Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Apr 23, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Funeral Homes

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

1:30 pm Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

7:00 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:34 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am MICCA Festival 2019

9:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm Mental Health: Jeff Roy

5:30 pm Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

7:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Wakefield 04-16-24

9:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 04-09-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm School Committee 04-09-24

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Apr 22, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

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

7:30 am Master Plan Committee Open House

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Concerts on the Common: Heather Deary & Carolyn Rae

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Parmesan

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

10:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2023

11:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Catholic Memorial 04-17-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Planning Board 04-08-24

12:00 pm Finance Committee 04-17-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 04-08-24

7:00 pm Planning Board  LIVE Chambers  974 2477 9646

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Franklin TV: Override? Come Wednesday

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/21/2024

Franklin TV: Override? Come Wednesday

A Joint Meeting of the

FRANKLIN TOWN COUNCIL & FRANKLIN SCHOOL COMMITTEE

[A quorum of the Franklin Finance Committee will be in attendance]

Meeting Agenda 

April 24, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Franklin High School Auditorium 218 Oak Street

A NOTE TO RESIDENTS: All citizens are welcome to attend public meetings in person. There will be no Zoom option for this meeting; however, to view the live meeting remotely citizens are encouraged to watch the live stream on the Franklin Town Hall TV YouTube channel or the live broadcast on Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29. Meetings are also archived by Franklin TV on the Franklin Town Hall TV YouTube channel and shown on repeat on Comcast Channel 9 and Verizon Channel 29 for those who miss the live meeting.

1. INTRODUCTION BY THE TOWN COUNCIL & SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIRS

2. PRESENTATION

a. Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen & Superintendent of Schools, Lucas Giguere

3. DISCUSSION & PUBLIC HEARING

a. To discuss the public opinion of an operational override.

4. ADJOURN

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Apr 19, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

6:30 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am Mental Health: Jeff Roy

9:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:30 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

3:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

6:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 04-11-24

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Apr 18, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister, and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

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

7:00 am Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

8:00 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension

9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Celebration of the Arts

6:30 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 11 - Kemp Harris

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

9:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

10:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

8:30 am Jazz Cafe 2019

10:00 am FHS Varsity Baseball v Sharon 04-13-24

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

3:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies

4:30 pm Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

6:00 pm Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

7:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

9:30 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 04-04-24

12:30 pm Town Council Subcommittee for Arts and Culture 04-03-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 04-04-24

7:00 pm Conservation Commission  LIVE Chambers  990 7808 6115

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Wednesday, April 17, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Wednesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 9 AM)

• This slot features the first of the new "Producers Series" with an introduction to Chris Leverone ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/chris-leverone-is-first-up-in-new.html

10:00 AM 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer point.

• In this episode hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi interview Len Presutti
     ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_15.html

11:00 AM 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 3 PM)

• This slot features the new Town Council Quarterbacking session with Council Chair Tom Mercer as we condense the 4 hour meeting to about 30 minutes -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/04/in-this-town-council-quarterbacking.html

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

5:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

6:30 pm Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:30 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Task Force

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Foxboro 04-08-24

8:00 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

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

8:00 am Town Council 04-10-24

12:30 pm Town Council Subcommittee for Arts and Culture 04-03-24

2:00 pm Town Council 04-10-24

6:30 pm    Master Plan Committee  LIVE Floor 3  845 0113 4237  or YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819/streams

7:00 pm  Finance Committee  LIVE Chambers  864 1147 1126  or YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/@franklintownhalltv8887/streams

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Tuesday, Apr 16, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets

9:00 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

1:30 pm Town of Franklin Fallen Heroes Pt 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

6:00 pm Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

7:00 pm FPAC: Broadway in Franklin 2022

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:34 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

9:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

11:30 am Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:00 pm Mental Health: Jeff Roy

3:00 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

6:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Canton 04-08-24

8:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

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

8:00 am School Committee 04-09-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 04-10-24

2:00 pm School Committee 04-09-24

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Apr 15, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, and Nick Remissong hold a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

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

7:30 am Master Plan Committee Open House

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

9:00 am Metrowest Arts & Culture Symposium 2023

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: "Marry Me" Chicken

1:00 pm Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Veterans' Call: VA Pension

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Jacob Juncker

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

10:00 pm Circle of Friends: Cheryl Wheeler

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

8:00 am FHS Girls Varsity Lacrosse v Sharon 04-10-24

10:00 am Jazz Cafe 2019

11:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music

1:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2

2:30 pm SAFE Coalition: Task Force

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Sharon 04-13-24

10:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing

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

8:00 am Planning Board 04-08-24

12:00 pm Economic Development 04-10-24

2:00 pm Planning Board 04-08-24

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Franklin.TV: Eclipse, It Happened!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 04/14/2024

Major networks covered the eclipse – live – from several locations across the U.S. TV stations along the path of totality had their own local news teams weighing in. Good coverage. Lots of fanfare and cheers. Then – on to the next news cycle.

Franklin.TV was also covering the eclipse – at the precise centerline of totality, four miles North of St. Albans, Vermont. Precise? Within a hundred feet or so, in the Champlain Country Club’s parking lot. This is where the more seasoned and serious eclipse trackers headed. For some, this was their third. Others, their fifth. We interviewed several as they set up computerized tracking systems. We learned much about eclipses, the science, and the humanity as well.

“Lots of folks headed to the park in downtown St. A’s . That’s gonna be a mosh pit. This is exactly where you want to be.” (Good advice.)

The experience of totality is quite literally other worldly.

While Sun and moon may be small against the sky, the vast scope of it completely envelopes you because the entire sky

A 360-degree wraparound ecliptic ‘sunset’

above becomes as dark as a new moon night. (Only a new moon can eclipse the Sun.) Then, the unexpected. We were on somewhat higher open ground at a golf course. While we were centered in the deep cone of totality, the far horizon all around us was still lit, and we experienced a glorious, 360-degree wraparound ‘sunset’ effect.

Our new friends – the eclipse chasers went silent, some had tears of joy. We were all totally together in the moment. They’re also providing some additional images. Our eclipse special will be completed later this year. What might we reveal? For now, we’ll just have to keep you in the dark.

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Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Apr 12, 2024

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

8:30 am Frank Presents: Corey Shea

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

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

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Marry Me Chicken

1:00 pm Master Plan Committee Open House

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

6:30 pm Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets

8:00 pm Endless Konnections: Introduction

8:04 pm Endless Konnections: Natasha Ward Pt 1

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Ellis Paul

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

7:00 am Public School Event: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-13-19

8:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

10:00 am Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship

12:30 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

1:30 pm Jazz Cafe 2019

6:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

10:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

8:00 am  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-28-24

2:00 pm  Zoning Board of Appeals 03-28-24

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