Franklin TV: FM Journal Thanksgiving edition airs on Monday, Nov 9

The Thanksgiving edition of FM Journal celebrates the people, traditions, and community spirit that make Franklin special.

 

The program looks back at the Franklin Rotary Club’s 10th Annual Car Show, featuring classic cars, hot rods, and vintage trucks, with coverage by local historian and auto enthusiast Joe Landry. 

Viewers will also visit Union Street Cemetery, where Dr. Rob Lawson of Dean College joined students, faculty, and local history enthusiasts to help preserve the cemetery’s historic marble markers.

There’s plenty of seasonal fun, too, with highlights from the Franklin Children’s Museum’s Scary Scurry 5K, local Trunk or Treat events, and the Franklin Police Department’s Halloween celebration. 

The program also revisits the Senior Expo at the Franklin Senior Center, where more than 40 vendors connected residents with valuable services and resources.

In the spirit of giving, FM Journal visits the Santa Foundation to spotlight its mission of bringing holiday joy to local children and families. Viewers will also experience the color and traditions of the Indian Cultural Association of Franklin’s ninth annual Navratri Festival.

Host Liz Kalaijian rounds out the program with a preview of upcoming community events, including Santa on the Common, Winter Wonderland, A Wreath of Franklin, Franklin Restaurant Week, and the Franklin Food Pantry’s Turkey Trot.

Tune in to the Thanksgiving edition of FM Journal Monday, November 9th 

at 5:00 PM on Franklin TV All Access YouTube channel  

5:00 PM on the All Access cable channel (Comcast - 6, Verizon - 26) 

and celebrate the people and stories that make Franklin home.

Watch Franklin TV for local programming and community coverage, and visit Franklin.tv to explore the program guide and stay connected with what's happening around town.

This is your community, and these are your stories.

YouTube link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGmyCTD0IdM

Town Council hears the details on what the Flock system does / doesn't do, postpones decision to Dec 16 (video)

The Franklin Town Council met as scheduled on Wednesday, November 4 in Council Chambers. All 9 Councilors were present for this session.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdruwO7IWew

The agenda document - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11042026-2593 

The Police Dept presentation on Flock - https://www.franklinma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/781

Flock Safety portal - https://www.franklinma.gov/326/Flock-Safety-Transparency-Portal

Pete Fasciano (center) with Town Council members

Quick recap:

• Recognition of former Chief Lynch with a photo of his retirement party signed by town staff
• Recognition of Pete Fasciano on his retirement after 14 years with Franklin TV
• Presentation and discussion on Flock, check the presentation copy linked here. Vote on the motion to continue discussion and vote to the Dec 16 meeting (via roll call) passed 7-2 (Dellorco & LeBlanc voted no)
• the elephant is the room is who do we trust (FPD yes) other depts (less likely) so do we thru "the proverbial baby out with the bathwater" because we lack trust in anorganization outside Franklin
• Resolution 26-59: Acceptance of Private Road Covenant with Owner-Developer of Balsam Estates, a Two-Lot Subdivision so moved, second, to protect the Town from road maintenance for road not built to standard passes 9-0
• Council entered Executive Session for negotiation matters to return to open meeting
• returning to open session 
• Resolution 26-60: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Association so moved, second discussion, none passes 9-0
• Resolution 26-61: Ratification of the Memorandum of Agreement Between the Town of Franklin and the Franklin Police Sergeants Union so moved, second discussion, none passes 9-0
• Motion to adjourn, passes 9-0

My notes in one PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wD0BmNBEVk43foC7spgmrjoiKJX_lpRY/view?usp=drive_link

Pictures of the evening in one album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/E55NznfV1LTfyRoL7

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, November 6, 2026

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel

11:00 am Senior Connection: Spaghetti Bolognese

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:00 pm Franklin Matters: Senior Expo 2026

3:15 pm Franklin Matters: Car Show

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

5:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Lenny Moskowitz

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

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

9:30 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

11:00 am Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

1:00 pm Lifelong Winter Music 2026

2:30 pm Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

4:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6

9:30 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 10-29-26

12:00 pm Finance Committee 10-21-26

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 10-29-26

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Thursday, November 5

4:00pm FHS Boys Hockey fund raiser (The Shed)

6:30pm LGBTQ Alliance: Friendsgiving (Franklin TV and Radio)

For additional details on Library events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

For additional details on Senior Center events -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11398/November-2026?bidId=

***  Town Meetings today ***

Town Council Communications Subcommittee Meeting

Thursday, November 5 Time: 12:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11052026-2590 

Franklin Commission on Disability

Thursday, November 5 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11052026-2585 

Cancelled Conservation Commission Meeting

Thursday, November 5 Time: 7:00 PM

No agenda needed for this canceled session

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Find the full Community event calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx

The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, November 5, 2026

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

8:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

9:00 am Aging Agenda: Brian Maxfield

10:00 am Franklin Matters: Cemetery Tour

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:35 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:00 pm Franklin Matters: Senior Expo 2026

3:15 pm Franklin Matters: Car Show

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Dave Hencke

5:30 pm FM Journal October 2026

6:30 pm Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

7:30 pm Sons and Daughters of Italy: Carlo Geromini

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

• 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 Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

10:30 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 10-26-26

12:30 pm Lifelong Winter Music 2026

2:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

3:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Mansfield 10-21-26

6:30 pm Franklin Youth Softball: All-Stars 06-11-26

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 Town Council 10-28-26

1:00 pm Town Council 10-28-26

6:00 pm Town Council 11-4-26 CHAMBERS 874 7637 4445

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 voters and advocates share their views (video)

Outside Franklin High School voters and sign holders share thier views on issues as captured by Franklin TV on Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026.

Franklin TV link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJVc-q0SQQA

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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

7:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

8:30 am Chad Hollister Band

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Lenny Moskowitz

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:00 pm Franklin Matters: Senior Expo 2026

3:15 pm Franklin Matters: Car Show

4:00 pm Aging Agenda: Brian Maxfield

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

7:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

9:30 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

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

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

10:00 am Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

11:00 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Stoughton 10-23-26

5:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 10-26-26

7:30 pm Lifelong Winter Music 2026

9:00 pm FHS Varsity Football v Taunton 10-30-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 10-28-26

1:00 pm Town Council 10-28-26

6:00 pm Town Council 11-4-26 CHAMBERS 874 7637 4445

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

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

BEN 4 Franklin schedules Panel discussion on complete and vibrant downtowns - Nov 12

Downtown Panel Discussion

On Thursday, November 12, BEN will host two regional planning experts to discuss complete and vibrant downtowns: Jonathan Berk, founder of re:MAIN, and Ashley Eaton, Senior Planner at Massachusetts Housing Partnership. 

Drawing on examples from across Massachusetts, the conversation will cover housing, local businesses, walkability, transportation, parking, public spaces, and community character.

The 1-hour panel discussion will begin at 7 PM at the Franklin TV studio, with an option to join virtually. Stick around for refreshments and conversation after the talk!

FHS boys soccer tops St John's Prep on Monday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Boys soccer = Franklin, 2 @ St. John’s Prep, 1 – Final 

– Junior Cooper Waddell scored twice in the second half as Franklin rallied from a halftime deficit to beat St. John’s Prep on the road in Danvers. Waddell pulled the Panthers even on a free kick, then finished the winner after a nice buildup and cross from junior Jake Boyd. Franklin’s back line also turned in a strong performance to help preserve the lead.

Girls Soccer = Concord-Carlisle, 4 @ Franklin, 0 – Final

Franklin TV video for replay of the game - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1hGXcdCk-0

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-11-02-26/

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

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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

7:30 am Aging Agenda: Brian Maxfield

9:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

10:00 am Frank Presents: Andrew Mikula

10:30 am Frank Presents: Tamisha Civil

11:00 am VoterInfoSession_2026

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:00 pm Franklin Matters: Senior Expo 2026

3:15 pm Franklin Matters: Car Show

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

4:30 pm Franklin Matters: Cemetery Tour

5:30 pm FM Journal October 2026

7:30 pm Once Upon A Town: Town Pool

9:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26 10:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 6 11:30 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band 1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Mansfield 10-21-26 3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1 4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 10-26-26 8:30 pm Lifelong Winter Music 2026 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 10-27-26 11:30 am Economic Development Subcommittee 10-29-26 2:00 pm School Committee 10-27-26 7:00 pm School Committee 11-3-26 CHAMBERS 825 6416 6305                     Passcode:424543

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 Monday, November 2, 2026

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

7:00 am Aging Boldfully: Jenn Goebel

8:00 am Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

9:00 am ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Waffles

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Chicken with Dijon

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:30 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 5

3:30 pm Franklin Matters: Senior Expo 2026

3:45 pm Franklin Matters: Car Show

4:00 pm VoterInfoSession_2026

5:00 pm FM Journal October 2026

6:00 pm Aging Agenda: Brian Maxfield

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Tamisha Civil

7:30 pm Frank Presents: Mike Maraglia

8:00 pm Franklin Matters: Cemetery Tour

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Brother Sun

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

8:30 am Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

10:30 am Jazz Cafe 03-06-26

12:30 pm Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

2:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer v Sharon 10-27-26

6:30 pm Franklin Youth Softball: All-Stars 06-11-26

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 10-19-26

11:30 am Economic Development Subcommittee 10-29-26

2:00 pm Planning Board 10-19-26

7:00 pm Planning Board 11-2-26 CHAMBERS 833 6560 3874

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: Expanding Local Programming

From this week Franklin TV programming guide: 

Download to read the full programming guide for the week of Nov 1 through Nov 7, 2026

https://drive.google.com/file/d/12eYq585EpiHHp98wnYHGJGdOCPILabwi/view?usp=drive_link

FHS football tops Taunton on Friday (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 Friday, October 30, 2026.

Football = Franklin, 21 @ Taunton, 12 – Final

1st Quarter: (F) Owen Essam 6-yard rush, Owen Webster XP good; (F) O. Essam 2-yard rush, O. Webster XP good.

2nd Quarter: (F) O. Essam 26-yard interception return, O. Webster XP good; (T) Evan Kane 17-yard pass to Michael Braxton III, XP blocked.

3rd Quarter: (T) E. Kane 10-yard pass to Derek George, two-point rush failed.

4th Quarter: No scoring.

Franklin TV video available for replay - 

https://www.youtube.com/live/xPF4fQxaaL8?&t=644

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-30-26/

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

Frank Presents: Mike Maraglia on Ballot Question #3 (video)

This episode of Frank Presents has Frank Falvey interviewing Mike Maraglia on the Ballot Question #3 (same day registration to vote).

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVuJ7t85Kqg

Frank Presents: Tamisha Civil (video)

Frank Falvey interviews Tamisha Civil, candidate for re-election to the Governor's Council, in this episode of Frank Presents

Shared from - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvPtsRbln3g