Creative Corner schedules Adult pottery painting night on March 5, 2026

Via Creative Corner Art Studio

Great time to grab your girlfriends and come create for a girls night out! Adult Thursday night pottery painting night!

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Visit their webpage 

https://www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com/

Magic Show for children of first responders and military families, Sunday, March 15

Magic Show for children of first responders
and military families, Sunday, March 15

Did you miss Tyler Lawton’s interview with Mike Shain from Thanks To Yanks?

No worries — listen to the full conversation here:

https://soundcloud.com/myfm1013/the-weekend-wind-down-thanks

Tyler talked with Mike about their upcoming Magic Show for children of first responders and military families, what families can expect at the event, and how the organization continues to give back in meaningful ways.

Read the full Good News article here:

https://www.myfmtoday.com/good-news/thanks-to-yanks-hosting-free-magic-show-for-children-of-first-responders-and-military-families/

UK food choices in 1980 vs 2000. Anyone wonder why obesity and other health problems are rampant today?

"Between 1980 and 2000, something dramatic happened to how we eat.

In the early 1980s, households spent the majority of their food budget on fresh ingredients — fruits, vegetables, oil, meat, salt, home-cooked staples. About 58 % of food spending went toward ingredients you cooked from scratch, while only 26 % went to convenience or processed foods.

Over the next two decades, that flipped.

By 2000, spending on fresh ingredients had plunged to around 28 %, and spending on ready-to-eat and highly processed foods nearly doubled to 44 %. This wasn’t a subtle shift — it was a spectacular transformation in how most families ate daily.

At the same time, obesity rates in the UK followed a similarly sharp rise.

In 1980, about 7 % of adults were classified as obese.

By 2000, that figure had climbed to roughly 20 % — basically tripling over the same period that processed food went from niche to mainstream.

Multiple population surveys and nutrition economics studies document this trend:

• Household food expenditure data from national statistics offices and UK food balance sheets show the shift away from raw ingredients toward processed and convenience purchases.
• Public health surveillance (like NHS and Public Health England data) tracks the rise in overweight and obesity prevalence across the same decades.
• Peer-reviewed research in journals such as The Lancet, BMJ, and Public Health Nutrition connects dietary patterns, food processing, and weight trends over time.

This is more than correlation.

It’s a real example of how changing food environments and convenience eating can reshape population health in just a generation.

We didn’t just eat more.

We ate very different things than our parents did.

Educational content only — not medical advice.
Save this for later and share it with someone who thinks obesity was “always” common.

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, February 17, 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, February 17, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

7:30 am     Franklin Matters: Joe Landry YMCA

9:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

8:30 am Middle School 6th Grade Concert

10:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

11:00 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

1:30 pm      FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Mansfield 02-14-26

3:00 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championships 2026 Day 2

8:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

9:30 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am School Committee 02-10-26

2:00 pm School Committee 02-10-26

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, February 16, 2026 ???

Monday, February 16 = Presidents' Day

• No scheduled delay for trash/recycle curbside pickup due to the holiday all week

*** 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

Franklin Public Library: Event Highlights for March 2026

VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

It's tax season and volunteers at Franklin Public Library are here to help! If you made $67k or less as a household in 2025, have a disability, or limited English, our volunteers are prepared to work with you to file your federal and state taxes for free. Be sure to bring all of your tax documents (such as W-2, 1099s, 1099HC, etc.), valid government issued photo ID, and social security cards (photocopies and previous returns accepted). Learn more about the VITA program and what documents you need at www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net.  

ESOL Tutoring Volunteers Needed
The library is looking for more volunteer tutors for our English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program. If you want to make a difference right in your own community, this is a great opportunity! No prior teaching experience needed and volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please fill out the volunteer form on our website.

Homebound Delivery Program
Can't make it to the library? Let us bring the library to your door! Franklin Public Library is pleased to offer Home Delivery Service for Franklin residents who are unable to visit the library due to aging-related limitations, illness, disability, or temporary mobility limitations. Items will be delivered to and picked up from a homebound patron's home by staff members approximately every three weeks. For eligibility requirements, registration, and more information, please visit the library website.

Special Events for Kids & Teens
Irish Dance Showcase, Saturday, March 7 @ 10:30am
Join us for a spectacular showcase of Irish dance, featuring an awesome lineup of local talent. You'll have the opportunity to watch these incredible dancers and then learn a few steps yourself!

Petite Picassos! Monday, March 16 @ 4pm
Registration Required
Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of some tasty berries! This paint party is a great fit for children ages 6 through 12. All materials provided.

Special Events for Adults
Craftalong for Adults, Saturday, March 14 @ 11:30am

Registration Required
Get crafty at the library! Adults of all ages and craft ability levels are welcome to join us for this program. One Saturday each month, we'll complete a new DIY, creative craft. All supplies provided. Because adults deserve arts & crafts fun, too!

Painting for Adults, Saturday, March 28 @ 1pm

Registration Required
Are you feeling creative? Join Miss Lily and create a step-by-step painting of a birdhouse! All materials provided. 

Special Events for All Ages
Irish Harp Orchestra Concert, Saturday, March 14 @ 3pm
Come enjoy the New England Irish Harp Orchestra, performing a selection of toe-tapping Irish dance tunes, some fun and soulful ballads, waltzes, poetry, and Irish dance. With many harps, fiddles, bodhran, and voices, their music is sure to leave you smiling.
This program is funded in part by a grant from the Franklin Cultural Council.

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, March 20: 1 - 5pm
Saturday, March 21: 9am - 12pm
All books are just one dollar!
Bag Sale - $5 Per Bag
Saturday, March 21: 1 - 4pm
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

FHS girls & boys MIAA D1 swim results - Zack Pecora 1st in 200 IM

After rewriting the league championship meet records two weeks ago and dominating at sectionals a week ago, Sharon’s Feining Huang and Leo Tran along with Franklin sophomore Zack Pecora all won individual state championships over the weekend at MIT’s Zesiger Center.

Huang took home two titles on Saturday while Tran and Pecora each walked away with one on Sunday. Huang won the Division 1 state title in the 200 yard free, touching first in 1:52.19, just ahead of Minnechaug’s Olivia Parent by 1.13 seconds, and added a second state championship by winning the 100 yard backstroke in 55.81. Tran captured the Division 1 state title in the 200 yard free while Pecora finished 2.18 seconds ahead of Haverhill’s Brian Story to win the D1 title in the 200 yard IM. Tran and Pecora finished second and third, respectively in the 500 free behind Minnechaug’s Alexander Parent.

Attleboro’s Samantha Provost secured a pair of top five finishes on Saturday morning, taking fourth in both the 100 fly (59.12) and the 100 free (54.69). Sharon’s Cora Shea took second in the 200 IM.

FHS girls & boys MIAA D1 swim results - Zack Pecora 1st in 200 IM

Division 1 Girls

Team Results

1. Concord Carlisle – 283

5. Sharon – 123

13. Franklin – 64.5

22. Attleboro – 38

37. Milford – 1

Individual Results

200 Yard Medley Relay

1. Amherst – 1:49.52

10. Franklin (Sasha Baghdasaryan, Bridget Travers, Molly McKinnon, Ava Pecora) – 1:59.55

200 Yard Free

1. Feining Huang, Sharon – 1:52.19

6. Ava Pecora, Franklin – 1:59.93

18. Molly McKinnon, Franklin – 2:06.46

50 Yard Free

1. Lilah Doherty, Longmeadow – 23.73

16. Sasha Baghdasaryan, Franklin – 26.37

100 Yard Fly

1. Lilah Doherty, Longmeadow – 55.65

9. Molly McKinnon, Franklin – 1:00.99

15. Ava Pecora, Franklin – 1:03.49

32. Sophie Fracassa, Franklin – 1:07.12

100 Yard Free

1. Kayden McKibbin, Grafton – 51.90

33. Elyse Ferreira, Franklin – 1:00.20

500 Yard Free

1. Olivia Parent, Minnechaug – 4:55.72

21. Bridget Travers, Franklin – 5:44.67

200 Yard Free Relay

1. Longmeadow – 1:39.17

28. Franklin (Elyse Ferreira, Gianna Musilli, Sophie Fracassa, Bridget Travers) – 1:51.99

100 Yard Backstroke

1. Feining Huang, Sharon – 55.81

17. Sasha Baghdasaryan, Franklin – 1:04.04

400 Yard Free Relay

1. Amherst – 3:39.08

6. Franklin (Sasha Baghdasaryan, Ava Pecora, Molly McKinnon, Elyse Ferreira) – 3:49.68

Division 1 Boys

Team Results

1. St. John’s Prep – 193

18. Sharon – 41

20. Franklin – 36

31. Mansfield – 10

31. Milford – 10

Individual Results

200 Yard IM

1. Zack Pecora, Franklin – 1:52.62

100 Yard Free

1. Aiden Gouldson, Westford Academy – 45.17

42. Ollie McCarthy, Franklin – 52.00

500 Yard Free

1. Alexander Parent, Minnechaug – 4:30.54

3. Zack Pecora, Franklin – 4:37.65

200 Yard Free Relay

1. Xaverian – 1:27.13

21. Franklin (Ollie McCarthy, Amir Shakirov, Zack Pecora, Arsh Tyagi) – 1:35.89

For the HockomockSports.com recap for all the Hockomock League teams (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/miaa-swimming-hock-swimmers-claim-four-state-titles/

Senator Rausch looking for nominations for a woman making a difference

via Senator Rausch

Please nominate her today! -

 https://forms.office.com/g/5nX8iH2B6N 

March is Women’s History Month! 

Every year, I uplift and recognize the incredible contributions women make to our communities by celebrating female leaders throughout our district. Do you know a woman making a difference through her work, activism, or volunteering? 

Please nominate her today! - https://forms.office.com/g/5nX8iH2B6N 

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Prerelease book purchase for "Buddy The Brain"

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG23WF6V?

via Ali Rheaume

"You'll get your book(s) first if you pre-order today!!

PS, if the hardcover book does not show an image on Amazon yet, it's the same image that the e-book shows, it just needs some time to update

Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GG23WF6V?

Thank you so much for your support!!

Hashtags: #braininjury #childrensbook #author #education"

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GOOD DEEDS: Heartfelt Commitment to Public Safety

By William P. O’Donnell, Norfolk County Register of Deeds

Every February, America marks American Heart Month, a tradition that began when President Lyndon B. Johnson first proclaimed it in 1964. It remains a call to action sixty years later: learn CPR, know where the nearest automated external defibrillator (AED) is, and be ready to step in. The stakes remain sobering. More than 350,000 people suffer out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest in the United States each year, and roughly 90% do not survive. In many cases, the difference between life and death is simply whether help arrives in time and whether someone nearby has the tools and training to act.

 

Walk through the main doors of the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds and into the Recording Hall, and you’ll notice a glass cabinet on the wall with three familiar letters: AED. We weren’t required to install automated external defibrillators back in 2010, but we did, placing units on every floor, maintaining them, and training staff to use them because minutes matter when a life hangs in the balance.

 

Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death, striking without warning and often without time to wait for professional help. An AED is a portable medical device that can recognize life‑threatening arrhythmias and deliver a shock to restore a normal heartbeat. When CPR and defibrillation begin immediately, survival improves dramatically; when they do not, survival can fall by 7–10% with each passing minute. 

As Chris Feeney of the American Heart Association testified to lawmakers in 2025, “Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death, but quick action can save lives. Sudden cardiac arrest victims need CPR and defibrillation within minutes as survival chances drop by seven to 10% each minute. Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, which are simple and portable, can restore the heart’s normal rhythm and are life‑saving tools.”

 

That’s the purpose behind An Act requiring automatic external defibrillators in Norfolk County public buildings, filed this session as Sen Bill 1473 and House Bill 2349, sponsored by Senator Michael F. Rush and Representative Marcus Vaughn, with Representative Richard G. Wells, Jr. as a co‑sponsor. The bill would require at least one AED in each county‑owned public building and ensure a trained employee or authorized volunteer is present during business hours. The legislation, filed January 16, 2025, was heard on May 13, reported favorably by the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government on June 18, and then advanced to Senate Rules and House Ways and Means for further review.

 

This initiative has deep roots. The Registry of Deeds, in partnership with State Representative and registered nurse Denise Garlick, filed this legislation every session from 2019 until her retirement in 2024. Since then, Senator Rush in the Senate and Representative Vaughn in the House have continued the effort. Their dedication in keeping attention on this public‑health issue has been invaluable, and as similar laws advance across the Commonwealth, we remain hopeful that this bill will make it to the Governor’s desk.

 

If you want a reminder of why preparedness matters, think back to January 2023, when Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during a game. Immediate CPR and an AED helped save his life, a nationally televised example of how decisive action can change an outcome. That moment prompted renewed emphasis on CPR and AED readiness not only in professional sports, but in communities, workplaces, and public buildings nationwide.

 

There are many responsibilities that come with being your Register of Deeds, including safeguarding 14 million land records that protect the ownership of your homes and businesses. But there is one responsibility I take especially to heart: doing what we can, with our partners in state government, to ensure lifesaving tools are close at hand and that someone nearby knows how to use them. American Heart Month may have begun as a presidential proclamation, but its strength comes from neighbors, colleagues, and citizens willing to act when seconds count.

 

So, if you are looking to make a difference this heart month, contact your local state legislators and let them know you support SB1473 and HB2349.

Townhall Highlights on MYFM 101.3 features Franklin DPW Director "Brutus" Cantoreggi (audio)

Did you miss Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of the Franklin Department of Public Works, on Town Hall Highlights?

No worries — catch the full conversation here:

https://soundcloud.com/myfm1013/town-hall-highlights-robert

We talked about the unsung heroes of Franklin — the DPW crew — and what goes into their tireless efforts to keep streets clear and the community safe during snowstorms. It’s a great behind-the-scenes look at the work that often goes unnoticed.

Give it a listen — and the next time you see a DPW worker, offer a high five and a thank you.  Franklin Department of Public Works 

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Franklin Fathers: Game Night at Pete's Nerd Emporium - Feb 18

Franklin Fathers: Game Night at Pete's Nerd Emporium - Feb 18

February’s Member Meetup will be Game Night at Pete's Nerd Emporium Wednesday evening, 2/18, starting at 6:30 PM.

Join us for a night of board games and laughs. Special thanks to Pete for opening his doors for us!

Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase (cash preferred), but you’re welcome to bring your own, too.

Hope to see you there!

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 309 - Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin

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

Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine with Rachel Martin 

Get ready for groundbreaking wine education on The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as Kim and Mark host Rachel Martin, the visionary Founder and CEO of Oceano Wines ( www.oceanowines.com ) and Co-founder of the AFNA Wine Certification Program (Alcohol-Free Non-Alcoholic).

( www.alcoholfreeaficionados.com )

In this can't-miss episode, Rachel uncorks the secrets behind this trending wine style and the professional knowledge powering its growth. She shares her deep wine background and guides listeners on the proper way to refer to non-alcoholic wines.

The conversation centers on her brand, Oceano 0, which is making waves as one of the first U.S. non-alcoholic wines made with a true sense of place and vintage dated. You'll get the scoop on:

• The intricate process to make non-alcoholic wines, including the advanced techniques that preserve quality.
• An in-depth look at the use of additives, with a specific focus on Velcorin (dimethyl dicarbonate) for microbial control.
• Costs, shelf life, storage, and aging potential of non-alcoholic wines.
• The specifics of carbonated n/a wines.
• Crucial FDA and TTB label information for the category.
• Fascinating stories and trends in the n/a world.
• Details on the AFNA Wine Education Program, the first-of-its-kind credential for beverage professionals.
• How and where you can get your hands on the Oceano 0 wines.

Rachel is here to prove that removing the alcohol doesn't mean sacrificing a wine's complexity or its compelling story.

Cheers, 

Kim and Mark 

🍷🍷🍷 

www.thewww.wine

#wine #winetasting #wineeducation #rachelmartin #afna

Episode 309-Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine With Rachel Martin by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 309-Decoding Non-Alcoholic Wine With Rachel Martin