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Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 6 for Franklin, MA |
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 *
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 6 for Franklin, MA
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Survey says: "The majority of residents enjoy a high quality of life in Franklin"
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"Division within the Town for the vision of Franklin’s future and how to get there. We aren’t alone in this, but it is present and must be seen and heard" |
Saturday, June 14, 2025
Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 5
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Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 5 |
Thursday, June 5, 2025
New lower municipal aggregation electricity rate coming this fall
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https://colonialpowergroup.com/franklin-documents/ |
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
June 1, 2025 Town of Franklin MA Pride Flag Raising (video)
The 2nd Annual Pride Flag Raising ceremony held on Sunday, June 1, 2025 in Franklin, MA. Town Councilor Ted Cormier-Leger was 'master of ceremonies' for this event introducing each speaker.
Sioo did perform a song (Journey) for which he gave thanks. It was left out of the video to avoid copy right issues.
video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2C6bdr9spr0
Sunday, June 1, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, June 1, 2025 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Franklin Secures Lower Electricity Rate for Franklin Residents
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https://colonialpowergroup.com/franklin-documents/ |
Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 4 for Franklin, MA
The Town Administration Office has launched new volume of our newsletter, Franklin First!
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Franklin First Newsletter - Volume 4 for Franklin, MA |
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Town of Franklin, MA: Memorial Day Ceremony - May 26, 2025 (audio)
FM #1455 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1455 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 26, 2025. The day was sunny, a few passing clouds with a gentle breeze.
Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker, and walks us through the program.
The ceremony runs about 47 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1455-town-of-franklin-ma-memorial-day-ceremony-05-26-25/
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My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->
https://photos.app.goo.gl/w7AdGvP6PDGimFT88
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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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Thursday, May 22, 2025
Curbside Trash/Recycling Delayed One Day Due to the Memorial Day Holiday--May 26-30
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Curbside Trash/Recycling Delayed One Day Due to the Memorial Day Holiday--May 26-30 |
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=62
Thursday, May 15, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, May 15, 2025 ???
Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials
May 15, 2025, 8:30 AM
No agenda for this informal gathering
Conservation Commission Meeting
May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152025-1741
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar