FHS girls basketball top Arlington to advance in playoffs on Thursday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, February 26, 2026

Girls Basketball = Division 1 #18 Arlington, 39 @ #15 Franklin, 62 – Final

Franklin TV available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/m3bvo8AS7Pw?&t=1592

Franklin looked a little sluggish in the first couple minutes of Thursday night’s Div. 1 opening round game against No. 18 seed Arlington. Then junior guard Ava Bonney stepped off the bench, started firing away, and sparked a game-changing 13-0 run that put the Panthers in front to stay.

Bonney scored 10 points in the first, eight more in the third, and finished with a career-high 22 to lead Franklin to a dominant 62-39 victory over the Spy Ponders and another trip to the Sweet Sixteen.

“That’s the game we want her to play,” Franklin coach John Leighton said of Bonney’s performance. “I thought her confidence to get into the paint was the biggest part of the game. It wasn’t the threes, which are great, but it was her ability to break them down off the dribble.”

“Arlington knows we shoot a lot of threes, they extended, and we took advantage of that. I thought Ava had an outstanding game.”

 (subscription required)  https://hockomocksports.com/bonneys-career-night-sparks-franklin-to-big-win-over-arlington/

For a photo gallery from this game  (subscription required) https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Winter-2025-2026/Franklin-Arlington-Girls-Basketball-02-26-26

Catching up to Wednesday's results

Boys Basketball = Division 1 = #36 Franklin, 47 @ #29 Lowell, 64 – Final 

– Franklin rallied with a big third quarter to pull within striking distance to start the fourth but Lowell opened the frame with a game-clinching run to pull off the win. The Red Raiders controlled the first half and carried a 35-20 led into the locker room at halftime but the Panthers found a rhythm in the third and outscored their entire first half output with 21 minutes, closing the gap to 47-41 heading into the fourth. Lowell’s defense clamped down in the fourth, holding the Panthers to just two points over the first five minutes, and the hosts pulled away from there. Senior Jack Sullivan helped spark the third quarter comeback, scoring eight of his team-high 14 points in that frame. Senior Justice Samuels and sophomore Gio Carlucci each chipped in with nine points apiece for the Panthers.

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xamybg7phjo

Boys Hockey =  Division 1 #30 Franklin, 0 @ #3 St. John’s Prep, 7 – Final

Thursday  (subscription required) https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-26-26/

 

Wednesday  (subscription required)  https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-25-26/

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

FHS Concert Hour 02-26-26 (video)

The Franklin TV video of the FHS Concert hour on Feb 26, 2026 is available for replay.

Video link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-USQsFy9hc

Conversational Spanish for Adults - registration open, classes begin March 5

Conversational Spanish for Adults - registration open, classes begin March 5

 Is a trip in your future or would you simply like to learn a new language? 

Sign up for Lifelong Community Learning's Conversational Spanish for Adults class to learn the basics. 

Go to bit.ly/42bdltX for details.

Democratic Town Committee 2026 caucus - March 14 at 10:30 AM

Democratic Town Committee 2026
caucus - March 14 at 10:30 AM

Join us for a great opportunity to see democracy in action.

Any registered Democrat from Franklin can vote for delegates and/or be a delegate at the Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention.

See you on March 14th at 10:30

Additional info and pre-registration - https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/875776/

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Mass Senate: Responding to the State of Our Union

The Senate didn't need a rambling speech to understand the impact federal policies are having on Massachusetts communities. That's why we've been responding in real time over the past year.

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Responding to the State of Our Union The Senate didn't need a rambling speech to understand the impact federal policies are having on Massachusetts communities. That's why we've been responding in real time over the past year. Senator Cindy F. Friedman Feb 26 ∙ Guest post   READ IN APP   President Trump delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night. As we've come to expect, his speech spun a web of lies while completely ignoring the reality of what's happening to our country—and to people like you and me, our families and our neighbors. In the Massachusetts Senate, we believe in being honest. We also believe in focusing on substance and solutions, not soundbites. That's why the Senate has spent the past year examining ways to protect our residents, defend our values and lead Massachusetts during the second Trump administration. Because right now our rule of law is at risk and our residents are worried about their jobs and their healthcare, while our president only seems to care about punishing people who don't agree with him and making money for himself and his friends. We clearly need to act—and we have been through the Senate's Response 2025 initiative. What's at Stake It's no secret that Massachusetts largely stands for everything Trump is trying to tear down. Personally, think he's jealous. We invest heavily in public education at every level, celebrate the strength that our diversity brings, and practice "small d" democracy in communities across our Commonwealth. Our economy is built on scientific research, innovation, and hard work, all of which we appreciate and celebrate. So, it should come as no surprise that the Trump Administration's pro-billionaire, anti-democratic, anti-science and, frankly, anti-American policies pose a number of threats to our Commonwealth. What Response 2025 Means for Massachusetts To address these threats, the Senate Committee on Steering and Policy—of which I am Chair—has worked every day for nearly a year to analyze federal actions in real time, collaborate with experts, and elevate carefully-considered policy solutions. This is all part of the Senate's Response 2025 initiative, a name derived from the source of many policies we're responding to: the infamous Project 2025 agenda. Together, we have proposed and passed: The Shield Act 2.0 that protects health care providers and patients while preserving access to reproductive care and the rights of our transgender loved ones. Governor Healey signed it into law on August 7, 2025. One of the nation's strongest data privacy bills that would prevent billionaire tech CEOs from making even more money from selling your personal information to federal government agencies. $5 million for legal representation and advocacy for immigrants—money that is being used to help those facing a heightened risk of ICE intimidation RIGHT NOW. Protections for Massachusetts federal employees who may be subject to eviction or foreclosure because of a federal government shutdown. Share There's more. The Steering and Policy Committee have detailed all of our actions—from protecting the LGBTQ+ community to preventing book bans to keeping construction going on much-needed new housing even as costs rise due to tariffs—in a letter located on our committee website. 2025 May be Over, but Response 2025 is Not The work to respond to Project 2025 is ongoing, because the impact from these policies is ongoing. Our committee continues to meet weekly—and remains committed to staying alert to new federal actions that could affect Massachusetts residents. Obviously, our top concern right now is the actions of ICE in our communities and the need to protect our immigrant neighbors. The Steering and Policy Committee was instrumental in helping to develop Senate President Pro Tempore Brownsberger's newly-proposed bill that seeks to protect residents from direct actions by federal law enforcement that violate our rights protected under the United States Constitution.  While immigration enforcement falls to the federal government—only Congress can enact the comprehensive reforms needed to update our immigration system—we can and will act to protect our residents here in the Commonwealth. Senator Brownsberger's bill is just one piece of a broader, ongoing review of immigrant protections being undertaken as part of Response 2025. The Best Offense is a Good Defense Massachusetts has always believed that the best offense is a good defense. We have budgeted carefully, set up strong civil rights protections, and kept faith with science, innovation and education. We invest in strong, sustainable programs to best serve our residents. We are focused on doing what we can to weather the storm ahead. But we also will never hesitate to protect our residents and our way of life when needed. Just like the patriots in my district 250 years ago on the Lexington Battle Green, we will never wait to be asked to lead—we just do it. And we will never back down when it comes to defending our values of freedom, compassion, creativity, integrity and justice for all. Subscribed Know someone who may be interested in the Senate's Response 2025 initiative to protect and defend Massachusetts? Share this post! Share Get more from The Massachusetts State Senate in the Substack app Available for iOS and Android A guest post by Senator Cindy F. Friedman Subscribe © 2026 Massachusetts State Senate Massachusetts State House, 24 Beacon Street Boston, MA 02133

Aging Boldfully: Joanne Schaefer (video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. Joanne Schaefer was Susan's guest for this recent 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."

 Aging Boldfully: Joanne Schaefer (video)

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8zhy3wuZ3c

Spill Smarts Start Here

From leaky drums to mystery puddles, even small spills can pollute local waterways when rain carries them into storm drains.

Spill Smarts Start Here

Avoid the oops:

• Label materials clearly and keep SDS sheets handy

• Use secondary containment and spill kits

• Train your team to respond fast and smart

Staying spill-ready helps protect your crew, your site, and your local rivers and lakes. Clean water starts with cleaner habits.

Learn more at https://franklinma.gov/530/Stormwater-Division

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, February 27, 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:

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

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

• This hour features my discussion with our Town nurse Alisha Sullivan about the Blood Pressure Kits at Library ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/another-first-for-franklin-blood.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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 Friday, February 27, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Christine West

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

9:30 am Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Joanne Schaefer

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ben Franklin

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Franklin History: Tommaso Juglaris

9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

7:00 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

8:30 am ArtWeek: Art + Music

9:30 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

11:00 am FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

2:00 pm 6th Grade Winter Music 02-10-26

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v New Bedford 02-16-26

8:30 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 01-22-26

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 01-22-26

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

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