Franklin TV: "we (and our volunteers) created $1,766,464 of 'stuff' !!!

It’s where the magic happens.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 05/24/2026

Srsly? Yep. The success (or failure) of any business relies on accurate information that comes from the back office – accounting data. How much ‘stuff’ did you sell? How much did it (really) cost you? Where’s your profit? Truth in numbers.

we (and our volunteers) created $1,766,464

The above summary sheet is one of a few Excel worksheets that, together, divine the actual value of our work – our social worth – as a community organization.

If there’s anything that we could consider our ‘report card’, this spreadsheet is it. 

Although we are a nonprofit 501(c)3 charitable organization, we strive to measure what we produce in terms of its value – it’s actual market (street) value. Each year we attach commercial market rates to all that we do, item by item. If we didn’t exist, this is what folks would have to pay a business for our programming efforts.

What does it mean? In cell R2 we (and our volunteers) created $1,766,464 of ‘stuff’.

Our annual cable carrier funding is only $560,000. (and falling) – yet we persist.

Persisting. Producing. Prevailing. It’s what we do. It’s there – in the numbers.

And – as always –

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Chris Flynn talks about video production sharing studio insights in this episode of our Producers Series (audio)

 FM #1257 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1257 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Chris Flynn. Chris is a videographer and currently the Studio Manager for Franklin TV. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, May 16, 2024.

 

We talk about 

• Video editing tools, studio process, scheduling, etc.

• Nonprofit operation and special effects, enhancing creativity

• “Legend of Maul” one of his video projects  

• COVID allowed the introduction of ‘live sports’ and the ‘studio in a box’

• Multiple instances of live broadcast can happen with 3 YouTube channels; All Access, Education/Sports, and Government channels

• MIAA relationship developing show content, including playoff bracket release

• Broadcast of Thanksgiving football game from Fenway Park

• Scheduling studio space, community meetings, and coordination with outdoor sports (weather dependent) 

• Community meeting room getting busier with more regular us by local groups

• If interested in video production, share what you have produced, to further the conversation

• If interested in being part of your own show, we do have a fully functioning kitchen that works well for a cooking show

• Record some number of shows on a given day, edit, and broadcast over a 2-week time slot

• And last but not least, Chris’ backstory on how he got involved

If you are interested in doing a project in video or audio, contact the studio with your idea. Info@Franklin.tv

The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Chris. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1257-producer-series-chris-flynn-05-16-24/

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Franklin TV webpage -> https://franklin.tv/ 

FHS football vs. King Philip at Fenway Park Nov 2023 -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6NKgArCIwM 

MIAA playlist of shows -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbAODFjFPJ0zPcUN8EMTdBSUmfubROGsw 

Chris did the video for Jamie Barrett’s "The City Known As The Town Of Franklin" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBV8PWayZlo 

Franklin TV programming guide for Oct 11, 2020 touting the live broadcast efforts for school sports -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2020/10/franklin-tv-live-sports-events-part-2.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?

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Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

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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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Director Chris Flynn, hanging in there in the early days of live broadcasts during COVD