Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/InpImgj62LA
Friday, October 10, 2025
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for School Committee Paul Griffith (video)
Paul Griffith, candidate for School Committee, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council Glenn Jones (video)
Glenn Jones, candidate for Town Council, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/PNP0WNu9Xzo
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council Patrick Sheridan (video)
candidate for Town Council, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/vGIE0T02FTc
The FHS field hockey, girls & boys soccer, and volleyball teams all posts wins on Thursday
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, October 9, 2025
Boys Soccer = Franklin, 4 @ Canton, 2 – Final
– Canton pulled within one goal early in the second half but Franklin tacked on an insurance goal with just over 10 minutes to play to secure a crucial two points on the road. The Panthers needed less than eight minutes to find the back of the net three times, stunning the hosts with an early onslaught. Senior Jason Proenca scored a brace inside the opening seven minutes, first nodding in a corner from junior Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan in the fifth minute, and then burying a low cross from classmate Josh Rappa in the seventh minute. A timeout didn’t stop Franklin’s offense, it only delayed it. The Panthers found a third just seconds into the ninth minute as Proenca’s low cross was met at the far post by junior Will McAuley. Canton climbed back into the game with a brace from senior forward Vlad Francoeur, who converted a penalty kick (drawn by Teddy Cappucci) in the 19th minute, and then flashed a header in off a corner from Luke Erickson in the 52nd minute. The game stayed 3-2 until the 70th minute when Jake Boyd one-timed a cross from Jax Poverman to help secure the two points.
Girls Soccer = Canton, 1 @ Franklin, 7 – Final
– Franklin put together arguably its most complete game of the season to hand Canton its first league loss and move into first place alone atop the Kelley-Rex division. Phoebe Cuneo recorded a hat trick (her fourth and fifth goals in the last two days). The Panthers dominated from the opening whistle. Morgan Lovell, who had four points on Wednesday night, crossed for Cuneo to flick in the first goal after just three minutes. After a series of chances, the lead was doubled midway through the half when Lovell sent a through ball for Gwen Holland to chase. Holland won a challenge with the sliding keeper just inside the box and then slotted into the open net. Cuneo scored twice in three minutes to break the game open. First, she ran onto a through ball from Sophia Horton and picked the bottom far corner. Then Cuneo got a piece of Cassidy Carmignani’s long free kick and the ball trickled across the line for a 4-0 lead. Lovell would wrap up the first half with a shot from a tight angle. In the second half, Carmignani’s corner picked out Holland for a first-time finish. Canton got a consolation goal in the 60th minute. Alyssa Wong played the ball into the feet of Georgia Campbell, who deftly touched the ball past her marker and then finished. Franklin would get the goal back with 13 minutes to play. Grace Marinella latched onto a bouncing ball in the box after a corner and drilled in Franklin’s seventh.
Field Hockey = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 0 – Final
– Franklin earned a hard-fought win over King Philip in a matchup between the Kelley-Rex division’s top-ranked teams. After withstanding a lot of pressure from KP throughout the first half, the Panthers broke through with five minutes left in the first half when Addi Weiss scored off a pass from Amelia Manning. Clara Blongastainer doubled the lead with just 21 seconds left in the third quarter on an assist from Ava Lucenta, and Weiss added her second goal just under four minutes into the fourth, finishing off a feed from Blongastainer. Devon Barry made six saves for the shutout, Jossie Camp had a standout performance defensively, and Cade Taccini had a great two-way game in the midfield, helping the Panthers’ defense while also transitioning the visitors into offense. King Philip created multiple scoring chances, finishing with eight shots on goal and six corners. Lauren Griffin made seven saves in net for the Warriors.
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ King Philip, 2 – Final
– Franklin pulled out a thrilling five-set win on the road at King Philip (18-25, 25-18, 25-20, 19-25, 15-12). In a back-and-forth final set, the Panthers won five of the last six points to seal the victory, getting two key kills from Makayla Kuykendall before Olivia Alberti finished it off with the match-clinching point. Kuykendall led Franklin with 17 kills and 12 digs, while Emerson Delleo added 11 kills and 13 digs, and Alberti chipped in six kills and three blocks. Phoebe O’Connor ran the offense with 40 assists, and Emma Cunningham anchored the defense with 22 digs. For King Philip, senior Cece Kilroy led the way with 21 kills and 22 digs. Senior captain Shayne Dugan and sophomore Molly Sweeney each had eight kills, while sophomore Charlotte Bailey served up five aces.
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-10-09-25/ |
| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Town-Wide Curb Event scheduled for Nov 8 & 9, 2025
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| Town-Wide Curb Event scheduled for Nov 8 & 9, 2025 |
via Stacy Cobb:
"For those that were asking about the Town-Wide Curb Event, does the weekend of Sat Nov 8th - Sun Nov 9th work? Also, how many would be interested in putting stuff out this year?
Wondering what the Curb Event is?
Curb Event Details:
Got unwanted items? Not sure who's accepting donations? Simply place your gently used items on your curb & let the treasure hunting begin!
All items should be free of charge & are the responsibility of the homeowner to remove promptly afterwards."
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Franklin Public School District is hiring - maybe there is a spot for you?
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Click here for a FULL LIST of openings! |
Click here for a FULL LIST of openings!
Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1CUa8Hda55/
Is your child turning 3 soon?
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| Is your child turning 3 soon? |
Download the flyer ->
Register now for the 3rd Annual Nick Gaspar 3v3 Basketball Tournament - Nov 11, 2025 (not a school day)
Franklin High School & Franklin Middle School
$50 per player (includes a T-shirt!)
Play in the 3v3 Tournament OR join the Youth Clinic
Open to ALL skill levels — even if you’ve never played before!
No team? No problem — register as an individual and we’ll place you on one!
Come compete, learn, and most importantly, support the Nick Strong Foundation ❤️ — helping pediatric cancer patients and families while funding life-saving research.
Whether you’re on the court or cheering from the stands, your support makes a difference!
Register now: nickstrongfoundation.com/nick-gaspar-3v3-basketball-tournament
Open to ALL skill levels — even if you’ve never played before!
No team? No problem — register as an individual and we’ll place you on one!
Come compete, learn, and most importantly, support the Nick Strong Foundation ❤️ — helping pediatric cancer patients and families while funding life-saving research.
Whether you’re on the court or cheering from the stands, your support makes a difference!
Register now: nickstrongfoundation.com/nick-gaspar-3v3-basketball-tournament
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, October 10, 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:
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| 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 shares the School Committee meeting of Sep 30, 2025 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/school-committee-conducts-shortest_0363846285.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.
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, October 10, 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: Leigh Schoberth
8:30 am Frank's Musings: Gaza
10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston
11:00 am Senior Connection: Ariel Doggett
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 5
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
4:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac
6:00 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Ted Cormier-Leger
6:38 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Tom Mercer
7:07 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Caroline Griffith
8:00 pm Jake Auchincloss Town Hall
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
8:30 am Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
9:30 am Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18
1:00 pm Universe of Adolescent Sleep
2:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
3:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Algonquin 10-03-25
9:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-25-25
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-25-25
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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Thursday, October 9, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, October 9, 2025 ??
Thursday, October 9
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| Library & Senior Center events |
4:00pm Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)
6:00pm Jennifer Tefft (live music) (Kennedy's Restaurant & Market, Marlboro)
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
** Town Meetings today **
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meetings
Thursday, October 9 Time: 2:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/513?fileID=6640
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting
Thursday, October 9 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10092025-1941
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting
Thursday, October 9 Time: 7:30 PM - no meeting today, next session scheduled for Oct 23 https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10092025-1918
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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
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for School Committee Ruthann O'Sullivan (video)
Ruthann O'Sullivan, candidate for School Committee, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/UGuIVHpD29c
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council Robert Dellorco (video)
Robert Dellorco, candidate for Town Council, is the next in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.
Early voting begins Oct 17 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. Our intention is to complete the interview series before Oct 13.
Video link -> https://youtu.be/vpbc2g-Tb6Y
2025 Town of Franklin Candidate for Town Council - Joe McGann (text)
Town Council candidate Joe McGann was unable to schedule time for an interview but he did respond to the questions. His answers are shared here:
● What is your ‘Franklin story’? Tell us briefly about your road to or life within Franklin & your involvement in the community here.
“Have been a resident of the Town of Franklin for over 65 years
My two children attended and graduated from the Franklin School System
Served Four Years on the Franklin Town Council
Former Franklin Auxiliary Police Officer
Former Permanent Intermittent Police Officer Town of Franklin
While on the Town Council Donated may Hours and Material To Central Park Terrace installing handicapped safety railings in individual living units as well as other safety devices.
Owned and operated a Small Electrical business for over 35 years in Franklin serving
Franklin Residents and Businesses as well as neighboring towns.”
● Civil discourse is a key component of our democratic republic form of government. The political party divide unfortunately is wider now than ever, as an individual what can and will you do to help bridge the divide?
“The Residents of Franklin are what matter in this election. My voice will be for all not the few if I can do the following: Listen , Respect , make decisions in the best interest of the approx. 36,000 Residents and forget party affiliation or special interests any and every one reading this will respect me and hopefully vote for me.”
● What experience or background will help you to serve in this particular role? Or what do you bring to the table that helps to set you apart from the others competing for this role?
“Question #2 answers that, as well as experience ability to vote on my own opinion I will not rubber stamp and follow the majority my vote as I have said numerous times be in the best interest of all Residents I will try my best to work with the elected (9) and make Franklin a great place to reside not only for those that reside here but for those who wish to reside here.”
Questions for candidates for each of these specific roles: Town Council
● One of the key responsibilities of the Council is to hire and provide oversight for the Town Administrator and his/her team. For example, while you can serve as an escalation point for the Town’s folk, this does not include micromanaging a particular department or operation. Do you agree or disagree? Please explain.
“I will not micro-manage. ( HOWEVER AS THE SAYING GOES IF YOU SEE SOMETHING SAY SOMETHING ). We were Elected to Legislate but also to inform the Voters who elected us and represent them.
As far as hiring the Town Admin He has two years remaining on his Contract to the best of knowledge. I will Agree with his Decisions / Recommendations until it's time to disagree. My Term if elected runs for the next Two years also.”
● The Town Council approves the annual budget which sets the priorities for how Franklin operates. Faced with the fiscal challenges for the next several years, what are the financial priorities you think we need to address?
○ How do you explain what needs to be done to the voters and residents?
○ What would you do to help the community understand the separation of roles between the Council and School Committee?
“This list is very long however (a) Senior Center (b ) Police and Fire (c ) Schools the deficit we face effects those listed however there are many many more that I could list. We have to be the eyes and ears for the TOWN of FRANKLIN. Any one elected either sitting members or future members have to start treating the Town's money like it was their own and STOP the RECKLESS SPENDING.”
The School Committee is the elected board that oversees the Schools. They hire the Superintendent as well as any and all major decisions pertaining to the Franklin Schools. However, we all answer to the voters. We listen to any and all issues good or bad and ultimately approve or deny when budget time comes around.”
● Do you support the goals and recommendations of the 2025 Franklin Master Plan?
○ If so, what would you do as a Town Councilor to help implement them?
○ If not, why not?
“In all honesty having been removed from local politics for a while and getting involved
again as late as I did I am going to refrain from answering that question until I can reacquaint myself with that document.”
Contact info:
Joseph E. McGann
508-244-1503
mailto:mcgannjoseph@aol.com
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