 |
| Service Dog Graduation Ceremony - Saturday, June 14 - MasterPeace Dog Training |
This event also commemorates the life and legacy of Mike Masters the co-founder of MasterPeace Dog Training who was a disabled man with a service dog. This ceremony marks the 10th anniversary of his passing, and we are honored to dedicate it in his memory.
 |
| Franklin TV: Graduation(s) |
Thank you for watchingThank you for listening to wfpr●fmAnd staying informed at Franklin●news
To watch the Tri-County graduation -> https://www.youtube.com/live/M-VKJmzZee4?&t=494
To watch the FHS graduation -> https://www.youtube.com/live/hHkoraIICto?&t=872
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 |
 |
| FHS Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony, June 6, 2025 (video) |
 |
| What's happening today in Franklin? |
|
| FHS Graduation Ceremony Livestream scheduled to begin at 6 PM, June 6, 2025 |
 |
| Tri-County Class of 2025 Graduation - June 5, 2025 (video) |
 |
| Officer Tyler Brabham |
Dean College held its 159th Commencement Exercises recognizing the Class of 2025 on Saturday, May 10, 2025 on Dean’s picturesque Franklin, MA campus.
The 246 graduates, representing 22 states and three countries, received their degrees, with many family members and friends in attendance. The ceremony was held outside on the front lawn of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way, with a livestream option available for those who could not attend.
Jay R. Leiendecker, Dean’s board of trustees’ chairman, welcomed guests, graduates, and alumni to the ceremony. He reminded the Class of 2025 of all they had accomplished, saying, “Graduates, your time here has been marked by discovery and determination. You’ve faced challenges, embraced opportunities, and grown in ways that can’t always be measured by credits or grades. You’ve learned how to collaborate, how to lead, and how to persevere. And as the world continues to evolve, so too will your role in it. You’re not just college graduates—you’re changemakers, innovators, contributors. You are real-life ready.”
Amanda Shields represented the Class of 2025 as the inspiring student speaker. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a minor in Dance, as well as an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. While at Dean, Shields was involved in several campus organizations, including the step dance team, WGAO 88.3 FM radio station, and the men’s baseball team, where she managed their social media accounts. Additionally, she served as a new student orientation leader at Dean.
Shields spoke about the Class of 2025’s experience at Dean, saying, “As graduates sitting here today, we can reflect on all the highs and the lows we’ve encountered throughout our time here. We all should leave knowing we made a difference at Dean.” She continued by telling her peers, “Our future is a blank canvas, and we are the artists. We each get to choose how to paint it, whether that be with bold strokes of courage and creativity or abstract art to symbolize the beautiful chaos of uncertainty. Either way, we are all well on our way to creating a path that will lead us to success.”
 |
| Dean College graduation 2025 (Dean College photo) |
Dean’s interim president, Mark D. Boyce, shared sage advice for graduates to take with them as citizens of the world. “As the ancient proverb says, the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. Today, you take that first step. Remember, along life’s journey, everyone can make a difference,” Boyce said. “Bulldogs, your world, your life’s journey awaits, and I can’t wait to see what a fantastic world you will create.”
During the ceremony, two Dean professors were recognized with the College’s Excellence in Teaching Award. The recipients were Ronald Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Stephanie O’Neil, Ed.S., ’90, Adjunct Instructor in Business and Mathematics.
Also recognized were the Class of 1975, with members joining the processional robed in gold academic regalia. After the commencement ceremony, this enthusiastic group was formally inducted into Dean College’s 50th Society, a community of esteemed alumni who graduated from Dean more than 50 years ago.
Reverend Dr. Jacob W. Juncker, pastor of the Franklin United Methodist Church, delivered the invocation and benediction during the ceremony.
 |
| graduation readiness for students |
 |
| Anna David (left) is the valedictorian and Jennifer Soohoo (right) is the salutatorian of the Franklin High School Class of 2024. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools) |
 |
| Franklin TV: FHS Graduation |
Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm.And – as always – thanks for watching.
 |
| (L-R) Colecchi, Ferris, Montagano |
Continue reading the interview with Michael Bobbitt -> https://www.dean.edu/news-events/dean-college-blog/story/center-stage-with-michael-j-bobbitt/
 |
| Dean College: "Center Stage with Michael J. Bobbitt" (Dean photo) |
 |
| Franklin High School - Class of 2024 Graduation info |
"Yesterday (09/15/23) was an exciting day as we welcomed 3 new officers to the Franklin Police Department. The 3 officers graduated from the Fitchburg State University Police Program/Police Academy.
This is a 5-year program through FSU. Recruits attend a traditional 4-year university and then another year of classes and the police academy. Upon graduation, recruits graduate with a master's degree in criminal justice and their full-time police academy certificate.The 3 new FPD Officers are Officer Parker Luther, Officer Martin Zimei, and Officer Jonathan Butler. All 3 will begin a full 12-week field training program where they’ll be paired with veteran officers to learn the job.
Welcome to Franklin!"
 |
| Officer Parker Luther, Officer Martin Zimei, and Officer Jonathan Butler |
FM #1045 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1045 in the series.
The Franklin (MA) School Committee met on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 as scheduled. Six members were present (1 absent - Whitmore).
Quick recap
Several updates, including personnel hiring status, were provided by Superintendent Lucas Giguere
In the first of 2 Discussion/Actions items, the 2023-24 Student & Family Handbook Approval was received. Among the elementary and middle school changes most were housekeeping, minor corrections, updates to names and roles, etc. Most of the principals were available either in person or via Zoom for questions.
FHS Principal Josh Hanna spent some time on the updates to the high school handbook to address the Credit Attendance policy, Updated Cell Phone / Electronic Device policy, Updated Academic Dishonesty (Artificial Dishonesty), and Clarity around Bathroom Use policy
Principal Hanna and Supt Giguere also spent time explaining the rationale behind the graduation date change. It had initial been set as the "first Friday in June" as that was the standard, then as they looked at the calendar and how the weeks and other school events (MCAS among them) fell, it made sense to change it. The Committee approved
Let’s listen to the School Committee meeting of August 22.
The total meeting audio runs about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1045-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-08-22-23
--------------
School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/school-committee
The agenda doc
https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_8-22-23.pdf
The packet folder can be found ->
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/august-22-2023-school-committee-meeting-packet (Note some docs are scheduled to be updated after the meeting)
YouTube link -> https://www.youtube.com/live/OKz4ioRKmxM
My notes can be found in one PDF file -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VFNh0WlWJbVT4gRJwod5ULotPRs-nhbV/view?usp=drive_link
--------------
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
Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.
For additional information, please visit franklin.news/ or Franklinmatters.org/
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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
 |
| School Committee approves updates to school handbooks |
|
| School Committee approves updates to school handbooks |
