Town Clerk Nancy Danello shares info on the Nov 3 State Election; please prepare, have patience (audio)

FM #1842 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1842 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello about the 2026 State Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.  

Our conversation covers:

• Early voting ends on Friday, October 30

• Advance depositing scheduled for Oct 31 & Nov 1 (if necessary)

• Office closed on Tuesday November 3 to conduct the election at Franklin High School gymnasium

• November 3 election voting hours from 6 AM to 8 PM

• Unofficial results expected some time after 9 PM

• Official results not until Nov 18, 2026

Our conversation recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in 

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1842-town-clerk-on-the-state-election-2026-10-23-26/

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Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division

November 3, 2026 sample ballot ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11309/NOV-3-SAMPLE-BALLOT 

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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 ???

Tuesday, October 27

• 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
• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s)  Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Advance Removal of Early Voted Ballots (3rd Floor Trng Room)

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

4:00pm Tri-County Football fund raiser (Chipotle Mexican Grill) 

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, October 27 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10272026-2581 

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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

Order Dave's Hot Chicken on Tuesday, November 3 to help the Franklin Food Pantry

Dave's Hot Chicken has scheduled a fundraiser for the

Franklin Food Pantry next Tuesday, November 3^rd from 4 - 8 PM. 

The Pantry will receive 20% of sales during this time. 

Download the flyer which you can simply show via print out, on your phone, or mention "GIVE" when ordering. 

You can also order online and enter the promo code "GIVE", and The Pantry will receive the donation.

Rep. Jeff Roy Joins Delegation in Denver to Confront Rising Antisemitism and Combat Hate

State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) recently joined a delegation of civic leaders as part of the Together at the Crossroads Congress in Denver. He participated in a national summit sponsored by the David Merage Foundation focused on combating rising antisemitism, media misinformation, and social polarization. 

The delegation's work comes at a critical juncture for the Commonwealth. According to data from state law enforcement and civil rights reports, antisemitic hate crimes in Massachusetts surged by over 20% in a single year, marking the first time on record that Jewish residents became the single most targeted group for hate crimes in the Commonwealth. Although Jewish residents constitute approximately 5% of the state’s population, anti-Jewish bias accounted for 84.4% of all religious bias hate crimes statewide.

“I was honored to participate in the Congress because combating anti-Semitism is a profound moral imperative that demands our active and unwavering commitment,” said Rep. Roy. “True allyship means standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the Jewish community as an upstander against hate in all its forms. By building bridges of understanding, fostering dialogue, and rejecting prejudice wherever it appears, we reaffirm our dedication to a society rooted in mutual respect, dignity, and justice for all.”

The conference brought together elected officials, law enforcement executives, and civic advocates to build actionable frameworks for community resilience, cross-community allyship, and public narrative strategies. It featured a diverse coalition of speakers and presenters, including state lawmakers, police leadership, civil rights advocates, faith leaders, digital media and communication experts, and community foundation executives. 

Rep. Roy’s work in Denver directly reinforces his ongoing legislative efforts in the Massachusetts General Court, particularly regarding the implementation of the state's Genocide Education Act. Educational audits conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) underscored the urgency of this mandate, revealing that among school districts fulfilling state genocide education requirements through mandatory courses, 11% failed to include the Holocaust in their curriculum.

The strategies and policy models developed during the Denver summit will inform ongoing initiatives in Massachusetts to expand Holocaust and civics education, support law enforcement training, and safeguard civil rights across local municipalities, schools, and workplaces.

Be Aware: Emergency Alert System nationwide scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 PM ET

FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the Emergency Alert System nationwide on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026, around 2:20 PM ET.

What to expect:

• Radio and TV programs will pause for about 1 minute to show the test message

• You may hear the standard EAS tones

• The message may be in English, Spanish, or both

• Cell phones will not receive this test

• No action is needed

These tests help ensure emergency alerts work when they matter most.

Learn more: fema.gov/2026-national-test

FHS field hockey team tops Concord-Carlisle on Monday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, October 26, 2026.

Field Hockey = Concord-Carlisle, 0 @ Franklin, 4 – Final

– In a battle of Division 1 Top 10 teams, Franklin defended its home turf with a convincing win over Concord-Carlisle. Senior Ella Marzullo broke the scoreless tie in the second quarter, and the Panthers pulled away after halftime with goals from sophomore Amelia Manning, sophomore Cade Taccini, and junior Clara Blongastainer. Senior Caydence Canavan assisted on both third-quarter goals, while Marzullo and sophomore Lila Reardon combined to set up Blongastainer’s fourth-quarter tally. Junior Elise Ackerman made five saves to preserve the shutout against a fast and talented Concord-Carlisle attack.

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

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-10-26-26/

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

Local makers, small businesses, and holiday shoppers—this one’s for you! - Pop Up Shop Dec 12

Franklin Kitchen Center is hosting a Christmas Pop-Up Market during A Wreath of Franklin! Join us for local shopping, wine, food, raffles, and holiday cheer as we transform our showroom into a festive marketplace.

Vendors wanted! Showcase your products in one of our kitchen vignettes—we provide the counter space, so no tables are needed. There’s no vendor fee; we simply ask participating vendors to contribute a toy donation for the Santa Foundation of Franklin.

📅 December 12 | 10 AM–5 PM

📍 Franklin Kitchen Center

22 East Central Street, Franklin, MA

Interested in being a vendor? Scan the QR code on the flyer to apply. Space is limited, and applications will be reviewed to create a balanced mix of vendors. Acceptance will be confirmed individually.

Planning to attend? Interested in showcasing your company as an event sponsor or provide items for attendees to win in our raffle?

Find details and RSVP here:

https://buytickets.at/franklinkitchencenter/2485363

Tag a local business you’d love to shop this Christmas, and help us spread the word! 

#FranklinMA #AWreathOfFranklin #ShopLocal #HolidayMarket #CallForVendors #FranklinKitchenCenter

Santa Foundation talks with MyFM 103 about Gala and what's next (audio)

"Thank you to @myfm1013 for speaking with us about this year's fundraising gala and what's up next for us as Santa Foundation enters the season of giving. ❤️

🎧 Listen here (link in bio):

https://soundcloud.com/myfm1013/myfm-in-the-morning-santa-1"

MyFM1013 · MyFM in the Morning - Santa Foundation Gala Recap w/ Joe Formosa & Scott

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 112 - Equinox, Secret Santa, Shadows, Halloween Night, The Eagle King, The Leaves of Time, Castles Walking,and much more (audio)

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about the equinox with the start of fall, a sercret stalker Santa, what's hidden in the shadows, a Halloween night thriller, the eagle king, the leaves of time, castles, walking, and train rides.

Audio link - https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-112-equinox-secret-santa-shadows-halloween-night-the-eagle-king-the-leaves-of-time-castles-walking-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Spot scammers impersonating well-known charities and sweepstakes

By BCP Staff

Scammers impersonate all kinds of organizations, including reputable charities. And these impersonators sometimes make you believe that you won a charity-sponsored sweepstakes because you’ve donated to that charity. 

So, if you get a call about a sweepstakes contest you’ve supposedly won from someone who says they’re with a charity you support, how can you tell if the prize is real or a scam? 

Read more - https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2026/10/spot-scammers-impersonating-well-known-charities-and-sweepstakes?utm_source=govdelivery

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, October 27, 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  

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Aging Agenda: Brian Maxfield

9:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

10:00 am Frank Presents: Andrew Mikula

10:30 am Frank Presents: Tamisha Civil

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 4

3:00 pm Senior Expo 2026

3:10 pm FM: Rotary Car Show

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:30 pm Franklin Matters: Cemetery Tour

5:30 pm FM Journal October 2026

7:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Cataldo Block

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

10:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

11:30 am 6th Grade Winter Music 02-10-26

1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Mansfield 10-21-26

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Natick 10-17-26

8:30 pm FHS Winter Jazz 2026

10:00 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am School Committee 10-13-26

12:00 pm Finance Committee 10-21-26

2:00 pm School Committee 10-13-26

7:00 pm School Committee 10-27-26 CHAMBERS 825 6416 6305

                                                   PW:424543

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, October 26, 2026 ???

Monday, October 26

• 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
• Last time to Order your KoC Thanksgiving Pie(s)  Please visit our website www.kofc1847.org/payments-thanksgiving-pie-sale

8:00am Early voting (Town Clerk's Office)

9:00am Advance Removal of Early Voted Ballots (3rd Floor Trng Room)

10:00am 250th Anniversary Celebration Presentation & Feedback session (Franklin Senior Center)

4:00pm 7th Annual Pumpkin Patch (St John's Episcopal Church)

***  Town Meetings today ***

Ad Hoc Town Charter Review Committee Meeting

Monday, October 26 Time: 10:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-2534 

Franklin 250 Brainstorming

Monday, October 26 Time: 10:00 AM

No agenda for this interactive session

Town Administrator Evaluation Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Monday, October 26 Time: 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-2571 

Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting

Monday, October 26 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-2578

Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Monday, October 26 Time: 7:00 PM 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-2580 

250th Anniversary Celebration Historical Significance Subcommittee Meeting

Monday, October 26 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10262026-2579 

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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

Someone's Reason—A Giving Campaign Inspired by the People You Love

Someone's Reason—A Giving Campaign Inspired by the People You Love

Think of one person.

💚 The one who fought their way back from addiction and showed you what resilience looks like.

💚 The one you lost too soon, and still catch yourself wanting to call.

💚 The postpartum mom who struggled with her own life while raising new life.

💚 Or maybe it's you. And someone else was the reason you kept going.

Someone's Reason is a campaign driven by you and the stories about the people you love who live with mental health struggles or substance use challenges. It's about the people who dedicate their life's work to helping others. Yes, even the helpers are part of this campaign!

🎁 We're asking you to make a gift to the SAFE Coalition in the name of someone who inspires you: https://bit.ly/4rnTgxm

Did you hear about the Franklin A Cappella-Fest 2026 scheduled for Saturday, November 14 ??

"Don’t miss out on Franklin A Cappella-Fest 2026 Saturday, November 14th at 6:30 PM—an unforgettable night of live vocal harmonies and good vibes at Franklin High School! 

Grab your tickets now before they’re gone. "

 

#FranklinAcaFest2026 #LiveMusic #ColgateThirteen #VocalHarmony #jacksonjills

Tickets -  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/franklin-a-cappella-fest-2026-tickets-2003549760267

Tri-County & FHS Cheerleader teams start season bringing home trophies !!!

"Congratulations to our Fall Cheerleaders!!! They captured both the Mayflower League and MVADA Game Day Championships, as well being the Game Day Grand champion!!! #tcpride"

"Great day for Franklin at the Power in Pink Invitational 💗 Varsity’s First Time out and 1st Place! 

And JV had an amazing performance, coming in 2nd Place! Thank you so much to @bishopfeehancheer for hosting!! 

NEXT WEEK MARLBOROUGH"

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 327 - Matchmaking & Premium Cocktails with Erik Segelbaum

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

In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), hosts Kim and Mark sit down with the incredibly accomplished Erik Segelbaum. With an extensive wine background that earned him the 2019 Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year and 2020 Wine Enthusiast 40 Under 40 Tastemaker honors, Erik brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the show.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Non-Selling Sommelier: Tune in to find out why Erik has actually never sold a bottle of wine
• The Wine Matchmaker: Discover how he earned this unique title and his philosophy on pairing
• A Deep Dive into Riesling: Erik explains his love for the varietal and makes a compelling case for why you should pair Riesling with a steak!
• Somms at Sea: Erik shares his take on the modern term "Somm" and what it is really like serving fine wine on the open seas
• A Taste of Certo: We shift gears to talk about and taste his exciting new project, Certo premium Italian cocktails. Get ready to get thirsty as we sample their ready-to-drink Negroni and Espresso Martini!

 

Websites Mentioned:

 

The Wonderful World of Wine: www.thewww.wine

SOMLYST (Erik Segelbaum): SOMLYAY

Certo Cocktails: Drink CERTO – CERTO Italian Cocktails

Cheers, 

Kim and Mark

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#WinePodcast #Sommelier #Riesling #ReadyToDrink #ItalianCocktails

https://www.thewww.wine/matchmaking-premium-cocktails-with-erik-segelbaum/

https://on.soundcloud.com/8b6yhgO6WHdWkEe0V7

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 327-Matchmaking & Premium Cocktails with Erik Segelbaum

Tri-County Football schedules a fund raiser at Chopotle on Tuesday, Oct 27 from 4 PM to 8 PM

Please support Tri-County Football!!!

October 27th 4-8.  

Chipotle in Franklin. 

If you order online use the code FE3M7WH

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