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| Open hours updated for Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions |
FM #1496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1496 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
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| September 2025 newsletter |
All the key event highlights for September
The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
The Senior Center hours have changed, they will no longer be open late on Wednesdays. They're open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day Monday through Friday.
The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1496-franklin-senior-center-sept-2025-highlights-08-14-25/
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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
September 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6621/FSC-Septemeber-2025-Newsletter?bidId=
The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter
Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false
Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945
My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/
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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!
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
Town Council Office Hours
Thursday, August 21 Time: 8:30 AM
No agenda for this open discussion
Charles River Pollution Control Meeting
Thursday, August 21 Time: 3:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212025-1859
Conservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, August 21 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/473?fileID=5642
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| Library & Senior Center events |
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| New hours for the Community Closet starting today noon to 2 PM on Tuesdays |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
Coffee Hour with State & Local Officials
May 15, 2025, 8:30 AM
No agenda for this informal gathering
Conservation Commission Meeting
May 15, 2025, 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05152025-1741
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
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| Pour Richard's announces spring hours |
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| Beaver St Recycling Center Update - warm weather hours start Tuesday, April 1 |
Great news! 
Dom Agostino, one of The Pantry’s volunteer greeters
Registered clients can shop inside The Pantry during Walk-in Shopping, on Tuesday from 2 PM to 3:30 PM.
No appointment is necessary for Walk-in Shopping, and the visit is considered a client’s once per week opportunity to receive assistance from The Pantry.
Walk-in Shopping offers the flexibility and convenience that so many of our clients have requested, and healthy proteins, dairy, fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, and personal care and cleaning items that clients depend on.
To become a client, or for more information, please visit The Pantry website at www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or contact Laura Du, Client Services Manager, at Ldu@franklinfoodpantry.org, or 508-528-3115.
