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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Voices of Franklin - the audio recording of the first session August 18, 2026 (audio)

FM #1805 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1805 in the series. 


This session shares the Voices of Franklin session held on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. Yes, there can be important conversations between the generations. This shares the first of a series of "Voices of Franklin.” 


Coordinated by Franklin Interact Club, Franklin Rotary Club, Franklin Senior Center, and Franklin Recreation. Held at the Franklin Senior Center and the audio recording was made by Franklin TV

Voices of Franklin - 1

About a dozen seniors and about 15 high school students gathered for a few games, some lunch (and conversation) then, the center piece discussion of the day.


A defining statement was provided. Participants would raise the red card or green card; if they disagreed they would raise their red card or if they agreed, their green.  


Moderator Ryan Jette would then follow up with some of the individuals who raised red or green and the conversation ensued.


Voices of Franklin - 2

The next session is scheduled for November 19 at 12:30 PM also at the Senior Center. Starting with lunch (approx. 30 minutes) then getting into a brief presentation on Public Safety with Town of Franklin Police & Fire Chiefs moderated by Ryan Jette. The next session output will be available with audio & video.


Audio link (approx. 40 minutes) - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1805-voices-of-franklin-08-18-26/



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250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met on Thursday to share updates (video)

The  250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met as scheduled in the 3rd floor Training Room on Thursday, August 27, 2026 begnning just after 7 PM.

250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met on Thursday to share updates (video)
Franklin TV recording is available for replay herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqGcII8ylBY


Quick recap:
  • Earmark funds spent by due date and accounted for. Funds to puchase additional clothing for sale was approved
  • For the community portion, little input other than mine to encourage posting the dates as they become firm so that everyone, other orgs, etc can start planning accordingly
  • moving the location for the next three months (Sep, Oct, Nov) to the Franklin TV studio approved via consensus
  • discussion on obtaining donations when not a 501(c3). there is language in the law...
  • Sep 3 subcmte meeting to work on finalizing the first email pitch; should also set up a separate meeting to work on the parade planning with the Police, Fire, etc.
  • motion to vote on the dates for the donor lunches, Oct 16, Nov 5, and Nov 19; vote on the motion via roll call, passes
  • Discussion on additional fund raising opportunities; need volunteers to do the additional work, it is a lot already on our plates. we spent a year spending $50k, and have 18 months to raise $750k. What is the risk if we don't reach $750K? We scale back the events; as noted earlier 2 other communities raised 400+ and 300+, the 300+ had significantly less events. What kind of celebration do we really want?
  • meeting adjourns at 8:25 PM
My full set of notes captured during the meeting


Friday, August 28, 2026

Franklin TV schedule for August 28, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jason Poulos
10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Julie Booth
11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Sticky Buns
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1
4:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Peter Glass
6:00 pm Franklin 4th: 2 Guys Who Like Sharks
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Vance Gilbert

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

7:00 am Middle School Spring Band 06-04-26
8:30 am Historical Museum: Randy LaRosa and Krishna Swain
9:30 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
11:00 am Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
1:00 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band
3:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-12-25
8:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies

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


8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 08-06-26
11:00 am Economic Development 08-04-26
2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 08-06-26

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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Thursday, August 27, 2026

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, August 27, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY
9:00 am Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant
10:00 am Franklin Matters: Kitchen Center
11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Sticky Buns
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Julie Booth
4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Lauren Turner
5:30 pm Rockin' The Boroughs
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Vance Gilbert

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

7:30 am      Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2
8:30 am FHS Winter Music: Band and Wind Ensemble
10:30 am Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
12:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band
2:00 pm Arts Advocacy: Fundraising
3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Hopkinton 04-25-26
9:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies

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


8:00 am Conservation Commission 08-13-26
11:00 am Economic Development 08-04-26
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 08-13-26
7:00 pm Conservation Commission  Chambers ??  897 8846 7620
7:00 pm 250th Anniversary Committee FLOOR 3  974 0008 8938 


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

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant (video)

Aging Agenda, a new show on Franklin TV hosted by Tony DaSilva, is a locally produced program that explores the important decisions people can make before and during retirement. In a relaxed interview format, DaSilva speaks with local experts about topics such as retirement timing, finances, taxes, wills and trusts, and ways to make the most out of life after leaving a traditional 8-to-5 career.

In this episode, Tony talks with Arthur Vigeant


Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, August 26, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
7:30 am     Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing
8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Katie Kindilien
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Peter Glass
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos
12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Sticky Buns
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 8
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
4:00 pm Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant
5:00 pm Franklin Matters: Kitchen Center
6:00 pm Franklin 4th: 2 Guys Who Like Sharks
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Vance Gilbert

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

8:30 am Middle School Spring Band 06-04-26
10:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media
11:00 am FHS Winter Music: Band and Wind Ensemble
3:30 pm Mary Anning: Fossil Hunter
5:15 pm      Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band
7:00 pm FHS Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-12-25

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

8:00 am  Town Council 08-12-26
1:00 pm  Town Council 08-12-26 

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