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Saturday, January 17, 2026
Junk Dunkers can provide Curbside Junk Pickup
Winter Hours at the Beaver St Recycling Center
Friendly reminder from DPW on the winter hours for the Beaver St recycling center
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| Winter Hours at the Beaver St Recycling Center |
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Overview of Children's Museum of Franklin accessibility features
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| Overview of Children's Museum of Franklin accessibility features |
Before construction even began, and all during the process, they consulted with many different people regarding access accessibility, myself included.
This has definitely been one of my favorite consulting opportunities!
In addition to my overall passion for accessibility, I also love working with children with years of experience as an educator, a Bachelors Degree in Movement Science, a Masters Degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, and additional certifications for Special Populations.
Put all of that together, and it was truly a dream to be invited to evaluate the space before, during, and continuing forward as well.
The owners Meg and Erin have been extremely open to accepting all feedback regarding accessibility, and truly take action on it as they are able to.
Whether was encouraging benches with back to them, having a fragrance free environment, making sure transition areas are smooth, and so much more, they listen and care about all of it!
The @childrensmuseumfranklin is located at 157 Cottage St in Franklin, MA.
Check out the hours and more information on their website at https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org
Have fun!!
Video: Footage showing a tour of the Children's Museum of Franklin. It starts outside, showing handicap parking and ramp access. Once inside, there are white cubbies and a rack a g coat. It pans to the front desk, which has a sensory kit and headphones on the counter. Then, it shows a restroom, walks by some water fountains, and goes into the open concept play area. It shows parts of the museum including a play vet office, farm area, bank, Lego section, train exhibit, a lift down to a lower area, digital body exhibit, a tree that you can go inside for sensory items, and a gear based mechanism.
Hashtags: #inclusion #accessibility #childrensmuseum #accessibilityconsulting #accessibilitymatters
View the full view (reel) online -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTi9TiLAQ9F/
Monday: Commuter Rail will operate on regular weekday schedule for MLK Day - Jan 19, 2026
On Monday, January 19th, for MLK Day, all Commuter Rail line trains will operate on a regular weekday schedule.
Affected lines:
- ALL
Franklin/Foxboro, Providence/Stoughton and Fairmount Line passengers:
The Amtrak infrastructure repair work has been completed and effective Mon. 1/19, trains resume operating on Fall/Winter schedule available now at mbta.com/cr.Keep your commute on track and sign up for T-Alerts!
Go to https://alerts.mbta.com and subscribe to receive relevant, real-time service alerts via email or SMS.
Last Updated: Jan 16 2026 01:54 PM
ICE Detainer data "driven entirely by immigrants without criminal convictions"
via Austin Kocher
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| ICE Detainer data "driven entirely by immigrants without criminal convictions" |
The key finding? Growth in detainers is driven entirely by immigrants without criminal convictions. Detainers for people with convictions stayed flat while those for people with pending or no charges surged.
This matters because detainers let ICE leverage routine local police activity (traffic stops, 911 calls) to funnel people into the deportation pipeline. The data shows enforcement expanding far beyond any public safety rationale.
Dashboard link in bio. More analysis coming soon."
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, January 17, 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:
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| 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
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday |
Friday, January 16, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 16, 2026 ???
Friday, January 16
10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Library book sale (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)
7:00pm The Grafters (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
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| Library & Senior Center events |
For additional details on Library events ->
For additional details on 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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Franklin Police Chief Lynch says thanks to the Franklin community for "your patience, understanding and support "
For the past two days the Town of Franklin has hosted the funeral services for Stephen A. LaPorta, an Uxbridge Police Officer who passed away tragically on January 7, 2026 while responding to multiple motor vehicle crashes on Route 146. Thousands of mourners were expected to attend the services throughout the two days and as you can imagine, the planning for the services for a police officer killed in the line of duty is an extraordinary undertaken.
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| Franklin Police Chief Lynch says thanks to the Franklin community for "your patience, understanding and support " |
The Franklin Police Department was honored to assist in providing a safe and organized venue so the LaPorta family, the Uxbridge Police Department, the greater Uxbridge community, friends, and law enforcement officers from throughout the country could pay their respects to a public safety hero who gave his life in service to others.
This extraordinary undertaking would not have been possible without the support, understanding and flexibility of the entire Franklin community. A long list of organizations, agencies and town departments were requested and graciously agreed to provide direct support or alter their operations and schedules to assist in this endeavor. The members of these various entities had to adjust to changed schedules or cancellations. The entire community was affected by the road closures, detours and increased traffic.
On behalf of the LaPorta family, the Uxbridge Police Department, the greater Uxbridge community and the Franklin Police Department; I want to thank the Town of Franklin for your patience, understanding and support over these last two days.
Thank You!
Thomas J. Lynch
Chief of Police
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Friends of the Franklin Library Fudge Fundraiser, get your order in before February 6
This year's fundraiser:
- You can order and pay electronically using this link: FOFL FUDGE FUNDRAISER ONLINE ORDER FORM or directly -> https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/e/ 1FAIpQLSfhMbwVC2TYuizxynmL4Dwv 2FSrma-D3QuEr4UkoSEc5KMhMw/ viewform?pli=1
- Hard copies of the order form are available at the library or by emailing FoFL02038@gmail.com
- Friends of Franklin Library are accepting in-person orders at the library this weekend (1-5pm on Friday, 1/16 and 9am-1:30pm on Saturday, 1/17).
- As an added bonus, anyone ordering 4 or more containers of fudge will receive a free Friends' Tote Bag.
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| Reminder: Friends Of Franklin Library Fudge Sale - your order is due by Feb 6, 2026 |
FHS girls & boys track, boys hockey all post wins on Thursday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to Hockomock Sports .com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, January 15, 2026
Boys Hockey = Oliver Ames, 2 @ Franklin, 6 – Final
Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4tkF2a8r7U
Boys Indoor Track = Franklin, 67 vs. Taunton, 33 – Final
Boys team results by event -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QShD4DQoKuMNQzw_SyOMtPZdKI_DIG89/view?usp=drive_link
Girls Indoor Track = Franklin, 77 vs. Taunton, 23 – Final
Girls team results by event -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xsrJc0WNTqmIQ-_0x2MyvoKWNVRVSHaG/view?usp=drive_link
Complete Indoor meet results for 1/15/26 -> https://lancer.trackscoreboard.com/meets/427/events
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Souper Bowl update: Weymouth leads at 1st Quarter
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| Souper Bowl update: Weymouth leads at 1st Quarter |
SCORE UPDATE: We’re down, but not out!
The first quarter just wrapped up, and Weymouth Food Pantry is off to a fast start.
The score is:
- Franklin: 330
- Weymouth: 540
Franklin, we know our community has the heart to take the lead! If you’re able to, please consider donating soup to the Franklin Food Pantry before February 8 and help us keep our SOUPer Bowl Championship title.
Here's how to help:
Drop off: 341 W. Central St., Franklin, MA
Ship it: Use our Amazon Wishlist: https://bit.ly/49EfYJa Let’s show Weymouth what Franklin pride looks like! Let’s go! 
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Tri-county SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-Fil-A!! - Jan 20
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| Tri-county SPIRIT NIGHT at Chick-Fil-A!! - Jan 20 |
A portion of the sales from this spirit night will be going back to Tri-County Track & Field! Be sure to print the flyer, and make sure to toggle on the spirit night button if placing a mobile order or tell the order taker you are here for the spirit night so it can be tracked!
TUESDAY - JANUARY 20, 2026
5 - 8 PMWALPOLE, MAThank you for your support!!
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Hang up on unexpected calls saying you owe back taxes. Those are scams (video)
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, January 16, 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:
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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 shares my conversation with Samantha Piette of Piette Petal Co as we talk floral arrangements-> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/samantha-piette-talks-about-floral.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, January 16, 2026 (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's Musings: Venezuela
10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Look Back then Move Forward
11:00 am Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Pot Pie
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 3
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9
3:30 pm FPAC: The Nutcracker Day Two
6:00 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music
8:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Immigrants
9:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Show 2 12-12-25
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
8:30 am Universe of Adolescent Sleep
9:30 am FHS Winter Music: Chorus and Orchestra 2024
11:00 am FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon
2:00 pm FHS Concert Hour 02-26-25
4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Taunton 01-02-26
8:30 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 12-23-25
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 12-23-25
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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