Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center

BREAKING: Thank you to Franklin Department of Public Works for all their help putting us on the map!

No, seriously, we’re on this map

Be Aware: Beaver St Road Closure this Weekend changes
routes from 140 to Beaver Pond and Recycling Center

Due to a road closure at Beaver St. this weekend, make sure to take Grove when traveling to and from the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on Sunday!

We’re not letting one little detour stop our flow…of family fun!

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Franklin Health Dept: "Buzz off, mosquitoes!"

Buzz off, mosquitoes!

Arbovirus season is here, which means it's time to take a few simple steps to protect yourself from mosquito bites. Whether you're enjoying a backyard barbecue, taking an evening walk, or cheering from the sidelines, don't forget your bug spray!

Use EPA-registered insect repellent

Dump standing water around your home

Wear long sleeves and pants when possible

Keep screens in good repair

Stay safe and enjoy the summer! Learn more about mosquito-borne disease prevention at: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mosquito-borne-disease-prevention

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, June 9, 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, June 9, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

 7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

7:30 am     Joe Landry: The Hurricane of 1938

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

9:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Mike Tarara

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

7:00 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026

9:00 am FHS Chamber Music 04-08-26

10:30 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

11:30 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Shrewsbury 06-06-26

3:00 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

10:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am School Committee 05-26-26

11:00 am Finance Committee 06-03-26

2:00 pm School Committee 05-26-26

7:00 pm School Committee  CHAMBERS  896 2120 3740  Passcode 399476

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, June 8, 2026 ???

Monday, June 8

7:00pm Franklin Democratic Town Committee (Franklin TV and Radio)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin Public School Horace Mann Sub Committee Meeting - Cancelled

Monday, June 8 Time: 7:00 PM

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting

Monday, June 8 Time: 8:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2352 

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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

Max helps to recap 3 Town Council meetings in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

FM #1759 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1759 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Max Morrongiello. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meetings of May 12 (with School Committee) and the 2 budget hearings (May 20, May 21). Yes, we skipped over the May 13 Council meeting. Oops!

We focus on two questions:

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

• Joint meeting with School Committee, strategic plan

• Budget discussions, questions and answers 

• Final numbers coming up for the June 10, and then June 17 session

• June is full of events

The conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen in

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1759-town-council-quarterbacking-06-02-26/

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Franklin TV videos for replay 

• The joint Town Council / School Committee Meeting on Tuesday https://www.youtube.com/live/jsQHXSy8xEI

• Town Council - budget hearing #1 - https://www.youtube.com/live/womMM5S5euI?&t=175 

• Town Council - budget hearing #2 -  https://www.youtube.com/live/UVb5ngWB93Q?&t=127 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial.  

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Lanes closures this week, Beaver St closed on weekend (at MBTA tracks)

Construction Updates ~ Monday (6/8) through Monday (6/15)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/8) through Friday (6/12) 7 AM to 3 PM.

The Contractor will be working on resetting curbing and sidewalks within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure: Tuesday (6/9) – Thursday (6/11)

From Tuesday (6/9) through Thursday (6/11) between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks.  During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area.  Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15

Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

Access Details:

- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.

- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

MBTA Service Notice:

MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:

For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their Facebook Page for more information.

For additional info on the BSI project - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Reminder: Friends of Franklin Library invite you to their FY 2026 Annual Meeting - June 16 at 7 PM

Friends of Franklin Library

Friends of Franklin Library invite you to
the FY 2026 Annual Meeting - June 16 at 7 PM

FY 2026 ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM

Meeting Room @ Franklin Public Library

As a valued supporter, we invite to join us for our upcoming Annual Meeting

where we will review past year’s activities, nominate and vote on new Board Members, and take a quick look ahead to plans for 2026-2027.

If you can’t attend this meeting visit www.fofl02038.org or email fofl02038@gmail.com for information and updates about the Friends.

Visit Our Website!

Friends of the Franklin Library, Inc. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Franklin Public Library’s collections and programs.

Our mailing address is:

Friends of the Franklin Library 

c/o Franklin Public Library 

118 Main Street 

Franklin, MA 

02038-0147 USA

Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp - August 24 - 27, 2026

Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp - August 24 - 27, 2026

"Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp THIS SUMMER, hosted by Franklin High School Varsity Volleyball!

Join us for 4 days of volleyball, skill-building, teamwork, and fun! Please complete the Google Form linked in our Instagram bio to register, ask questions, and secure your spot.

We hope to see you this summer!!"

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Google form - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvR9U5l9T82TezNPoTmbYcQA17vYT9H8BkHqkuPdMHcAxN0A/viewform

Highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library! Monday, June 8 to Saturday, June 13

Highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library!

Mahjong and Minecraft and More!

Oh My! Highlights this week at the Library!

• Learn to Mahjong - Tuesday, June 9 6:30pm
• Minecraft Party - Wednesday, June 10 1pm
• Diamond Art Destress - Thursday, June 11 6pm Registration Required and Spaces Open!
• Strawberry Pom Pom Craft - Friday, June 12 3pm
• Animal Affair - Saturday, June 13 10am

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 317 - Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz (audio)

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

Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz

In this landmark episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with a true titan of the industry and a recent headline-maker: Victor Owen Schwartz.

A Conversation with Victor
Owen Schwartz (audio)

As the founder and president of VOS Selections, a premier New York-based importer and distributor, Victor shares the incredible journey of his career—one that started not with a vineyard, but with a bold letter to the legendary British wine expert Steven Spurrier.

We dive deep into the mechanics of the industry, the complexities of the Three-Tier System, and the realities of wine taxes. However, the conversation takes a historic turn as we discuss Victor's role as the plaintiff in the 2025 Supreme Court case, Schwartz vs. Trump.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Spark: How a single letter to Steven Spurrier launched a lifelong career.
• Industry Insights: A masterclass on importing, distributing, and navigating the Three-Tier System.
• The Legal Battle: The inside story of the Supreme Court case that shook the trade.
• The Win: Detailed analysis of Victor's successful challenge against tariffs and what it means for the future of wine.
• A Surprising Correspondence: The story behind the personal letter Victor received from former VP Mike Pence.

Connect with Our Guest and Show:

VOS Selections: www.vosselections.com

The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW): www.thewww.wine

Cheers 

🍷🍷🍷

Kim and Mark

#WinePodcast #VOSSelections #WineIndustry #SupremeCourt #SchwartzVsTrump #WineTariffs #ThreeTierSystem #WineEducation #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WineImporting

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https://www.thewww.wine/tariffs-triumphs-and-the-supreme-court-a-conversation-with-victor-owen-schwartz/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 317-Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz

Norfolk District Attorney Debate at Medway HS on June 17

via the Franklin Democratic Town Committee

"Join us June 17th!"

Register to participate in person https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/916954/

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Boston Globe: "Ahead of World Cup, officials announce safety plans and ask for public’s help"

"Just south of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, a billboard looms over busy Route 1: “Human trafficking” it says in large bold letters over close-ups of several people’s eyes. “If you see something, say something.”

It’s a public safety awareness push ahead of the World Cup, with a specific focus: Starting when games begin next week in Foxborough, crowds will descend on the area — men looking to pay a fee for sex, and operators of an illicit industry built on exploitation who are looking to capitalize.

“Events like the World Cup can create conditions that attract human traffickers seeking to exploit vulnerable people, regardless of age, sex, race, or ethnicity,” FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks said at a press conference last week in the State House."

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