Scott Mason talks about the Train Town 3 exhibit to open Dec 3 (audio)

FM #1585 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1585 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, November 10, 2025.

 

Our conversation covers 

• Train Town 3 - the Mill Store, Franklin Paint

• Opening Dec 6, 2025 & running through Jan 2026

• What’s next? Other history bits possibly worth exploring

The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1585-scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3-11-10-25/

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Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html 

Photos of Train Town 1  https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8 

Train Town 2 - Thompson Print & the railroad roundhouse  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html 

Photos of Train Town 2  https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7 

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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

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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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Scott Mason talks about the Train Town 3 exhibit to open Dec 3

Franklin Historical Museum events for December 2025

Franklin Historical Museum events for December 2025

"There's something for everyone at Franklin Historical Museum!

Check out new and upcoming events at www.franklinmuseum1778.org

See the latest on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklin-Historical-Museum/61577107304816/#."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DRK6NsVEq6Q/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 16, 2025 ???

Sunday, November 16

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

2:00pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

3:00pm The LiveARTS String Quartet in concert (Franklin Historical Museum

7:00pm Franklin Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service (Franklin United Methodist)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 15, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 15

8:00am St. Mary Men's Faith Formation Group (St. Mary's Parish)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Tri-County Open House for Middle Schoolers (Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am Rise Up (Franklin United Methodist Church)

10:30am DINOvember Party! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm FHSTC November Musical Teaser! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Library Books By the Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Speaker Joe Landry, “The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years" (Franklin Historical Museum)

2:00pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:00pm Stickman Blue and Kaye Kelly (free concert) (Franklin United Methodist Church)

7:30pm Cabaret (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

7:30pm RUNA (ticketed concert) (Circle of Friends Coffeehouse, 262 Chestnut St)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 9, 2025 ???

Sunday, November 9

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

What's happening in Franklin, MA

**   NO Town Meetings today   **

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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

Historic Happenings at the Franklin Historical Museum for November 2025

Saturday, November 15 – The SATURDAY ‘Second Sunday Speaker Series’-- The Early Days of the Franklin Y

Yes, due to scheduling issues, November’s “Second Sunday event” will be on the ‘third Saturday.’ Everyone in Franklin and vicinity knows the familiar, glistening, and modern YMCA atop Forge Hill. But long-before the 1988 Y came into existence, the Y was a vital part of the Franklin Community that actually got its start in 1901. By 1909, the Franklin  Y was in the midst of a capital campaign and only two years later, in 1911, actually opened its own new building on Emmons St.  

YMCA and tennis court postcard

Franklin native and acclaimed presenter, Joe Landry, will be delivering a talk and slide show called "The YMCA in Franklin: The Early Years."  Joe will delve into the building (which was easy to get lost in!), the lore, the personalities and the times in which this older style Y -- aimed especially at the needs of young men -- was a vital community resource. 

The program starts at 1:15.  The museum is open from 1-4 and admission is free.

Sunday,  November 16 – Music at the Museum, LiveARTS String Quartet

The LiveARTS String Quartet is back!! Come hear these world-class musicians perform string quartet masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Brahms at the Franklin Historical Museum. Admission to this single concert is free, with voluntary donations gratefully received at the door.

LiveARTS String Quartet

Donate here and help the LASQ establish a regular concert series in Franklin! The museum is open for extended hours,  from 1-5. The performance will begin at 3 pm and last approximately two hours. Admission is free.

Regular Hours: Saturdays 10-1, Sundays 1-4. AND NOW ALSO most Thursdays 12- 5 (ring the bell) Free

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 8, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 8

8:00am Town Wide Curb Alert (Find Streets on Facebook Page)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Craftalong for Adults  (Franklin Public Library)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

8:00pm FPAC Gala (THE BLACK BOX)

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

**   NO Town Meetings today   **

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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

Don Krishnaswami talks about the LiveARTS String Quartet free concerts on Nov 16 as part of a new vision (audio)

FM #1571 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1571 in the series. 

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami.  We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, October 31, 2025.

 

We discussed the origin of the LiveARTS String Quartet and the new vision of performing 4 concerts a year. The first one at the Historical Museum, November 16, 2025 is Free.

The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1571-livearts-string-quartet-10-31-25/

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Don Krishnaswami talks about
the LiveARTS String Quartet 

GoFundMe campaign -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq 

Promo clip of quartet -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/watch-brief-clip-of-livearts-string.html

Resurgence of LiveArts String Quartet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/announcing-resurgence-of-livearts.html 

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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 it!

------------------

You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

"Come check out this month's Historic Happenings at Franklin Historical Museum!

Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm.

Find out more at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org/

and follow our Facebook for event updates: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklin-Historical-Museum/61577107304816/#."

Shared from ->    https://www.instagram.com/p/DQm0rPgEted/

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, November 2, 2025 ???

Sunday, November 2 = Daylight Saving Time ends (did you turn your clocks back 1 hour?)

LAST DAY for this Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser       (order online for pickup Nov 25)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

 

1:00pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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