Mary O'Neill talks about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

FM #1177 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1177 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Mary O’Neill, Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities. We met to record in the Franklin TV & Public Radio studio on Friday, April 19, 2024.  

We talk about the Disability Expo scheduled for the Franklin Senior Center on May 4, 2024 (yes, may the fourth be with you!). It will begin at 11 AM and run until 2 PM.

Free admission, free tickets to a couple of gift baskets, and plenty of resources to talk with about various aspects of disability.

If you have a question for Mary, you can reach her at 508-440-1265.

If you would like a “Kindness Matters” sign, text Mary at the same # and she’ll arrange for you to get one.  

The conversation runs about 12 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Mary. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1177-disability-expo-mary-oneill-04-19-24

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The Franklin Commission on Persons with Disabilities -> https://www.franklinma.gov/commission-persons-disabilities 

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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.

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Mary & I talk about the forthcoming Disability Expo scheduled for May 4th at the Franklin Senior Center (audio)

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Apr 22, 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

7:30 am Master Plan Committee Open House

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

10:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

11:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Catholic Memorial 04-17-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Planning Board 04-08-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 04-08-24

7:00 pm Planning Board  LIVE Chambers  974 2477 9646

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Franklin TV: Override? Come Wednesday

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/21/2024

Franklin TV: Override? Come Wednesday

A Joint Meeting of the

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL & FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

[A quorum of the Franklin Finance Committee will be in attendance]

Meeting Agenda 

April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Franklin High School Auditorium 218 Oak Street

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: All citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. There will be no Zoom option for this meeting; however, to view the live meeting remotely citizens are encouraged to watch the live stream on the Franklin Town Hall TV YouTube channel or the live broadcast on Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. Meetings are also archived by Franklin TV on the Franklin Town Hall TV YouTube channel and shown on repeat on Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29 for those who miss the live meeting.

1. INTRODUCTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL & SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. PRESENTATION

a. Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen & Superintendent of Schools, Lucas Giguere

3. DISCUSSION & PUBLIC HEARING

a. To discuss the public opinion of an operational override.

4. ADJOURN

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, Apr 19, 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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

6:30 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

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

8:30 am Mental Health: Jeff Roy

9:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:30 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

3:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

6:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

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

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

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister, and a Rabbi

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: VA Pension

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Celebration of the Arts

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

9:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

10:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am Jazz Cafe 2019

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Sharon 04-13-24

2:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

3:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

4:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

6:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

7:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

9:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 04-04-24

12:30 pm Town Council Subcommittee for Arts and Culture 04-03-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 04-04-24

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  LIVE Chambers  990 7808 6115

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, April 17, 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 the first of the new "Producers Series" with an introduction to Chris Leverone ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/chris-leverone-is-first-up-in-new.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 interview Len Presutti
     ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_15.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 the new Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer as we condense the 4 hour meeting to about 30 minutes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/in-this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

6:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Foxboro 04-08-24

8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

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

8:00 am Town Council 04-10-24

12:30 pm Town Council Subcommittee for Arts and Culture 04-03-24

2:00 pm Town Council 04-10-24

6:30 pm    Master Plan Committee  LIVE Floor 3  845 0113 4237  or YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819/streams

7:00 pm  Finance Committee  LIVE Chambers  864 1147 1126  or YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams

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, Apr 16, 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: Grocery Stores and Markets

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

1:30 pm Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

7:00 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:34 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

9:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm Mental Health: Jeff Roy

3:00 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

6:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Canton 04-08-24

8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 04-09-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 04-10-24

2:00 pm School Committee 04-09-24

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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In this Town Council Quarterbacking session, we condense the 4 hour meeting to about 30 minutes (audio)

FM #1172 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1172 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. The Council met on Wednesday, and we get together on Thursday morning to condense the meeting. In this case, one of the longer ones at 4 hours.  We look to focus on 

• ok, what just happened? 

• What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

Topics for this session:

• License Modification - Change of Officers & Change of Stock Interest of a Section 15 Retail Package Store License: Table & Vine, Inc. Located at 348 East Central St., Franklin, MA 02038

• New Section 15 All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License and Approval of Michael Gannon as the Manager - Shikshapatri Corporation d/b/a Dacey’s Market & Deli, Located at 353 Lincoln St., Franklin, MA 02038

• Resolution 24-17: Local Acceptance of GL Chapter 166 Section 32A

• Resolution 24-18: Gift Acceptance - Veterans’ Services Department ($2,250), Senior Center ($1,500), Franklin Historical Museum (~$600) 

• Franklin Town Council Support for Proposed GL Chapter 40B Affordable Housing Project at 444 East Central Street Pursuant to DHCD’s Local Initiative Program (LIP): Friendly 40B 

• Town Administrator report

Press release on Cantoreggi reinstatement

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/2024-04-11_dpw_director_press_release.pdf 

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Tom.Audio link https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1172-town-council-quarterbacking-04-11-24

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The Franklin TV broadcast of the 4 hour session is available for replay on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4WPC4cB_S4 

Agenda and supporting documents for this session -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/april_10_2024_town_council_meeting_agenda.pdf 

My notes captured via Twitter can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1labnvYVykW4HGk01mHIQDk7d725ikuLn/view?usp=drive_link 

Photo album with the slides as captured during the presentation on Wednesday

https://photos.app.goo.gl/WC1n843rA3AQwjTg7 

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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"

In this Town Council Quarterbacking session, we condense to 4 hour meeting to about 30 minutes (audio)