- Post Office 8:30-12,
- Learning Express ( Stop & Shop plaza) 10-2
- Pet Supplies Plus (Shaw's plaza) 10-2
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 *
FM #1604 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1604 in the series.
This episode shares the voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025.
It's on Thursday, December 11 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come one, come all! The entire community is invited, we hope to see you there!
This is open to all ages.
This is a completely free event but be sure to bring a little extra money for the large scale raffle put together by our Friends of Franklin Elders Inc. - FOFE”
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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/you-are-invited-to-winter-wonderland-at.html
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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.
I hope you enjoy!
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| 3rd Annual Cookie Walk |
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| Save the Date!!! Holiday Cookie Walk at FUSF scheduled for Saturday, Dec 13 |
Valentine Day cookie bar while supplies last
"This Friday!!!
lemon raspberry
linzer hearts
mini chocolate chip mini
double chocolate chunk
mini brownies
strawberry shortbread and more!
Available all day or while supplies last"
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| 2nd Annual Cookie Walk |
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| 2nd Annual Cookie Walk Scheduled for Saturday, Dec 14 |
Share the love and support neighbors in need!
The Franklin Food Pantry is partnering with Mama Barba’s Bake Shop for a sweet Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Now through January 31, 2024, follow the link to purchase a DIY Cookie Decorating Kit or Valentine’s “We go together like…” cookie set and 20% of sales will be donated to The Pantry.
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| Reminder: Franklin Food Pantry Valentine’s Cookie Fundraiser - order by Jan 31 |
Don’t delay! The Pantry will notify customers with pickup instructions. Pickup dates are Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13. Sorry, shipping is not available.
https://mamabarbasbakeshop.
Share the love and support neighbors in need!
The Franklin Food Pantry is partnering with Mama Barba’s Bake Shop for a sweet Valentine’s Day Fundraiser. Now through January 31, 2024, follow the link to purchase a DIY Cookie Decorating Kit or Valentine’s “We go together like…” cookie set and 20% of sales will be donated to The Pantry.
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| Franklin Food Pantry Valentine’s Cookie Fundraiser 1 |
Don’t delay! The Pantry will notify customers with pickup instructions. Pickup dates are Monday, February 12, and Tuesday, February 13. Sorry, shipping is not available.
https://mamabarbasbakeshop.
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| Franklin Food Pantry Valentine’s Cookie Fundraiser 2 |
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| Girl Scout Cookies for sale this weekend - Saturday, 1/06/24 |