Showing posts with label Senior Center. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Senior Center. Show all posts

Monday, July 27, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 27, 2026 ???

Monday, July 27


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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   



***  Town Meetings today ***


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 


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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

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.

 

Jillian let's us in on what's happening at the Senior Center this August 2026 (audio)

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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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 it!

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Friday, July 24, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 24, 2026 ???

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???
Friday, July 24

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

2:00pm Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)

3:00pm David Rak (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:00pm Zucchini Race - check-in (Franklin Town Common)
5:30pm Paradise Flyer (live music) (Franklin Town Common)





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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***  NO Town Meetings today ***


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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

Thursday, July 23, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???

Thursday, July 23

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, July 23, 2026 ???



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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***   Town Meetings today ***

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 



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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

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. 

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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday


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)


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)"  
  • 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!

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

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 22

12:00pm SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward Street)

6:00pm    Once Upon a Town (audience opportunity)   (Franklin TV & Radio Studio)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)



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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***   Town Meetings today ***

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 


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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

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ???

Tuesday, July 21

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

5:00pm Youth Open Track & Field Check-in (Franklin High School)
6:00pm Youth Open Track & Field meet (Franklin High School)


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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***   Town Meetings today ***

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 


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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

Monday, July 20, 2026

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, July 20, 2026 ???

Monday, July 20

4:00pm Emergency Preparedness Class (free) (Franklin Fire Department)

7:00pm Summer Concert Series: Community Concert Band (Franklin Senior Center)



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


For additional details on Senior Center events ->   


***  NO Town Meetings today ***


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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

Sunday, July 19, 2026

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 107 - Friends, The Declaration of Independence, When, The Start of Summer, and much more

In this episode, the Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about remembering friends and musicians who have passed, reflections, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, the start of summertime, and asking when?  

(Editor's note: And this episode brings us up to the current one, we have caught up ... )


Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group
Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 
Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes