Thursday, March 19, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, March 19, 2026 ???

Thursday, March 19


8:30am Town Official Office Hours (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm Painting with Amy (Franklin Senior Center)
6:00pm All Town Band Concert (Franklin High School)
7:00pm BEN 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV and Radio)



For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


*** Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Thursday, March 19 Time: 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-2161 


ZBA Meeting- no meeting

Thursday, March 19


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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

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Franklin School Committee - Office Hours - March 19 from 5 to 7 PM at Lincoln Elementary

Please join us for an informal community office hours session where school committee members will be available to connect, listen, and talk through what's on your mind. 

No agenda, no presentations — just honest dialogue about our schools and our community.

Bring your questions, ideas, concerns, or simply come to say hello. All Franklin families are welcome. We look forward to seeing you and continuing the conversation that makes our community strong.

DATE: Thursday, March 19, 2025
TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION: Lincoln Elementary School



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Joint meeting of Town Council & School Committee gets details on Chapter 70, Council approves RFI for strategic plan (video)

The Franklin Town Council and Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Wednesday night. 

Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/vMw9RSzLJGI?&t=70


Photos of the slides presented in one album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/WrHjvm6PcK5z2SPq6
(We are supposed to get a copy of the presentation document. When we do, we'll add it here)


Chapter 70 Program - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Chapter 70 Program - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)


Brief recap
  • Presentation on the Chapter 70 Program - Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
    • State constitution calls for funding education. Chapter 70 was developed in 1993 to administer the program. It was revised in 2019 with the Student Opportunity Act (SOA). It attempts to normalize school funding across the Commonwealth. Communities can spend more than the state determined "foundation" level but the state will assist the community in meeting the foundation level.
    • Franklin is a minimum aid community as the current calculation calls for state assistance in the amount of $13M and we were previously getting $30M, hence we are being held harmless by that $17M. The 17M is the amount that the state determines Franklin could and should be funding from our local resources.
    • There is a study underway to take a look at the local contribution requirements but it is likely a couple of years away from taking effect and it is not yet know what will happen. While Franklin is #2 on the list of communities being "held harmless", the number of communities on that list is growing due to the revised calculations
  • Appointment to the Finance Committee: Tom Sullivan, Passes 8-0-1
  • Resolution 26-16: Approval for Request for Statements of Interest for Development of a Strategic Plan (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-16 - Majority Vote)
    • So moved, second, ...
    • Motion to amend with Council and SchCmte, and new date Apr 17
    • Second, passes 8-0-1
    • Motion to approve as amended 
    • Second, passes 8-0-1
  • Resolution 26-17: Town Council’s Support of FY27 State Budget Priorities (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-17 - Majority Vote)
    • So moved, second, discussion 
    • Passes 8-0-1
  • Resolution 26-18: Town Council Support for H. 4297, An Act relative to the Lowell Mason Act to mandate a percentage of Chapter 70 funds for Arts Education Programs 
    • So moved, second, discussion 
    • Motion to amend to include house and Senate ways & means, second vote to amend withdrawn ...
    • Vote on the original motion, resolution was not changed, just the memo
    • Passes 8-0-1
  • Resolution 26-19: Request for Special Legislation Re: Increase in Local (Hotel) Excise Tax (Motion to Approve Resolution 26-19 - Majority Vote)
    • So moved, second
    • Passes 8-0-1

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BFCCPS' PCO 2nd Faculty Grant Award Announcement

BFCCPS' PCO 2nd Faculty Grant Award Announcement
BFCCPS' PCO 2nd Faculty Grant Award Announcement
"The PCO proudly announces our second of four Faculty Grant recipients, Janine Bartsch! She was approved for a $488.50 grant towards 5-grade biography books.
"Fifth Grade needs biography books on very specific people for a long-term biography project. They ask for my help every year. I spend my normal operating budget on other fictional books kids really want to read. I want to get a grant that will cover the purchase of the biography books the fifth-grade team needs. Outside the fifth-grade biography project, the books can be enjoyed year-round by the rest of the school."



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ALERT: 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting 7 PM - Thursday, March 19th, Zoom only

Hi all,

Our 350 Mass Franklin Node meeting will be held tomorrow night, March 19th, from 7 to 9 PM.  Please join us by Zoom as it will be a Zoom only meeting. Here's a link:


Meeting Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 819 3030 4274 Passcode: 350ma
Dial-in +1 646 876 9923

Our focus will be on:

Continuing to flesh out our ideas for the node summer booth opportunities to build on what we decided at our last meeting. We concluded we'd find an appropriate dollhouse to be able to put various energy components on: solar, heat pump, battery storage, (we should also include insulation). That will help explain to adults the point of our Save Money with Clean Heat petition. 

If we're going to offer that conversation to only adults, we'll need to think about kids activities. 

To refresh your memories, here are the last meeting's minutes so you can review our discussion and remind yourselves of what research some of you promised to do. 

Thank you and see you tomorrow night at 7 PM!

With gratitude,
Carolyn and Steve
508-335-0848 Carolyn cell

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Put your toilet to the leak test.

Put your toilet to the leak test.
Put your toilet to the leak test.
Test your toilet for leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank and wait
five minutes. 

If color appears in the bowl, your toilet probably has a leak. 

Be sure to flush after the test to avoid staining! 

#FixALeak #fixaleakweek2026




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Paint Party at The Curry House Friday, March 27

Paint Party at The Curry House Friday, March 27
Paint Party at The Curry House Friday, March 27 

Save the date!!!

Join Painting Venus on Friday, March 27th - at The Curry House


Check out the image we are painting and save your seat here https://www.paintingvenus.art/events








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How to make your World Cup experience scam free


Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By BCP Staff

Excitement is reaching a fever pitch as the United States, Mexico, and Canada get ready to welcome thousands of fans for one of the most-watched sporting events on the planet — the FIFA World Cup! While die-hard fans are preparing to support their countrymen, scammers are looking to take advantage of the rush for tickets. Learn how to make your World Cup experience scam free.

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/03/how-make-your-world-cup-experience-scam-free?utm_source=govdelivery
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Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, March 19, 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 Thursday
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday


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)"  
  • The Vibe and Pauly G and the Turntable Show features the “Chicago Transit Authority“ debut album and a mix of studio and live Chicago on the Vibe playlist hour.  
  • The Chicago Transit Authority is the debut studio album by the American rock band Chicago, and the only album released under their original name Chicago Transit Authority. The double album was released on April 28, 1969, and reached number 17 on the Billboard 200 by 1971.  Turn it up!"



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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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, March 19, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY
9:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Peter Glass
11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:35 pm Cook with Linda: Pork Tenderloin
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1
3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Ken Bray
4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke
5:30 pm The Black Box: Newsies
7:00 pm Frank Presents: Christel Akouri
8:00 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Sioo
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

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

9:30 am 6th Grade Winter Music 02-10-26
11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-26
2:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
4:00 pm Rec Basketball: 6 - 8th Grade Girls 03-07-26
5:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26
9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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


8:00 am Conservation Commission 03-12-26
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 03-12-26


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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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, March 18 ???

Wednesday, March 18
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9am Fallen Hero: Elton E Ekstrom (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11am Franklin Q&A/Conversation     (Franklin Senior Center)

1pm Writer's Group     (Franklin Senior Center)

7pm Smarty Pants Trivia     (Raillery Public House)




For additional details on Library events -> 
For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times


*** Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2191 


Franklin Public School Committee Special Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2182 


Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2193 


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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


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