State of Housing in MA: "housing costs are out of control"

State of Housing in MA:  "housing costs are out of control"

via Abundant Housing MA

The new State of the Nation’s Housing report from @Harvard_JCHS confirms what we already know: housing costs are out of control.

Massachusetts must act NOW to legalize more housing, build near transit, and invest in homes that people can afford.

Read Molly’s Recent Blog Post ➡️https://www.abundanthousingma.org/the-state-of-the-nations-housing-why-massachusetts-needs-bold-action-on-housing/


Check out the report ➡️ https://www.jchs.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/reports/files/Harvard_JCHS_The_State_of_the_Nations_Housing_2025.pdf

Read our policy priorities to build a Massachusetts for everyone ➡️ https://www.abundanthousingma.org/2025-2026-priorities/

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Mario Cart, few spots left for Saturday afternoon at the Library

Mario Cart, few spots left for Saturday afternoon at the Library

Only a few spots left and no device required to race for Gold in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe!

There are rumors of a possible demo station for Mario Kart World as well, and spectators are welcome for some Mario crafts!

Register -> https://franklinma.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/mario-kart-tournament-with-one-up-games/

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Join the Yoga on the Town Common session - Sunday, June 29 - and help fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry

Join us for a relaxing yoga session at the Town Common to raise funds for Franklin Food Pantry!

Facebook event -> https://www.facebook.com/events/1810311069882074/

Tickets at Eventbrite -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yoga-at-the-common-fundraiser-for-franklin-food-pantry-tickets-1392786384569

When: Sunday, June 29 · 9 - 10 AM EDT. Doors at 8:45 AM

Join the Yoga on the Town Common session - Sunday, June 29 - and help fund raising for the Franklin Food Pantry

Save the Date - Aug 20 for FHS soccer fundraiser at La Cantina

Save the Date - Aug 20 for FHS soccer fundraiser at La Cantina

Please save the date, and plan to join us! All welcome!

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Quiet action: "Sometimes the most helpful thing we can say is to do"

Quiet action: "Sometimes the most
helpful thing we can say is to do"

"Good news, quiet folks: empathy isn’t constant mutual oversharing.

Talking is great, but everyone isn’t great at it. And forcing an unwilling, uneasy, or unskillful talker into a big conversation can backfire in a thousand painful ways. (Ask us how we know.)

In some cases, quiet action is a more empathic choice than conversation.
(Think: sticky situations, hot tempers, neurodiversity, tender topics, time constraints, emotional exhaustion, privacy requests, trust issues, laryngitis…)

Sometimes the most helpful thing we can say is to do. In moments like that, instead of sharing, take a meaningful action–even in secret. Because it’s not always about communicating to someone, but honoring the connection enough to give them what they need."

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, June 27, 2025

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 features my conversation with Chasity & Ariel as we talk about event highlights for July at the Franklin Senior Center ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/get-inside-scoop-from-chasity-ariel-on.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

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   

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, June 27, 2025

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Erin Spencer

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Raye Lynn Mercer

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Steak

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 1

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

4:00 pm Chad Hollister Band

9:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Strumdawgs

 

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

7:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25

8:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

9:30 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

11:00 am FHS Senior Awards Night 2025

1:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v King Philip 06-09-25

9:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

 

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: Thursday, June 26, 2025 ???

Thursday, June 26

Library & Senior Center events

** Franklin Lions offering light kits again to "Light up Franklin" for the 4th of July  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/reminder-franklin-lions-offering-light.html

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  Town Meetings today   **

Tri-County Regional Vocational School Committee Appointment Meeting

Thursday, June 26 Time: 2:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/School-Committee-35/?#_06262025-1794

Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, June 26 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/430?fileID=5169 

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

Concerts on the Common collaboration with Farmers Market resumes Friday, June 27

Concerts on the Common collaboration with Farmers Market resumes Friday, June 27

Via Franklin Farmers Market:

We are excited to team up with @franklin_recreation for the Concert on The Common Series again!

Check out the amazing lineup coming to you this summer. We are excited to have the first night happening on Friday!

Be sure to join us for a spectacular evening.

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FHS boys 4x100 relay team takes 6th place at Nationals

FHS boys 4x100 relay team takes 6th place at Nationals

via FHS Track:

Congratulations to our boys 4x100 team for placing 6th overall in the emerging elite division at Nike Outdoor Nationals in Eugene, Oregon!

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BJ's donates a refrigerated truck & 2 commercial cooling units to the Franklin Food Pantry

We have some incredible news! @bjswholesale is donating a new refrigerated truck and two commercial cooling units to The Pantry!

BJ's donates a refrigerated truck & 2 commercial cooling units

This donation is a game-changer for us - dramatically improving our efficiency and expanding our capacity to store and distribute fresh, healthy food. It means we can feed even more of our neighbors and ensure they have access to the nutritious food we all deserve.

We are filled with gratitude for BJ's commitment to our community!

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Free lunch program for summertime on Tues-Weds-Thu at Bellingham Library

Franklin Food Pantry in collaboration with the Hockomock YMCA:

Get the kids out of the heat and join us at Bellingham Public Library for a free lunch!

Free lunch program for summertime 

We've partnered with @hockomockymca provide no-cost lunches to children (age 18 and under) and their caregivers on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

The program runs through August 14, 2025, and there is no paperwork or registration – just show up and enjoy a free lunch.

Additional no-cost lunch sites are at Memorial School in Milford (M, T, W, Th, and F from 11 AM to 12:30 PM), and the Jackson Elementary School in Plainville (T and Th, 12:15 to 1 PM).

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Night Owl Farm: Workshop Saturday, June 28 - Oxymels & Mocktails

Night Owl Farm Saturday Workshop! Title: Oxymels & Mocktails Date/Time: Saturday, June 28th, 10:00 - 12:00 Cost: $70 per person Description: Are you looking for a non-alcoholic drink that will taste good and bring benefits to your body as well? Come learn about and create oxymels and mocktails that are fun to drink. All supplies provided. Suitable for all levels. Instructor: Barbara Aspland-Wolf Owner/Operator Garden Gate Herbals Register Here Night Owl Farm 49 Prospect Street, Franklin, MA, 02038 Square Buyer Features Privacy Policy Workshop Saturday - Oxymels & Mocktails was sent to you on 2025-06-25 12:05:05 UTC by Night Owl Farm

                                                           

New charges filed in driving under the influence case

via Norfolk County District Attorney 

"James N. Blanchard, 21, of Franklin, has been charged with an additional count of motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently under the influence of alcohol related to the fatal collision on Grove Street in Franklin last month, Norfolk District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey said.

via Norfolk County District Attorney 

Blanchard is expected to be arraigned on the new charge Tuesday in Wrentham District Court.

Blanchard is the driver of a pickup truck that collided on May 24 with a car, resulting in the death of a 5-year-old passenger in the car and serious injuries to other occupants.

The new charge is related to the death of Minaben Patel, 38, of Franklin, a passenger in the car who succumbed to her injuries later at an area hospital.

Blanchard was arraigned previously on May 27 on motor vehicle homicide while driving negligently under the influence of alcohol and other charges related to the crash. He was ordered held in jail on $250,000 cash bail."

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