FRANKLIN – The Franklin Recreation Department recently recognized brothers Joe and Eric DeBaggis as its August Employee Spotlight, highlighting their work with several of the town’s recreational sports programs.
Joe joined Franklin Recreation in June 2024 and has served as a street hockey coach during the summer and winter seasons as well as a flag football referee. Outside of his work with the department, Joe enjoys spending time outdoors and riding his bike around Franklin.
Eric joined the Recreation Department in the summer of 2025, working as a referee for summer street hockey, flag football and winter street hockey. After another summer with the department, he is preparing for his second season officiating winter street hockey.
Eric has a long connection to Franklin Recreation, having participated in the street hockey league since he was five years old. Away from the department, he also enjoys archery and blacksmithing.
The Recreation Department highlighted the brothers for the energy they bring to Franklin’s programs throughout the year, whether coaching athletes or officiating games.
To learn more about the Franklin Recreation Department, visit their website here.
