Monday, June 8, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, June 8, 2026 ???

Monday, June 8

7:00pm Franklin Democratic Town Committee (Franklin TV and Radio)


For additional details on Library events ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-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/DocumentCenter/View/9195/May-2026-Newsletter?bidId=
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin Public School Horace Mann Sub Committee Meeting - Cancelled

Monday, June 8 Time: 7:00 PM


250th Anniversary Celebration Committee Meeting

Monday, June 8 Time: 8:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2352 


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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

Max helps to recap 3 Town Council meetings in this Quarterbacking session (audio)

FM #1759 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1759 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Max Morrongiello. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meetings of May 12 (with School Committee) and the 2 budget hearings (May 20, May 21). Yes, we skipped over the May 13 Council meeting. Oops!



We focus on two questions:

  • ok, what just happened? 

  • What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

  • Joint meeting with School Committee, strategic plan

  • Budget discussions, questions and answers 

  • Final numbers coming up for the June 10, and then June 17 session

  • June is full of events


The conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen in

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1759-town-council-quarterbacking-06-02-26/


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Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Lanes closures this week, Beaver St closed on weekend (at MBTA tracks)

Construction Updates ~ Monday (6/8) through Monday (6/15)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Lane Closure Alert: Monday (6/8) through Friday (6/12) 7 AM to 3 PM.
The Contractor will be working on resetting curbing and sidewalks 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 lane closures on RT. 140. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Beaver Street Lane Closure: Tuesday (6/9) – Thursday (6/11)
From Tuesday (6/9) through Thursday (6/11) between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., the contractor will work on Beaver Street near the MBTA tracks.  During this time there will be a lane closure on Beaver Street around this area.  Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

24/7 Road Closure: Saturday, June 13 – Monday, June 15
Starting at 12:00 AM on Saturday, June 13, Beaver Street will close at the MBTA train tracks. This area will remain closed 24 hours a day until Monday, June 15, at 4:00 PM. A detour will be in place during this time.

Access Details:
- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.
- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

MBTA Service Notice:

MBTA Commuter Rail service to Forge Parkway and Dean College (Downtown) Stations will be suspended on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14.

June 14 - Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament:
For attendees of the Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament on June 14th, please note that you will need to access the Beaver Pond Recreation Area via Grove St. See their Facebook Page for more information.

Reminder: Friends of Franklin Library invite you to their FY 2026 Annual Meeting - June 16 at 7 PM

Friends of Franklin Library
Friends of Franklin Library invite you to the FY 2026 Annual Meeting - June 16 at 7 PM
Friends of Franklin Library invite you to
the FY 2026 Annual Meeting - June 16 at 7 PM
FY 2026 ANNUAL MEETING
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 PM
Meeting Room @ Franklin Public Library


As a valued supporter, we invite to join us for our upcoming Annual Meeting
where we will review past year’s activities, nominate and vote on new Board Members, and take a quick look ahead to plans for 2026-2027.

If you can’t attend this meeting visit www.fofl02038.org or email fofl02038@gmail.com for information and updates about the Friends.


Visit Our Website!
Friends of the Franklin Library, Inc. is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the Franklin Public Library’s collections and programs.


Our mailing address is:
Friends of the Franklin Library 
c/o Franklin Public Library 
118 Main Street 
Franklin, MA 
02038-0147 USA

Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp - August 24 - 27, 2026

Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp - August 24 - 27, 2026
Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp - August 24 - 27, 2026
"Middle School Girls Volleyball Camp THIS SUMMER, hosted by Franklin High School Varsity Volleyball!

Join us for 4 days of volleyball, skill-building, teamwork, and fun! Please complete the Google Form linked in our Instagram bio to register, ask questions, and secure your spot.

We hope to see you this summer!!"




Highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library! Monday, June 8 to Saturday, June 13

Highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library!
Highlights this week at the Franklin Public Library!
Mahjong and Minecraft and More!

Oh My! Highlights this week at the Library!
  • Learn to Mahjong - Tuesday, June 9 6:30pm
  • Minecraft Party - Wednesday, June 10 1pm
  • Diamond Art Destress - Thursday, June 11 6pm Registration Required and Spaces Open!
  • Strawberry Pom Pom Craft - Friday, June 12 3pm
  • Animal Affair - Saturday, June 13 10am





The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 317 - Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz (audio)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi exploring all things wine with you!

Tariffs, Triumphs, and the Supreme Court: A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz

In this landmark episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with a true titan of the industry and a recent headline-maker: Victor Owen Schwartz.
A Conversation with Victor Owen Schwartz (audio)
A Conversation with Victor
Owen Schwartz (audio)

As the founder and president of VOS Selections, a premier New York-based importer and distributor, Victor shares the incredible journey of his career—one that started not with a vineyard, but with a bold letter to the legendary British wine expert Steven Spurrier.

We dive deep into the mechanics of the industry, the complexities of the Three-Tier System, and the realities of wine taxes. However, the conversation takes a historic turn as we discuss Victor's role as the plaintiff in the 2025 Supreme Court case, Schwartz vs. Trump.

In This Episode, We Discuss:
  • The Spark: How a single letter to Steven Spurrier launched a lifelong career.
  • Industry Insights: A masterclass on importing, distributing, and navigating the Three-Tier System.
  • The Legal Battle: The inside story of the Supreme Court case that shook the trade.
  • The Win: Detailed analysis of Victor's successful challenge against tariffs and what it means for the future of wine.
  • A Surprising Correspondence: The story behind the personal letter Victor received from former VP Mike Pence.
Connect with Our Guest and Show:
VOS Selections: www.vosselections.com
The Wonderful World of Wine(WWW): www.thewww.wine


Cheers 

🍷🍷🍷

Kim and Mark


#WinePodcast #VOSSelections #WineIndustry #SupremeCourt #SchwartzVsTrump #WineTariffs #ThreeTierSystem #WineEducation #TheWonderfulWorldOfWine #WineImporting



Norfolk District Attorney Debate at Medway HS on June 17

via the Franklin Democratic Town Committee

"Join us June 17th!"

Register to participate in person https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/916954/




Boston Globe: "Ahead of World Cup, officials announce safety plans and ask for public’s help"

"Just south of Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, a billboard looms over busy Route 1: “Human trafficking” it says in large bold letters over close-ups of several people’s eyes. “If you see something, say something.”

It’s a public safety awareness push ahead of the World Cup, with a specific focus: Starting when games begin next week in Foxborough, crowds will descend on the area — men looking to pay a fee for sex, and operators of an illicit industry built on exploitation who are looking to capitalize.

“Events like the World Cup can create conditions that attract human traffickers seeking to exploit vulnerable people, regardless of age, sex, race, or ethnicity,” FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks said at a press conference last week in the State House."


Boston Globe: "Massachusetts cities facing steepest layoffs since the Great Recession, observers say"

"Malden is slated to lay off 29 public employees, including five firefighters. In Somerville, a clinical youth specialist was among the 13 abruptly axed. And in New Bedford, where the exasperated mayor said the financial strife had “reached a boiling point,” the cuts reach deep into the police department ledger with the planned elimination of two dozen vacant positions, all while another 36 employees in city departments are set to be let go and a fire station is on the chopping block.

Across Massachusetts, communities are confronting what some describe as the most intractable budget shortfalls in decades. Exact numbers of people losing their jobs may vary as labor negotiations play out, but the budgets city leaders are putting forward this year have called for a flurry of program cuts and pink slips in these last weeks before the new fiscal year that begins next month.

“We are going to start to see cuts and layoffs that we haven’t seen probably since 2008 and 2009 during the Great Recession,” said Adam Chapdelaine, executive director of the Massachusetts Municipal Association, a nonprofit that advocates for local officials.

Explore the MMA’s new report, "A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face Historic Fiscal Pressures", to understand why
Explore the MMA’s new report,
"A Perfect Storm: Cities and Towns Face
Historic Fiscal Pressures", to understand why
The organization had forewarned of what was coming as far back as October when it issued a report it called “A Perfect Storm,” that found revenues would not meet the costs of health insurance, utilities, transportation, pensions, and virtually every other line item — all of which have been pushed inexorably higher at a time of significant inflation.

The layoffs arrive at a moment when pandemic-era federal grants have dried up, and unrestricted state aid, adjusted for inflation, is well below what it was 20 years ago, the report said."


July Community Road Race to benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA Reach Out Campaign

July Community Road Race to benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA Reach Out Campaign
July Community Road Race to benefit the
Hockomock Area YMCA Reach Out Campaign
"July Community Road Race. Join our friends at the Town of North Attleborough on Sunday, July 12 as they celebrate 250 years of independence at the Twice is Nice Road Race!

Best of all, proceeds will benefit the Hockomock Area YMCA Reach Out Campaign, helping provide vital programs and services to individuals and families in need throughout our community.


Register for the Twice is Nice Road Race: https://www.nattleboro.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/753"





Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, June 8, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its 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:



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 Monday, June 8, 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: Ken Bray
8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Mike Tarara
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish
2:30 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3
3:30 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 2
8:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Toby
9:00 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson
10:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel              (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
10:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026
12:30 pm FHS Concert Hour 02-26-26
2:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Westford Academy 06-02-26
6:30 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026
9:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am Planning Board 06-01-26
10:00 am Finance Committee 06-03-26
2:00 pm Planning Board 06-01-26


Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf  


Sunday, June 7, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 7 2026 ???

Sunday, June 7


8:00am PMC Kids Ride (Washington St School)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

2:00pm ONCE (THE BLACK BOX)

6:30pm T.3 in Concert (THE BLACK BOX)


*** 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

Children’s Parade is the Newest Addition to Strawberry Stroll + Schedule

A Children’s Parade at Dean College is the newest addition to Franklin’s Strawberry Stroll, set for Friday June 12th from 4 to 8 PM. Rain Date June 13th.

Children are invited to bring their strawberry swag and walk in a parade at Dean College’s campus. They are encouraged to wear their best strawberry summer spirit or decorate their bikes, scooters, strollers and wheels of all kinds for a fun and casual strut. The parade is accessible to all and begins at 5:00 PM on the Dean College Quad on Main Street and will run for about 20 minutes. 

The Franklin Public Library is hosting a drop-in strawberry pom-pom making craft for kids before the Stroll.

STRAWBERRY STROLL SCHEDULE

4 to 6 PM ------ Heath Nisbett music performance, Dean Ave.

5 to 5:30 PM ------ Children’s Parade, Dean College main campus

5:30 PM ------ Feet in Motion School of Dance, Main Street, near bridge

5:45 PM ------ Mural Dedication by Franklin Artist, Kayla Nisbet, Dean Bank

6 to 8 PM ------ Dom DeBaggis music performance, Dean Ave.

6:30 PM ------ Desi Swag Queens dance performance, near library

7:00 PM  ------ Feet in Motion School of Dance, Main Street, near bridge

ALL DAY - 4 to 8 PM ------
  • Strawberry Shortcake served at Dean Bank
  • Touch-A-Fire Truck, intersection of Main & School Streets, near library
  • Padula Family Band music performance, library lawn
  • MyFM Radio 101.3 broadcasts live, lower Main Street, near bridge
  • The Cultural Hub: Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy; Cultural Council; Cultural District Committee; Franklin Art Association, Franklin Public Library, near library lawn.
  • Franklin Historical Museum, learn about Franklin’s history; Franklin-oriented books and merchandise for sale, library lawn
  • Franklin Public Library fun & games on the front lawn
  • Children’s Museum of Franklin pop-up with children’s water activities, Little Shop of Olive Oil parking lot
Stay up to date on the Strawberry Stroll and other events by following the Franklin Downtown Partnership at:


The Franklin Downtown Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 350 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents are welcome to join the Downtown Partnership for only $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org.

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Town Council - FY 2027 budget discussion and vote - June 10 at 6 PM

Franklin Town Council
Agenda & Meeting Packet
June 10, 2026 = 6:00 PM



1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR
a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.

b. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

c. Upcoming Town Sponsored Community Events.

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to three minutes on a matter that is not on the agenda. In compliance with G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 20 et seq, the Open Meeting Law, the Council cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Council may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter. Nothing herein shall prevent the Town Administrator from correcting a misstatement of fact.

3. PUBLIC HEARINGS - 6:00 PM
a. Transfer of License, Pledge of License & Pledge of Inventory - Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA

4. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS
a. Transfer of License, Pledge of License & Pledge of Inventory - Om Devitas Market Inc. d/b/a DeVita’s Market, Located at 198 East Central St., Franklin, MA
b. License Modification - Change of Officers - The Chateau Restaurant of Franklin, Inc. d/b/a The Chateau Restaurant, Located at 466 King St., Franklin, MA
c. Farmer-Brewery Farmers Market License - Rushford and Sons Brewhouse, LLC  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9761/4c-Complete

5. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
a. Resolution 26-25: Adoption of the FY2027 Budget Appropriations
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-25 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9762/5a-Complete

b. Resolution 26-26: Amendment to FY2027 Budget - Council on Aging
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-26 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9763/5b-Complete

i. Control Sheet & Voting Document (clean version)
ii. Staff Memorandum
iii. Control Sheet & Voting Document (notes version)
iv. Resolution - Adoption of Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
v. Revised Appendix A - Town Administrator Revised Budget

c. Resolution 26-27: MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-27 - Majority Vote)

d. Resolution 26-28: Salary Schedule: Full-Time Elected Official (Town Clerk)
(Motion to Approve Resolution 26-28 - Majority Vote)

e. Resolution 26-29: Expenditure Limits for FY2027 on Departmental Revolving Funds (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-29 - Majority Vote)

f. Resolution 26-33: Capital Round 2  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-33 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9757/5f-Complete

g. Resolution 26-32: Free Cash to Fire Truck Stabilization Transfer  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-32 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9767/5g-Complete

h. Resolution 26-34: Group Insurance Trust Fund Transfer  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-34 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9768/5h-Complete

i. Resolution 26-31: Capital FY26 Enterprise Funds  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-31 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9769/5i-Complete

j. Resolution 26-35 - Ambulance Transfer & Appropriation  (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-35 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9770/5j-Complete

k. Resolution 26-23: Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriations and Reservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-23 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9771/5k-Complete

l. Resolution 26-24: FY27 Community Preservation Appropriation of Funds - Capital (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-24 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9772/5l-Complete

m. Bylaw Amendment 26-952: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 82, §82-6, Schedule of Service Fees - Second Reading
(Motion to Approve Bylaw Amendment 26-952 - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9773/5m-Complete

n. Bylaw Amendment 26-953: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Article X: Winter Storm Overnight Parking Ban - First Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 26-953 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9774/5n-Complete

6. ADJOURN
Note: Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting

The agenda doc (and supporting documents) also contains remote participation info - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2357