in the long jump. Julia Matteson finished 19th with a jump of 13’4.50.
• In the high jump, Meghan Markarian finished 11th with a jump of 4’6. Julia Matteson jumped a personal best of 4’4 to finish 16th. Callie Joyce finished 18th with a jump of 4’2.
• In the shot put, Lydia Donnelly finished 13th with a throw of 26’9.50. Monica McIntyre threw a personal best to finish 14th (26’5). Jocelyn Buchanio finished 18th with a throw of 25’8.50.

For the complete Hockomock Team result highlights (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-championships-highlights-top-performers/

Community Closet provides free clothing for all ages, Tuesday from noon to 2 PM

Community Closet provides free clothing
for all ages, Tuesday from noon to 2 PM

The Community Closet @ Franklin UMC will be open tomorrow (Tuesday) from 12 – 2 PM! 

We’ve got free clothing for all ages, including plenty of kids’ sizes — from newborn through youth — plus seasonal items like coats, hats, and more.

• 82 West Central Street, Franklin MA 02038
• No cost. No requirements. Just neighbors helping neighbors.

Learn more: franklinumc.org/community/closet

Come browse, take what you need or want, and share the word!

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Franklin Police Update on motor vehicle stop on Monday, Feb 9

1.     On Monday, February 9, 2026, at approximately 11:43 AM, Franklin Police Officers responded to a business on East Central Street for a report of an erratic motor vehicle operator. It was reported that the operator of a sedan entered a business on East Central Street, caused a disturbance, and then left in the vehicle. As he left the business, he struck several vehicles in the parking lot. Shortly after being dispatched, a Franklin Police Officer located the sedan on East Central Street and conducted a motor vehicle stop. The vehicle and operator were known to the Franklin Police Department. The driver was identified as a 59-year-old Franklin resident.

Franklin Police Update on motor vehicle stop on Monday, Feb 9

2.     After initially stopping, the operator placed the vehicle in drive and led Officers on a short, low-speed pursuit down King Street. The operator continued toward the Interstate 495 ramps, where he briefly stopped again. Officers attempted to issue verbal commands for the operator to exit the vehicle; however, the operator accelerated at a high rate of speed and entered Interstate 495 South. Due to the excessive speeds and unsafe driving conditions, Officers terminated the pursuit and notified the Massachusetts State Police.

3.     Approximately 20 minutes later, the Metacomet Emergency Communications Center (MECC) notified Officers that the sedan was involved in a serious motor vehicle crash with a pickup truck in Mansfield. The crash resulted in the pickup truck operator being ejected from their vehicle. The pickup truck operator was transported to a hospital with serious injuries. The operator of the sedan was also transported to a hospital with serious injuries. Additional information regarding the crash can be found on the Mansfield Police Department’s Facebook page. Criminal charges related to the crash are expected to be filed by the Mansfield Police Department upon completion of their investigation.

4.     At this time, the Franklin Police Department intends to seek criminal complaints through the Wrentham District Court against the operator of the sedan for the following charges:

• · Leaving the Scene of an Accident
• · Failure to Stop for Police
• · Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle
• · Speeding
• · Marked Lanes Violation
• · Red Light Violation
• · Disorderly Conduct

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