Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 10, 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:

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)

• This hour features The Commission on Disability Meeting 9/03/26   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/commission-on-disability-meeting.html

 

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 Turntable Show album hour features the "The Rising" double album by Bruce Springsteen and a Vibe playlist hour including live Bruce music from Songs of Introspection.  "The Rising", released July 30, 2002, is Springsteen's 12th studio album and is based on his reflections in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.  It marked the return to the studio after almost two decades with the famous E Street Band.  Includes the hits: "The Rising" ,  "Lonesome Day", and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day".  Enjoy The Boss & Band.

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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

Commission on Disability meeting interrupted/shortened by fire alarm at Senior Center (audio)

FM #1811 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1811 in the series. 

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Sep 3, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm at the Senior Center. The group managed to practice a safe exit and added planning for disability accommodations (as needed) for Town facilities and public events to their list of topics. 

Quick recap:

• Discussion on a backup clerk for this session, initially John, then Julie took notes.

• Update on the accessibility working down at the Town level, becoming more formal, coordinating multiple departments as needed, likely meeting quarterly to work on a long range (10-year) plan. Potential covering areas like infrastructure and digital access

• Disability commissions to gather for a roundtable discussion Oct 14, John and Randy volunteered to participate for this session

• Issue raised with no audio signal for the Shaw’s traffic crossing; also with a homeowner on Mill St that needs  handicap ramp put in

• Minutes moved to approve for prior meeting, seconded

• Interrupted by fire alarm, all clear received approx 20 minutes later

• Discussion on planning for the Harvest Festival

• Discussion on having or changing the October meeting date as it currently conflicts with the Senior Expo on October 2

• Ultimately resolved to cancel the October session

• Continued discussion on planning for the Senior Expo

• ASL interpreter being set up for the Expo, vote to authorize the expense (approx $500)

• Reminder for commission members to wear their t-shirts for the Festival and Expo

• Motion to move a couple of agenda items out to the November session (advocacy letter to SNETT, and social media guidelines), seconded

• Motion to adjourn, seconded

The meeting recording runs about 43 minutes (shorter due to the fire alarm interruption).

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1811-commission-on-disability-mtg-09-03-26/

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The meeting agenda -  https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2474 

Commission on Disability page - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/496/Franklin-Commission-on-Disability 

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, September 3, 2026 ???

Thursday, September 3

8:30am Franklin Downtown Partnership General Mtg (Dean College)

6:30pm Game night     (Franklin TV and Radio)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10676/September-2026-Newsletter?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, September 3 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2474 

Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee - canceled - "The Town Charter Ad Hoc Committee Meeting scheduled for September 3 @ 6pm will be rescheduled for a date TBD."

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, September 3 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09032026-2469 

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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

Audio Recording Available for the Commission on Disability Meeting, August 6, 2026 (audio)

FM #1793 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1793 in the series. 

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on August 6, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. 8 of the 9 members were present, (M Furilla absent).

Quick recap:

• Discussion brainstorming ideas for potential use of their annual budget along with the use of the fees accumulated from parking fines paid by those violating accessibility spaces.

• Approved use of funds ($100) to obtain membership in Downtown Partnership to gain booth space for the Harvest Festival

• Discussion on purchase of Disability Pride Flag, would also need to adjust the current flag bylaw (https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/1107/2024-Town-Council-Flag-Policy-PDF?bidId=)

• Discussion on participation for the Harvest Festival

• Discussion on participation for the Senior Expo (Oct 2)

• Discussion on potential for creating a virtual option for meeting participation. Via Zoom and use of an Owl camera. Decision potentially to be made at the October regular meeting for implementation TBD there after

The meeting recording runs just over 1 hour

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1793-franklin-commission-on-disability-mtg-08-06-26/

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The meeting agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2427  

Commission on Disability page - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/496/Franklin-Commission-on-Disability 

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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, August 6, 2026 ???

Thursday, August 6

Franklin Lions Clothing Drive active through Aug 22   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-franklin-lions-conducting-clothing.htmlcloth

6:00pm Candidate Jason Poulos meet & greet (Franklin TV and Radio 102.9 FM)

 

6:30pm LGBTQ Alliance Picnic  (DelCarte Recreation and Conservation Area)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2427 

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2431 

ZBA Meeting

Thursday, August 6 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-2429 

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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

FY 2027 Budget Narrative: Commission on Disability

From the Town Administrator's FY 2027 Budget narrative, each department's story is worth sharing.

General Purpose

The primary functions of this Commission are to educate about disability, advocate for persons with disabilities, and act as a resource for those who may require disability-related services or have concerns.

Staffing

● There are currently Seven (7) Volunteer Members which will increase to nine (9) Volunteer Members

○ Includes: One (1) Chair

○ Includes: One (1) Vice Chair

○ Includes: One (1) Clerk

Strategic Initiatives & Accomplishments

● Hosting a Disability Expo for several years to provide the public with disability-related resources and services

● Advocating for important accessibility improvements and ADA compliance in the Town of Franklin, including the successful new Dean MBTA Station accessible platform

● Connecting numerous Franklin residents to much-needed disability-related resources

● Completing a “Disability-Related Services” public document and publishing it on the COD website to help guide residents to needed resources

● Developing an "Accessibility In Franklin” public document to help residents easily look up locations and events in town to determine how accessible they are for their own personal needs

● Attending town events such as the Senior Expo, and planning to attend town events such as the Strawberry Stroll, to spread awareness and education about disability and how the COD can help residents

● Establishing a consistent process for reporting, recording, and monitoring revenue received from handicap parking violations, in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 22G

● Creating an Accessibility Working Group to connect the COD with the Town Department Heads

● Supporting the municipal staff in achieving Title II digital compliance

● Advocating for and working with the Town Council and Town Administrator on accessibility goals within the town goals

FY27 Requested Budget Highlights

● This is a level-funded budget, which was just created two years ago.

The PDF of this section - 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/11oK2sD2HIZ5urkhVSXxES5Ei9o8telrz/view?usp=drive_link

For the full FY 2027 budget narrative -  https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8912/FY27-Budget-Narrative-FINAL-1

The complete set of FY 2027 budget information can be found 

https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=577

Audi recording of the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on April 2, 2026 (audio)

FM #1720 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1720 in the series. 

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on April 2, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. 

The meeting recording runs just about 1 hour

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1720-commission-on-disability-mtg-04-02-26/

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The meeting agenda - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2209 

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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!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, April 2, 2026 ???

Thursday, April 2

8:30am FDP General Mtg (Dean College)

3:00pm Back to Life: Youth Theater Project (SAFE Coalition)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

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 Commission on Disability

Thursday, April 2 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2209 

Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, April 2 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2223 

ZBA Meeting- NO Public Meeting

Thursday, April 2 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2213 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2228 

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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