Town Council meeting video available for replay - Jan 22, 2025 (video)

The Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. They also entered executive session aprpoximately 9:12 PM not to return to open meeting. All 9 councilors were present in Council Chambers.

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/whUEjE1HPjY?&t=149

The agenda doc -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/2025-01-22_town_council_agenda_1.pdf

Town Council meeting video available for replay - Jan 22, 2025 (video)

Fallen Hero Recognitions: Video parts 8 & 9 (2024)

The Town of Franklin has one of the most beautiful Veteran’s Memorial areas in the state.  If you haven’t been there recently, it is worth a visit.  There are monuments for all wars centered in front of the WWI “Doughboy” monument.  At the rear of the monument area is the Veterans’ Memorial Walkway which currently honors 1866 veterans who have served America.

Perhaps the most moving part of the Memorial area are the 45 granite posts which line the Veterans’ Walkway. Each one of these posts is dedicated to a Franklin veteran who gave his life, defending our freedom. These columns are beautifully done, marked with bronze plaques and a flag. During the holidays, each is also decorated with a beautiful wreath.

Over the past few months, Franklin’s Veterans’ organizations, the Edward L. Grant American Legion Post 75, and the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars Post 3402, under the auspices of the Town’s Veterans Council, have developed a program to further honor those who died for our nation, to ensure they are remembered, and their stories are kept alive.

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history we may have on that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

This event will happen 45 times during the coming year.  Some months, like January, only one ceremony will be held. Other months will have multiple ceremonies, such as February with 4 and June with 7.   On March 10, April 9, July 18, and September 21, there will be dual ceremonies as we lost two veterans on the same day.

Families of the veterans are welcome to attend the ceremony.

The public is invited to attend these ceremonies to honor those who gave their lives.

Franklin’s military organizations support numerous veterans’ activities  and encourage all veterans in town to join them.

Video of the set for #8 ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZPWxPuFczA

Video of the set for #9  (last one for 2024)->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GgRYYnTdbM

You can find all the videos for 2024 in one playlist -> 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo3eJGInVXU&list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zOqXRuHZ5-_LPf6UwmBNSA

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Jan 23, 2025

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

9:00am, 12:00pm, 6:00pm - Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• This week's Show 16 features our local band Boston and their amazingly successful debut record titled "Boston".   Released in August 1976,  Boston achieved record setting sales becoming one of the best-selling debut albums in the US at that time and for all time.  The songs "More Than a Feeling", "Peace of Mind" and "Foreplay/Long Time" were instant major hits!  The album hour features the entire record and the Vibe playlist hour includes both Boston and some live 1970's classic rock hits to bring the experience back to Boston time. 
• Playlist ->   https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

11:00am, 2:00pm, 8:00pm  - Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

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

7:00 am Fallen Heroes Pt 9

7:30 am Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:30 am Comfort Food: Comfort Food

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:00 pm Franklin Art Association: Joyce McJilton Dwyer

6:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

7:00 pm Frank Presents: KP Sompally

9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Twisted Sisters

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

10:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v Milford 01-03-25

1:30 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

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

4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Foxboro 01-18-25

6:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v King Philip 01-11-25

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 01-09-25

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 01-15-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 01-09-25

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  935 1561 9670

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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FHS girls & boys basketball teams both top Canton on Tuesday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Boys Basketball = Canton, 40 @ Franklin, 79 – Final

– Franklin’s defense set the tone to start, only allowing one field goal in the first eight minutes, on its way to a big win over visiting Canton. The Panthers staked a 14-3 lead at the end of the first quarter and then scored at least 20 points in each of the next three quarters, including a 23-point second quarter that led to a 37-12 halftime lead. Senior Caden Sullivan hit five three-pointers and finished with a game-high 24 points while Joseph Conlan hit five shots from the floor on his way to 16 points. In total, 13 Panthers made their way onto the score sheet. JJ Faulk led Canton with 10 points.

Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bP93fUMAHxY

Girls Basketball = Franklin, 65 @ Canton, 32 – Final 

– Despite missing a few players to illness, including top scorer Chloe Fales, Franklin jumped out top a 20-point lead in the first quarter and never looked back to maintain its lead in the Kelley-Rex. The Panthers outscored Canton 28-5 in the opening quarter. Lauryn DiGiorgio knocked down three of her four three-pointers in the first and Lena Malymina added two more as they combined for 19 points in the quarter. Franklin would go on to bury 11 threes as a team. Malymina and Digiorgio each finished with 14 points, Mallory Santos added a dozen, and Fiona Morrison contributed 10. Ava McCoole got into double digits for the Bulldogs, scoring a team-high 11, and Deanna Kolokithas finished with six points.

Swimming = Franklin @ King Philip, 7:00

(results not yet available)

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/tuesdays-schedule-scoreboard-01-21-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

FHS Sports broadcast on Franklin TV this week

FHS Sports broadcast on Franklin TV this week

 

"LIVE STREAMS For this week on Franklin Pride TV

Tune in!"

You can also find the recording on YouTube after the game: Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/188Y2V2JvU/

Winter Wonderland 2024 (video)

The Franklin Senior Center opened their doors to the community on Thursday, December 12, 2025. If you missed making the visit to Winter Wonderland, enjoy the recap by Franklin TV and make plans to be there next December!

Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpWpjEHW_Dw

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

• 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 segment features my conversation with Pam & Joe Formosa of the Santa Foundation -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/01/pam-joe-formosa-say-thanks-to-community.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 points.

• Mark & Kim talk about "Buying Tips For New Wine Drinkers"
   -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/01/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_01899297967.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 features my Chalkboard Chat session with Cmte Chair Dave Callaghan as we recap the School Committee Mtg of 1/14/25 -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/01/in-this-chalkboard-chat-we-condense.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Rion James

8:30 am Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

10:00 am Jim Johnston: Ben Franklin and Martin Luther King, Jr.

11:30 am Comfort Food: Comfort Food

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Northeast Groove

8:00 pm Martin Luther King, Jr Convocation

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022

12:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Foxboro 01-18-25

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

8:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v King Philip 01-11-25

10:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Stoughton 01-14-25

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

8:00 am Town Council 01-08-25

12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 01-15-25

2:00 pm Town Council 01-08-25

7:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  850 7977 7165

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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FHS Boys Basketball top Lawrence on Sunday, Jan 19, 2025 (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Sunday, January 19, 2025

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 78 vs. Lawrence, 67 – Final 

– Franklin used an 8-0 run at the end of the first quarter to build a lead and the Panthers played from ahead the rest of the way to improve to 12-0 on the season. With the game tied 12-12, Jake Olmstead, Zach Allen, and Caden Sullivan rattled off consecutive points to give Franklin a solid lead. Franklin carried that eight point advantage into half (40-32) and then poured in 23 points in the third to take a 63-49 lead into the final frame. Franklin was able to push the lead up to as high as 19 (78-59) with three minutes to play. Olmstead finished with a career-high 24 points and six rebounds, Sullivan added 21 points, and four rebounds, and Allen was a spark off the bench with eight points and four boards. Junior Justice Samuels had a strong all-around game with 16 points, eight rebounds, seven blocks, five assists, and two steals.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yq0Z1aXwpI

FHS Boys Basketball top Lawrence

 

FHS Boys Basketball (@fhsboysbball) posted Sun, Jan 19, 2025:
https://x.com/fhsboysbball/status/1881082129066676405

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-01-19-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Santa on the Common 2024 (video)

If you missed Santa arriving on the Town Common, you can relive the moment with this Franklin TV video -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J007TCZmXls

Santa's visit is sponsored by the Concerts on the Common and helped by Franklin Fire, Police, and other volunteers.

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Jan 21, 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: Funeral Homes

9:00 am Mental Health: Rion James

10:00 am Frank Presents: KP Sompally

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Banana Bread

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Game Day Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

6:00 pm Fallen Heroes Pt 9

6:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Twisted Sisters

8:00 pm Martin Luther King, Jr Convocation

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

9:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

11:30 am Mental Health: Rion James

12:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Foxboro 01-18-25

4:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Milford 01-17-25

8:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am School Committee 01-14-25

12:00 pm Economic Development 01-08-25

2:00 pm School Committee 01-14-25

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 Chalkboard Chat, we condense the School Cmte Mtg of Jan 14 (audio)

FM #1356 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1356 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. We recapped the School Committee meeting of January 14, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Cheerleader recognition, approval for trip to Nationals

• FHS update & program of studies

• Redistricting updates mostly in Superintendent Update, action items did include approval of notification of the school names for interim usage

• Approval of the capital budget

• Franklin TV presentation, issue of cable cutting and alternative revenue source

• State of the Schools, January 27 at 7 PM at the TV Studio

The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1356-chalkboard-chat-01-15-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

School Committee Meeting Info

• Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWsDrfRwZuM 

• Meeting agenda -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/fsc.pdf 

• Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/january-14%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/742564 

• My full set of notes in one PDF ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JdupV2TntAObJjwWAik_BBpoPfpLPHVH/view?usp=drive_link 

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In this Chalkboard Chat, we condense the School Cmte Mtg of Jan 14 (audio)