Come along with us as we go inside the Lift Station of the Beaver St Interceptor Project (BSI) (video)

Our thanks to Doug Martin, P.E., Water and Sewer Superintendent for the Town of Franklin (MA) for providing us access and helping explain the workings of this new pump/life station. Thanks also to Mike Ammendolia, Construction Supervisor for Methuen Construction which built the pump/life station. This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure, originally constructed in 1914. The cost for this pump/life station installation was about $8M or about 25% of the total $30M project. The project is being financed by a SRF loan from the State of MA and the sewer user fees. Additional info on the BSI Project can be found on the Town of Franklin project page https://www.franklinma.gov/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project My thanks also to Chris Leverone and Joe Landry for capturing the video footage. And especially to Chris for handling the bulk of the editing.

Video link - https://youtu.be/uH48wRHdIFA

25' Underground and inside the new BSI Lift Station on Beaver St

Additional photos of the Lift Station

 https://photos.app.goo.gl/efvzmzzGno4KbMiU8

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, June 16, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

7:30 am     Once Upon A Town: Depot Plaza

9:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:30 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

5:30 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

9:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Heartland Radio

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

7:00 am FHS Chamber Music 04-08-26

10:30 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

11:30 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Shrewsbury 06-06-26

3:00 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026

7:00 pm Middle School 6th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

10:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am School Committee 06-09-26

2:00 pm School Committee 06-09-26

6:00 pm Finance Committee 06-03-26

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Aging Boldfully: Fyzical with Chris Correnti and Winslow Woodacre (audio & video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach.  Chris Correnti and Winslow Woodacre was Susan's guest for this recent show.

The show description: 

"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.

For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life? 

Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story? 

Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."

Video link -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fv31YKPkT9w

Audio link -  https://aging-boldfully.captivate.fm/episode/episode-009-fyzical-with-chris-correnti-and-winslow-woodacre

 

Franklin TV schedule for Monday, June 15, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Aging Boldfully: Anne Bergen

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Heartland Radio

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm      Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:30 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 4

3:30 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

7:00 pm Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

8:00 pm Celebrate with Pride: Toby

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Seth Glier

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

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

10:30 am FHS Chamber Music 04-08-26

12:30 pm Middle School Spring Band

2:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Westford Academy 06-02-26

6:30 pm FHS Senior Awards 2026

9:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of the Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am Planning Board 06-01-26

10:00 am Finance Committee 06-03-26

2:00 pm Planning Board 06-01-26

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Franklin TV: MIAA - Meet the talented student athletes

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 06/14/2026

Last week we were back in the studio interviewing some amazing student athletes with the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association – the MIAA

Franklin TV: MIAA - Meet the talented student athletes

It’s always an inspiring session; listening to these students share their experiences. They brilliantly personify the MIAA’s mission “Growing Courageous Leaders.”

If you’ve ever had doubts or misgivings about this latest generation –find comfort in the MIAA’s ongoing series “Winning Ways”. It’s definitely must-see TV.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thanks for listening to wfpr●fm,

and staying informed at Franklin●news

The playlist for "Winning Ways" defaults to the oldest video first, so you'll need to scroll down to find the most recent ones.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRYBa_byGy8&list=PLfmIkAj28lU9FkHa8K0ryvIlQgJYuIG9P

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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Aging Boldfully: Positive Psychology with Dr. Anne Bergen (audio & video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. Dr. Anne Bergen was Susan's guest for this recent show.

The show description: 

"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.

For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life? 

Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story? 

Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."

Video  link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=75i6Y7HQ2iU

Audio link - https://aging-boldfully.captivate.fm/episode/episode-008-anne-bergen

Franklin TV schedule for June 12, 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: Jay Elias Pt 2

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Ken Bray

11:00 am Senior Connection: Kitchen Gadgets Pt. 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:30 pm Memorial Day 2026

6:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Mike Tarara

9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

7:00 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

8:30 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

9:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-26-26

11:00 am FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

1:00 pm FHS Chamber Music 04-08-26

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Leominster 05-31-26

8:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 05-14-26

12:00 pm Economic Development 06-04-26

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 05-14-26

6:00 pm Communications Subcommittee 05-28-26

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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Town Council takes almost 5 hours to approve FY 2027 budget, the CPA funded projects & capital round 2 (video)

The Franklin Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, June 10 with all 9 members present in Council Chambers. The session went almost 5 hours with a vote to extend past 4, and a brief "bio break/recess" during.

The 'surprise' of the evening was the announcement that Police Chief TJ Lynch will retire in November 2026.

Ultimately the FY 2027 budget passed by a 6-3 vote, the CPA funding allocation also passed by a 7-2 vote. The use of free cash for the capital round 2 was also approved by a vote of 9-0

Franklin TV video is available for replay  https://www.youtube.com/live/qrKpQCBSomk?&t=170

The agenda and associated materials can be found - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2357 

My notes in one PDF can be found - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EPl6-K3022R4Jzy0uObq2AyvHbqrl9lS/view?usp=drive_link

A Tally of the individual votes is being put together and we be shared as soon as complete

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, June 11, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

9:30 am Memorial Day Breakfast 2026

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:35 pm Cooking with Linda: Crescent Rolls

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 7

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Ken Bray

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: PACT Act

5:30 pm Celebrate with Pride: Toby

9:00 pm Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

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

7:30 am     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2026

10:30 am Tri County Graduation 05-28-26

12:30 pm FHS Chamber Music 04-08-26

2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Shrewsbury 06-06-26

9:00 pm FHSTC: Curious Case of Cottingley Fairies

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 06-04-26

12:00 pm Economic Development 06-04-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 06-04-26

6:00 pm Communications Subcommittee 05-28-26

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