FHS girls basketball team opens against defending State Champs and lose

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, December 12, 2025

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 33 vs. Wachusett, 66 – Final 

– Franklin had a tough task on day one of the season, facing the defending state champs. Wachusett looked like it was in midseason form, scoring 28 points in the first quarter and 44 by halftime. Franklin had only 11 at the break but had double that total in the second half. Freshman Brielle Nicholls led the way for the Panthers with eight points, including a pair of threes in the third quarter. Liz Dumais added seven and Tessah Rodrigues scored five.

Boys Swimming = Franklin, 62 @ Attleboro, 87 – Final 

– Attleboro boys opened the meet with a win over Franklin, using depth to control the scoring throughout. While Franklin won seven of the 11 events, Attleboro filled nearly every lane and piled up points in the middle places. Sophomore Kris Kotnisz led the Bombardiers with wins in the 100 butterfly (58.86) and the 100 breaststroke (1:05.05), qualifying for sectionals in both events. Captain Seal Mukasa finished second in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, junior Ayden Gietz placed second in the 500 freestyle, and freshman Murtaza Husain added a second-place finish in the 100 individual medley. Franklin was led by Zack Pecora, who won the 200 IM and the 500 free, and Ollie McCarthy, who swept the sprint events with victories in the 50 free and the 100 free. The Panthers also captured the 200 medley relay and the 200 free relay behind Arsh Tyagi, Amir Shakirov, Pecora, and McCarthy. Tyagi added a win in the 100 backstroke for Franklin.

Girls Swimming = Franklin, 93 @ Attleboro, 68 – Final 

– Franklin girls earned a 93-68 win over Attleboro, pulling away with key individual and relay performances. Ava Pecora led the Panthers with victories in the 200 IM and the 500 free, while Elyse Ferreira won both the 200 free and the 100 free. Franklin opened the meet by winning the 200 medley relay and later took first in the 200 free relay behind Aleksandra Baghadasaryan, Molly McKinnon, Ferreira, and Pecora. The Panthers also added a win in the 100 backstroke from Baghadasaryan to help seal the victory. Attleboro was led by junior Samantha Provost, who won the 50 freestyle and the 100 butterfly while posting state qualifying times in both events. Senior Ava Dougherty added a first-place finish and state cut in the 100 breaststroke and placed second in the 200 individual medley. Provost and Dougherty teamed with Abby Emond and Allison Tower to place second in the 200 medley relay with a sectional qualifying time and finish second in the 200 freestyle relay. Cece Araujo added points with a second-place finish in the 500 freestyle and a third-place swim in the 200 freestyle.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-12-12-25/

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

Where in Franklin can I find Girl Scout Cookie this weekend ???

Where can you find Girl Scout cookies this coming weekend in Franklin?

Here's all the info you need!

Saturday, Dec 13th:

• Post Office 8:30-12,
• Learning Express ( Stop & Shop plaza) 10-2

Sunday Dec 14th:

• Pet Supplies Plus (Shaw's plaza) 10-2

Come by and support our local Girl Scouts! Still $6 per box and a NEW cookie!!

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Finding The Light Year 5 has kicked off! - Week 3

Art Lovers and community…. Franklin Scavenger Art Gift Away is on to Week 3!!!

Clues for this week:

• A hero’s name will guard this ground
• I am where walls carried lessons, and halls echo sound
• My purpose has shifted, but hearts still remain
• Kids still gather here, just in new ways
• I’ll be near a King and open green
• Just at the doors 'til I am seen

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Amy Adams/Painting Venus

Via Amy Adams/Painting Venus

Each week starting this Sunday November 30th through the end of December, I’m hiding a piece of original art somewhere in downtown Franklin, wrapped and ready for you to discover. Clues drop mid week, and the treasure appears Sunday mornings in a surprise spot.

Created with silver or gold accents, each piece carries a little glow to share hope and joy. This year, I invite you to share the light: take it, gift it, or pass it along.

Let’s keep kindness alive across town. Here are a few of the things I have done to help Franklin sparkle. Www.PaintingVenus.art

FHS Varsity Softball players are hosting clinics for players in grades K-8 - Dec 17 & Jan 21

FHS Varsity Softball players are hosting clinics
for players in grades K-8 - Dec 17 & Jan 21

Franklin High School Varsity Softball players are hosting clinics for players in grades K-8 - don't miss out!

Get your elementary and middle school athlete ready for the season with specialized Hitting and Fielding Clinics, run by the Franklin High School Varsity Softball team! (Plus they are on Franklin's half day school schedule - great for your schedule!)

Wed. Dec 17, 1pm-3:30pm Hitting & Infield Clinic
Wed. Jan 21, 1pm-3:30pm Hitting & Outfield Clinic

What Your Player Will Learn:
⚡Hitting: Proper swing mechanics, plate discipline, and power generation.
⚡Fielding: Footwork, glove-work, catching pop-flies, and making quick throws.
⚡Confidence: Fun drills and positive coaching to build a love for the game!

We focus on FUN while teaching the fundamentals that matter:
For our younger stars (K-3): Tons of movement, simple mechanics, and enthusiasm!
For our developing athletes (4-8): Advanced drills, technique correction, and game-scenario training.

Only $35 each, there are limited spots - get yours now! Head to https://next9up.com/camps-clinics/

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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates ~ Monday (12/15) Through Friday Morning (12/19)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert --

Monday Night (12/15) thru Friday Morning (12/19) 7PM to 5AM

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI)
Project Construction Updates

The Contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer force main 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 evening lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Pump Station

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure, internal building component installation, and final site work. 

HOLIDAY SHUTDOWN -  No Road Work is Planned from 12/22/25 to 1/5/26.

Happy Holidays! Stay safe and warm!

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

Register for Winter Yoga!

Classes start in January

Restore your spirit with a yoga class this winter! For information and to register, visit: Community Learning Exercise and Wellness

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, December 13, 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, December 12, 2025 ???

Friday, December 12

• FHS Class of 2028 fund raiser (Santa Fe Burrito Grill)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Creative Corner Art Studio's Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Creative Corner Art Studio)

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

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Library & Senior Center events

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

Yes there is plenty to do during "A Wreath of Franklin" on Saturday, Dec 13

FHS Music students

What’s better than live music while having your coffee, the answer is nothing! 

We’re excited to include Franklin High School Music dept. students into Saturday’s festivities! They will be popping up @birchwoodbakeryandkitchen from 11 AM - 3 PM. 

Pop up Shops at THE BLACK BOX

Special shoutout to Diane Plouffe, Director of Visual and Performing Arts at Franklin High School School and the team @birchwoodbakeryandkitchen for making this opportunity happen

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For additional details visit the event page ->   https://franklinartsculture.my.canva.site/wreath25-program-site

FHS' Strong, Carmignani, Lovell, Proenca, Flynn, Missagai recognized as Hockomock League Soccer All Stars

2025 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars

Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Kelley-Rex Division MVP

Tatum O’Brien, Attleboro

Davenport Division MVP

Aly Fernandes, Mansfield

Hockomock League All Stars

• Lily Strong, Franklin
• Cassidy Carmignani, Franklin
• Morgan Lovell, Franklin

https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-girls-soccer-all-stars/

2025 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars

Below are the official 2025 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

Kelley-Rex Division MVP

Corvengdjimy Thomas, Attleboro

Davenport Division MVP

Vlad Francoeur, Canton

Hockomock League All Stars

• Jason Proenca, Franklin
• Casey Flynn, Franklin
• Andre Missagia, Franklin

https://hockomocksports.com/2025-hockomock-league-boys-soccer-all-stars/

FFHS' Strong, Carmignani, Lovell, Proenca, Flynn, Missagai recognized as Hockomock League Soccer All Stars

Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long with Franklin Fathers - Saturday, Dec 13 at 4 PM

Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long with
Franklin Fathers - Saturday, Dec 13 at 4 PM

Join us for a Holiday Stories & Sing-a-Long with Franklin Fathers on Saturday, December 13, at 4 PM. Wear your favorite holiday jammies or ugly sweaters (appropriate for a family event!). Prizes will be offered to the most festively dressed. Children are invited to bring a pillow and/or blanket to sit around the readers. Holiday cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

Franklin Fathers is a community-based organization dedicated to uniting men and caregivers in Franklin around the shared goals of building family and neighborhood connections, promoting mutual support, and advocating for local families. To learn more about the group, check out their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580257836187)

This event is part of the Concerts @FranklinUMC program. Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. Street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.

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Snow Disposal Done Right via Franklin DPW

Snow Disposal Done Right

Not all snow piles are created equal. Where you move it matters for Franklin water quality.

Plowing snow into a drain or piling it near a stream means salt, oil, and debris can flow directly into our waterways. That runoff does not get treated.

Snow Disposal Done Right via Franklin DPW

Instead, store snow where it can melt into soil and be naturally filtered. Keep piles away from storm drains, wetlands, stormwater infiltration systems, and flood-prone areas.

Small decisions on your site can make a big difference for clean water.

Learn more at https://franklinma.gov/530/Stormwater-Division

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Sheamus McShea performing live Saturday night Dec 13 at Teddy Gallagher's

Sheamus McShea performing live Saturday night Dec 13 at Teddy Gallagher's

"Sheamus is back At Teddys!!

We are honored to have the incredible talent of Sheamus McShea performing live this Saturday night 12/13 8 PM for your enjoyment!!

Come in for a great home cooked meal, great company, fantastic Holiday decorations and….. incredible live music!!

See you Saturday night!! "

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Pictures with Santa at the Franklin Police Dept - Saturday, Dec 13 from 10 AM to noon

Pictures with Santa at the Franklin Police Dept
 - Saturday, Dec 13 from 10 AM to noon

"Join us this Saturday December 13 from 10 AM - 12 PM for pictures with Santa at the Franklin Police Department. 

It’s not required to get a picture but we will still be collecting toys for our holiday toy drive! 

We hope to see you there!"

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"Haven Hot Chicken” Announces Store #010 In Franklin, Massachusetts

Franklin Location Marks First Store Outside of Connecticut and First Franchise Location

Haven Hot Chicken, the award-winning hot chicken brand “Born Hot. Raised Right.,” announced today it will be opening its tenth location – Store #010 - in Franklin, Massachusetts.  This will mark the brand’s first expansion outside of Connecticut, bringing Haven Hot Chicken’s signature menu of Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy, Spicy chicken (CCJSD) and vegetarian "Not Chicken," THE Sandwich (Food Network, Guy Fieri's "Best Bite in Town" Grand Champion), house-crafted sauces, craveable sides and seasonal limited-time offerings, to 477 W. Central Street.  With an expected opening date of January 2026, this will mark the brand’s first franchise location with The Coop Group.

“Our fuego family has expanded well beyond the borders of Connecticut, and we are thrilled to be expanding operations in New England,” said Jason Sobocinski, President and co-founder, Haven Hot Chicken.  “2025 marked the fifth anniversary of our first store opening in New Haven, so it’s fitting that the time is right for us to further our geographic footprint.  Bringing the BEST Hot Chicken and Not Chicken to new fans is our mission, and we are excited to delight new guests in the greater Boston area.”

"Haven Hot Chicken” Announces Store
#010 In Franklin, Massachusetts

The new restaurant will be operated by The Coop Group with operating partner Jake Dagdigian, a franchise entity formed by owners of several Jersey Mike’s locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Coop Group has plans to open one additional Haven Hot Chicken location in Massachusetts in 2026.

“We’ve admired Haven Hot Chicken’s rise and the devotion of its fan base,” said The Coop Group in a joint statement. “The quality of the product is unmatched, the culture is real, and the brand’s approach to hospitality reflects the way we’ve operated our businesses for decades. We’re proud to bring Haven Hot Chicken to Massachusetts and excited to help lead the brand’s expansion across the state with Jake Dagdigian operating this location.”

“The Coop Group is regarded as one of the region’s most operationally excellent and values-driven QSR operators,” added Etkin Tekin, CEO and co-founder, Haven Hot Chicken.  “Their alignment with Haven’s culture and their recognition of the brand’s product quality drew them to the franchise opportunity, and we couldn’t ask for better partners to work with towards our first franchise location opening.”

The new Franklin store will offer online ordering through Haven Hot Chicken’s mobile app, offering curbside takeout and delivery, limited in-house seating and catering options.  The brand’s philanthropic mission of helping the local community will launch in the Massachusetts market through their beloved “Great Banana Pudding Drive,” which will raise 50 cents for every banana pudding and donate to The Greater Boston Food Bank.  To date, similar fundraising efforts in Connecticut have donated more than $70,000 to CT Foodshare.

Haven Hot Chicken currently operates nine company-owned locations in Connecticut:  New Haven, Orange, Norwalk, North Haven, Storrs, Middletown, Newington, Oxford and Fairfield as well as a food truck for events and promotions.

For more information, follow @havenhotchicken on Instagram or visit havenhotchicken.com.

 

About Haven Hot Chicken

Founded in 2020 in New Haven, CT, Haven Hot Chicken is redefining fast-casual hot chicken with a mission to satisfy the world's craving for something better.  Serving Crispy, Crunchy, Juicy, Spicy chicken (CCJSD) and vegetarian "Not Chicken," Haven is home to THE Sandwich (Food Network, Guy Fieri's "Best Bite in Town" Grand Champion), house-crafted sauces, craveable sides and seasonal limited-time offerings. With a commitment to hospitality, sustainability and community, Haven is setting new standards for the industry - embracing hospitality not only for its guests but its team members in extending industry-leading benefits and upward growth, sustainability in recycling its 100% high-oleic canola oil into airplane fuel and utilizing biodegradable and compostable packaging and cutlery and straws made from repurposed oyster shells, and community through the sponsorship of youth and collegiate sports programs, and other long-term fundraising and donation partnerships.  The company launched its franchise program in late 2025.

Recognitions include ranking #160 on The 2024 Inc. 5000 List for rapid growth (No. 7 in Food and Beverage and No. 1 in Connecticut), inclusion on QSR's 40/40 List of America’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals in 2024, winner of the 2023 Fast Casual Executive Summit Perfect Pitch, highlighted as one of the “8 Best Hot Chicken Chains in America” by Eat This, Not That and named Food Network's Best Bite in New Haven.

Stolen funds for the holidays: Spot this military bank scam

Stolen funds for the holidays: Spot this military bank scam By BCP Staff People in the military are known for looking out for one another. That's why scammers set up camp outside military banks pretending to need help — just to get through the holidays. But take a tactical pause. This might be a scammer looking to use your phone to drain your bank accounts. Learn to spot and avoid this scam. Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/12/stolen-funds-holidays-spot-military-bank-scam?utm_source=govdelivery    Stolen funds for the holidays: Spot this military bank scam

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, December 12, 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 shares my about Yoga Therapy with Brittany Capozzi ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/brittany-capozzi-talks-of-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.

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, December 12, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Christine West

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel

11:00 am Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Salmon

1:30 pm   Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 6

3:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Heartland Radio

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

7:00 pm Sons and Daughters of Italy: Italian Immigrants

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

8:30 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

9:30 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 2

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

2:00 pm FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Walpole 11-15-25

5:30 pm Varsity Football: Franklin v King Philip 11-27-25

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 12-04-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 12-04-25

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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