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| Hockomock YMCA summer theater opportunities |
Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Meeting
Thursday, March 12 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-2188
Conservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 12 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/571?fileID=8589
Cultural District Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 12 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03122026-2170
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| Wellness Speaker Series at Hockomock Y - Foxboro - March 12 |
"Watch the moving story of Shawna and her children, shared at our March 6th Campaign Breakfast.
Through life’s most difficult moments, our Y is here to provide an immediate safety net for individuals and families in need. None of this support is possible without the generosity of the many people and organizations who give to our annual Reach Out Campaign. Thank you for helping us be there when it matters most.
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| Check out the auditions for Theater at the Hockomock Y for Ages 14+ |
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| Annual YMCA Impact Highlights for 2025 |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.
11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun. Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
FM #1631 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1631 in the series.
This session shares the presentation by Joe Landry at the Franklin Historical Museum on Nov 15, 2025. “The History of the Franklin YMCA.“
Joe was also recognized with the Mary Olsson Award for his contributions to the history of Franklin before his presentation began
Approx. 45 minutes
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When the video is available, that will be shared
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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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| Free Teen Fitness Opportunities Through Grant Support |
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| Learn to Lift |
“I’ll be working directly with teens in Learn to Lift, helping them build a simple and safe gym routine. We’ll focus on major movements like Bench Press, Squat, Deadlift, and other compound lifts. My goal is to give them the tips and tricks that set them up for future success in the weight room—and they’ll leave with a routine of four different workouts they can use right away.”
“When I hire sports instructors or camp counselors, I look for enthusiasm and a genuine understanding of the YMCA’s impact in our community. My first job at the Y was as a camp counselor, where I learned how deeply the Y supports families. That experience taught me professionalism and sparked my desire to grow within the organization.”
Kristin TorracoMembership Director, Hockomock Area YMCAPhone: 508-528-8708Email: kristint@hockymca.org
At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
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| LIVESTRONG is a no-cost, 12-week program designed for cancer survivors |
At the Hockomock Area YMCA, strengthening community is our cause. The Hockomock Area YMCA is an organization of men, women, and children sharing a commitment to nurture the potential of kids, promote healthy living, and foster a sense of social responsibility.The Hockomock Area YMCA is committed to partnering and collaborating with others to create and deliver lasting personal and social change in the 15 communities they are privileged to serve. The Hockomock Area YMCA is a not-for-profit charitable cause-driven organization with facilities in North Attleboro, Foxboro, Franklin, and Mansfield. For more information visit hockymca.org.
