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 *
Thursday, July 9, 2026
The "Aging Agenda" Show Highlights Retirement Planning for Local Viewers (video)
Friday, February 14, 2025
Talking with Caring Transitions about their Senior services (audio)
FM #1381 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1381 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Brian McGonigal, franchise owner of Caring Transitions operating in Franklin/Milford along with Eric Eidswick, Business Development Manager. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Monday, January 27, 2025.
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| Talking with Caring Transitions |
We talk about
Caring Transitions services
Senior relocation, downsizing, estate sales
Start with a phone call or web interaction
Free in home consultation
Can lead to a proposal and contract for services
Personalized to meet your needs
The recording runs about 43 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1381-caring-transitions-for-seniors-01-27-25/
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Caring Transitions web page -> https://www.caringtransitions.com/locations/mode/franklin-milford
Estate sales page -> https://ctbids.com/
Tip & Trick to assess item value -> eBay app - download, take a photo, do a search, go to “Sold & Completed items”
“Your Kids Don’t Want Your Stuff” https://www.amazon.com/Your-Kids-Dont-Stuff-Memoir-ebook/dp/B0BN2B7KQP
“Nobody Wants your Sh-t - Decluttering before your die” https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61271940-nobody-wants-your-sh-t
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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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Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Frank Presents: Jay Elias, Part 1 & Part 2 on end of life planning (video)
Jay Elias, General Counsel with the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home in North Attleboro spends time with Frank Falvey over two episodes talking about end of life planning, health care proxies, etc.
Part 1 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kMdb5yuvA8
Part 2 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aET8hG-YU
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| Frank Presents: Jay Elias, Part 1 & Part 2 on end of life planning (video) |
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Basics of Estate Planning - Franklin Senior Center (virtual session) - Jan 27
On 1/27/2021 @JennTaddeo is presenting a virtual program, "Basics of #EstatePlanning," to members of the Franklin Senior Center in Franklin, MA. She will cover what attendees need to know about planning their estate and more: https://t.co/xMQkSmLrGI#TrustsAndEstates https://t.co/jt6CNn7R15
| Basics of Estate Planning - Franklin Senior Center (virtual session) - Jan 27 |
Basics of Estate Planning
Monday, January 25, 2021
Estate Planning With Attorney Jennifer Taddeo - Jan 27 - 1 PM
Q & A
In order to protect your privacy, please email questions to Ariel Doggett in advance, and they will be answered in the course of the presentation. We will end with a Q & A to answer general questions, but please remember that attorneys can not provide advice outside of a formal legal engagement.



