Sunday, November 1, 2026

Audio Recoridng of the Mass Manufacturer of the Year Awards - Gillettee Stadium, Oct 27, 2026 (audio)

FM #1845 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1845 in the series. 


This session shares the Annual Manufacturing Awardee Presentation held Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at Gillette Stadium.  State Senator Paul Feeney and State Rep Jeff Roy, co-chairs of the Manufacturing Caucus shared reading and presenting the awards.

 

The list of the awardees can be found

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XvaljLwPg_vElrK2XFP3ZK0jZBAlpEof/view?usp=drive_link 


The recording runs about 95 minutes, so let’s listen in.


Photo album of the event

https://photos.app.goo.gl/DFQ6pHehue6dMXt56


Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1845-manufacturing-mashup-awards-10-27-26/



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This session shares individual remarks made by State Rep Jeff Roy

and Michael Tamasi, President & CEO of Accurounds

at the Annual Manufacturing Awardee Presentation held Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at GIllette Stadium. 

 

The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.


Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1846-mashup-remarks-rep-roy-m-tamasi-10-27-26/



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FHS girls 2nd, boys 4th in Hockomock League Cross County Champioships on Saturday

via HockomockSports.com we share the Hockomock League Cross Country Championship results for Saturday, October 31, 2026.


FHS girls 2nd, boys 4th in Hockomock League Cross County Champioships on Saturday
Boys Team Results
1. Oliver Ames – 45
2. Sharon – 89
3. Mansfield – 93
4. Franklin – 140
5. North Attleboro – 154
6. Stoughton – 160
7. King Philip – 166
8. Attleboro – 187
9. Canton – 191
10. Taunton – 242
11. Milford – 261
12. Foxboro – 303


Individual Results
1. Anthony Malakidis, North Attleboro – 15:17.7
15. Ryan O’Connor, Franklin – 16:44.8

FHS girls 2nd, boys 4th in Hockomock League Cross County Champioships on Saturday 2
Girls Team Results
1. Canton – 46
2. Franklin – 81
3. Sharon – 88
4. Oliver Ames – 96
5. King Philip – 128
6. North Attleboro – 135
7. Mansfield – 173
8. Attleboro – 214
9. Taunton – 237


Individual Results
1. Lauren Raffetto, Canton – 18:24.5
10. Annabelle Santiago, Franklin – 20:27.1
11. Keelan Donnelly, Franklin – 20:33.8
15. Sasha Ignatova, Franklin – 21:07.4
23. Hannah Dulong, Franklin – 21:25.3

Have "Brunch with Friends" on the first Saturday at Maks with the LGBTQ Alliance

Have "Brunch with Friends" on the first Saturday at Maks with the LGBTQ Alliance

"We are now hosting Brunch with Friends on the first Saturday of every month at Mak’s.

You know you want the waffles, so be sure to meet us on Nov 7 at 10 AM!"





Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project: Construction Updates ~ Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 6

Beaver St (Rt. 140 to Grove St) Road Closure Alert: 
Monday (11/2) through Friday (11/6) 7 AM to 4 PM

Monday (11/2) through Friday (11/6) between 7AM and 4PM, the contractor will work on sewer main installation in the area of 275 Beaver St.  During this time, the following detour will be in place and local traffic only will be permitted beyond the road closed signs:


Access Details:
- Via Rt. 140 only: Access to 242 through 290 Beaver Street, including Franklin Glass, and Franklin Recreation.

- Via Grove St. only: Access to all other locations on Beaver Street, including the Town of Franklin Recycling Center, Beaver Street Recreation Area, and businesses on Master Drive.

Note that lane and street closures may change as work progresses so please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.

Trust Fall Writing Pop Up scheduled for Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

"Let's start making space for ourselves before the holiday rush begins….What will you welcome next?"

Register by email to trustfallwriting@gmail.com

Trust Fall Writing Pop Up scheduled for Thursday, Nov 19, 2026

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Sunday, November 1, 2026

Yes, Franklin has its own radio station -> wfpr.fm.
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, October 18, 2026


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: (see image)


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