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 *
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, May 9, 2026 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Friday, May 8, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, May 8, 2026 ???
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Spring Rising Stars scheduled at THE BLACK BOX on May 21
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Celebrate 11 years with La Cantina Winery
- Matt Zajac 12–3 PM
- The Cowpunks 4–7 PM
- Rowboat 8–11 PM
Saturday, May 2, 2026
FM #1737 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1737 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Rion James and Evelyn Rossing to talk about the 5th Annual Franklin Celebrate With Pride. We had our discussion in person at the Franklin TV Studio on Monday, April 27, 2026.
We talk about
Celebrate With Pride - Saturday, June 27 from noon to 4
Rain date, Sunday, June 28, same time frame
Vendor, non-profit table and volunteer sign up open now
Some of the highlights of those confirmed
T-shirts to be available at the Strawberry Stroll
The recording runs about 13 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1737-5th-annual-celebrate-with-pride-04-27-26/--------------
Main website: https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com
Celebrate with Pride: https://franklinlgbtqalliance.com/pride-2026
Volunteer signup: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084DACA82FA1FCCE9-62955030-celebrate
Exhibitor signup: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdvBVtBF2ZZtXP9LVDkTFeey91ZJplACUadlwZWqKynqQGc6g/viewform
Questions: franklincwp@gmail.com
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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!
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Friday, May 1, 2026
Jamie Barrett scheduled to play at Galliford's May 1 from 6 to 9 PM

https://facebook.com/events/s/
This show (booked last summer!) is part of a small handful I’ve got lined up, and I’m really looking forward to each one. If you’ve been meaning to catch a set, this is a great time to do it- who knows what’s coming next?
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
LiveARTS String Quartet Concert: Sunday, May 17 at 3:00 -- Haydn, Mendelssohn, Schumann
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You can listen to Donald Krishnaswami talk about this upcoming performance |
Mitzi shares the insights on the special events at the Library in May 2027 (video & audio)
FM #1733 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1733 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month
Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction
Closed all day on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day
Library events for May 2026
In calendar order rather than by category this time around
Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be safe, use the official Town and Library pages.
The show notes include links to the Library page and to the calendar of events where registration for some of the events is required/recommended.
The recording runs about 17 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKPfVe63_fU--------------
Mitzi Gousie’s email - mgousie@minlib.net
Franklin Public Library page - https://www.franklinma.gov/233/Franklin-Public-Library
Library event calendar - https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events
May 2026 newsletter - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/m/newsflash/home/detail/126
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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!
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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, April 28, 2026
Susan Werner, scheduled to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse May 9, 7:30 PM
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