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Monday, August 31, 2026
Franklin TV: BIG NEWS! Franklin Matters Is Expanding!
Franklin TV schedule for Monday, August 31, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY
- Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY
- Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Sunday, August 30, 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.
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.
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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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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Saturday, August 29, 2026
250th Anniversary Celebration Committee met on Thursday to share updates (video)
- 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
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
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
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
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant (video)
- video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm6O1M5Ahz0
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
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY






