Saturday, January 24, 2026

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday (1/26) Through Friday (1/30)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert

- Monday Night (1/26) thru Thursday Morning (1/29) 7pm to 5am, Friday (1/30) 7AM-3PM

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.

Fisher Street Easement - Monday (1/26) thru Friday (1/30) - 7AM to 4PM

The contractor will be working off the road along Fisher Street. There are no anticipated traffic impacts at this location.

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 internal building component installation and testing of the pumps. Bypass piping equipment will be onsite and protected by barriers. Access to the recreation center will NOT be affected during this time.

For complete project info -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

FHS TC to perform Animal Farm at METG in February

FHSTC is gearing up for this season of METG with a production of Orwell’s Classic Animal Farm!

More updates to come!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17GLuvzPMw/

Consider a "water system operator" role for a promising working future (video)

Consider a "water system operator" role
for a promising working future (video)

With half of #MA water system operators over age 50, now is a great time to start a career in public drinking water.

Water utilities have a strong tradition of mentoring, with experienced water system operators sharing their knowledge daily, on the job, with newer colleagues.

To learn more about careers in the water

industry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD_xbJOk0Bg

#DrinkingWater #Careers #MWWA #NationalMentoringMonth

Shared from Franklin DPW -> https://www.facebook.com/share/16n4QXNnX7/

Boston Globe: Measles is resurging across the country. Here are the New England towns most vulnerable to an outbreak (map)

"After decades of control, measles is resurging across the United States, pushing the country closer to losing its elimination status. While Massachusetts and other New England states remain well-protected because they have high vaccination rates, Boston researchers have found a new way to identify small pockets that are surprisingly vulnerable to outbreaks."

Boston Globe: Measles is resurging across the country. Here are the New England towns most vulnerable to an outbreak (map)

Shared from -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/23/metro/measles-cases-outbreak-massachusetts/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Pizza fundraiser at The Rome Feb 22 to help Melanie Sweet & her 3rd Boston Marathon

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTvmOcVjA_U/

You're invited to a one-hour webinar on how to help protect yourself and the older adults in your life from identity theft

Identity Theft Awareness Week Jan 26-30, 2026

Identity theft can happen anytime and at any age. But there are steps you can take to help protect yourself and the older adults in your life from identity theft.

Join representatives from The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) as they partner during Identity Theft Awareness Week 2026 to present a free webinar.

Next Wednesday January 28, 2026, at 2 p.m. ET, learn more about how to recognize the signs of identity theft, where to get one-on-one guidance to recover, and what you can do to help others in your community protect themselves from identity theft.

Zoom link: https://ftc.zoomgov.com/j/1618485227?pwd=RATfXQ8bub1AaTgyhpiR98clnTQ2kN.1

Meeting ID: 161 848 5227

Passcode: 259709

By phone: (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): 646 828 7666 US (New York); 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line); 669 216 1590 US (San Jose); 833 568 8864 US Toll-free

Speakers:

Mona Terry, Chief Operating Officer, Identity Theft Resource Center
Gema de las Heras, Consumer Education Specialist, FTC

For more information on identity theft you can use and share check out ftc.gov/IDTheftWeek.

Sincerely,

The FTC's Division of Consumer and Business Education

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, January 24, 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:

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

Friday, January 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, January 23, 2026 ???

Friday, January 23

Curbside pickup delayed one day

If scheduled for Thursday, to be picked up Friday
If scheduled for Friday, to be picked up Saturday

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

5:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Sale (First Universalist Society Franklin)

6:00pm Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament (First Universalist Society Franklin)

7:30pm Steel Magnolias (THE BLACK BOX)

Library & Senior Center events

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

*** Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee Horace Mann Legacy Sub Committee Meeting

Friday, January 23 Time: 8:00 AM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01232026-2105

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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

Town of Franklin issues call for artists (visual and written word) to submit by March 1

Town of Franklin issues call for artists (visual and written word) to submit by March 1, 2026

Check out this week's blast where we're listing our newest, #callforArtists!

State Representative Jeff Roy: A Look Back at 2025

State Representative Jeff Roy's latest newsletter is now available. It reflects on 2025 and more.

A Look Back at 2025

As we embark on a new year, the video below provides a look at 2025 in photos. It captures a year of celebrations, ribbon cuttings, and meetings with constituents, students and stakeholders. We cultivated the arts, manufacturing, recreational facilities, MBTA improvements, and historical markers. We brought the community together for conversations about substance use disorder, climate change, antisemitism, housing, food insecurity, tourism, and educational improvements. We honored veterans, our nation’s 250th birthday, students, educators, and our community partners. It was a whirlwind year but capturing these moments shows we have a lot to be thankful for in these complicated times. So please enjoy this trip down memory lane and accept our Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!

You can find the full content online at ->

https://mailchi.mp/b488a5076ca5/march-2021-newsletter-10613895

FHS splits indoor track meet with Attleboro; girls win, boys lose on Thursday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, January 22, 2026

Boys Indoor Track = Attleboro, 68 vs. Franklin, 32 – Final

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iGoVbobqY8_D0My2ko5C2fSE88OaDJ73/view?usp=drive_link

Girls Indoor Track = Franklin, 68 vs. Attleboro, 32 – Final

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u1xYn-kSBZOvHgKIihkgFkzEgoBIT4-e/view?usp=drive_link

Complete meet results -> https://lancer.trackscoreboard.com/meets/434/events

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/thursdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-22-26/

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

FPS School Lunch Video

Click the link to check out the video on our Local Beef and Broccoli meal:
https://youtube.com/shorts/on5WBQtf2fk

Franklin's District Chef, Steve Foote, inspired this locally-sourced meal featuring slow braised tender strips of top round beef from Weatherlow Farms, in Westport, MA, alongside bright green Harvesting Good broccoli from Maine. The Savory beef and broccoli are served over a creamy, citrus-infused lemon ginger risotto.

Completing the plate is a sweet crisp Gala apple from Cooper Farms, also in Maine

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/16gmdT1VYv/

Old Colony Habitat - Franklin Open House - Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

All Are Welcome at our

Franklin Build Open House

762 Washington Street762

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026,

11am to 1pm

RSVP Here

or link -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqFMuj9EAVgPkksQ-JG_4laS49N4hobJRtYwOClgwQxrBaLw/viewform

Thank You to Our Franklin Build Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor

Cornerstone Sponsors

Wall Raiser Sponsors

Foundation Sponsors

Brick & Mortar Sponsors

Mark and Nancy Kolligian

Sloper Family Fund

Team Build Sponsors

Tee-Shirt Sponsors

Attleboro Elks Lodge #1014

Other Supporters

ADC Septic | Ashland Lumber | B&B Aluminum Products Inc. | Banner Environmental Services | Catseye

Pest Control | Chace Building Supply, Inc. | Continental Land Survey, LLC | Dauphinais Concrete | First

George's Pizza | Home Energy Raters | Interior Elements, WBE |

Kriss Law/Atlantic | Lawrence Waste Services | M.J.R. & Sons Plastering

Our Mission: Dedicated to providing decent and affordable housing in partnership with families in need, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity is all of us working together, partnering with families to improve their housing, both locally and around the world. Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.