Franklin Matters

Monday, February 23, 2026

Franklin TV schedule for Monday, February 23, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Aging Boldfully: Joanne Schaefer

8:00 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

9:00 am Franklin History: Tommaso Juglaris

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza

2:00 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

2:30 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:30 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

10:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

7:00 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

8:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

10:30 am 6th Grade Winter Music 02-10-26

12:00 pm Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

1:30 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v King Philip 01-17-24

5:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v St. Johns's Prep 02-16-26

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v New Bedford 02-16-26

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Planning Board 02-09-26

2:00 pm Planning Board 02-09-26

~~7:00 pm Planning Board CHAMBERS 84972893187~~

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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Sunday, February 22, 2026

Town of Franklin Senior Center Update: Due to storm closed on Monday Feb 23, 2026 (audio)

Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral with an update on the closure of the center for Monday, Feb 23, 2026 and other storm related updates.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1664-town-of-franklin-senior-center-closure-update-02-22-26/

DPW update in advance of the storm, parking ban announced

Good afternoon Franklin, looks like we got a “Big old Nor’ Easter” coming our way!

Weather forecasters are talking like 2-3 inches of heavy snow an hour, wind gusts up to 60 plus miles per hour, and even "thunder snow”!

Here are highlights of what is going on.

First and foremost, working with the Franklin Police, a full parking ban will be instituted tonight, Feb 22nd at 9PM and going through noon time Tuesday Feb 24th.

What does this mean to you? Please remove your vehicles from the roadways.

Leaving your vehicle in the public right of way makes our job of clearing snow much more difficult, costs more money and potentially causes safety issues for not only us, but also your fellow residents. So please remove your cars from the public right of way!

If you do not, your vehicle will be ticketed and towed if necessary.

Secondly, all non- emergency town offices will be closed tomorrow Feb 22nd due to the storm. Don’t worry, fire, police and most importantly public works will be working for you!

If you have not heard, The Franklin Public Schools will be closed tomorrow Feb 22nd.

Also, scheduled trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day. I think most folks know the deal. Your Monday trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday, Tuesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday, etc., etc. Don’t worry Public Works and be ready and prepared, but we need your help to have the roads cleared in a timely and safe manner.

If you don’t have to go out, stay home, especially while it is snowing.

After the storm don’t put snow in the roadways, this includes cleaning off your in the street. cleaning them in the roadway potentially causes a safety problem for your neighbors but also takes more time and money for us to clean up.

If you lose power, contact the provider directly. Please do not call 911.

Most importantly have patience and understanding as this storm has the potential to be a long one!

Don't forget to check on your neighbors…

Have an excellent public works day!!!

Audio version - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1663-franklin-ma-dpw-snow-storm-update-02-22-26/ (audio added 4:15 PM)

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Storm alert and safety prep via Franklin Police Dept.

via Franklin Police Dept

"We’re fine. Everything is fine. Things are going great…

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – WINTER STORM WARNING

A significant winter storm is expected to impact our area beginning Sunday night and continuing into Monday. Conditions may deteriorate quickly, and residents are urged to prepare now.

Storm alert and safety prep via Franklin Police Dept.

What to Expect:

• Heavy snow developing Sunday night
• Strong, gusty winds
• Possible blizzard conditions
• Periods of whiteout visibility
• Dangerous to near-impossible travel
• Potential power outages due to heavy, wet snow and strong winds

Storm Timeline:

Sunday (Daytime): Mostly cloudy; storm developing late
Sunday Evening/Night: Snow becomes heavy; winds increasing
Monday: Snow continues with strong winds; blizzard conditions possible before gradually tapering

What You Can Do Now:

• Charge all electronic devices

• Prepare for possible power outages

• Avoid unnecessary travel Sunday night into Monday

• Check on elderly neighbors and vulnerable residents

• Remove vehicles from roadways to allow plows to operate safely

Parking ban information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.

Please plan ahead, stay informed, and prioritize safety."

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No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23; 1 Day delay for remainder of the week

Important Update regarding curbside trash/recycling collection:

No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23

There will be NOT BE A COLLECTION ON MONDAY due to the incoming snow event.

There will be a one-day delay for the remainder of the week. Monday's route will be collected on Tuesday, Tuesday's route will be collected on Wednesday; this pattern will continue and conclude with Friday's route (2/27/26) being collected on Saturday (2/28/26).

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Storm Collection - Feb 22 - 23, 2026

The collection of information for Franklin, MA as accumulated from trusted sources. Most recent up top, scroll down for earlier updates.

Updated as of 4:45 PM - 2/23/26

Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/franklin-public-schools-will-be-closed.html

BFCCPS announces school closed on Tuesday, Feb 24 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HsbhT8cZ7/

Tri-County announces school closed on Feb 24 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Bw31b4y3a/

3 Restaurant reopening Tuesday, Feb 24 for dinner at 4 PM https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBBpudhVS/

Mass State Police remind - State of Emergency exists - "Please remain off the roads if able" https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/mass-state-police-reminder.html

Town of Franklin Snow storm update - meeting at 4 PM will provide insights on Tuesday https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-snow-storm-update-1118.html

St Mary's announces cancelation for Tuesday, Feb 24 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/updates-from-st-marys-parish.html

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Meals on Wheels canceled for Monday and Tuesday

If you want to sign up for any Town of Franklin alerts, you can do so on the Town page https://www.franklinma.gov/list.aspx

3 Restaurant closed on Monday, reopening Tuesday, Feb 24 for dinner at 4 PM ~~at 11:30 AM~~ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBBpudhVS/

Franklin Senior Center sends robocall on closure for Monday, Feb 23 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/town-of-franklin-senior-center-update.html added 5:30 PM; 2/22/26

Forge Hill YMCA announces closure for Monday, Feb 23 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GQoDxGkQ2/

DPW provides an update, parking ban Sunday night until Tuesday, 12 PM https://www.facebook.com/share/185Xb7SAsC/ or https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/dpw-update-in-advance-of-storm-parking.html (audio added 4:15 PM; 2/22/26)

Franklin Recreation classes & programs canceled - Feb 23 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CrJU6NBTn/

Storm alert & Safety prep from Franklin Police https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/storm-alert-and-safety-prep-via.html

Franklin Children's Museum closed on Monday, Feb 23 - https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEd26okXlv/

Franklin Public Schools announcement ~~expected during evening Sunday, Feb 22~~ "Franklin Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. This includes all after-school activities. All town and school offices will also be closed. Stay safe and warm!" https://www.franklinps.net/live-feed#11502861

Tri-County VTHS cancels classes for Monday, Feb 23 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17wfHKXrjd/

Benjamin Franklin Charter School cancels school for Monday, Feb 23 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DHQRxkHWo/

No Trash pickup on Monday, Feb 23; 1 Day delay for remainder of the week https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/02/no-trash-pickup-on-monday-feb-23-1-day.html

In the aftermath of a storm in 2013

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, February 22, 2026 ???

Sunday, February 22

9:00am Fallen Heroes: James P. Murray (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)

12:30pm Screening of "Common Ground" (First Universalist Society Franklin)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm Much Ado About Nothing (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

*** 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

Fallen Hero Recognition: James P Murray - Feb 22, 2026 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (2/22/26) at 9 AM on the Veterans Walkway at the Town Common to honor James P Murray.

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

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James P Murray, Oiler, US Navy - World War I

The only record we have of James P Murray is that he died from disease while serving in the Navy on February 22, 1918.

Fallen Hero Recognition: James P Murray - Feb 22, 2026 - 9 AM

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

You can find all the videos for 2024 in one playlist ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo3eJGInVXU&list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zOqXRuHZ5-_LPf6UwmBNSA

Franklin, MA: Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 6:00 PM

Franklin Municipal Building

355 East Central Street,

2nd Floor Council Chambers

Link to agenda doc on Town page - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02252026-2152

Agenda for the Finance Committee meeting

FHS Cheerleaders take First Place at Attleboro Winter Invitational on Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

FHS Cheerleaders take First Place at Attleboro
Winter Invitational on Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

First place for Franklin today (2/21/26) at the Attleboro Winter Invitational! Congrats to all of the other amazing teams

Thank you @attleboro_cheer for having us!

See you all at leagues!!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DVAHImBDuP9/?

MIAA D1 Hockey and Basketball seeds for FHS Panthers

Hockomock Hockey Playoff Seeds & Matchups

Below are the seeds and matchups for Hockomock teams in the MIAA playoffs. Seeds, times, and dates are subject to change and we will update this post with any changes.

Boys - Division 1

#30 Franklin (7-13-1) will travel to #3 St. John’s Prep (15-3-2) on Wednesday, 2/25 at 4:20 at the Essex Sports Center.

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-hockey-playoff-seeds-matchups-2026/

Hockomock Basketball Playoff Seeds & Matchups

Below are the seeds and matchups for Hockomock teams in the MIAA playoffs. Seeds, times, and dates are subject to change and we will update this post with any changes.

Boys - Division 1

#36 Franklin (11-10) will travel to #29 Lowell (11-9) on Tuesday, 2/24 at 6:00.

Girls - Division 1

#15 Franklin (13-8) will host #18 Arlington (16-4) on Thursday, 2/26 at 6:00.

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-basketball-playoff-seeds-matchups-2026/

MIAA Hockey and Basketball seeds for FHS

MIAA D1 Hockey and Basketball seeds for FHS

Auchincloss Announces Guest for President Trump’s State of the Union Address

Congressman Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04) is announcing Amanda Blount, Executive Director of The Literacy Center in Attleboro, Massachusetts, as his guest for President Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 24.

Blount is a community leader who has led The Literacy Center–an independent nonprofit organization that provides educational programs and support services to adults in southeastern Massachusetts–for the past eight years. She also serves as the president of the Community Health Systems Foundation, a philanthropic public health foundation based in Attleboro.

Blount leads a team of 25 employees and more than 60 volunteers at The Literacy Center who empower disadvantaged individuals through quality adult education services; including courses in digital literacy, career counseling, and one-on-one tutoring. Students at The Literacy Center come from over 55 countries, including the United States, and speak over 20 languages between them. The Literacy Center estimates that it has served over 10,000 people in 38 years.

"Amanda is an antidote to the cynicism of today's politics," said Rep. Auchincloss. "She doesn't point fingers, she extends a helping hand. Every time I meet with her I leave optimistic. We need more doers and leaders like her."

"For nearly four decades, The Literacy Center has operated on a foundational belief that every person deserves the chance to learn and build a better life," said Amanda Blount, Executive Director of The Literacy Center. "Education opens doors. When more people have the tools to succeed, entire communities are strengthened — our workforce grows, our neighborhoods thrive, and our economy benefits. But to truly deliver high-quality education to those who need it most, we must go beyond the curriculum. We must ensure that every person who walks through our doors is treated with dignity and respect. We all carry dreams — for ourselves, for our families, for our futures. To pursue them, we need to feel safe. We need opportunities to learn. And we need to know that we matter. That is the promise at the core of who we are at The Literacy Center."

Franklin TV: It Ain’t Rocket Science?

Oh, wait! Actually, it is – on March 16th.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 02/22/2026

On March 16, 1926 the world changed. We entered the space age. From an open field in Worcester, MA Dr. Robert Goddard launched the first liquid-fueled rocket. His rocket’s flight was reminiscent of the Wright Brothers at Kittyhawk; arcing off the ground, and flying for a few hundred feet. In that singular, brief moment space flight went from mad concept to scientific pursuit.

On March 16th, 2026 we mark the centennial of the space age. Franklin.TV and The Wonder Mission will commemorate and cover the event from Worcester – live – on our school channel, Franklin Pride, Comcast 8 and Verizon 28, and streaming on our YouTube educational channel.

Visit www.thewondermission.org.

On March 6, NASA’s Artemis mission will take us back to the Moon – and eventually beyond. Today, we enjoy space-based internet access, global geolocation and many more modern benefits – ideas realized yet unimagined in Dr. Robert Goddard’s day. Although ridiculed by some, Goddard demonstrated the means – he showed us a practical technology pathway to space.

This is what science does.

Franklin TV: It Ain’t Rocket Science?

We are in the midst of planning our live coverage, and we encourage other Public Access studios around the state and the country to rebroadcast our program and carry this singularly momentous event along with us – live – on March 16.

This is what we do.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching.
Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,
and staying informed at Franklin●news.

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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Community Concert features The Shams - March 21

The Franklin UMC is excited to welcome The Shams for its March Community Concert. The Shams are an Irish Pub Band comprised of several Franklin residents.

We'll share more about the band and details about the event in the coming days. In the meantime, mark your calendars for March 21 at 7 PM!

This concert is FREE and open to the public.

To learn more about the Community Concerts, go to https://franklinumc.org/community/concerts.

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