Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Audio recording of the January 13, 2026 Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting in 3 parts (audio)

FM #1635-36-37 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1635-36-37 in the series. 


This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session. 

 

  • 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except  (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)

    • FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636) 

    • Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)  

  • 1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)  

  • 1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion  (approx. 2 hrs. 3 mins)

  

Audio 1635 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1635-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p1-of-3-01-13-26/


Audio 1636 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1636-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p2-of-3-01-13-26/


Audio 1637 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1637-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p3-of-3-01-13-26/



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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html 



audio segment 1635 has this portion of the meeting
audio segment 1635 has this portion of the meeting

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 ???

Tuesday, January 20


6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)





For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   





*** Town Meetings today   ***

2:30 PM   GATRA Public Meeting  LIVESTREAM  at the Senior Center
or 
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel  (Comcast 9, Verizon 29)



Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, January 20 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01202026-2099 



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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

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24

Team Tournament
Enter your team to puzzle against other teams in a friendly and fun competition on either Friday night or Saturday morning. Each team receives the same 500 piece puzzle and races to finish first. 

Prizes given for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place.  It’s only $40 per team. Each team can be up to four people and your team goes home with the completed puzzle. 

The Team Registration signup and puzzle tournament rules can be found at FUSF.org/events. For questions call Vicki @ 508-654-6740.  

Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament
Friday, January 23, 2026 6 pm to 8 pm
OR
Saturday, January 24, 2026 10 am to Noon


Puzzle Sale:   Hundreds and hundreds of Jigsaw puzzles will be for sale both Friday and Saturday. 

You do not need to enter the tournament to shop. Most puzzles are priced between $4 and $6 - Some are brand new! 

Be sure to stock up for all those puzzlers in your life (or yourself). 

Cash, check or electronic payment accepted.  

Jigsaw Puzzle Sale
Friday, January 23, 2026 5 pm to 8 pm
OR
Saturday, January 24, 2026 9 am to Noon

Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament and Sale - Fri, Jan 23 & Sat, Jan 24


The First Universalist Society in Franklin (FUSF) is an Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation located at 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin. For more information, please contact us at info@fusf.org or call 508-528-5348.  

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos!

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos!
www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos!

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos! 2

Creative After School Art Options for your Creative Kiddos! 3



Department of Public Works | Infrastructure & Costs

The Franklin Dept of Public Works (DPW) is scheduled to present on their operations which cover a bunch of our infrastructure.

The presentation PDF can be previewed here

or viewed here


Department of Public Works | Infrastructure & Costs
Department of Public Works | Infrastructure & Costs



Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 21 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01212026-2101


FHS boys hockey top Natick on Monday (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, January 19, 2026


Boys Hockey = Franklin, 2 vs. Natick, 1 – Final 
– Franklin rallied for a pair of goals in the final five minutes to grab a win against Natick. The Red Hawks scored their lone goal of the game in the first period and carried that lea all the way past the halfway mark of the third. Natick went on the power play but it was Franklin senior Rocco Lampasona that won a battle at his own blue line and then went in alone on a breakaway, firing a shot past the goalie to make it 1-1. Junior Colby Yagnesak came through with his first career goal for the game-winner with two minutes to go, finishing off a pass from Thomas Quinn on the power play. Drake McAlpine also had an assist for Franklin.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmXSt0z6Fn4




Gymnastics = Franklin, 131.75 @ Attleboro, 140.95 – Final


For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)  

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

DPW update on snow storm response; parking tickets issued during storm

Email from DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi from earlier in the day (Monday, 1/19/26):

Just want to give you all an update on the snow and ice removal operations in case you get some calls.

Yesterday around 2PM, Waste Management called to inform us that trash and recycling would not be collected on Monday (today) as planned due to predicted weather. So curbside pick-up would be delayed one day. This is allowed in our contract with them. We immediately posted on websites and social media.

DPW personnel reported to work yesterday at 4 PM to work the storm based on weather reports that we received. We had pre- treated the Town the day before.
It was anticipated that we would get around three inches as reported by our weather folks and local media stations.

All DPW workers showed up on time.

Pretty much started snowing around 1PM with little accumulation.

Extremely cold, temp was 14 degrees.

Senior Center parking lot cleared when I went sledding with the kiddos on the hill to ECDC/Middle School
Senior Center parking lot cleared when I went sledding with the kiddos on the hill to ECDC/Middle School


At 10PM we called in contractors as we had 3 inches of snow on the ground.
The contractors provided all equipment, much better than the last 2 events.
Vehicles parked on the road during the overnight parking ban continue to be a problem.

We worked with the Police and 35 to 40 tickets were issued.

As of right now, it is still snowing and over 6 inches of snow has fallen. The Town is looking pretty good, folks can travel throughout town on this holiday.
We will commence plowing sidewalks once the snow stops.


Franklin Skate night at Patriot Place - Jan 27

Franklin Skate night at Patriot Place - Jan 27
Franklin Skate night at Patriot Place - Jan 27
Join Patriot Place for a night all about hometown pride, local spirit and making memories with family and friends on the ice! Wear your finest Franklin gear and enjoy an evening of outdoor fun at Winter Skate.
📅 Date: 1/27/26
⏰ Time: 4-7PM
📍 Location: Winter Skate at Patriot Place
Wear your Navy, Sky Blue and White to Winter Skate and receive FREE admission for a future visit! Plus, the first (20) guests representing their town will receive a special thank you from Patriot Place.

Don’t miss this chance to celebrate your community, take advantage of fantastic perks, and enjoy the ice. See you on the rink!



Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25

Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25
Dean Softball Fundraising Craft Fair, Sunday, Jan 25


Panther Cheer Clinic scheduled for Feb 17 (ages 9-14) and Feb 18 (ages 6-8)




Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fmFranklin 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio
wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio


Tuesday


SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 


Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era


Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2
7:30 am     Once Upon A Town: The Rome Block
9:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
10:00 am Frank's Musings: Venezuela
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Broccoli Salad
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 4
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9
3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
5:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Immigrants
8:00 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music
9:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1
8:30 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-29-25
10:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
11:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Mansfield 01-07-26
4:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v Taunton 01-09-26
8:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
9:30 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am School Committee 01-13-26
2:00 pm School Committee 01-13-26
2:30 pm  GATRA Public Meeting  LIVESTREAM  at the Senior Center
6:30 pm Finance Committee 01-14-26

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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Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Monday, January 19, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, January 19, 2026 ???

Monday, January 19

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Town offices, Library, Senior Center & Schools closed today


**  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