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| Town of Franklin's Health Dept joins Facebook to share their info |
Get timely information and learn more about services available to our community!"
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Thursday, May 28, 2026
Town of Franklin's Health Dept joins Facebook to share their info
The Crazy Reading Ladies talk with Ruta Sepetys - June 10
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| The Crazy Reading Ladies talk with Ruta Sepetys - June 10 |
"Excited to announce @allinreading as the moderators for our stunning event with @rutasepetysauthor!
There are still tickets available, please register to join us!"
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Editor's note: If there wasn't a very important Town Council meeting at the same time on June 10, I'd be there. Ruta Sepetys has visited Franklin middle schools as part of the visiting author program. I tout her as one of the better writers today.
Her linktree provides direct links to many of the options to find out about here and her works https://linktr.ee/rutasepetysauthor?
You can sign up to get the Franklin Cultural District Newsletter once a week on Wednesday*
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| You can sign up to get the Franklin Cultural District Newsletter once a week on Wednesday |
"Another week of arts, culture, community, and creativity in Franklin!
From local events and exhibitions to live performances, markets, and community happenings — explore what’s happening throughout the Franklin Cultural District this week and support the people and places that help make our community vibrant.
Sign up for our weekly Eblast in the link in our profile!" https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
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* If you signed up for the Cultural District newsletter once a week on Wednesday, AND the Franklin Matters Weekly newsletter on Sunday, you'd get the 2 of the most important emails once a week. The only one more important (Franklin.News) arrives in your inbox daily. You have a good choice!
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, May 28, 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:
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| 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 hour features my conversation The Moloney's as we talk about "More Farm Than Fancy" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/mike-rescue-pig-was-1st-on-journey.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 album hour features the masterful sound production of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon".
- The Vibe Playlist Hour includes legendary Floyd classics both studio and live from "A Momentary Lapse of Reason", "Wish You Were Here", "The Division Bell", and "Pulse Live" with David Gilmour's amazing guitar work and vocals, Nick Mason on drums, Roger Waters on bass and vocals, and Richard Wright on the keyboards.
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, May 28, 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: Phillip Balkus
11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto
12:03 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:35 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2
2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6
3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Fyzical
4:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension
5:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Sioo
9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY
8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026
10:30 am Tri County Senior Night 2026
12:30 pm FHS Spring Pops 2026
2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 05-13-26
8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1
9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY
8:00 am Conservation Commission 05-21-26
12:00 pm Economic Development 05-14-26
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-21-26
6:00 pm Communications Subcommittee CHAMBERS 830 6701 6031
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Water Main Break on Lincoln St.
May 27, 2026 Water Main Break on Lincoln St.
Water Main Break located at 800 Lincoln Street!
Water will be turned off between Elm St. to the Medway town line.
DPW crews are organizing now and heading to the area for repairs. Thank you for your patience as we work to get this repaired.
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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 ???
Wednesday, May 27
- Curbside trash/recycling pickup schedule delayed one day due to holiday; what was Tuesday will be picked up Wednesday
1:00pm Scribblers Writing Group (recording session) (Franklin Senior Center)
6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)
6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)
7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)
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| For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/ |
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| For additional details on Senior Center events -> |
*** Town Meetings today ***
Council on Aging Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 27 Time: 11:00 AM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-2334
Franklin Cultural Council Meeting
Wednesday, May 27 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-2331
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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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Co-response program making an impact for Franklin
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| Co-response program making an impact for Franklin |
Through the partnership between our officers and co-response clinicians, we are able to respond to mental health, substance use, and crisis-related calls with a focus on care, de-escalation, and access to services.
In the past year:
• 881 cases were referred to the Co-Response Program
• 44 individuals were diverted from arrest and connected to treatment
• 142 individuals were diverted from unnecessary emergency department visits
Our goal remains simple: helping people get the support they need while keeping them safely connected to community resources whenever possible.
We are proud of the work being done every day through this collaborative effort to support the wellbeing of our residents."
Reminder: PMC Kids Ride scheduled for Sunday, June 7
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| Reminder: PMC Kids Ride scheduled for Sunday, June 7 |
Younger riders, not yet on two wheels, can take part in the Tikes and Trikes course in a fun, contained area. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes directly to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through its Jimmy Fund.
Kids can join a team, create their own or ride solo! All local communities are encouraged to participate. This is our 20th year so come join the Fun!
Riders can register, and donations can be made online at www.kids.pmc.org/franklin"
Franklin Public Schools Fifth Graders Recognized at One8 Applied Learning Hub Student Showcase
Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Curriculum STEM Eric Stark are pleased to share that fifth-grade students from Lincoln Street and Washington Street Elementary Schools recently presented Applied Learning math projects to over 500 industry professionals at the One8 Applied Learning Hub Student Showcase in Boston.
Both schools received awards for their impressive group projects. Washington Street’s team won the ST Math category and Lincoln Street’s team won Project of Distinction.
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| Fifth-grade students from Lincoln Street and Washington Street Elementary Schools presented projects at the One8 Applied Learning Hub Student Showcase on May 8. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
Students first began working on the projects in February, when they were tasked with working in groups to create a tri-fold poster explaining an ST Math game they use in class.
ST Math is a supplemental math program that teaches mathematical concepts through visual puzzles. Through its visual depictions of math concepts, the program removes language barriers for students and utilizes interactive puzzles to explain ideas.
The project challenged students to introduce the game to someone unfamiliar with it. Students explained how the game helped them develop a mathematical skill or concept, and considered how industry professionals use math within their careers.
Students shared their projects with professionals from across the state, including individuals from organizations such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Liberty Mutual. They also presented to several local organizations, including the Town of Franklin, Franklin School Committee and Franklin Public Schools.
The professionals provided feedback and discussed the projects with students. Through the conversations, students learned about the process of applying concepts learned in the classroom to real world scenarios.
"Projects like this allow our students to understand the curriculum from a different perspective," said Washington Street Elementary School Principal Evan Chelman. "As our students collaborated to teach others a math concept, they approached the course material from a new angle. It was exciting to see them work together and incorporate the feedback community members provided."
With their revised projects, the fifth graders presented their work at Franklin High School during the Science National Honor Society’s Family Science Night on April 9.
The months of hard work paid off on May 8, when the students traveled to the TRACK at new balance and presented their projects at the One8 Applied Learning Hub Student Showcase. They received written and verbal feedback from industry professionals, whose notes praised the projects and allowed students to draw connections between their own and the professionals’ work.
“We prioritize aligning our curriculum and student experiences with current industry practices,” said Superintendent Giguere. “Through our partnerships with the One8 Applied Learning Hub and ST Math, our students can attend meaningful events such as the showcase. These opportunities allow them to see firsthand how their classroom lessons apply to the outside world."
The final product each group displayed at the showcase was a tri-fold poster with an ST Math puzzle and description, the math concept behind the game, the connection between the game and the real world and how it relates to at least one profession.
“We are very proud of the groups that presented at the One8 Student Showcase,” said Lincoln Street Elementary School Principal Brad Hendrixson. “The months of hard work paid off as our students took home multiple awards and had insightful conversations with industry professionals. These hands-on events truly make a difference in our students' learning experience, and we were happy to see them thrive during their showcase presentations."
About the One8 Foundation and the One8 Applied Learning Hub
The One8 education team identifies, supports and scales high impact programs and approaches that help schools and teachers prepare students for success in a rapidly changing, data rich world. One8 imagines a future where high-quality applied learning opportunities that make learning relevant, stimulating and rewarding are a regular part of the student experience driving impact for all students.
The One8 Applied Learning Hub helps Massachusetts schools get the most out of Applied Learning programs by providing implementation support, educator community building, and student opportunities that bring learning to life. The One8 Applied Learning Hub currently supports seven programs in the Commonwealth: the Democratic Knowledge Project, Investigating History, OpenSciEd, PBLWorks, Project Lead The Way, Skew the Script, and ST Math.
Visit www.one8.org and www.one8alhub.org to learn more.
Additional photos can be found - https://photos.app.goo.gl/BqXRa4vnYddi331X7
FHS girls lacrosse & boys tennis teams advance in playoffs on Tuesday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Girls Lacrosse = Division 1
#21 Andover, 5 @ #12 Franklin, 15 – Final
"Revenge was not something Franklin was trying to hide from.The Panthers knew exactly what happened last season in the state tournament against Andover, and once the Warriors showed up in the bracket again, Franklin was not interested in pretending this was just another tournament game.Click here for a photo gallery from this game.One year after Andover ended Franklin’s season in an upset, the Panthers got their response Tuesday night, jumping out to a big lead and dominating after halftime to roll to a 15-5 win in the opening round of the Division 1 state tournament.“We knew they knocked us out last year, so there was a little revenge,” Franklin coach Kristen Igoe Guarino said. “I think it’s a good mentality to have. We wanted to fight for everything — nothing’s given to us. I think that kind of happened to us a few weeks ago where we got complacent. It was important we came in with the mentality of you have to earn it, and playing a team who beat you last year is helpful.”
Continue reading the recap by Ryan Lanigan || HockomockSports.com Editor
Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFJd9oq9bM0
Boys Tennis = Division 1
#34 Franklin, 3 @ #31 Braintree, 2 – Final
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-05-26-26/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Reminder: FHS Class of 1976 - Do you have your Reunion Tickets ???
"Please let any one you know who graduated in 1976 that our 50th Class Reunion tickets and info can be found here: https://fhs-class-of-76.org/fhs-class-of-76-page?"
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“Embrace Your Quilty Creativity” program Tuesday, June 9 in Franklin
Yankee Quilters, a nonprofit quilt guild, will present a program by Janet Elia on inspiring quilt projects at its meeting at 7:00 PM. Tuesday, June 9th, at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in the Horace Mann Plaza, East Central Street in Franklin. Elia is a quilter, instructor and lecturer from Taunton. Her slide show will reveal her creative process and her sources of inspiration to develop quilting motifs and designs. To see photos of Janet’s work, visit her blog. This program is open to non-members for a one-time fee of $5.00.
The June meeting will also include the organization’s annual “Strawberry Social,” which wraps up the program year, dates for summer events, and a report on the many quilts donated for charity in the past six months.
Yankee will hold a summer “staycation” open to all quilters Friday, July 31st to Sunday, August 2nd at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Holliston. Cost for 3 days of quilting space is $125 for non-members ($100 for members). Annual membership for the 2026-2027 program year will be $40.00 for new members and includes an embroidered name badge. Contact yankeequilters11@gmail.com, call (508) 657-4770 or mail payment in full to PO Box 53, Franklin, MA 02038.
For information about other events, please contact YankeeQuilters11@gmail.com.
Yankee Quilters Guild is a 501-c-3 charitable organization based in Franklin with members throughout the region. The Guild meets on the second Tuesday each month at Emma’s Quilt Cupboard in Franklin, Horace Mann Plaza, East Central Street, Franklin in space generously donated by the store. Donations to the Guild are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law.
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