Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Monday, October 20, 2025
2025 Biennial Election Info for Franklin, MA
Friday, February 7, 2025
State Rep Jeff Roy looks back on 2024 and ahead to 2025 (audio)
FM #1373 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1373 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with State Representative Jeff Roy. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, February 3, 2025.
We cover
The recent Legislative session #193 of the General Court
Legislation filed for #194
Entertainment fee to offset cable cord cutting for local PEG channels
Transparency and the Globe articles
Changes at the Federal level can have impact to us
The recording runs about 49 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1373-state-rep-jeff-roy-02-03-25/
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Jeff’s Representative profile page at MA Legislature = https://malegislature.gov/Legislators/Profile/JNR1
Jeff Roy’s Twitter = https://twitter.com/jeffroy
Representative Roy’s Facebook page = https://www.facebook.com/RepJeffRoy/
Subscribe to Jeff’s newsletter -> https://jeffreyroy.com/newsletter/
BU Student generate project archive with the info on the development of the major MA climate legislation passed in 2022 by Gov Baker -> "Chapter 179, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind"
https://sites.bu.edu/masslaw/2023/02/10/chapter-179-an-act-driving-clean-energy-and-offshore-wind/
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I hope you enjoy!
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Sunday, February 2, 2025
Youth mountain biking club schedules Info Session at Library, Feb 25 at 6:30 PM
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| Youth mountain biking club schedules Info Session |
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Survey says: more than half don’t watch Franklin TV
Survey says: more than half don’t watch Franklin TV.
That factoid helps to explain why it seems some social media postings seem to come from folks who appeared to be surprised about a 'new' topic when it has usually been talked about in some circles, for some time. Clearly, not a circle the poster had participated in.
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| Survey says: more than half don’t watch Franklin TV |
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Charter School schedules Information Sessions and Building Tours - Jan 11, 2025
Information Sessions and Building Tours "Each winter we offer Information Sessions and Building Tours so that families can learn more about the school in advance of our annual Enrollment Lottery.It is important to note that we can not guarantee the possibility of a building tour at the time an opening becomes available so we advise attending one of these two sessions during our enrollment season.The first half of the event is a presentation from our Administrative Team, Parents and alumni. At the conclusion of the formal presentation, building tours are lead by our middle school students and alumni.To help us gauge attendance please RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScgymuQ8.../viewform
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Immigration Is Not Making Housing Less Affordable - Invisible People BiWeekly News
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