Raise high the roof beams, carpenters!

The new Franklin TV studio is under construction at 23 Hutchinson St (between Union and Wachusett) . It will be transforming what was most recently an Indian market to a start of the art TV and radio production studio. Operated by the community TV group as a 501(3) organization it may be ready open later this year.

The interior of the main building is being re-done. There will be a garage and more studio space added for the addition in the back. Franklin.TV is currently operating from the mobile trailer on site while the construction is underway.

On July 15th progress is visible outside

concrete laid and ready for the walls to be framed

side view of rear entrance

footing laid out for the walls to rise

By Saturday, July 19th the walls had risen!

walls framing up

side view of new walls for addition

And by Monday evening, the buildings are being connected and ready for the roof beams!

rear studio with garage entrance

side view of rear entrance - 2

roof sections being prepared

Photos from a walk by during April can be found here (there was snow on the ground at the time, so in the warmth of July the snow may have a cooling effect!)
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2014/04/franklin-tv-studio-renovation-progress.html



With apologies to JD Salinger for borrowing the title of his novella

WMRC First Class Radio Sports to broadcast the Patriots and Bruins

WMRC SIGNS BLOCKBUSTER DEAL WITH NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS, BOSTON BRUINS AND CBS RADIO BOSTON  WMRC 1490AM-First Class Media has just completed negotiations with CBS Radio Boston, and has finalized an agreement that will bring both the New England Patriots and Boston Bruins to the WMRC airwaves beginning this fall. WMRC has been a Boston Red Sox affiliate for over 25 years, and also carry Boston College Football and Basketball. Howie Sylvester, Executive Producer for CBS Boston & 98.5 the Sports Hub said "We're thrilled to partner with WMRC-First Class Radio to carry both the New England Patriot's and Boston Bruins...WMRC has been a staple in the Greater Milford region for generations, and we are well aware of the passionate, loyal sports fans who live, work and play in that market, this is a great partnership" The three teams now heard on WMRC 1490AM have done a lot of celebrating since 2002 as their championships include 3 Superbowl Victories, 3 World Series Titles and a Stanley Cup in 2011. WMRC President Tom McAuliffe added "This is a fantastic partnership for WMRC, our listeners and our loyal sponsors...I'm thrilled to have the tough negotiations behind us, and know that we'll now be able to carry the Sox, Bruins and New England Patriot's for years to come."  Sponsorships Available! Call Tom at 508-473-1490 Forward this email STAY CONNECTED

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WMRC Finalizes Negotiations With Entercom to Broadcast the Red Sox Through 2016

WMRC-First Class Radio has just completed negotiations with Entercom of Boston, and has finalized an agreement that will insure that Boston Red Sox Baseball will be broadcast throughout this market through the 2016 season. 

Since signing with WMRC back in 1990 the Sox have won 4 American league East Titles, played in 7 American League Championship Series, and won 3 World Series Titles. 

WMRC 1490 - AM

Returning voices of Dave O'Brien and Joe Castiglione 

Sox greats since 1990 include Mo Vaughn, Trot Nixon, Roger Clemmens, Jason Varitek, Johnny Damon, Pedro, Schilling, Mike Lowell, Papi, Mike Napoli, Jonny Gomes 

Future Stars include Jackie Bradley Jr., Zander Boggarts, Will Middlebrooks
Tom McAuliffe Says "This is a fantastic partnership for WMRC, our listeners and our loyal Red Sox sponsors, and I'm thrilled to have the negotiations behind us, and know that the Sox will be on WMRC-First Class Radio for the next 3 seasons."

WMRC 1490 - Station of the Year Award - 2013

“I was absolutely stunned. This is the equivalent of winning the Super Bowl or the World Series back to back, so I was in complete shock when they announced we had won the Station of the Year Award again. I can’t say enough about my staff, our listeners, and all the local partners we’ve developed over the years” said Tom McAuliffe, owner of WMRC-First Class Radio, as he accepted The 2013 Massachusetts Broadcasters Association’s Station of the Year Award. “And to think we also won the Best Use of Digital Media Award for all of our work on the WMRC Local Music Awards. This certainly proves that our Multi-Media efforts over the past few years are resonating with our listeners and community partners. It’s not just radio anymore.” McAuliffe added.

WMRC Station of the Year Award - 2013

"The Station of the Year Award is the one award that every station strives to win. It's the most cherished station award the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association presents”, explained Jordan Walton, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. “WMRC truly epitomizes what LOCAL radio, and service to the community is all about, and we're proud to salute them with this honor for the second straight year.”

“The Station of the Year” award, is presented annually by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association to the most outstanding radio station in the Commonwealth, and is open to all of the more than 180 radio stations.

The “Station of the Year” award is given to the top station in Massachusetts that exemplifies overall excellence in all phases of operation. The judges, members of the Utah Broadcasters Association, cited WMRC had experienced extraordinary growth of audience, client base, and billing, but most importantly, WMRC was providing exceptional service to their listeners, community officials, and local organizations.

To put this award into perspective, the television “Station of the Year” for 2013 was WCVB, Channel 5 Boston, considered by many to be the finest TV station in the United States. You can see the prestige that this award grants WMRC-First Class Radio. This is actually the 5th Station of the Year Award for McAuliffe and WMRC as they won it on three separate occasions back in the 1990’s.

About WMRC
WMRC-First Class Radio 1490AM has been on the air since 1956, making it one of the oldest, continually locally owned and operated radio stations in Massachusetts. Tom McAuliffe II owns and operates the station with his wife Megan. While the station’s signal reaches much farther, WMRC focuses on a 14-town area serving 250,000 people surrounding Milford, MA. WMRC is a Dial Global affiliate and carries both NBC Radio News and complete coverage of the Boston Red Sox, and Boston College Football and Basketball.