Quattro Eroi Lodge cooking shows feature Italian recipes (video)

via Quattro Eroi Lodge 1414 Sons of Italy, Franklin MA

"A couple of years ago, the Lodge produced two cooking shows. I thought it might be interesting to post those shows here again for anyone who might have missed them. 

Here are the original posts from 2023 including the links to YouTube:

I am very happy to present the first of our 2 most recent cooking shows! This one features Lisa Oxford preparing a vegetable stew. It is both a healthy and delicious dish and relatively easy to make. 

You can watch the show on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj0UzRAnakw

I hope you enjoyed Lisa's presentation and I hope you tried the recipe. It's delicious! You might want to follow the Ciambotta with a great dessert! Our next presentation features Dora Brett making Italian Ricotta Cookies. 

They are so moist and delicious! Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg1J1r2xtHQ"

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Kids Online Safety Caucus Co-Chairs Auchincloss, Houchin on Meta, YouTube verdict

 Joint Statement from Bipartisan Kids Online Safety Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Jake Auchincloss and Erin Houchin on the Meta, YouTube Social Media Trial Verdict

 

"Today is a good day in the overdue effort to hold social media corporations accountable. Meta and YouTube tried to deny, deflect, and delay – but a jury heard the evidence and found them negligent in how they designed their apps for children.

However, Congress must be clear-eyed about the limits of litigation. Going forward, the platforms will change their terms of service language and continue to hide their exploitation of children behind bad-faith Section 230 defenses.

Lawmakers must come together in a bipartisan effort to pass a federal age assurance law that raises the age of Internet adulthood to at least 16 years old and holds apps liable for adhering to it. We have the bills, we're on the committee of jurisdiction, and we're committed to working together to make it happen."

Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Erin Houchin (R-IN)

Contact:Georgina.Burros@mail.house.gov (Auchincloss)

Parker.Armstrong@mail.house.gov (Houchin)

Talkin’ TC Podcast on expansion of lifelong learning (video)

Talkin’ TC Podcast 

Join us for a new episode of the Talkin’ TC Podcast as we sit down with Bob Foley, Director of Post‑Secondary, Adult, and Continuing Education. We dive into the opportunities available to students and community members, the future of career pathways, and how Tri‑County is expanding access to lifelong learning.

Tune in to hear how post‑secondary and adult education programs are shaping the next generation of skilled professionals. 

Watch here:  https://youtu.be/VytLxZxgc04

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Steps & Strides weekly walk/run group resumes Apr 4

Steps & Strides resuming Apr 4

Free community, weekly walk/run group!

 

Steps & Strides is springing back into action! We are an “all paces supported ” crew (strollers, kids, and pets welcome).  

6 Week series starts up:

• Saturday April 4th
• SNETT Trail, Franklin 

Whether you are looking to get your body moving and/or train for the Franklin Rail Trail 5k (May 16th), this group is for you! 

Details and RSVP at the link below so we know you’re coming and can update you on any last minute changes! (Mother Nature is tricky this time of year!) 

RSVP -> https://forms.gle/hfTZfVtKQ4Bt8TC48

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Science of Learning webinar - Friday, March 27 (free registration)

Schools have invested billions in technology—

Science of Learning webinar -
Friday, March 27 (free registration) 

so why are learning outcomes declining?

This is the question behind two upcoming live sessions.

These won’t be about tools or trends.

They’ll focus on what the science of learning actually tells us — and what that means for schools, policy, and students.

If you’re an educator, school leader, or just trying to make sense of all the noise around EdTech, this is for you.

📅 March 27

Free to attend. Register via Link https://www.distractionfreeschools.com/

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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, March 26, 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 Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events  (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

• This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Board of Health meeting of March 18, 2026 ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/board-of-health-starting.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• The Turntable Show features Santana’s Monnflower double album released in 1977 by Carlos Santana and his amazing band.   It features both studio and live tracks.  The vinyl includes hits such as: “She’s Not There”,  “Black Magic Women”,  and “Europa”.    
• The Vibe Santana Playlist Hour continues to feature many live fan favorite Santana hits including a few from the band’s Woodstock performance. Enjoy the magic of Carlos Santana and his band

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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 Thursday, March 26, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

9:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Alan Young

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Spring

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:35 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: LiveStrong

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

5:30 pm The Black Box: Newsies

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

8:00 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Toby

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

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

9:30 am     All-Town Band Showcase 2026

11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-26

2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

4:00 pm Rec Basketball: 6 - 8th Grade Girls 03-07-26

5:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v King Philip 12-17-25

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 03-12-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 03-12-26

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  814 3925 3890

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: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 ???

Wednesday, March 25

1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)

3:30pm Hands Only CPR (Franklin Fire Department)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

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   ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting

Wednesday, March 25 Time: 11:00 AM (agenda added 3/23/26)

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-2204

Franklin Historical Commission        (meeting & agenda added 3/23/26)

Wednesday, March 25     Time:  6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-2207

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Subcommittee on Events & Logistics Meeting

Wednesday, March 25 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252026-2194 

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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

Silent Auction to Support The Pantry is live and ready for your bidding

Silent Auction to Support The Pantry
 is live and ready for your bidding

Did your see that the silent auction to support The Pantry is open now through Saturday, March 28?!? 

Here are just a few of the experiences and items to bid on.  -->

All proceeds directly support The Pantry and our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. 

Don't miss out! 

Visit our website for complete information: https://givebutter.com/c/partyforpantry26

Bids close out Saturday night during the Party For The Pantry

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School Committee gets update on Lifelong Learning (video)

The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, March 24 at 7 PM. This was a change from prior meetings (starting at 6 PM) to enable their budget subcommittee to meet at 6 PM before the full session at 7. 

All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers

The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/uQe3rLUq6e8?&t=87

The agenda for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-2201

My full set of notes taken during the meeting in one PDF -  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZuJSdiqLK1QBa9NdcjVsk5KVX7AH2MX3/view?usp=drive_link

Quick recap:

• Students scheduled for the pledge got to the meeting for the incorrect 6 PM start and will be rescheduled to another meeting
• Superintendent's report
• substitute nurses being looked for
• Winter sports round up
• earmark funded for middle school library (still needs to make through the budget cycle)
• Innovation labs grant also awarded
• FHS family science night April 9 from 5 to 8 pm
• Lifelong learning update
• For Solutions, the students to teacher ratios; K - 1 to 10, others grades are 1 to 12, 1 to 13
• Footlighters program hiring for, trying to fulfill that position, complications in the hiring process had hindered the hiring to date. Still being worked
• Over 900 adults taking part, a wide variety of offerings from sports to arts, etc.
• Funding question, Lifelong learning is effectively another revolving fund, fee based and those fees can only be used within the program
• Discussion/Action Items
• A.   Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote
• B. Endorsement of Request for Statement of Interest for Development of Strategic Plan
• both passed by 7-0 votes
• Subcommittee updates
• Citizen comment - I stepped up to say thanks for the participation at the Q&A and to provide 2 future dates for their calendars
• April 18, Favorite Poem Reading at the Library 
• On May 2, the 3rd annual Jane Jacobs walk, meet at the TV studio walk about 1 mile or so, return to the studio. Discussions of housing, zoning, which are all budget related. It is a generally good discussion with insights shared

Photo album of the slides presented for Lifelong Learning

https://photos.app.goo.gl/adaJ3sZeYK5ih5t28

FHS Boys Lacrosse is excited to announce our first annual April Break Youth Lacrosse Clinic

FHS Boys Lacrosse is excited to announce
our first annual April Break Youth Clinic!

Open to boys grades 1-8 in Franklin and the surrounding towns, we are looking forward to a morning of skills, drills, and fun with the FHS Boys Lacrosse Team! 

$45 gets you a spot on the turf and a free Panthers tee but only if you register by 4/1 so don't delay! 

Oh and our friends at the Attleboro Chic-fil-A will be there 11:30-12:30 selling food so we've got your lunch plans taken care of too! 

Spread the word, sign up via the QR code on our flyer or the link in this post! 

http://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchZBsrn5xPxGTBJPEcOgdoENYDeCNmYtneIb4qT_Lw3VSkLg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Our Panther players are looking forward to seeing you in April and as always thank you for your support! 

Franklin Public Schools looking to hire caring, flexible Substitute School Nurses

Franklin Public Schools looking to hire caring,
flexible Substitute School Nurses

We’re hiring! 

Franklin Public Schools is seeking caring, flexible Substitute School Nurses to support our students on an as-needed basis. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive school community.

In this role, you will:

• Provide primary and emergency care to students
• Assess student health needs and maintain accurate records
• Administer medications in accordance with state guidelines
• Support staff with student health information
• Cover school health offices and attend field trips as needed
• Help promote a safe and healthy school environment

Qualifications:

• Active Massachusetts RN license
• CPR/AED certification
• Experience with children or in a school setting preferred

If you’re passionate about student wellness and looking for flexible work, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today:  https://www.schoolspring.com/jobdetail?jobId=5602472

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BFCCPS PCO announces 3rd Faculty Grant Recipient

via BFCCPS PCO:

"The PCO proudly announces our third of four Faculty Grant recipients, Rebecca Nestor! She was approved for a $593.50 grant (partial funding) towards triple beam balances for density instruction.

"As we examined our MCAS test results this year, we continue to see students struggling with the concept of density. This struggle spans multiple classes and remains consistent over consecutive testing cycles. Density is a critical foundation for understanding broader Earth science concepts, including how differences in density drive convection currents and influence the behavior of oceanic vs. continental crust.

BFCCPS PCO announces 3rd Faculty Grant Recipient

Currently, our science department is unable to provide consistent lab-based density instruction. We own six triple beam balances; however, all six are broken and nonfunctional. Without working measurement equipment, students cannot accurately determine mass, calculate density, or observe the relationship between density and material properties. Teachers are forced to rely on simulations or teacher-led demonstrations, which do not provide the direct experience students need to master this topic.

Because density is an abstract and mathematically driven concept, students learn best when they can physically experiment, measure, and record results themselves. Access to working balances will allow students to collect real data, observe patterns, and apply those concepts to models of Earth systems."

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Karaoke Night at La Cantina Winery - March 27

Looking for something fun to do this Friday? 

Karaoke Night at La Cantina Winery - March 27

Join us for Karaoke Night at La Cantina Winery from 7–10 PM!

Bring your friends, pick your favorite songs, and enjoy a night filled with tapas, wine, and great vibes. 

Whether you’re ready to take the stage or just want to sit back and enjoy the show, it’s the perfect way to kick off your weekend!

See you there!

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The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with local businesses for their Spring Fling in May

The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with
local businesses for their Spring Fling in May

"The Franklin Lions are looking to partner with local businesses in Franklin for donations for our silent auction at Spring Fling.

We are looking for:

- Merchandise

- Experiences

- Themed baskets

- Services

- Gift Certificates

If you are looking for an opportunity to support the Franklin Lions then this is a great way!

Please message or email for more details. We would love to work with you"

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