Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShTSMbPVsB0
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Showing posts with label Mason. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Mason. Show all posts
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Once Upon A Town: Stewart Block (video)
Joe Landry & Scott Mason talk about the Stewart Block, the buildings that were there, before the buildings we see in that area today.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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:
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)
- This segment shares my conversation with Scott Mason who thinks spring and talks baseball 1/12/26 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/get-that-spring-feeling-with-scott.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points. (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)
- This segment features Kim & Mark in Episode 307 - Wine Social Media Star Kelly Axelrad https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_0602953869.html
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Get that spring feeling with Scott Mason as he shares some baseball stories (audio)
FM #1638 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1638 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, January 12, 20256
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Our conversation covers
Trains & baseball
Pawtucket Red Sox, Ben Mondor
Playing in senior league
Spring training for new season
The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1638-scott-mason-baseball-stories-01-12-26/--------------
Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html
Photos of Train Town 1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8
Train Town 2 - Thompson Print & the railroad roundhouse https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html
Photos of Train Town 2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7
Train Town 3 - or “Franklin in Miniature”
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3.html
Photos of Train Town 3 or “Franklin in Miniature”
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6dX8gNB9q3yFfycW8
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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"
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Joe Landry and Scott Mason present "The Rome Block" (video)
Here is the presentation that Joe Landry and Scott Mason recorded at Franklin TV about the Rome Restaurant block.
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye0G1Qen4G4
Saturday, December 6, 2025
Franklin in Miniature opens today at 10 AM at the Historical Museum
The 3rd HO scale model of Franklin circa 1932 opens today at the Historical Museum. Another piece of amazingly detailed work by Scott Mason.
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| the three displays in a row, in order of release with the newest further in |
An album of pictures that I was able to take in advance of the opening
You can listen to Scott talk about the development of this diorama
Friday, November 28, 2025
"Franklin in Miniature" exhibit opens at Historical Museum - Saturday, Dec 6
Please join us for the opening ceremony at 10 AM on December 6, or visit us anytime in the months of December and January to view the exhibit!
The new HO scale train exhibit adds the Franklin Mill Store complex to that of "Train Town 1" (Franklin Dean Station) and "Train Town 2" (the former Thompson Press & the roundhouse)
Listen to my conversations with Scott Mason as we talk about
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Scott Mason talks about the Train Town 3 exhibit to open Dec 6 (audio)
FM #1585 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1585 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Our conversation covers
Train Town 3 - the Mill Store, Franklin Paint
Opening Dec 6, 2025 & running through Jan 2026
What’s next? Other history bits possibly worth exploring
The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1585-scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3-11-10-25/--------------
Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html
Photos of Train Town 1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8
Train Town 2 - Thompson Print & the railroad roundhouse https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html
Photos of Train Town 2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7
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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"
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| Scott Mason talks about the Train Town 3 exhibit to open Dec 3 |
Friday, November 7, 2025
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, November 7, 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:
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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
- This segment shares my conversation with Scott Mason as he shares his Town Council insights -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-shares-his-insights-on-work.html
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
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Former Franklin Town Council Chairman Scott Mason Shoots for 100th Baseball Win
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Scott, 62, dominates in this "Over 50" league, which is composed primarily of former college ballplayers as well as a few former minor and major leaguers. Mason is on the short-list to make the league's Hall of Fame.
Scott was born and raised in Franklin. He pitched for Franklin High School, the University of Dayton and Dean College, and had winning seasons at all three schools. He pitched at Dean College under Rick Smith, former Superintendent of Schools in North Attleboro. Said Smith about Mason: "He was and is the smartest player, and quickest learner, I ever coached...in my entire career, if I ever needed just one out, I would give the ball to Scott."
Scott was on the Franklin Town Council from 2005 to 2011, serving as its Chairman for the last two years. He also coached youth baseball, including multiple high school and Legion teams.
Scott is also a Franklin Historical Commission Member and a professional modeler of miniature railroad dioramas. Since 2022, Scott has re-created the Franklin Historical Museum's train depot diorama.
Scott was also a professional sports photographer, having worked for the New England Patriots, the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Sun Chronicle.
Scott is married to Tina Powderly and together they have five children: Kelly (Cincinnati, Ohio), Kathryn (Franklin), Samantha (Boston), Tyler (Franklin) and Allison (Franklin).
Mason is slated to pitch Opening Day, April 26 at 9 AM, Cranston Stadium, Cranston, RI.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason (video)
Want to catch up to the Second Sunday Speaker Series featuring Joe Landry & Scott Mason? Thanks to Franklin TV, you can.
Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAfa7Z5v8XM
Saturday, December 2, 2023
Scott Mason talks about the "Train Town Franklin" exhibit opening today (Dec 2, 2023) at the Franklin Historical Museum (audio)
FM #1103 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1103 in the series.
This shares my conversation with current Historical Commission member Scott Mason. Scott has a lifelong passion for model railroads.
Scott is designing and building the second diorama of historical Franklin, circa 1932. This second part features a scale model of the Thompson Printing Mill and of the railroad roundhouse located just east of the downtown train station.
Our conversation explores some of his Franklin story and then gets into the development of this second of the series of dioramas. We talk about the research, interesting findings, decisions on scale, etc.
Train Town #2 will be displayed along with Train Town #1. The exhibit is scheduled to open Dec 2, 2023 and run through the end of January 2024 at the Historical Museum. The museum is open on Saturdays (10 AM to 1 PM), and Sundays (1 PM to 4 PM) during winter.
Our conversation runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Scott and his work on “Train Town #2” recorded November 30, 2023.
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1108-train-town-2-with-scott-mason-11-30-23 (oops, the original audio file has a technical glitch as the interview closed out. This file was corrected as of 9:30 PM, Dec 3, 2023)
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Historical Museum notification on Train Town #2 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/downtown-franklins-model-railway.html
Scott’s model railroad page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/wwwScottyMasoncom/100063840514784/
Train Town Franklin 2022 recording -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html
Photo album of Train Town #1 -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8
Photos of Train Town #2 will be added as soon as available
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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
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 your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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| Scott Mason talks about the "Train Town Franklin" exhibit opening today |
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