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, June 23, 2025
A Toast to Liberty with Nick Gardner of Liberty Cellars (audio)
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
TheTopic: 007 - Conversation on Domestic Violence and services offered by New Hope, Inc. (audio)
A conversation with Lily Bufalino and Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty
New Hope web page - https://www.new-hope.org/
Toll-Free, 24-Hour Hotline at 800-323-HOPE (4673)
Audio link -> https://the-topic.captivate.fm/episode/thetopic-007-new-hope-services-on-domestic-violence/
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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).
For additional information, please visit the Health Dept page at www.Franklinma.gov
If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at cliberty@franklinma.gov
The music for the intro and exit is called “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Music and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License
Scott Holmes Music => https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes
You can also subscribe and listen to TheTopic audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "TheTopic"
Friday, October 18, 2024
We cover a variety of health topics in conversation with our Health Director Cathleen Liberty (audio)
FM #1290 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1290 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town of Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1290-town-of-franklin-health-director-cathleen-liberty-10-09-24/
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Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/
Health Dept Homeless Resource page ->
https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home
Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) -> https://www.fda.gov/food/hazard-analysis-critical-control-point-haccp/haccp-principles-application-guidelines#execsum
CDC page on raw dough https://www.cdc.gov/food-safety/foods/no-raw-dough.html
Mass College of Pharmacy & health Science https://www.mcphs.edu/
Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup
The Topic podcast -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links
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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. 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!
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Town of Franklin: Hope for the Homeless in our Community |
Friday, September 13, 2024
Catching up with Franklin's Health Director Cathleen Liberty (audio)
FM #1279 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1279 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Health Director Cathleen Liberty September 4, 2024. We had our conversation via the Zoom conference bridge.
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1279-franklin-ma-health-director-cathleen-liberty-09-04-24/
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Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/
Health Dept Homeless Resource page ->
https://sites.google.com/view/homeless-resources-services/home
Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup
The Topic podcast -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links
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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
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Friday, August 25, 2023
MA notifies Franklin of plans to house migrant families in local Franklin hotel
Friday, November 18, 2022
Conversation with Franklin's Health Director Cathleen Liberty - 11/08/22 (audio)
FM #880 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 880 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin's Health Director Cathleen Liberty November 8, 2022. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-877-franklin-ma-health-director-cathleen-liberty-11-08-22
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Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/
Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Health Dept - COVID reporting dashboard ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal
Board of Health page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup
The Topic podcast -> https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links
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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
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Conversation with Town of Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty (audio)
FM #848 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 848 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town of Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty on September 22, 2022. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.
The recording runs about 27 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Cathleen.
Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-848-town-of-franklin-health-director-cathleen-liberty-09-22-22
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Metacomet Health page -> https://www.metacometpha.org/
Health Fair as mentioned is Wednesday, Oct 19 from 3 to 6 PM at the Public Library
Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Health Dept - COVID reporting dashboard ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/webforms/covid-19-dashboard-portal
Board of Health page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department
Sign up for Health alerts via Regroup -> https://franklintown.regroup.com/signup
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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
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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
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The Health Fair as mentioned is Wednesday, Oct 19 from 3 to 6 PM at the Public Library |