What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, September 20, 2025 ??

Saturday, September 20

9am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am Laptop Refurbishing Events (New England Chapel)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11am Fall Safety Fest (Fletcher Field)

12pm 5th Annual Mexican Independence Day Fiesta (La Cantina Winery)

1pm Library Books by the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

6pm Free Danielle Miraglia Concert at SAFE Cafe After Dark (31 Hayward St)

8pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Voices of Franklin: Jane Callaway-Tripp calls for "Humanity First. Always."

Humanity First. Always.  

When we stop valuing life above politics, religion, or personal beliefs—we lose our humanity.  

We don't have to agree on everything. Opinions shift. Political views evolve. Beliefs change. But death is permanent. There's no undoing it. And the ones left behind are the ones who carry the pain, trying to make sense of the senseless.  

No one has the right to take another's life simply because they disagree. That's not strength. That's the absence of empathy.  

If it were your loved one—your child, your parent, your friend—would you still say their death wasn't worth mourning?  

We must be better. We must choose compassion over cruelty, dialogue over destruction. We can disagree and still walk away with dignity.  

Let's restore what it means to be human. Let's value life—every life—above all else.  

Jane Callaway-Tripp 

Candidate for Town Council

HumanityFirst #ValueLife #CompassionOverConflict 

If you have something to say, you can find the guidelines here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Voices of Franklin: Jane Callaway-Tripp calls for "Humanity First. Always."

FHS football (video) & volleyball teams post wins on Friday

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, Sep 19, 2025

Football = Franklin, 21 @ Brockton, 18 – Final

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyPvQ7krFqA

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final 

– Franklin returned from its road trip to Stoughton with a clean sweep, 3-0 (25-12, 25-17, 25-14), over the Black Knights. Emerson Delleo led the Panthers with 10 kills, four aces, and six digs. Makayla Kuykendall had a strong all-around performance with nine kills, 11 digs, and an ace. Charlotte Yeulenski and Livi Alberti each chipped in three kills, while setter Liv Caruso ran the offense with seven assists. Emerson Stewart anchored the defense with 11 digs, and Phoebe O’Connor added nine assists and two aces in the win.

Golf = Canton, 155 @ Franklin, 158 – Final 

– Canton earned its second big win of the week, knocking off Franklin on the road at Franklin Country Club. The Bulldogs were led by rounds of 38 from both Teddy Shuman and Joey Ryan, while Cam Washburn added a 39, and Mason Wachtendonk chipped in a 40. Franklin’s Tyler Perlman was the match medalist with a 37, Ben Burgess shot a 38 with a birdie on the fifth, Dylan O’Brien carded a 41, and Bryce Botelho (42) added a birdie on the eighth.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-09-19-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

CIDARE Property Inspections to be conducted in Franklin, MA between September 22 and October 11, 2025

A property inspection is essential for ensuring your property record is accurate and that we can perform fair and equitable property valuations.

This year, the Town of Franklin has partnered with CIDARE to field collect and process data for 225 specific single family homes. Notification letters have been mailed to each of the property owners and were mailed on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The homes were identified for inspection as the result of a recently issued building permit or because we have not yet verified the construction associated with a prior issued permit.

Properties that CIDARE is Visiting (225 properties to be visited)

Property Inspections to be conducted in Franklin, MA
between September 22 and October 11, 2025

Please note that we will be updating this map as we make visits. Blue represents parcels that have yet to be visited. Yellow represents parcels that have been visited. 

Data collectors will be visiting properties between September 22 and October 11. Upon arrival, they will knock on your door and introduce themselves. If you are home and it is convenient, they will conduct a full inspection. If no one is available, a notice will be left with instructions to contact the Franklin Assessors’ Office.

Inspections consist of two parts:

Interior Inspection: A data collector will walk with you through the property, noting overall condition and any permit-related changes. This portion typically takes 10–15 minutes.

Exterior Inspection: Using a 3D laser scanner (LIDAR), the data collector will walk around the property to measure buildings, take updated photographs, and document any visible changes. This portion takes approximately 10 minutes. If the property is unfenced and no one is home, the exterior inspection will still be performed.

For additional info on the inspection process and inspectors conducting the data collection ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=82

When life changes, The Pantry can help (video)

WCVB as part of the Day of Giving to support the Greater Boston Food Bank did the following piece on Franklin resident Ali Rheaume: 

When life changes, The Pantry can help (video)

"Ali Rheaume was just 28 years old when a traumatic brain injury changed her life forever.

"I used to be a very active person, a teacher, a coach," Rheaume said. "Then, all of a sudden, I am the one that needed all the help."

Rheaume now has a personal care assistant and has challenges with memory and mobility. She also gets help from the Franklin Food Pantry, which serves 1,900 people each year.

"I work. I'm a professional, but I just don’t make enough money to pay for everything myself, so I come here to help support that," Rheaume said."

Follow the link to view the remainder of the post and view the video itself ->

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17FaEPVnDi/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, September 20, 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 Saturday

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, September 19, 2025 ??

Friday, September 19

Library & Senior Center events

10:00am 2025 Arts and Culture Symposium (THE BLACK BOX) 

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:30pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

5:30pm Celebrate at the Children's Museum (Children’s Museum of Franklin)

6:30pm Jennifer Tefft Solo (live music) (Quarterdeck, Falmouth)

9:00pm Good Thomas (live music) (3 Restaurant)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

What vendors and activities are at the Farmer's Market today - September 19, 2025 ??

What vendors and activities are at the
Farmer's Market today - September 19, 2025 ??

We are glad you asked.

Thanks to the good folks operating the Franklin Farmer's Market, we have the answers to share.

You can continue to find the Farmers Market on the Town Common on Fridays through October 24 from 2 to 6 PM

 

Franklin's own Jamie Barrett is scheduled to perform from 3 to 6 PM

Jamie Barrett

For additional info, you can also check the Farmers Market page  ->     https://www.franklinfarmersmarketma.com/

FHS field hockey & boys soccer teams post wins on Thursday, girls soccer video available

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, Sep 18, 2025

Boys Soccer = Franklin, 1 @ North Attleboro, 0 – Final

– A goal late in the first half proved to be the difference as Franklin secured two points on the road at North Attleboro. High pressure from junior Matthew MacNeil forced a turnover inside the box and classmate Sam Gurney latched onto it, finishing a shot from 10 yards out for the lone goal of the game.

Girls Soccer = North Attleboro, 3 @ Franklin, 2 – Final 

– North Attleboro rallied from two goals down and Ava Pratt converted a late penalty to lift Big Red to a huge upset and its first win over the Panthers since 2020. Pratt started the North comeback with a free kick from 20 yards. A few minutes later, Angelina Bostock equalized for the visitors, following up the rebound on a free kick from Abigail Wholey. In the closing minutes of the game, Pratt drew a foul in the box. Keeping her cool, Pratt went low to the keeper’s left to secure North’s third win of the young season. Gracyn Cuzzi made 10 saves for North, which got a great defensive effort from Samantha Nikou and Rhylee Lagor.

Franklin TV video available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BmYnyB5hIpA

Field Hockey = Franklin, 13 @ Stoughton, 0 – Final

– Franklin senior Liz Dumais scored a pair of goals, including her first career tally, and had one assist while freshman Riley Goodman added her first career goal as the Panthers picked up a big win on the road. Junior Ella Marzullo netted a hat trick in the win and sophomore Penelope Brady found the back of the net twice.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-18-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Annual Fire Dept Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

Annual Fire Dept Open House
scheduled for Saturday, Oct 4, 2025

via the Franklin Fire Dept:

We are hosting our annual Open House on October 4th from 10 AM - 2 PM. 

This is at our Headquarters located at 40 West Central St. 

Please stop by and join us!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/18zxnW6iYE/

Town Of Franklin Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To Begin Charging A Fee On October 1, 2025

Please be advised that as of October 1, 2025 the Town of Franklin will begin charging a fee for the use of its AmpUp Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. 

The fee will be $0.35 per kWh, up to 4 hours. 

After 4 hours, an additional $1.00 per hour will apply. Using ChargePoint’s cost estimator, the cost will be approximately $3 for a 2-hour charge, about $6 for a 4-hour charge, and about $10 for a 6-hour charge. 

Electric vehicle stations have been free to users since the inception of this program, however it has been determined that charging a fee for this service is necessary to help offset the cost of the electric supply and ongoing maintenance associated with the charging stations.

The Town’s AmpUp EV Charging Stations are located at the following locations:

● Franklin Municipal Building: 355 East Central Street - (6) Charging Stations

● Franklin High School: 218 Oak Street - (8) Charging Stations

● Franklin Public Library: 118 Main Street - (2) Charging Stations

● DPW Administration Building 257 Fisher Street - (6) Charging Stations

● DPW Garage: 40 Hayward Street - (2) Charging Stations

AmpUp provides drivers with an efficient and intuitive all-in-one app that makes it easy to reserve and pay for charging sessions. In order to use an AmpUp charging station, users must first download the AmpUp mobile application and create an account, which is required to activate and pay for charging sessions.

Please find links to the instructions and applications below:

EV Charging Made Easy 

Google Play

Apple

Electric Vehicle charging stations are an important component to reducing energy consumption and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Since their installation, the Town’s charging stations have eliminated an estimated 17,200 kg of greenhouse gases.

For more information, please contact:   

Kevin Harn, Director of Facilities

508-553-4809

harnk@franklinps.net

Town Of Franklin Electric Vehicle Charging Stations To Begin Charging A Fee On October 1, 2025

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=81

Directly to the Town memo shared here ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6995/EV-Charging-Stations-Notice

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025 at the Franklin Public Library

Annual Health Fair scheduled for October, 1 2025
at the Franklin Public Library

Local Vendors, Prizes, Giveaways, Activities for Kids, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Refreshments, And Much More!!

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Franklin Public Library 118 Main Street, Franklin, MA

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lyEnEWRzbIgFesvoY8rpm6krdKI3Ecp4/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, September 19, 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 segment features the story of how Heather Cohen started b.Luxe hair salon and got into hair replacements (wigs) -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/heather-talks-about-her-journey.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  Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

Thumpin' and bumpin', slidin' rhythms, country twang and jazzy melodies. Words of wisdom, plain talk about love and loss and words of warning about takin' it all over town, Talking the Blues brings it on home this week and lets you feel the groove.

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 

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, September 19, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wedding Gowns

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Joanna Connor

7:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Electric Youth

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

7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

8:30 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

9:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

1:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

2:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-12-25

9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 08-28-25

11:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-04-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 08-28-25

5:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-04-25

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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