What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 ??

Library & Senior Center events

Tuesday, September 2

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

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library) 

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Get insights on the special events at the Franklin Public Library for Sep 2025 with Mitzi (audio)

FM #1503 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1503 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion on Monday, August 25, 2025 in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio.

 

We talk about 

• Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month

• Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction

• Closed September 1 for Labor Day

• Book sale weekend September 19 & 20

• A new program “Community Song Circle” on Sep 10 & Sep 24

• Library events for September 2025

• Family events

• Kiddos, or “littles”

• Teens

• Adults

Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be safe, use the official Town and Library pages.

The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.

The recording runs about 23 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1503-franklin-public-library-sep-2025-highlights-08-25-25/

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Mitzi Gousie’s email -> mgousie@minlib.net 

Franklin Public Library page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library 

Library event calendar -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events 

September Library newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=77 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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Get insights on the special events at the Franklin
Public Library for Sep 2025 with Mitzi (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 297 - Talking Wine And Restaurants With Jen Ziskin

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

Join Kim and Mark from www.thewww.wine for an engaging interview with Jen Ziskin, the dynamic Executive Director for Massachusetts Restaurants United (MRU) and co-owner/wine director of Brookline, MA's beloved restaurants, La Morra and Punch Bowl.

Jen shares her extensive background in the wine and restaurant industry, leading into a discussion on the genesis of Massachusetts Restaurants United. She elaborates on how MRU actively supports Massachusetts restaurants, particularly through valuable liquor and wine education initiatives.

The conversation then delves into the evolving landscape of Massachusetts laws concerning restaurants and liquor licenses, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities these changes present. Jen takes us on a journey through her personal wine travels and education, explaining how these experiences profoundly influence her wine list curation and selections at La Morra and Punch Bowl, highlighting her preference for smaller, artisanal producers over big brands.

Shifting gears, the interview covers practical aspects of wine consumption, specifically the rules surrounding "wine doggy bags" and the nuances of BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle) laws in Massachusetts.

The promotion of wine within restaurants is then explored, with Jen offering her perspective on how to effectively introduce and sell wines she personally enjoys to her customers. For aspiring wine list buyers, Jen provides invaluable tips and insights. She also touches upon the practicality and appeal of 1/2 and magnum wine bottles, the strategy behind wine by the glass offerings, the proper handling of corked wines, and essential etiquette for wine sampling.

Episode 297 - Talking Wine And
Restaurants With Jen Ziskin

The show concludes with Jen sharing her passion for wine tastings, offering a glimpse into her experiences and services .

For more information about Jen and her work, please visit:

www.massrestaurantsunited.org

www.lamorra.com

www.punchbowlbrookline.com

Cheers 

🍷🍷🍷

Kim and Mark            www.thewww.wine

#thewonderfulworldofwine #wine #wineeducation #MRU

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-297-talking-wine-and-restaurants-with-jen-ziskin

https://www.thewww.wine/episode-297-talking-wine-and-restaurants-with-jen-ziskin/

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 297-Talking Wine And Restaurants With Jen Ziskin

Registration is Now Open for the 14th Franklin Turkey Trot 5K - November 27, 2025

Franklin Turkey Trot Sign Up Donate Thursday, November 27, 2025 Register for the 14th Annual Franklin Turkey Trot Dear Neighbor Summer is sadly coming to a close, but the approach of autumn means Turkey Trot time!! Registration is now open! Be one of the first 100 registrants to claim your free shirt!  We hope to see you at the start line once again! Register Today! Franklin Turkey Trot Powered by RunSignup, © 2025

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - Sep 20

St Mary's Women's Faith Formation Group - Sep 20

"Summer is winding down and autumn schedules are starting to fill.

The St. Mary Faith Formation Meeting for September is set for September 20th from 9 AM to 10 AM in St. Mary School.

All women are welcome.

Plan now to attend and enter it on your calendar!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AJuDygCaC/

Back to School time; an opportunities for candidates too !!

Franklin schools return to session beginning today. This is also an opportunity for candidates (new or returning) to review and be familiar with the policies and procedures that they need to be aware of or abide by when successful in November.

No time like the present to prepare (if one hasn't begun already). No need to get embarrassed in a future meeting for something you could have and likely should have known.

If you would like some insights I have gleaned from many years on the reporting side of Town business, I am always willing to talk and share. 

Town Council

Role of the Town Council

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1102/Role-of-the-Town-Council-PDF

Procedures Manual for the Town Council

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1101/Town-Council-Procedures-Manual-PDF

Town of Franklin Fiscal Policies

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/2294/2022-Fiscal-Policies---Revised-Final-Approved-PDF

School Committee

The Policy Manual respectfully, is much more formal and organized that the Town side. Start with the Introduction   https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/introduction

and then

Section A: Foundations and Basic Commitment Operations   https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/section-a-foundations-and-basic-commitment-operations

Section B: Board Governance and Operations   https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/section-b-board-governance-and-operations

 

Planning Board

The Annual Report for 2024 provides a good summary of the role, references to basic legislation, etc.  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/annual-report-of-town-of-franklin.html

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This should be a good starting point. This is not meant to be an all inclusive list.

Additional info shared here as the Biennial Election progresses to Nov 3, 2025 can be found in the "election collection"  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html

Back to School time; an opportunities for candidates too !! 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, September 2, 2025

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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, September 2, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938

9:00 am Mental Health: Rion James

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History: Pt. 3

8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Two Guys Who Like Sharks

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am Mental Health: Rion James

12:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Algonquin 11-05-24

4:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

9:00 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am School Committee 08-26-25

12:00 pm Police Station Building Committee 08-27-25

2:00 pm School Committee 08-26-25

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, September 1, 2025 ??

Monday, September 1 = Labor Day

Library, Senior Center, Schools and Town Offices all closed

No trash/Recycle collection today, the schedule for the week will be offset one day

Monday pickups will be Tuesday, etc...

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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