Franklin TV: A Look Inside the First Edition of FM Journal

The September premiere of FM Journal will explore some of the people and places that give Franklin its unique character.

Viewers will meet a local family whose home has become a haven for animals in need, before going behind the scenes at a Franklin business where craftsmanship, technology, and creativity come together.

The program will also visit the Franklin Public Library for an educational experience featuring some rather unusual - and very large - guests.

Two September stories will focus on community, connection, and remembrance, including a new downtown public art installation and Franklin's annual September 11th remembrance ceremony.

The program will also introduce viewers to Jenna Reilly, the new executive director of the Franklin Downtown Partnership. As she begins her new role, Reilly is looking ahead to opportunities for downtown Franklin - including the return of the community's popular Harvest Fest.

Together, the stories offer a snapshot of the many different ways people are contributing to life in Franklin.

More Stories. More Voices. More Franklin. At its heart, FM Journal is about connection.

It's about discovering the people behind local organizations, learning more about the businesses operating right here in town, celebrating community traditions, and finding the stories that might otherwise go unnoticed.

The program will evolve each month, with new guests, features, community stories, and conversations. Residents are also invited to be part of the process.

Have a community story, local event, organization, business, person, or idea that you think should be featured? Franklin TV welcomes story suggestions, interview requests, and community updates.

To connect with FM Journal, contact info@franklin.tv.

The first edition of FM Journal premieres this September 23 at 6pm on Franklin TV.

More stories. More voices. More ways to stay connected to Franklin.

FM Journal - the stories that matter to our community.

-  Liz Harkins

Executive Director, Franklin TV & WFPR-FM

For the PDF version of the Programing guide cover stories

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-f_3VK4dlEoEYfqrLupUr_M_yl5MyEB9/view?usp=drive_link

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

FHS boys soccer ties with St John's on Saturday (video)

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Saturday, September 19, 2026

Boys Soccer = Saint John’s, 1 @ Franklin, 1 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjQpI-E6VMI

Girls Soccer = Franklin, 2 @ Hopkinton, 3 – Final

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-09-19-26/

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

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, September 18, 2026

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Joe Pagliarulo

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

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

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:30 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Scott Mason

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

7:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

8:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

9:30 am All-Town Band Showcase 2026

11:00 am Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

1:00 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

2:30 pm Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-10-26

9:30 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 09-03-26

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 09-03-26

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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School Committee gets insights & provides feedback on the District Improvement Plan (audio in 3 parts for ease of listening)

FM #1823-1824-1825 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1823-1824-1825 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 of the members were present in Council Chambers.

Quick recap

• District Improvement plan updates by Central office departments

• Part 1 (includes meeting opening)

• Teaching & Learning

• Student Services

• Part 2

• Business/Finance 

• Human Resources

• Lifelong Community Learning

• Part 3 (includes meeting closing)

• Operations (Transportation & Food Services)

• Technology

Let’s listen to

Part 1 =  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1823-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-1-of-3/

Part 2 = https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1824-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-2-of-3/

Part 3 = https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1825-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-08-26-part-3-of-3/

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Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E 

The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2487  

Note: the draft District Improvement Plan likely won't be available online until after approval at the next School Committee meeting. Last year's plan can be found online - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/24ecc9f7e5.html#page/1 

A photo album of the screens shared is available in the interim

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Z7UrvSTy2mRHLPEC6 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, September 17, 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 Episode 1

10:00 am Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

5:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

7:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

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

10:30 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

12:30 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

2:00 pm Arts Advocacy: How-Tos

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Stoughton 09-30-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 09-10-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 09-10-26

6:00 pm Economic Development Subcommittee TRAINING 862 7231 1726

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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Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

8:30 am Michelle Piorier-Mozzone

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Scott Mason

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

4:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

5:00 pm Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

6:00 pm Franklin 4th: Full Circle

7:02 pm Franklin 4th: Jeff Pitchell

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

10:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

11:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Bishop Feehan 09-11-26

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

5:15 pm     25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

7:00 pm Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-10-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 09-02-26

1:00 pm Town Council 09-02-26

6:00 pm        Town Council live broadcast

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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