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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, May 31, 2026 ???

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Sunday, May 31

** Restaurant Week (Day 1/7) (Franklin, MA) **

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm Pride Flag Raising (Municipal Bldg)

*** 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

Town Administrator memo to Finance Committee on what changed in the FY 2027 budget

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:55:00 +0000

May 29, 2026

To: Finance Committee

From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator

RE: Revised FY27 Budget

The revised TA budget shows a structural budget deﬁcit of $1,104,132, which is the free cash amount needed to produce a balanced budget without any staff reductions or cuts for the town or schools. This is just shy of half of the deﬁcit the town began the year with.

I have included the entire recommendation by the Finance Committee in the revised calculations. Their recommendation is online here and a net reduction of $196,000 in the budget.

As a reminder, this budget is a blueprint for the upcoming ﬁscal year. Many factors could alter these numbers throughout the year. We give periodic updates to the Finance Committee on year-to-date expense reports, revenues, state and federal policy impacts and global economics. The Council will look at a ﬁnal ﬁscal year budget in November prior to the tax rate hearing, which is required by law.

Staff have provided a Control Sheet/Voting Document with Increase/Decrease columns (with associated notes to transparently and clearly depict what accounts have been altered in the assumptions or revenue or spending). Staff have also prepared a “clean” copy as an ofﬁcial voting document for June 10th consideration by the Council. Major highlights are also listed in this memo.

Revenue assumption changes

● The New Growth assumption has been increased $65,010 due to the full time administrative assistant for the Board of Assessors, which allows all full time appraisers to capture more property value. The increase covers the full cost of the position and health beneﬁts.

● State Aid has been increased $638,405 over Governor Healey’s H2 budget and will follow the Senate local aid numbers (who notably invested $53 million into UGGA, which was a top priority for the Town Council, MMA and many cities and towns statewide).

Expenditure assumption changes (increases) major highlights

● $341,180 increase to the Tri-County operating budget (this does not include the debt exclusion building project). Costs went up $1,202 per pupil and the school added 6 students. The total is 186 students.

● MECC assessment increased $74,336.

● Animal Control increased $21,431.

Expenditure assumption changes (decreases) major highlights

● The proposed restored positions, including the two SRO’s, Deputy Town Administrator, Assessors Administrative Assistant and Munis Administrator are effective 10/4/26 as it is impossible to have those positions hired this summer. This saved $147,637.

910 Beneﬁts and Health Insurance major highlights:

Overall, the beneﬁts budget is $459,671 lower than what was anticipated in the original FY27 budget proposal in February.

● A proposed $150,000 reduction in OPEB contribution (made by the Finance Committee);

● Pension and Retirement was reduced $158,491 due to a July 1st pre-pay rebate on the ﬁnal pension assessment;

● Workers Compensation was reduced $151,800 due to a strong portfolio and large claims coming off the books;

● The Unemployment budget was reduced $21,000 from $171,000 to $150,000. We had originally put in a 14% increase as a hold, but do not anticipate needing an increase.

● Health insurance beneﬁts for all active employees and retirees (both Town and School) are spread out across several different line items within the Beneﬁts Budget (910). When creating the FY27 budget, we assumed a 14% increase across all health insurance related lines. For the ease of discussion, the original health insurance budget for FY27 back in January 2026 was

$15,506,392. After reviewing enrollment data and estimating enrollment based on the GIC data, we are now budgeting for $15,514,010.32. This is an increase of only $21,618.32 over what we had anticipated, which is less than one FTE beneﬁts cost.

● Pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B, Sections 21-23, municipalities that achieve savings through health insurance plan changes, including joining the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), are required to share a portion of those savings with employees and retirees through the Public Employee Committee (PEC) process (MGL Chap. 32B, Section 19). As part of that process, the Town negotiated an agreement with the PEC to return a portion of the projected savings to subscribers through a one-month premium holiday. The premium holiday is a very common method to share cost savings in Municipalities. This approach allows the Town to realize long-term savings, while also providing a direct ﬁnancial beneﬁt to employees and retirees during the transition to the GIC. Employees and non-Medicare retirees will not be required to pay their portion of premiums for health insurance in January 2027. This is a one-time cost of $435,781, which will not carry forward into FY28.

Retiree Health Care

Direct comparisons between the original FY26 health insurance budget and the proposed FY27 budget should be viewed cautiously, as mid-ﬁscal year changes to retiree health insurance costs altered the Town’s actual FY26 costs and complicated year-over-year comparisons.

When the FY26 budget was developed, the premium for the Aetna Medicare Advantage plan for retirees over age 65 was $336.19 per month, with the Town paying 68% of the premium ($228.61) and retirees paying 32% ($107.58). For budgeting purposes, the Town anticipated a 12.5% premium increase effective January 1, 2026, which would have increased the Aetna monthly premium to approximately $378.21. Instead, the actual premium increased to $559.93 effective January 1, 2025 — a 66.6% increase over the original rate. Prior to the reduction of federal subsidies, the Town contribution increased from 68% to 70%, increasing the Town’s monthly share from approximately $228.61 to $391.95 per subscriber, an increase of approximately 71.4%. As a result, FY26 retiree insurance costs were substantially higher than the assumptions used to develop the original budget.

Under the Group Insurance Commission (GIC), the most utilized Medicare plan (Harvard Pilgrim Medicare Enhance) premium will decrease to $503.50 per month, which is approximately 10.1% lower than the current Aetna rate. The Town will continue to pay 70% of the cost, which means that the Town will pay $352.45 per subscriber, per month, a savings of $38.55 per month per subscriber ($462.60 annually). For perspective, we will have approximately 470 retirees and spouses on the plan at the 70/30 split (not including the grandfathered “Trust” retirees), which results in a savings of at least $217,422.

While the GIC rates remain higher than the original FY26 budget projection, they are signiﬁcantly lower than the actual costs currently being experienced, resulting in meaningful savings compared to the Town’s current rates.

Finally, the main reason for the large spike in retiree costs are the reduction or elimination of federal subsidies toward the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicare and Medicaid in legislation passed last year by Congress.

PDF version of this memo -

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1doWDfqydtER38d8jfn1gSNfFBUAih0Z3/view?usp=drive_link

Full Finance Committee agenda for the June 3, 2026 session -

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2346

Franklin, MA: Agenda for Finance Cmte Meeting June 3 on revised FY 2027 budget

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:52:00 +0000

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 - 6:00 PM

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Minutes

a. April 6, 2026
b. April 7, 2026
c. April 8, 2026
d. April 9, 2026

3. Committee Recommendations on Legislation for Action

a. Revised FY27 Town Administrator Operating Budget - www.franklinma.gov

i. Staff Memorandum  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9677/3a-i-MEMO-Revised-TA-Budget
ii. Control Sheet & Voting Document (notes version)  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9657/FY27-Control-Sheet-and-Voting-Document-JAMIE-NOTES-COPY---FOR-AGENDA-LINK
iii. Control Sheet & Voting Document (clean version) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9658/FY27-Control-Sheet-and-Voting-Document-CLEAN-COPY---FOR-AGENDA-LINK
iv. Resolution - Adoption of Revised Fiscal Year 2027 Budget  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9683/3a-iv-Resolution-Adoption-of-the-FY-2027-Budget
v. Revised Appendix A - Town Administrator Revised Budget  https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9661/Revised-Appendix-A---Town-Administrator-Revised-FY27-Budget

b. Resolution 26-27 MECC Stabilization Transfer to FY27 Operating Budget https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9662/3b-Resolution-26-27_-MECC-Stabilization-Transfer-to-FY27-Operating-Budget

c. Resolution 26-28 Salary Schedule: Full Time Elected Ofﬁcial (Town Clerk) https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9687/3c--RESOLUTION-26-28_-Salary-Schedule_-Full-Time-Elected-Official-Town-Clerk

d. Resolution 26-29 Expenditure Limits For FY27 on Departmental Revolving Funds https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9663/3d-RESOLUTION-26-29---Town-Council-FY27--Expenditure-Limits

e. Resolution 26-33 Capital Round 2 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9643/_4e-26-33-Capital-Round-2-Resolution?bidId=

i. Memo Free Cash Usage Capital Round 2 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9666/3e-1---MEMO-Free-Cash-Usage-Capital-Round-2
ii. DPW Dump Truck quotes https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9667/6-Wheel-Dump-Truck_Sander_Plow

f. Resolution 26-34 Appropriation From Group Insurance Trust Fund https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9688/3f-Resolution-26-34_-Appropriation-From-Group-Insurance-Trust-Fund

g. Resolution 26-35 Ambulance Transfer and Appropriation https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9644/4f-26-35-Ambulance-Transfer-and-Appropriation

i. Memo Authorization to Purchase Ambulance https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9673/3g-i-Memo-Authorization-to-purchase-Ambulance

4. Community Preservation Act

a. Resolution 26-23 Community Preservation Fund: Annual Appropriation and Reservation https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9623/3c-FY27-CPA-Reservations-Resolution-26-23-1

b. Resolution 26-24 on amended Project Slate from CPC https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9656/4b-FY27-CPA-Appropriation-of-Funds---Capital-26-24

i. 05-18-2026 CPC Agenda Packet https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-2318

5. FY26 Fiscal Year End Update

a. Resolution 26-30 Snow & Ice Stabilization Transfer to Operating Budget FY26 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9674/4g-Resolution-26-30_-Snow-and-Ice-Stabilization-Transfer-to-Operating-Budget-FY26

b. Resolution 26-31 Capital FY26 Stormwater Enterprise Fund Appropriation

6. Reports

a. Stabilization Fund Balances as of 4-30-2026 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9624/Stabilization-Fund-Balances-4-30-2026docx

b. Local Receipts as of 4-30-2026 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/9618/Local-Receipts-Enterprise-Revenues-Budget-to-Actual-Report-April-2026

7. Next Meetings

a. September 23, 2026
b. October 21, 2026
c. December 9, 2026

8. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2346

Agenda for Franklin Board Of Health meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 6 at 5:00 PM

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:50:00 +0000

Franklin Board Of Health

Agenda & Meeting Packet

June 3,2026 - 5:00 PM

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

a. Chair to identify members participating remotely.

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 Board of Health cannot engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Board of Health may ask the Director of Public Health to review the matter.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

a. May 6, 2026

NEW BUSINESS

a. Update on warming and cooling shelters discussion

b. Health department Facebook page discussion

c. Women’s Health Expo update discussion

d. Ban Bodyworks establishments discussion

PUBLIC HEARING

REPORTS

a. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Health Agent Report

b. Metacomet Shared Service Grant Public Health Nurse Report

FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

ADJOURNMENT

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2345

Franklin Public Schools Expands Career Pathway Internship Partnerships

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000

The Franklin Public Schools Office of Teaching and Learning and Franklin High School recently welcomed community partners together to reflect on the success of the Senior Project internship experience and continue planning for the district’s innovative 100-hour Career Pathways Internship Program.

The meeting brought together representatives from a wide range of industries, including biotechnology (MRN Diagnostics), banking and finance (Dean Bank), nonprofit organizations (YMCA, Franklin Senior Center, One8 Foundation), and manufacturing sectors (Allegra Marketing/Printing). The collaborative conversation focused on strengthening partnerships, expanding opportunities for students, and continuing to connect classroom learning with real-world career experiences.

Career Pathways discussion underway

The Career Pathways Internship Program provides students with meaningful, hands-on experiences aligned to their interests and future goals, including pathways in health care and business & finance. Through these experiences, students gain valuable professional skills, industry exposure, and authentic workplace learning opportunities.

District leaders and community partners shared ideas for future growth and discussed plans to continue expanding internship opportunities for Franklin High School students. Additional updates and information about the program will be shared in the coming months.

Special thanks to Eric Stark, Elizabeth Morrison, Tina Rogers, Maria Weber, Nicole Hafele, Franklin High School Math Department Head, and Jennifer Curley, Franklin High School Science Department Head, for their leadership and ongoing commitment to developing innovative learning opportunities for students.

Shared from - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/article/2940763

Communications Subcommittee listened & talked almost 4 hours on Thursday (audio)

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:35:00 +0000

FM #1749 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1749 in the series.

This session shares the Town Council Communications Subcommittee Meeting. The meeting was held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Building on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

Subcommittee Chair Caroline Griffith, members Jane Callaway-Tripp, Max Morrongiello, and Gene Grella also participated. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Operations Manager Julie McCann and Director of Communications & Community Engagement Liz Kalaijian participated.

The recording runs about 3 hours & 50 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1749-town-council-communications-subcmte-mtg-05-28-26/

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Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/bUhHdEn119Q?&t=66

Meeting agenda and supporting docs - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-2333

Meeting recap - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/communications-subcommittee-listened.html

My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JmRSQOP0pbuQiaCVeMG5-Xla6eT8s_wz/view?usp=drive_link

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Franklin TV: Tri-County Graduates

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

A Lovely Poignant Evening

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/31/2026

Every graduation is a special event. This year Tri-County wrapped up another graduation, and the evening was spectacularly Summery. This graduation was also poignant. It’s the end of an era as the current school building closes for the last time.

Hats in the air, and a new group of TC graduates become tomorrow’s successes. Next year, a new era will begin for the undergrads as they move to their new venue.

Go, Cougars!

And – as always –

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

Graduation video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4SsMY75Qhg

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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This week at the Franklin Public Library - June 1 to June 6, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

This week at the Franklin Public Library - June 1 to June 6, 2026

"June has us bugging out with activities!

This week register for Mini Masterpieces 6-2 4pm or Diamond art Destress 6-6 2:30pm. Join a social circle for crafters 6-4 6:30pm.

Enjoy the tunes of Porchfest at the library 6-6 12pm or 2pm!

Summer Reading is here! Get the details on our website - https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library"

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1cekKBQqah/

Franklin Health Dept shares Tick Safety Tips

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Via Franklin Health Dept:

Franklin Health Dept shares Tick Safety Tips

"It’s tick season! As you enjoy the outdoors this spring and summer, remember to protect yourself, your family, and your furry friends from ticks.

Wear bug spray, check for ticks after spending time outside, and make sure pets are up to date on tick prevention. Follow the Franklin Health Department for helpful tick safety tips and information."

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1DusiVGmzy/

Car show at Kings Brick Oven Pizza on Tuesdays

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Car show at Kings Brick Oven Pizza on Tuesdays

"Pull up with your ride every Tuesday from 5 PM till sunset for a night full of cars, food, drinks & good vibes by the pond.

FREE pizza slices for every car that joins the cruise (up to 2 slices per car)
Full bar open
Ice cream window is back
Plenty of parking

Bring your friends and let’s make Tuesday nights legendary

370 King St, Franklin, MA
508-346-3305
kingsbrickovenpizza.com"

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY7hY5bjCHA/

Body Fit Training Franklin Village offers student rates for 2026 summer

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:10:00 +0000

Body Fit Training Franklin Village
offers student rates for 2026 summer

Via BFT Franklin Village

"Student* promos are officially LIVE for June, July, and August! Whether you want to go all-in or need a flexible routine around your summer job, we’ve got you covered:

✨ Unlimited Month-to-Month ($189/mo)
✨ Unlimited 3-Month Commit ($179/mo)
✨ 8x and 12x monthly options available!

✅ Structured Programming
✅ Scalable for all fitness levels
✅ Fun & supportive community!

📲 Drop a comment or DM us “STUDENT” to claim your rate!

Spend your summer getting stronger with us!

*Student ID required."

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5IIoZvZik/

Franklin Public Schools opens Little Solutions Toddler Child Care to all*

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:05:00 +0000

Franklin Public Schools opens 
Little Solutions Toddler Child Care to all*
Franklin Public Schools Little Solutions Toddler Child Care

Serving Children Ages 15-33 months

Go to franklinlifelonglearning.com

Select “Solutions”
Select “Account Login & Registration”

* Initial enrollment was for in district teachers , then to Town of Franklin employees and is now open to all of Franklin.

FREE Stop the Bleed class - June 17

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

FREE Stop the Bleed class - June 17

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is hosting another FREE Stop the Bleed class for community members on June 17th from 4 PM - 5:30 PM at the Franklin Fire station.

Individuals will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control bleeding in order to help save a life.

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, May 31, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 09:50:00 +0000

wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, May 31, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a schedule full of 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

DPW: Curbside delays for Oak, Maple & More - Picking up Monday

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

DPW: Curbside delays for Oak, Maple
& More - Picking up Monday

Update from Waste Management 5/30/26 6:30 PM:

"Due to increased volume, today's collection was not completed.

Extra resources will be brought to town on Monday to collect streets that were not collected today (Saturday 5/30/26)."

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 30, 2026 ???

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Saturday, May 30

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Final Franklin Open House (registration req'd) (Habitat For Humanity, 762 Washington St)

1:00pm Hairstyling Workshop for Grown-Ups & Kiddos! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Petite Prom! (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Suede Pumas (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

*** 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

Franklin Health Department Launches Women’s Health & Preventive Care Survey

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:55:00 +0000

Franklin Health Department Launches
Women’s Health & Preventive Care Survey

The Franklin Health Department has launched a community survey for women in Franklin to better understand access to and use of preventive women’s health services.

The survey will help identify community needs, barriers to care, and opportunities to strengthen local health resources and programs for women.

Women who live in Franklin are encouraged to participate and share their feedback. Responses will help guide future public health initiatives and improve services available within the community.

The Franklin Women’s Health & Preventive Care Survey is available online at: https://forms.gle/XdFCca2n4Uy5JCLk9

Now Available: May 2026 Franklin First Newsletter

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:40:00 +0000

The May 2026 edition of the Franklin First Newsletter is now available!

Now Available: May 2026 Franklin First Newsletter

Explore updates, highlights, and important information from Town departments. Stay informed and connected with what’s going on in Franklin.

Read: Franklin First Newsletter: May 2026 (PDF)

View it on website https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/147

View the PDF version embedded here:

FHS boys lacrosse playoff run ends vs. Newtown North (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:35:00 +0000

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Spring sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, May 29, 2026

Boys Lacrosse = Division 1

#25 Franklin, 9 @ #8 Newton North, 18 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4RlwMD1hP5Q

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-05-29-26/

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

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

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000

Friends of Franklin Library

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

What is The Rome offering during Franklin Restaurant Week ???

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:25:00 +0000

What is The Rome offering during Franklin Restaurant Week ???

At The Rome Restaurant during Franklin Restaurant Week

Sunday May 31st through Saturday June 6th

KIDS UNDER 12 EAT FOR FREE OFF THE KID'S MENU - DINE IN ONLY

Shared from - https://www.instagram.com/p/DY2comrgPpm/

This Rausch Report touts the FY27 budget, the PROTECT Act, events around the District & more

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:20:00 +0000

Dear Neighbor,

Greetings from Beacon Hill! I hope you had a peaceful and meaningful Memorial Day weekend and are enjoying these last few days of May. Last week, the Senate passed a $63.4 billion budget that invests in our towns and cities, boosts public education, promotes affordability, and advances our shared values.

Rausch Report

Over three long days of debate, during which we considered more than a thousand amendments, we unanimously passed a budget that spends our tax dollars wisely and responsibly. I’m proud to have secured $500,000 for priority projects in every town in our district, as well as numerous statewide amendments that boost our investments in civics education, women’s history, environmental protection, and more, as well as an amendment to advance democracy by enhancing candidate safety.

May is also Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Month. I was pleased to continue my annual social media tradition of uplifting Jewish Americans with a connection to Massachusetts. I was also honored to join my fellow lawmakers in passing the PROTECT Act to limit cooperation between ICE and state and local law enforcement, recognizing our state’s history of immigration while enhancing safety, security, and democracy for us all.

Read on in this month’s Rausch Report to learn more about the FY27 budget and the PROTECT Act, a recap of the ways we celebrated Jewish American Heritage Month, details on upcoming June events in the district, and more.

For real-time updates, please follow me on Facebook and Instagram. If you are a constituent and need assistance, please don’t hesitate to call me and my team at (617) 722-1555, email me at becca.rausch@masenate.gov, or attend upcoming office hours. We are here to help.

Yours in service,

Senator Becca Rausch

Continue reading this edition of the Rausch Report

https://mailchi.mp/masenate/monthlynewsletter-18253446?

Senator Rausch Speaks About Candidate Safety - FY27 Budget

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agZTnjThYAs

MyFM's Tyler talks with Liz & Cory about Restaurant Week & PorchFest (audio)

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000

Did you miss @tyler_lawton_multimedia’s latest interview on MyFM in the Morning?

Listen to the full interview here:

https://soundcloud.com/myfm1013/myfm-in-the-morning-franklin-2

Tyler talked with Liz and Cory Shea from the @townoffranklinma about two exciting upcoming events in Franklin — Franklin Restaurant Week, running from May 31st through June 6th, and the 3rd Annual Franklin Porchfest happening Saturday, June 6th from 12 PM–6 PM!

The conversation highlighted the incredible local restaurants participating in Restaurant Week, as well as the live music, community atmosphere, and neighborhood performances that continue to make Porchfest one of Franklin’s most anticipated events of the year.

For more information on Franklin Restaurant Week:

https://www.franklinma.gov/1310/Franklin-Restaurant-Week-2026

For more information on Franklin Porchfest:

https://www.franklinma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/139

MyFM1013 · MyFM in the Morning - Franklin Restaurant Week and Porchfest w/ Corey Shea & Elizabeth Kalaijian

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, May 30, 2026

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Sat, 30 May 2026 09:50:00 +0000

wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, May 30, 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:

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, May 29, 2026 ???

noreply@blogger.com (Steve Sherlock) — Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Friday, May 29

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

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=

*** 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