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| Sarah Montoya, Senior Center Director |
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bzdbgW0wOo
Thursday, October 22, 2026
What is the Senior Expo like? Watch the recap and mark your calendar for next year (video)
FHS volleyball & boys soccer teams post wins on Wednesday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Boys Soccer = Mansfield, 0 @ Franklin, 1 – Final
– Senior Will McAuley scored just after the midway point of the first half and Franklin’s defense registered its seventh shutout of the season, and the Panthers secured a share of the Kelley-Rex division with a 1-0 win over Mansfield. Shortly after a timeout from head coach Nick Goldman, Franklin put the pressure on the Hornets back line, and McAuley blocked a clearance and split a pair of defenders off a miscommunication and went in alone on goal and buried a low shot past the keeper. It marked the Panthers’ fifth straight Kelley-Rex division title, this one shared with Milford.
Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdmhvY0L9Gg
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Taunton, 0 – Final
– Sophomore Phoebe O’Connor recorded her 1,000th career assist while filling the stat sheet in Franklin’s sweep of Taunton. The Panthers won 3-0 (25-14, 25-19, 25-8) as O’Connor finished with 23 assists, five aces, two kills, four blocks, and five digs, junior Emerson Delleo added 10 kills, 11 digs, and three aces, and senior Gianna Laurello chipped in six kills, six aces, and 11 digs.
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
DEA’s National Take Back Day - multiple locations - Oct 24, 2026
📅 Saturday, Oct. 24
🕛 10 a.m. to noon
📍 Locations:
- Franklin, SAFE Office (31 Hayward St)
- Medway Town Hall
- Norfolk Police Department
- Wrentham Fire Department (at their open house)
- Millis Fire Department
What can you bring? Any medication you want to get rid of—over-the-counter pills, prescription medications, and even liquids and creams.
We CANNOT accept sharps/syringes.
Supported by Opioid Abatement Funds from the Towns of Franklin, Norfolk, Medway, Millis, and Wrentham.
Pop Up Holiday Shop - Saturday, Nov 21 from 10 to 11:30 AM
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In addition to selling my art, book, and handmade items, there will also be:
- a Rise Up table selling handmade items and apparel as a fundraiser for activity and accessibility supplies
- a clothing drive for the Community Closet"
Reminder: Tri-County Chamber Auction & Comedy Night, Saturday, October 24, 2026
This year’s Annual Auction event is bringing a whole new energy—and trust us, you’re going to want to be there. We’re turning up the fun with a night full of laughter, great company, and an auction packed with incredible finds. From unique experiences to must-have items perfect for holiday gifting (or treating yourself), there’s something for everyone to get excited about.
This year we're excited to add a Comedy Show with three amazingly funny comedians - Steve Bjork, Mike Koutrobis, and Gianni Saltalamacchia.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the Chamber’s most anticipated nights of the year—all while supporting the Tri-County Regional Chamber and the local business community.
Saturday, October 24, 6pm
Doubletree Hotel
11 Beaver Street | Milford, MA
More info including tickets - https://www.tricountychamberma.org/auction
Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1LzBfU2eZ4/
Pantry Elves Registration Begins November 1, 2026
Becoming a Pantry Elf is an empowering way for youth to make a meaningful local impact while earning community service hours. Registration to join Pantry Elves starts November 1.
For more information, visit our website or contact Special Events Manager Jen Johnson at Jjohnson@franklinfoodpantry.org.
Tri-County Alumni Volleyball game scheduled for Saturday, Nov 14
🗓️ Saturday November 14 at 11 am is the Alumni Volleyball game.
🏐 Come out and see some old friends, cheer on your grade and have a great time!
Work hard. Today counts. "
#tcpride
shared from - https://www.facebook.com/
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Thursday, October 22, 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:
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour
Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
Find the playlist -> https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists
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 Thursday, Oct 22, 2026
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 ???
Wednesday, October 21
Franklin Youth Hockey Fund raiser at McDonald's
Get your spot for the FHS Theatre Company Boosters November Calendar Raffle https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/10/get-your-spot-for-fhs-theatre-company.html
8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)
11:00am Franklin Q&A and Conversation (Hybrid, Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm "Where's the Toast?" Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)
4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)
6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)
7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
*** Town Meetings today ***
Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 21 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10212026-2572
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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
Encore Musicians Earn Gold and a Place on New York Stages
A blizzard postponed A.J. Trull’s Carnegie Hall moment in January, 2026. It did nothing to diminish the achievement that earned him a place there: the highest Royal Conservatory of Music Level 5 Voice practical examination score in the United States for the entire 2024–2025 academic year.
That achievement earned A.J., 17, of Franklin, the National Gold Medal. On Sunday, February 28, 2027, he will take his well-earned place on the Carnegie Hall stage for a solo performance in the Royal Conservatory’s National Celebration of Excellence.
At Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, that national distinction is being celebrated alongside the 2025–2026 achievements of eight musicians, who earned five Regional Gold Medals and nine State Certificates of Excellence.
Regional Gold Medalists
Encore’s regional medalists earned the highest practical examination scores in their respective levels and disciplines across the Northeast for the entire 2025–2026 academic year. The RCM’s Northeast region covers 12 states: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and West Virginia, plus the District of Columbia.
The medalists, listed alphabetically by surname, are: Alenka Cook, 16, of Medway, for Level 4 Flute; Tejas Kulkarni, 10, of Hopkinton, for Preparatory B Piano; Rishita Phanse, 19, of Mansfield, for Level 8 Voice; Swathi Rangamani, 15, of Lexington, for Level 4 Voice; and, Alice Val, 11, of Franklin, for Level 2 Voice.
All five have been invited to give solo performances in the RCM’s Northeast Celebration of Excellence concert at New York City’s Kaufman Center on Saturday, February 27, 2027.
State Certificates of Excellence
The students’ achievements also earned recognition closer to home. State Certificates of Excellence honor the highest practical examination score in Massachusetts for each discipline and level across the academic year. All five Regional Gold Medalists earned state certificates for the same levels and disciplines, and Tejas Kulkarni earned a second state certificate for Level 1 Piano.
Joining them as state honorees, also listed alphabetically, are: Yashick Dinesh, 14, of Hopkinton, for Level 2 Flute; Adrita Mukherjee, 14, of Acton, for Level 5 Voice; and, Ananya Sharma, 13, of Franklin, for Level 3 Voice.
Behind these achievements is the Royal Conservatory’s Certificate Program, which guides students from beginning lessons through advanced study in repertoire, technique, ear-training, sight-reading, and theory. Professional, independent assessments are conducted by trained members of the RCM’s College of Examiners from Canada and the United States, who travel to assessment centers for in-person examinations.
Their objective evaluations and constructive feedback give families a clear measure of progress against a national standard of excellence and help students and teachers plan the next steps. Each completed level offers a milestone to celebrate and a foundation for the next challenge, helping children grow into confident, well-rounded musicians.
Encore, a Royal Conservatory Founding School and Official Assessment Center at 3 Bent Street in Franklin, warmly congratulates these exceptional young musicians and celebrates the dedication behind their achievements, together with the families and teachers who have supported and encouraged their musical growth. Families interested in learning how this musical path could fit their child’s interests and goals can visit www.encoremusicacademy.net, email info@encoremusicacademy.net, or call 508-533-7700.
Volunteers Needed for Winter Decorating in Downtown, November 21
It’s time to spruce up for a new season. Downtown Franklin’s Winter Decorating Day is set for Saturday, November 21st at 9:00 AM. Volunteers are needed to help out for the morning.
Volunteers will meet at 9:00 am at the municipal parking lot near The Rome restaurant. Volunteers help clear out old plants and replace with fresh seasonal greens and decorations from 9 am to 12 noon. Dress for the weather and wear work gloves. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator Sandy Sauer at ftcosandy@gmail.com or 508-528-2713 ext. 1230, to sign up, or with any questions.
FHS Boys and Girls Hockey teams will be volunteering again. More help is always appreciated from adults and people of all ages in the community. Students: if you have community service hours to satisfy, this is the perfect opportunity to earn your hours. You will get a note documenting your service.
The day is organized by Eileen Mason. As Beautification Committee Chair for the Franklin Downtown Partnership, Mason organizes both Winter Decorating and Spring Beautification in downtown and the surrounding area. She is also a Franklin Garden Club member. “We are dedicated to making the downtown area festive during the holiday season,” Mason said. “The decorations make Franklin even more attractive to people who go downtown to enjoy shopping, dining and entertainment.”
Franklin Downtown Partnership is grateful to their 2026 Beautification sponsors:
- Platinum: D.G. Ranieri Real Estate; G & C Plumbing & Heating; Glen Meadow Apartments; Eileen Mason, REMAX Executive Realty; Sunrise Montessori School, Inc.
- Gold: Dean Bank; Eagle Stainless Tube & Fabrication, Inc.; Fenton Financial; Notturno Home Services
- Silver: Friends of Franklin Elders, Inc.; PEEL Microspa
Stay up to date and follow the Franklin Downtown Partnership on Instagram and Facebook at:
The Franklin Downtown Partnership (FDP) is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization made up of more than 375 business owners, residents, and community leaders working to revitalize downtown Franklin. Residents can join the Downtown Partnership for $25. The Partnership manages events like the Strawberry Stroll and the Harvest Festival, and initiatives such as spring beautification, streetscape design, greenspace, alley murals, and sculpture projects. For more information go to www.franklindowntownpartnership.org
Senator Rausch provides legislative updates and closes with encouragement to prepare for the ballot questions (video)
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with our State Senator Becca Rausch. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conf bridge on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
We cover some legislative updates and close with encouragement to prepare for the ballot questions, be patient, the ballot is 2 full sheets of heavy ballot paper with at least 3 sides of information.
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Senator Rausch.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1839-ma-state-senator-becca-rausch-10-14-26/
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2026 Ballot Question Primer - https://www.beccarauschma.com/ballotquestions26
Official Website -> https://www.beccarauschma.com/
Campaign Website -> https://www.beccarausch.com/
Senator Rausch MA Legislature page -> https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/RLR0
Sign up for the Rausch Report Newsletter -> https://www.beccarauschma.com/newsletter
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The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.
I hope you enjoy!
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FHS fall sports results for Tuesday, Oct 20
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Girls Soccer = Franklin, 4 @ Mansfield, 1 - Final
Boys Cross Country = Franklin, 32 @ Sharon, 23 – Final
Girls Cross Country = Franklin, 27 @ Sharon, 29 – Final
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Speed limit on Chestnut Street is now 30 MPH for its entire length
"30 is the new 40!
Heads up, Franklin! The speed limit on Chestnut Street is now 30 MPH for its entire length.
Please slow down, stay alert, and watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.
Help us keep Franklin’s roads safe for everyone. Drive safely! "
Reminder: Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026
Via the Franklin Town Clerk:
Notice of Advanced Removal of Early Voted Ballots from Envelopes and Advanced Depositing of Early Voted Ballots for the State Election 11-3-2026
In accordance with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be opening early voted ballots at the Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street at the following sessions:
• Tuesday, October 27 9:00 AM
• Wednesday, October 28 9:00 AM
• Thursday, October 29 9:00 AM
• Friday, October 30 9:00 AM
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In accordance 'with the Secretary of State Regulations 47.12 and under the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, the Town of Franklin will be depositing early voted ballots at the Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street at the following sessions:
• Saturday, October 31 9:00 AM
• Sunday, November 1 9:00 AM - IF NEEDED
We respectfully ask that observers register by emailing townclerk@franklinma.gov in advance of all early voted ballots sessions.
In accordance with the Regulations 47.12 and the provisions of section 7 (k) of Chapter 115 of the Acts of 2020, no results shall be determined or announced until after the time the polls close on November 3rd. At that time the results from the advance processed ballots will be added to the election day results and posted in a public place.
Shared from the Town Clerk page - https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division
Tri-County Winter Sports Checklist & Registration
"Registration for winter sports is now OPEN!!! 
Click on the link (below) to register for boys/girls basketball, boys/girls indoor track, boys/girls wrestling, winter cheer, or boys ice hockey."
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