Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Sunday, March 30, 2025
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Steve's PMC Party at the Winery - June 23
Friday, May 17, 2024
Reminder: PMC Kids Ride set for Sunday, June 9, 2024
![]() |
Reminder: PMC Kids Ride set for Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Conversation with Jeff Nutting; how he is keeping busy these days & his insights on override and school's plan (audio)
FM #1200 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1200 in the series
This session shares my conversation with Jeff Nutting, former Franklin Town Administrator and now retired. Or really, having fun while ‘failing at retiring.’ We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He is keeping busy with interesting temporary municipal positions in a variety of communities.
We talk about
● His insights on the current Franklin situation
○ School redistricting plan
○ Override vote scheduled for June 11
○ Riding with Phat Tuesday in prep for his 18th Pan Mass Challenge
○ Various volunteer efforts
The recording runs about 47 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1200-conversation-with-jeff-nutting-05-07-24
--------------
Jeff Nutting’s PMC fundraising page -> www.pmc.org/jn0077
-------------
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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Register (or support) the PMC Kids Ride in Franklin June 9
![]() |
PMC Kids Ride in Franklin |
![]() |
PMC Kids Ride |
Monday, March 4, 2024
Save the date for PMC Kids ride - Sunday, June 9, 2024
![]() |
Save the date for PMC Kids ride - Sunday, June 9, 2024 |
Sunday, May 28, 2023
You can help support the Pan Mass Challenge! - Sunday, June 4
pcarlson4@gmail.com͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
|

Thursday, May 18, 2023
Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4th (Or donate to this worthy cause!)
Monday, May 1, 2023
Are you going to get ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4?
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Get Ready to Ride in the Franklin PMC Kids Ride - June 4
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Franklin Cultural District: book sale, Farmers Mkt, live music, food truck, yoga, and PMC Kids Ride #artshappening here
Wednesday, September 21
11:00am - Franklin Q&A (hybrid event) (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Memory Café (Franklin Senior Center)
1:00pm - Senior Scribblers (writers group) (Franklin Senior Center)
Thursday, September 22
6:00pm - Charlie Rock (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
7:00pm - Wine Barre 2038 (wine & cheese boards) (Intermission)
12:00pm - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Town Common) Farmers Market
5:00pm - Thee Taco Guy (food truck) (67 Degrees Brewery)
6:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Anna Freitas Trio (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - Matt Zajac's Rock Night (3 bands, live music - ticketed event) (THE BLACK BOX)
Saturday, September 24
7:00am - Fitness Open House (sample classes offered) (Franklin YMCA)
9:00am - Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
9:30am - Bollywood Dance Party (family event) (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:30am - Fall Storywalk (Franklin Library at the DelCarte Open Space)
11:00am - Yoga in the Taproom (ticketed event) (67 Degrees Brewery)
1:00pm - Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
5:30pm - Community Cookout (Franklin Methodist Church)
6:00pm - Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)
6:00pm - Mike Malone (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)
8:00pm - Pamela Means - Power of the Protest Song (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse)
![]() |
8:00am - PMC Kids Ride (Jefferson Elementary School)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)
Find the full calendar https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html
If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere |