"We are so thankful to call Franklin our home. Throughout our time here we have been so fortunate to have built up such a wonderful community of local clients and business partners. Whether we are making friendship bracelets at the Strawberry Stroll or Harvest Festival, collecting Christmas gifts for the Santa Foundation, or raising funds for Boston Children’s Hospital’s Halloween festivities, the people of Franklin always show up and offer unmatched support."
"Small businesses are so important because there are real people and families behind them who truly care about their clients and communities. Small businesses often take the time to build relationships, earn trust, and give back locally, creating a level of care and accountability that’s hard to replicate through larger corporations. We’ve been fortunate to both serve and receive services from many small businesses in Franklin and the surrounding communities, and have seen the level of care and compassion that goes into each business."
Water shut-off tomorrow in the affected areas listed below. Thank you for your patience and please plan accordingly.
⚽ Switzerland vs. Canada – 3 PM⚽ Scotland vs. Brazil – 6 PM
⚽ Ecuador vs. Germany – 4 PM⚽ Tunisia vs. Netherlands – 7 PM
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| Town of Franklin Cooling Centers when needed (Temp >85 for 3 days in row) |
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| Franklin Community Shred Event on Tuesday, June 16 |
FM #1756 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1756 in the series.
We talk about
Certification of the agent annually
Schedule an appointment for new or renewal
Bring the key certified documents required
Photos available at the office
The show notes include the link to the Passport Acceptance Office page.
The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1756-franklin-ma-passport-acceptance-office-06-01-26/--------------
Franklin Passport Acceptance Office page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/248/Passport-Acceptance-Office
Schedule an appointment -> https://townoffranklinpassportacceptancefacility.as.me/schedule/9b4af9b0
Passport Tip Sheet https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/492/DS-11-Tip-Sheet-PDF
Passport Renewal Tip Sheet
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/491/DS-82-How-To-Renew-Tip-Sheet-PDF
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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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
FM #1753 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1753 in the series.
The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Advance notice of the ceremony https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/reminder-annual-town-of-franklin-pride.html
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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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| Now Available: May 2026 Franklin First Newsletter |
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| Kick Off to Summer with the Flavors of Franklin! |
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| Town of Franklin's Health Dept joins Facebook to share their info |
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| Letter from State Rep Vaughn to Mass DEP on Kingsbury Pond Issue |
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| Town of Franklin offices & schools closed Monday, one day scheduled delay in curbside pickup |
• La Cantina Winery• Franklin Pizza and Deli• The SHED craft bar & kitchen• The Little Shop of Olive Oils• Dave’s Hot Chicken• The Tavern on Central• Teddy Gallagher’s Irish Pub• GlenPharmer Distillery• The Rome Restaurant
