Franklin TV: A Message from Liz Harkins, Executive Director

"I’m excited and honored to serve as the new Executive Director of Franklin TV and WFPR-FM. We have an incredible foundation to build on, thanks to the vision and dedication of our Board of Directors and the work of Pete Fasciano in establishing a strong infrastructure for our community media organization.

There are many exciting things ahead! We’re expanding opportunities for residents, businesses, volunteers, and local creators to get involved—whether you’re interested in television, radio, production, or simply being part of the Franklin community.

Want to get involved or have an idea for a TV or radio program? We’d love to hear from you! Contact us at info@franklin.tv or call 508-541-4118.

 

Come meet the team, tour our studios, and discover all that Franklin TV and WFPR-FM have to offer.

Thank you for watching Franklin TV, listening to WFPR-FM, and staying connected with Franklin News."

— Liz Harkins

Executive Director, 

Franklin TV & WFPR-FM

Contiune to read about what's happen at the Studio, the TV & radio schedules.

Download the program guide for this week.  https://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

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Join Us for an Afternoon of Community & Connection!

  

Franklin residents and businesses are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, music, fun, and community! The Block Party kicks off at 3:00 PM—come hungry and enjoy great food, good tunes, and all the fixings.

Take a tour of our studios, meet the Franklin TV & WFPR-FM team, and discover how you can get involved in local media and community programming. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and come celebrate community with us!

Frank Presents: Jason Poulos (video)

Frank Falvey sits to talk with Jason Poulos,

candidate for the 4th Congressional District in the September Democratic Primary.

Current video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzGolJwaHsg

The first video interview with Frank & Jason - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtiVLSvBe64

Franklin TV schedule for August 21, 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: Sisters United Against Cancer

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Mexican Corn Dip

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

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 Metrowest FanZone: Electric Youth

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 Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

9:30 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25

11:00 am ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

1:00 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

3:30 pm Legion Baseball: Franklin v Greenfield 08-01-26

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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Yes, there can be important conversations between the generations

"Voices of Franklin! The first of many to come...

Held by Franklin Rotary Club, Franklin Senior Center, the Franklin Recreational Department, and Franklin Interact Club!"

About a dozen seniors and about 15 high school students gathers 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 disagree (red) or agreed (green) with the statement. 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, a school half-day.

There will be more to come about this event and the next scheduled session.

You can listen to the recording with Syed Azhar in advance of this session. https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/franklin-interact-coordinating-with.html

Wednesday's session was recorded by Franklin TV/ Franklin Public Radio and will be made available here.

You can view more photos from the session - https://www.instagram.com/p/DcOYzXpnOtA/

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, August 20, 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: Nautilus

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Mexican Corn Dip

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 8

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Sisters United Against Cancer

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Tune It Out

5:30 pm FSPA Spring Concerts 2026 Show 4

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 1

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 ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

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

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, August 19, 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: Kristin Parone

10:00 am Metrowest FanZone: Electric Youth

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Mexican Corn Dip

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

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: Nautilus

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 SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Vigil 08-31-25

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 Legion Baseball: Franklin v Greenfield 08-01-26

• 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 

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Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, August 18, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Aging Agenda: Arthur Vigeant

9:00 am Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jason Poulos

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Mexican Corn Dip

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

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 Franklin Matters: Nautilus

5:30 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music

6:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

7:30 pm Once Upon A Town: The Ray Block

9:00 pm Franklin 4th: 2 Guys Who Like Sharks

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Music: Band and Wind Ensemble

10:30 am Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

11:30 am Middle School Spring Band 06-04-26

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Hopkinton 04-25-26

3:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

7:00 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

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 08-11-26

2:00 pm School Committee 08-11-26

6:00 pm Joint Budget Subcommittee 08-13-26

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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