Franklin TV: Porch Fest - Music – All Over Town

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/19/2024

The musicians are coming! The musicians are coming! On porches everywhere. On Saturday, June 1st, get ready for a ‘neighborhood block party’ all over town. It’s Franklin’s first-ever Porchfest – a huge music jam. I count at least, umm – 50? Here they are, all jammed onto 1 page. We’ll record as many as we can. (Whew!)

• 270 Cottage St 2:00 - 4:00 The Bittas – 5:00 - 6:00 W.M.D.
• 60 Dean Ave 2:00 - 4:00 Dave Warner Band
• 148 Dean Ave 1:00 - 2:00 Railroad picker
• 17 E Central Street, Birchwood Bakery 12:30 - 1:30 Jack & Aida
• 16 Fales Street 1:00 - 3:00 Matt Tremble – 4:30 - 6:00 A Touch of Grey
• 85 Hillside Rd 12:00 - 1:00 Berkshire Valley Boys – 2:00 - 4:00 Lincoln Street Groove Project 
• 94 Hillside Rd. 4:30 - 6:00 Orange Squeeze
• 9 Lincoln Street 12:00 - 1:00 Garden Of Hedon – 3:00 - 4:00 The Pub Kings 5:00 - 6:00 The Zajac Brothers Band
• 18 Lincoln Street 1:00 - 3:00 Dom DeBaggis – 3:45 - 5:45 Joe Marino
• 270 Main St. 12:00 - 1:00 Mark Legere – 2:00 - 4:00 Bucketlist 
• 164 Main Street 12:30 - 1:15 Jeff Roy of Ben Gardner's Boat, 1:45 - 2:30 Great Highland Bagpipe Player – 3:00 - 4:30 Critical Mass
• 171 Main Street, Federated Church 2:15 - 3:00 Ben Levy - 5:00 - 6:00 Average Joel 
• 36 Main Street, Intermission Cafe 12:00 - 6:00 FSPA Faculty, Students & Alumni 
• 118 Main Street, Public Library 12:00 - 1:00 Musical Memories with John & Linda, 2:00 - 3:00 The Bad Apples – 4:30 - 6:00 Spunky Bliss
• 201 Main Street, Town Common Gazebo 1:00 - 3:00 Franklin Public Schools Music 5:00 - 6:00 South Street Six
• 27 Marvin Ave 2:00 - 3:00 LIZ's KID – 5:00 - 6:00 Mike Mainuli
• 35 Marvin Ave 1:00 - 2:00 Cabana Knights – 3:00 - 4:00 Moonshot
• 14 Orchard Street 4:00 - 5:00 Heath Nisbett – 5:15 - 6:00 Rayna Nisbett
• 17 Park Rd 5:00 - 6:00 Ayre Time
• 24 Pearl Street 1:00 - 3:00 The Franklin Underground
• 99 Pleasant St 1:00-3:00 AK Cody & Wicked Northmen – 3:30-5:00 Grab the Wheel 
• 237 Pleasant Street 12:00 - 1:00 Grey Cats Band – 2:00 - 4:00 Wild Sundays
• 28 Queen Street 12:00 - 1:00 Sun Of Sound – 2:00 - 4:00 Slow Train
• 248 Summer St 2:00 - 4:00 According to Nancy – 5:00 - 6:00 Alfred Be Loud 
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  80 W. Central St., Historical Museum 12:00 - 1:00 Jamie Barrett 2:00 - 3:00 Metrowest Symphony ensemble 4:00 - 5:00 Greenwich Bay Brass ensemble
• 39 Union St 1:00 - 2:00 Kaye Kelly with Innover 
• 80 Union St 2:00 - 3:30 The KO Trio
• 17 Union Street 4:00 - 6:00 Dave Bauer & Diet Soda 
• 305 Union Street 2:00 - 3:00 DERT

Wowwerz! Who knew there was so much talent?

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, May 17, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel         (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am  Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

8:30 am  Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

10:00 am  Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

11:00 am  Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm  Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm  Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:00 pm  Strawberry Stroll 2022

1:30 pm  Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm  New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm  Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:30 pm  Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

8:00 pm  Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 2

9:00 pm  Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel          (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

8:30 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

9:30 am Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

11:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

1:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

3:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

4:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

9:00 pm MSTCA Track Meet Pt 1

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) =  FRIDAY

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 05-08-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

5:00 pm Economic Development 05-01-24

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

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, May 16, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   Franklin Faith Forum

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

7:00 am Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

8:00 am Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

9:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:00 pm Franklin Cultural District: Brent Selby

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 6 - Swinging Steaks

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Patience Noah

10:00 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Mansfield 04-29-24

1:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:00 pm Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

7:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission 05-02-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 05-08-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 05-02-24

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  LIVE Chambers  925 8430 5065

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

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, May 15, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features my Chalkboard Chat with School Cmte Chairperson Dave Callaghan ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/redistricting-and-override-on-agenda.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi talk about consumer insights
     ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/the-wonderful-world-of-wine.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features my conversation with former Town Administrator Jeff Nutting -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/05/conversation-with-jeff-nutting-how-he.html

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

8:30 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Paolo DiGregorio

10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

6:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

8:30 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

11:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

12:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

1:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

8:30 pm MSTCA Track Meet Pt 1

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 05-01-24

2:00 pm Town Council 05-01-24

6:30 pm Master plan Committee  LIVE Floor 3   153 9753 026159

7:00 pm Finance Committee  LIVE Chambers  858 2262 5386

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

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, May 14, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

9:00 am Menthal Health: Donna Grady

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

1:30 pm Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Michael Walker Jones

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

5:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Joe Landry

7:00 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Patience Noah

9:30 pm Pack 92 Pinewood Derby 2022

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

9:00 am Public School Event: Horace Mann Winter Music 2021

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:00 pm Menthal Health: Donna Grady

5:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v North Attleboro 04-23-24

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Foxboro 05-06-24

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee 04-30-24

2:00 pm School Committee 04-30-24

7:00 pm School Committee LIVE Chambers 881 5809 5971 Passcode 163342

7:00 pm Community Preservation Cmte LIVE Floor 3 879 8591 5243

9:00 pm Finance Committee 05-08-24

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

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The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW):Unveiling Consumer Trends and Producer Problems (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) Episode 263

In this episode, hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you! 

This episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) dives deep into the fascinating world of wine, exploring both consumer preferences and the changes by American wine producers.

Consumer Insights: Unveiling What Makes Wine Lovers Tick

We delve into the results of a recent YouGov survey, uncovering valuable insights into:

• Drinking habits: How often wine people typically drink?
• Health considerations: Does health play a role in wine choices?
• Varietal preferences: What types of wine are most popular among consumers?
• Price sensitivity: How much are people willing to pay for a bottle of wine?
• American Wine Producers: Facing a Changing Landscape

We shift gears to discuss the current changes by American wine producers:

• The EU vs. Overproduction: We explore the European Union's efforts to curb wine overproduction and its impact on the US market.
• The Rise of Bulk Juice: We analyze the trend of American wineries buying more bulk juice, raising concerns about:
• Label transparency: How does this practice affect the information displayed on wine labels?
• Impact on consumer trust: What are the potential consequences for consumer trust in American wines?

Don't miss this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) as we explore the evolving world of wine consumption and production!

Stay tuned for:

Expert commentary on the YouGov survey results.

In-depth analysis of the challenges faced by American wine producers.

Potential solutions and future outlooks for the American wine industry.

Cheers

Kim and Mark

#franklinma #wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #podcast #yougov

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW):Unveiling Consumer Trends and Producer Problems

Episode 263-Unveiling Consumer Trends and Producer Problems by The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-263-unveiling-consumer-trends-and-producer-problems

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 263-Unveiling Consumer Trends and Producer Problems

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, May 13, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Ken DoRosario

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Marsala

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Fish

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: Veterans' Treatment

5:00 pm Strawberry Stroll 2022

5:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jamie Barrett

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 2

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Foxboro 05-06-24

10:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

11:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Michelle Palladini

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Mansfield 04-29-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 05-06-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 05-06-24

4:00 pm Police Station Bldg Cmte  LIVE Chambers  880 8746 4635

7:00 pm Finance Committee 05-06-24

7:00 pm Land Use & Zoning Cmte  ZOOM ONLY  860 2974 4683

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

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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.

Jeff Nutting

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

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Jeff Nutting’s PMC fundraising page -> www.pmc.org/jn0077

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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

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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Franklin TV: Summer Days Ahead

Horological Summer is here – 90 longest days 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/12/2024

Memorial Day weekend is touted as the unofficial start of Summer across the U.S., but the official start of the season? It depends. The Summer solstice occurs on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at 4:51 P.M. EDT. This is when Astronomical Summer begins. Some finer points to note – The Sun actually rises at its earliest about a week before and sets at its latest about a week after. This is because of the Earth’s slightly elliptical orbit. (Google: analemma)

Horological (Solar) Summer refers to the 90 longest days of the year from May 6 to about August 5. So – Solar Summer is already here, and ushering in:

Meteorological Summer – which is fast approaching. This is the 91-ish days of the year containing the warmest weather – from June to August. The time difference between Horological and Meteorological Summer is about 3 to 4 weeks, give-take. This is the typical lag in the worldwide weather system and the Sun’s local effects.

Franklin TV: Summer Days Ahead

The hottest day of the year on average – is July 21st. The ‘hottest day’ in any year can occur at any time between late June and most of August, depending on the weather and location. The hot ‘Dog Days of Summer’ run from Jul 3 to Aug 11- ish. This year, with El Nino still in effect, we might see some records broken – again. The last two Summers were recorded by NOAA as the hottest yet.

Perhaps call the HVAC folks to run a health check on your air conditioning? 

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.

And – as always – thanks for watching.

 

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

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Redistricting and the Override on the agenda for this Chalkboard Chat (audio)

FM #1199 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1199 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via the Zoom conference bridge on Thursday, May  9, 2024. 

 

We talk about 

• The redistricting proposal scheduled for May 14 vote

• The school budget & the override scheduled for June 11

And we close with a recognition of mothers on this Mother’s Day weekend.

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1199-chalkboard-chat-05-09-24

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net  

School Committee page => https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee  

School budget ->  https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-district-budget/pages/1-fy2025-budget 

Redistricting page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/comprehensive-school-facilities-assessment 

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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

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"

Redistricting and the Override on the agenda for this Chalkboard Chat (audio)