Franklin TV: Flying Lights?

Our Main Studio Update

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 08/10/2025

They say ‘Time flies when you’re having fun.’ Our sense of time is suspended when we’re engrossed in activities that we enjoy deeply. When the work is fun? All the more so. It’s five already? Where’d the day go? It’s Friday? Where’d the week go? It’s 2025? Where’d a whole decade go? Tempus fugit! Srsly!

Franklin TV: Flying Lights?

We moved into our studio building at the start of 2015, and time has indeed flown. Our main studio is a big space. Big spaces become cluttered. We have de-cluttered. Now, after ten years, we are purging, cleaning, updating. In this final phase of studio we’re starting (again) from scratch. We’re pulling, cleaning, reprogrammimg, and remapping all of our studio luminaires (lights).

These broad ‘softbox’ lights will provide the base illumination for two studio sets. We will fly as many PAR and Fresnel lights for color accents and key areas. Each luminaire will fly again as we upgrade our studio to support the latest production techniques for staging virtual reality sets. Our new lighting layout will afford us more flexible, ample ‘fire power’ to stage more creative projects. We’re working as quickly as we can to fly all of our lights this week – because time is indeed flying.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching. 

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.

And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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Franklin TV: What’s Left?

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 08/02/2025

A casual conversation, overheard:

“I ‘member when y’ could ack-shly bang a left out o’ Hunnydoo Donitz.”

The group holding court in the corner were referring to the increasingly heavy –

and increasingly frustrating – traffic along Franklin’s main drag – Route 140.

“Yeh. You got that right. Ain’t like it usta be – wikkid busy these days.“

Behind the wheel, most of us suffer in silence. Then there are those who refuse to suffer so silently. They’re quick to lean on that horn over any and every thing.

Their car horn becomes weaponized.

Conversely, there are some who struggle to drive. They’re acutely hyper-cautious.

It’s all dangerous. Leaning on the horn from behind? Not helpful.

Standing at a corner, I witnessed one driver ‘of a certain age’ carefully preparing to negotiate a left turn. He rolled slowly, almost to a stop. The driver behind him wasn’t having it, and repeatedly hit the horn.

“What’s it take just to negotiate a left turn? You need a negotiating team.?  Turn already.”

More impatient honking – and yelling.

“Just take the turn, old man. Why are you even on the road?”

The cautious driver had started turning, then abruptly stopped – got out –

calmly walked back to the honker/screamer behind him. He said,

“I was turning – when all the honking distracted me – and yes, I froze. 

Consider, sir, that someday, if you are fortunate enough to live long enough – and to drive long enough – this – will be your turn. 

And, in turn – I hope that whoever is behind you is more considerate – more patient.”

Absent simple turns of kindness, what’s left?

And – as always –

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And, thank you for watching.

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, Aug 3, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday

Franklin TV schedule for Friday, July 18, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = FRIDAY

7:00 am More Perfect Union: D. E. I.

8:30 am Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

10:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

11:00 am Senior Connection: Ariel Doggett

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:00 pm 4th of July 2023: School of Rock

6:30 pm 4th of July 2023: Padula Trio + One

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY

7:00 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

8:30 am Mental Health: Abigail Drake

9:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

11:00 am FHS Graduation 2025

1:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

2:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Wachusett 04-24-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 06-05-25

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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, July 17, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Day 2024

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:00 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

7:00 pm Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = THURSDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

10:00 am FHS Graduation 2025

2:00 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = THURSDAY

8:00 am Conservation Commission 07-10-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 07-10-25

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Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, July 16, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY

7:30 am Mental Health: Abigail Drake

8:30 am FSPA: Spring 2025 Show 2

10:00 am More Perfect Union: D. E. I.

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm 4th of July 2023: School of Rock

5:30 pm Franklin Matters: Electric Youth

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Day 2024

11:00 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

4:00 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

6:00 pm FHS Graduation 2025

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Wachusett 04-24-25

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY

8:00 am Town Council 06-18-25

2:00 pm Town Council 06-18-25

5:45 pm    Economic Development Committee  CHAMBERS or 3rd FLOOR  819 0476 3421

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Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, July 15, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:30 am Joe Landry: The Railroad in Franklin

9:00 am Mental Health: Abigail Drake

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

7:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2025

8:00 pm 4th of July 2023: School of Rock

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

8:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

10:00 am Mental Health: Abigail Drake

12:30 pm All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Taunton 04-10-25

4:30 pm Tri County Graduation 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am  School Committee 06-10-25

2:00 pm  School Committee 06-10-25 

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Franklin TV schedule for Monday, July 14, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

7:00 am Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Day 2024

9:00 am 4th of July 2023: School of Rock

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pies

1:35 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:02 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 2

3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 8

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta

6:30 pm Horace Mann PSA

7:00 pm Frank's Musings: Supreme Court

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Day 2024

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

10:30 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Chorus and Orchestra

12:00 pm Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

1:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Wachusett 04-24-25

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

9:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am  Planning Board 06-30-25

2:00 pm  Planning Board 06-30-25

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