Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Town Councilor Morrongiello: Resident Survey Goals vs. Adopted Outcomes
Submitted by Town Councilor Max Morrongiello
FHS selections for Hockomock League recognitions 2025-2026 Indoor Track & Field Season
"Congratulations to our athletes who were selected as Hockomock League MVP, All-Stars and Honorable Mentions for the 2025-2026 Indoor Track & Field Season."
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Visit with Author Ali Rheaume at the Franklin Public Library - Friday, March 20 at 3:30 PM
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| Visit with Author Ali Rheaume at the Franklin Public Library - Friday, March 20 at 3:30 PM |
*All ages and abilities are welcomed and included
If you want a book signed, there are no sales at this event, so you can grab a copy here: https://alirheaume.com/buddythebrain"
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Time to get your Franklin (MA) Questions Answered: Weds, March 18, 11:00 AM at the Senior Center or via Zoom
What is going on with .... ?
What happened to ....?
How come .... ?
Join Steve Sherlock, volunteer Community Information Director for Franklin Matters & Franklin Public Radio for an informal and informative Q&A session.
What is the session about?
• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have.
When: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Where: Franklin Senior Center and via Zoom
Note: we are scheduled to be joined remotely by a School Committee member for this session
If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Senior Center front desk, or email me: https://forms.gle/
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| Time to get your Franklin (MA) Questions Answered: Weds, March 18, 11:00 AM at the Senior Center or via Zoom |
Rotary SEEKING FHS or TRi-COUNTY SOPHOMORES !!!
Do you or someone you know, have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world?
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| Rotary SEEKING FHS or TRi-COUNTY SOPHOMORES !!! |
Please write a short essay about why you are interested in RYLA (Rotary Young Leadership Award) and how you will benefit from this award, and email us at: rotarycluboffranklinma@gmail.com.
If you are selected as one of the four recipients, you will be required to join Rotary Club of Franklin MA at our July 21st, 2026 meeting, and tell us about your experience.
Becoming a Rotary member connects individuals with a diverse group of men and women professionals, from all over the world, who share a drive to give back.
Through regular meetings and events, we Rotarian’s: Discuss our community's needs and develop creative ways to meet them. We strive to connect with other leaders who are changing the world.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is an intensive 3 days, 2 overnights, of action packed, interactive and introspective sessions, specifically for High School Students. This program is designed to help students stretch and grow and includes a variety of challenges and enriching sessions.
The RYLA leadership experience is organized by Rotary Clubs and districts, where you develop your skills as a leader while having fun and making connections. This award will be given to four deserving Sophomore students, with a proven record of commitment to their school, community or extracurricular activities, and is designed to reward these student leaders, who have served as heads of clubs, student bodies and more. Even captains of sports clubs may qualify as leaders.
OFFICIALLY SPONSORED students, must commit to all 3 days and will need to register online at https://ryla7910.org/ as an “Attendee”, by 4/15/2026. This will require students to apply between February 1 and March, 20, 2026. We will make our selection from these essays and will notify FHS Student by 4/1/2026. Please see all requirements below.
What our Officially Sponsored Students can look forward to:
Conference Dates and Locations
June 26 – 28, 20263 days, 2 overnights
Early Friday morning until Sunday early evening
Fitchburg State University
138 North Street,
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 665-3000 www.fitchburgstate.edu
Family Reception & Closing Ceremony – (Sunday 2026) (typically mid-late afternoon)
Family Reception, Sunday (typically mid-late afternoon) June 28, 2026
Park in North 1 – 138 North St (where you dropped off your student)
Holmes Dining Hall (381 North street)
Join us for light refreshments
Meet Rotarians
Learn about Rotary
optional but encouraged.
Closing Ceremony
Sunday, time TBD, June 28, 2026
5 min - Walk from closing reception to closing ceremony*
Family and Friends are encouraged to attend
Weston Auditorium
353 North Street, Fitchburg MA
*Parking is available across from Weston for people with mobility issues, however, we encourage people who are able to park in North 1 and walk to Weston (5-10 min walk)
Student luggage will be picked up from Aubuchon (near arrivals/near North 1) after closing ceremony
Community concert features The Shams - Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM
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| Community concert features The Shams - Saturday, March 21 at 7:00 PM |
This concert is FREE and open to the public.
To learn more about the Community Concerts, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/concerts.
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Franklin Police Officers Luther and McVicar interview on MyFM in the Morning (audio)
Without hesitation, they delivered.
It’s a powerful reminder that being a first responder is about more than emergencies — it’s about showing up for your community in every way possible.
Hear the full story straight from Franklin’s finest in their interview on MyFM in the Morning:
Boston Globe: "That pot of money has pretty much run out"
"Communities across the state are facing intense financial pressure this spring, as inflation causes expenses to surge.
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| Boston Globe: "That pot of money has pretty much run out" |
In affluent Marblehead, local officials are even considering closing the town library, just two years after a $10 million renovation, to balance the books.
The coastal town has a $7 million budget deficit, as rising health care and employee pension costs outpace tax revenue, Town Administrator Thatcher Kezer said.
“Marblehead on the revenue side has been relying on so-called free cash, basically savings from the past,” Kezer said. “That pot of money has pretty much run out.”
As a worst-case scenario, officials are considering shutting down five other town departments, the Council on Aging, the Health Department (except the health agent), Community Development and Planning, and Recreation and Parks."
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Follow the Franklin Finance Committee Budget hearings April 6 through 9. Get a good dose of information on the school funding tonight at the joint Town Council and School Committee meeting
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, March 18, 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:
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| 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 my recent Town Council Quarterbacking session with Councilor Morrongiello https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/councilor-morrongiello-provides-some.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 311 - The Liquid Jazz Experience with Inventor Michael Fors https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_0924637746.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, March 18, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
8:30 am United Methodist Church: Michael Rivelis
10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Rachael Diamond Calow
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Pork Tenderloin
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1
3:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Peter Glass
6:00 pm Metrowest Summit 02-26-26
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am 6th Grade Winter Music 02-10-26
8:30 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports
11:00 am FHS Winter Music: Band and Wind Ensemble
1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26
4:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing
8:00 pm Rec Basketball: 6 - 8th Grade Girls 03-07-26
10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Mansfield 01-27-26
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 03-04-26
1:00 pm Town Council 03-04-26
6:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 894 4938 1756
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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