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, July 29, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 ???
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 ???
Monday, July 27, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 27, 2026 ???
Franklin Agricultural Committee Meeting
Monday, July 27 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-2425
Planning Board Meeting - Cancelled
Monday, July 27 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-2415
Sunday, July 26, 2026
The Franklin Connection: The Senior Center newsletter for August is ready for your reading pleasure
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10349/August-2026-Newsletter?bidId=
The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter
Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
Saturday, July 25, 2026
Jillian let's us in on what's happening at the Senior Center this August 2026 (audio)
FM #1780 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1780 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
We talk about
All the key event highlights for August 2026
Nominations for Stella Jeon Silver Spirit Award opens August 3
2 more dates for the summer concerts in August; the 3rd and the 10th
First Senior Center Art Gallery - Sep 24
Senior Expo scheduled for Oct 2
The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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TO sign up for the Senior Center Art Gallery contact Jillian Rochet at 508-528-4945 or via email at jrochat@franklinma.gov
Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
August 2026 newsletter ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10349/August-2026-Newsletter?bidId=
The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter
Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false
Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945
My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/
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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 it!
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Friday, July 24, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 24, 2026 ???
Thursday, July 23, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???
Board of Assessors Regular Meeting
Thursday, July 23 Time: 5:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2417
Economic Development Subcommittee Meeting
Thursday, July 23 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2422
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting - no meeting
Thursday, July 23 Time: 7:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2414
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, July 23, 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.
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 Senior Center Outlook for July events with Jillian Rochet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/jillian-talks-about-july-2026.html
- On the Turntable Show Album Hour, The Vibe and Pauly G feature "Hypnotic Eye", the last studio album from Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Hypnotic Eye, released in July 2014, was Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' (TP & the HB's) only record to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200. The album includes the hits: "American Dream Plan B", "Red River", "U Get Me High", "Forgotten Man", and "Fault Lines".
- The Vibe Playlist hour airs a collection of live TP & the HB's hits performed in concert. Enjoy the music from this 2002 Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Inductee!
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ???
Council on Aging Board Meeting - No Meeting
Wednesday, July 22 Time: 11:00 AM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2397
Charles River Pollution Control District
Wednesday, July 22 Time: 3:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2420
Tri-County School Committee Nomination Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 22 Time: 5:15 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2423
Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, July 22 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2421
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ???
Housing Authority
Tuesday, July 21 Time: 4:30 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2418
Design Review Meeting
Tuesday, July 21 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2419













