"Talking the Blues" - The Rolling Stones - a Blues Band - Jan 20, 2020

Jim Derick and Todd Monjar talk about The Rolling Stones - a Blues Band in this episode

You can listen to this show on Franklin Public Radio, wfpr.fm anywhere via your browser or at 102.9 on the local Franklin FM radio dial.

Thursday = 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition

Saturday = 5:00p Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition


Audio file = https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4jhu9-d84546

"Talking the Blues" - New Discoveries - Nov 20, 2019

Jim Derick, Todd Monjar, and sitting in for this episode, Mike Derick


You can listen to this show on Franklin Public Radio,  wfpr.fm anywhere via your browser, or at 102.9 on the local Franklin FM radio dial.

Thursday = 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition

Saturday = 5:00p Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick
Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition


Audio link = https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cyepn-d8453a

Franklin Matters Radio broadcast schedule for 5/13-14

For this week: 5/12 = 5/13 tune to 102.9 on the local radio dial or to wfpr.fm with your browser

On Wednesday 9:00 AM /12:00 PM /3:00 PM

• 263 – FHS Empty Bowls Stars
• 265 – Franklin Food Pantry – new building plus

On Wednesday at 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM

• 266 - Jamie Hellen - “Talk Franklin”

On Thursday at 9:00 AM 12:00 PM 6:00 PM

• 261 – VFJ Renovations “empower with gardening”
• 267 – Doug MacPherson – Virtual IncredABLE 5K on May 17

Franklin Matters Radio broadcast schedule for 5/13-14

Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for this week (4/22-24)

To listen, tune the radio dial to 102.9 or via a browser on a desktop, notebook or mobile device, go to wfpr.fm

Wednesday, Apr 22 - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

• Town Administrator Jamie Hellen - “Talk Franklin” (recorded 4/17/20)

Thursday: Apr 23 - 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM

• Franklin Public Library Staff discuss virtual services (recorded 4/14/20)

Friday, April 24 - 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 8:00 PM

• Sgt Brian Johnson, Franklin Police - COVID-19 response 
• Doug McPherson, HMEA Virtual 5K

These episodes are also available via the Franklin Matters podcast which you can find on iTunes, Google Podcast or many other podcast apps.

Franklin Matters Radio Schedule for this week (4/22-24)

FM #196 - Cathleen Liberty, Franklin’s Health Director

FM #196 =This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 196 in the series, that we are now collaborating on with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm).

Cathleen Liberty, Franklin’s new Health Director, sat with me recently at the Franklin TV studio on 23 Hutchinson St to record. We believe this will be an introductory session, one of a series on health issues and how Franklin can be healthy.

We get a little background on the Health Dept operations, a quick recap of the EEE situation, and some teasers on future topics like mold, backyard poultry, and other tick borne diseases.

Listen to our conversation, approximately 13 minutes


Audio link ->  https://www.hipcast.com/podcast/Hctmm2fX



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She mentions the CHNA 6 network. The community members she works with represent the following:

CHNA 6 - Community Partners for Health

Bellingham, Blackstone, Douglas, Franklin, Hopedale, Medway, Mendon, Milford, Millville, Northbridge, Sutton, Upton, and Uxbridge

Find out more about the CHNA 6 group on the MA government
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/community-health-network-areas-chna-configuration

The Town of Franklin Health Dept page https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department

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This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but I can't do it alone. I can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors.
• If you don't like this, please let me know.

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/
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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FM #196 - Cathleen Liberty, Franklin’s Health Director

Back Up - Just Do It

The fact that you are reading this is the result of a very bad thing – followed in short order by a very good thing. The bad thing? My computer died. It was sudden and final on Thursday. I wasn’t there to witness its passing. I expected a quiet evening, only to be confronted by the Microsoft Blue Screen of Death. If ever there was a Greek or Roman god of digital stuff, that all-digital deity had it in for me. (Sigh!)

The good thing? Backup! My digital stuff – every last bit of my digital life – lives in three places. I accessed my backup files – typing this very missive and program schedule with my backup computer. Yes, I have one.

Digitally, this is not my first cataclysmic crash, nor will it be the last. How often? It happens roughly every 3-5 years. It’s never pleasant, but it is survivable.

Back Up - Just Do It

Our lives are increasingly digital. Our computers and smartphones rule our day, making our lives easier, better – until they fail.

Failure is not an option. Not today.

That’s because backing up all my digital stuff is not an option.
It’s essential.

And – as always – Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. And, thank you for watching.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 

P.S. It’s not too late to start a New Year’s resolution – backing up all your stuff.

Buy a small external hard drive. Then organize and make a backup copy of any digital files you regard as precious. Update your backup often, if not daily. Your future self will thank you.

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Wednesday:

• 9:00a/12:00p /6:00p FPS Voice – Anne Marie Tracey, All about Franklin Public Schools
• 10:00a/1:00p/7:00p The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone, All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points 
• 11:00a/2:00p/8:00p Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock, Franklin and its local government, services and events

Thursday:

• 9:00a/12:00p/6:00p The Tabernacle Choir, from Salt Lake City 
• 10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey, Frank explores a range of music genres and artists 
• 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick, Exploring the music of the great Blues tradition

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, An hour of uplifting music for all 
• 11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group, Original short stories presented by the authors

Weekdays:

• 3:00p Music of the Swingin’ Big Band Era
• 4:00p Starlight Songs from the Great American Songbook

Listen each week on the air at 102●9 fm, and online at our website, wfpr●fm as we bring more of our community – to community radio.

Listen on the air at 102●9 fm, and online at our website, wfpr●fm

FHS boys hockey game to be broadcast via @MyHockeyLive

Good stuff! This battle will be televised live on @MyHockeyLive if you can’t make it live! 2 great teams going head to head early in the season! LETS GO!! @FHSSports @RattleCity @MetroWestSports @In_The_Slot @FranklinRec @FHS_Puck @PanthersJvPuck @MCLancersHockey https://t.co/oZeOC9wHie

— FHSPantherHockey (@FHSPantherHocke) December 17, 2019

https://twitter.com/MyHockeyLive/status/1206579227040059395

MyFM in the Morning: Town Administrator Jamie Hellen

"MyFM in the Morning On Demand Audio - Friday November 22nd, 2019 - Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen calls in for his monthly visit to talk about the holiday season in Franklin."

https://soundcloud.com/…/myfm-in-the-morning-jamie-hellen-1…

Shared from Ray Auger's Facebook post
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/2458977614372250/

Downtown Franklin with the holiday lights

wfpr.fm devoting the next several days to the Nov 5 Town of Franklin Election Info

Franklin's wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial has adjusted their normal programming to share the audio recordings of the individual Candidate interviews, the Candidate Forum (Oct 17), and the Candidate Query (Oct 22).

In between the longer programs, short audio "public service announcements" or PSA's use some of the candidate audio comments on getting the voters out for Nov 5 with a reminder to vote and to consider voting via absentee ballot.

Franklin's wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM

Listen here:  http://radio.citrus3.com:8418/;stream.mp3

The radio program schedule is set up as follows:

Wed  9 AM -  Get Voters To Vote 31m00s 

Wed 10 AM - FM_#178_Candidate_Query_2019 Part 1 59m20s 

Wed 11 AM - FM_#178_Candidate_Query_2019 Part 2 50m38s 

Thu  9 AM - FM_#176_Candidate_Forum_2019 59m54s 

Thu 10 AM - FM_#178_CandIntv_RDellorco_2019  18m36s 

Thu 11 AM - FM_#177_CandIntv_TCormerLedger_2019 15m59s 

Fri  9 AM - Frank Presents - Election 2019_CandIntv_ABissanti_2019 27m28s 

Fri 10 AM - FM_#176_Candidate_Forum_2019 59m54s

Fri 11 AM - FM_#173_CandIntv - MHamblen_2019 26m00s 

•   9 AM repeats at Noon and 6 PM 
• 10 AM repeats at 1 PM and 7 PM
• 11 AM repeats at 2 PM and 8 PM

All programs also repeat on Saturday to 9 AM - 5 PM  and Sunday  9 AM - 5 PM


Info on the Get Voters to Vote can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/insights-on-what-do-we-do-to-get-out.html

Info on the Candidate Query can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/franklin-in-focus-candidate-query-oct.html

Info on the Candidate Forum can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/10/franklin-candidate-forum-biennial.html

Additional info can be found at the Election Collection
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/07/franklin-election-collection-2019.html

MyFM In The Morning - Jamie Hellen 1-25-19

Via Myfm103

Friday January 25th, 2019 - Franklin Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen makes his monthly visit and talks about Franklin's snow storm procedures, New England sports, and this Spring's ArtWeek.




Go to Myfm103 on the internet
http://www.myfm1013.com/news/myfm-on-demand

MyFM In The Morning - Jamie Hellen 1-25-19

My FM 101.3 Wins International Public Service Award

“I simply can’t say enough about my staff, our listeners fans and followers, and the Radiothon Committee as a whole for coming through with a record breaking year, it’s amazing how local radio can still make things happen” said Tom McAuliffe, owner of My FM Media, as he accepted The 2018 Simpson Award for Community Service.

“The Simpson Award is one of the highest honors a local broadcaster can receive for community service,” explained T. David Luther, Executive Director of the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), which bestows the prestigious award annually. “This award is given annually to only one radio station in the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. The Greater Milford region should be proud of the world-wide recognition given to My FM 101.3.

In a media environment dominated by large corporations and bottom-line priorities, the community service efforts at this independently owned and locally programmed radio station stand out. My FM’s initiative in raising over $100,000 in one day in 2018, as part of a My FM/Milford Regional Medical Center Radiothon, topped the list of reasons the IBIB Board of Directors recommended McAuliffe for the award.

Idea Bank President Mike Hulvey added “"The Simpson Award is one of the most coveted awards in Radio Broadcasting and symbolizes what the International Broadcasters Ideabank is all about....excellence in local community broadcasting. We're proud to honor Tom McAuliffe II, and the team at My FM Media. We're in awe of their use of radio, digital and social media to raise over $100,000 in one day to benefit their local community.

“Not only does this award recognize what our station has been about in the past, but also where our station is headed for the future as we develop into a true multi-media organization. This year’s Radiothon allowed us to shine a spotlight on all the media platforms that we now have at our disposal to assist clients, organizations and causes that are near and dear to our hearts. It’s the power of local radio combined with interactive & social media that carried the day for the 2018 My FM Radiothon” McAuliffe said.

The Simpson Award for Community Service is presented by the International Broadcasters Idea Bank (IBIB), an elite organization of 100 radio broadcasters located around the world. McAuliffe accepted the award from the IBIB’s international gathering, held this year at the Cape Codder Resort in Hyannis Cape Cod.

In addition to the now-annual Radiothon to benefit the Oliva Fund for Cancer Care at Milford Regional Medical Center, My FM supports local organizations by sponsoring and participating in more than 75 community events each year, including blood drives, parades, fairs, community pride days and a large annual Senior Expo.

My FM 101.3 Wins International Public Service Award

For more information on the station, visit www.MyFM1013.com

Library of Congress: Poet Laureate Launches "The Slowdown"

U.S. Poet Laureate Brings Poetry to Podcast and Radio with 'The Slowdown' U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith will soon bring the power of poetry to listeners across the globe as host of a weekday podcast and radio feature titled "The Slowdown." "The show will debut on podcast platforms in November; it will be made available to public radio stations nationwide early next year." Click here for more information https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-18-126/?loclr=ealn.

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW). You can Now Listen To Our Radio Show On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM. Join Mark Lenzi And Kim Simone exploring all things wine with you!

Wednesdays: 10 AM, 1 PM and 7 PM
Also Saturdays at 9 AM

Listen On Line Here  http://www.wfpr.fm/

Listen On iTunes  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www/id1352715204

Follow On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheWonderfulWorldOfWine/

Listen On Sound Cloud  https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397

Official Merchandise
https://www.redbubble.com/people/stuffbyme/works/32128083-wonderful-world-of-wine?p=t-shirt



Mark C Lenzi
CSW, CSS, CWAS, FWS, IWS
Franklin Liquors
363 East Central St
Franklin MA 02038
508-528-7338
franklinliquors.com

The Wonderful World Of Wine (WWW) On Franklin Radio WFPR 102.9FM

MyFM In The Morning - Franklin Deputy Town Admin Jamie Hellen (audio)

Deputy Town Administrator Jamie Hellen talks with MyFM 101.3 to review some of Franklin's current events.




You can find more about MyFM 101.3 on the web at 
http://www.myfm1013.com/

MyFM In The Morning - Franklin Deputy Town Admin Jamie Hellen (audio)

MYFM 101.3/WMRC-First Class Radio Receives Two Prestigious Awards From Massachusetts Broadcasters Association

MyFM 101.3 announced today that it, and its staff, are the recipients of two prestigious awards from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. The radio station, which serves the market between Boston, Worcester, and Providence, received the Station of the Year merit award. Also, station on-air personality and MyFM's "Mr. Everything," Ray Auger, was honored with the "Above and Beyond" award.

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 in the Commonwealth. The merit "Station of the Year" is awarded to a Massachusetts radio station that exemplifies overall excellence in all phases of operation.

This year's judges, members of the Alaska Broadcasters Association, cited MyFM 101.3's extraordinary growth of audience and client base. But most importantly, stating that MyFM was the epitome of localism in broadcasting, and providing exceptional service to their listeners, community officials and local organizations.

Jordan Walton, President of the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association said, "MyFM is a shining example of what a radio station, hyper-focused on their local community, can accomplish."

This is the 6th time that MyFM 101.3/WMRC-First Class Radio has won Station of the Year.

"We are humbled and honored to be recognized again by the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association," says MyFM President Tom McAuliffe. "I've been part of this community for more than 27 years and look forward to serving it for many more."

The second accolade bestowed upon MyFM, the Above and Beyond award, was granted to My FM's "Mr. Everything" Ray Auger. The Association noted Auger's combined involvement in the local music scene and his status at MyFM/WMRC to help deliver new forms of artistic culture and fundraising support to the area. By becoming involved with local organizations, he uses his relationships and broadcasting skills to serve his community in an effective and entertaining fashion. In addition to his regular duties as a radio host, producer and promotions director, and so much more, Auger serves on the board of directors for Milford TV and Milford Performing Arts Center. He also hosted numerous community fundraising events, and weekly and monthly open mics and socials.

Walton added, "Ray Auger is the driving force behind much of the local content that MyFM provides listeners in the Greater Milford area. His tireless efforts to make a difference are why his station is thriving and why he deserved to be named our "Above and Beyond" award winner in 2017."

MyFM 101.3 is the sister station of WMRC-First Class Radio, which is one of the oldest locally owned and operated broadcast stations in Massachusetts. The company was purchased in 1990 by Tom McAuliffe, Sr. who was committed to the philosophy that a strong local radio station makes a strong connection to the community. His son, Tom McAuliffe II, took over as President in 2008 making the radio station the area's first choice for local news, weather, sports, traffic and community events.

MYFM 101.3/WMRC-First Class Radio Receives Two Prestigious Awards

John Fernandes = 2017 Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life” Award

My FM Media is proud to announce that John Fernandes of Milford has been selected as the recipient of the 2017 Butch Moore “You Touched Upon My Life” Award.

Butch Moore was a local singing legend that toured throughout Ireland, Europe, and the United States initially with The Capitol Showband and later with his wife Maeve as the famed singing duo Butch and Maeve. His signature song “You Touched Upon My Life” spoke volumes about a man that had touched the lives of so many around him with his music, his smile, his generosity, and his big heart. With Butch’s passing away in early 2001 WMRC-First Class Radio created this award in his honor.

John Fernandes, the former Milford Democratic Representative, spent 10 years in the Legislature before deciding not to seek a sixth term in the House this past November. Fernandes was first elected in 2006, but continued working at his law firm, something that he still does today. In his last session, Fernandes was elevated to House chairman of the Judiciary Committee, which allowed him to work on issues such as foreclosure and opioid abuse. Before joining the House, Fernandes served on the Milford Board of Selectman, Milford School Committee and school committee for the Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Suffolk Law School.

Past recipients include Kevin Meehan, and (the late) Billy Hood, Linda Varney, Judge Francis and Virginia Larkin, Senator Richard T. Moore, Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick, Tony and Virginia Brenna, Chris Morcone, Gina Oliva-Tarolli, Tom McGovern, Paul Surapine, the Kimball Family, the Ellis Family, Justine Brewer, and Frank & Wendy Saba, and Tony Khoury.

The official award presentation for John Fernandes will take place at the My FM---Milford Area Chamber of Commerce St. Patrick’s Business After Hours on Thursday March 16th. The event will be held at Scioli’s Pizza Bar on Route 140 in Milford starting at 5PM.

For additional information contact My FM at (508) 473-1490, or to reserve tickets for the event contact The Milford Area Chamber of Commerce at (508) 473-6700.

http://myfmmedia.com/

WFPR - 102.9 FM - A Radio Station Grows in Franklin

"It was a very big week for our soon-to-be community radio station WFPR, here in Franklin. On Tuesday, Jan 17 our new broadcast tower suddenly sprouted up at Forge Hill. On Friday our transmitter housing was installed in place. After years of planning, paperwork and preparations, it’s all finally coming together.

This week we install our FM antenna system and transmission equipment. Thus
far, the winter weather gods have been reasonably accommodating, and once our antennas are installed, the larger technical challenges will be behind us.

We’re also wiring up / firing up the audio equipment in our radio studio. We plan
to begin our on-air broadcast tests on Thursday, February 2nd, Groundhog Day.
(Just like in Bill Murray’s movie, if we don’t get it quite right, we get a do–over).

During the next few months we’ll be conducting program tests while we plan our full program schedule to be launched in spring. 

So, what do our programming plans look like? That’s where you come in. WFPR is Franklin’s community radio station. It will be powered and programmed by the passions of people who have something to say and music to play. 

Could that be you? Consider volunteering. Help us to make WFPR into great community radio. 

If you would like to learn more about how you can get involved in community radio, call us. 508-528-9377 – That’s 528-WFPR


Soon we’ll be able to say, “Thanks for listening”.

But, for now – as always, thanks for watching!"

Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 01/22/2017

the empty spot was ready for the tower to be installed

Men are assembling the WFPR (102.9 FM) tower today. pic.twitter.com/JrxNMKrPt1

— Ken Norman (@wknorman) January 17, 2017

This week's viewing guide can be found here  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

or here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRzdhRFk1SElxVFE/view?usp=sharing

Note: phone number updated/corrected 4/11/17

Franklin Library: Behind the Paranormal with Paul and Ben Eno - Jan 19 - 6:30 PM

Behind the Paranormal with Paul and Ben Eno

Thursday, January 19, 6:30-8:00 p.m.

"Paul Eno and Ben Eno, the father-son co-hosts of the CBS Radio and WOON 1240 Boston/Providence destination show Behind the Paranormal will be appearing at the Franklin Public Library to discuss their new book, Beyond the Paranormal: Everything you know is wrong.

Journey through the paranormal from prehistory to the planets and our future, with over 50 bizarre cases of ghosts, poltergeists, demons, cryptids, UFOs, and other out-of-the-ordinary phenomena. Based on CBS and WOON 1240 radio scripts broadcast by a world-famous father-and-son team of paranormal investigators, their research has revealed bizarre connections not only between seemingly unrelated occurrences but also between the paranormal and our everyday lives, the history of our species, and our possible future as a race.  

Meet inter-world parasites that might be farming your family or community, encounter disappearing buildings, and ghosts of people who aren’t dead. Push the boundaries as you find out what the Bible and other ancient documents might really mean, and what UFOs, invisible friends, and those footsteps in the attic could really be. Explaining the paranormal is not the problem. It’s handling the explanations. Everything you know is wrong. 

Paul and Ben Eno are the father-son co-hosts of the CBS Radio and WOON 1240 Boston/Providence destination show Behind the Paranormal, with an estimated 3 million listeners. Paul began paranormal research in 1970 while studying for the priesthood. His mentors included parapsychologist Dr. Louisa Rhine, Fr. John J. Nicola (technical adviser for The Exorcist) and first-generation ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. He graduated from two seminaries, but was expelled from a third because of his paranormal work. He became an award-winning New England journalist and the author of seven books. 

Ben Eno joined his dad’s adventures at the age of thirteen and, at sixteen, became the youngest syndicated broadcaster in America. Ben is a sound expert and a graduate of Emerson College in Boston."

Franklin Library: Behind the Paranormal with Paul and Ben Eno - Jan 19 - 6:30 PM

This was shared from the ToF webpage
http://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/events/99463

and
http://franklinpl.blogspot.com/2017/01/behind-paranormal-with-paul-and-ben-eno.html


You can find out more about Behind the Paranormal at their website  http://www.behindtheparanormal.com/

WMRC-First Class Radio Launches New FM Radio Station

WMRC-First Class Radio announced today that it will launch a new FM radio station, My FM 101.3, in early January 2017, to serve the Greater Milford area. The FM signal will provide a stronger signal, larger coverage area, and will remain at full power throughout the evening and overnight. The multi-media company will be re-branded as My FM Media. It will include radio stations MyFM 101.3 and WMRC 1490 AM; programming website www.myfm1013.com and marketing website www.MyFMMedia.com; and mobile device app MyFM 101.3 Live for live streaming worldwide.

http://myfmmedia.com/stations/

“Traditional radio is as strong as ever with a weekly reach of 93%. With these new media platforms, we can inform, engage, and entertain more people than ever before, more often than ever before and in more ways than ever before,” said President Tom McAuliffe II. “We understand that people expect to access what they want, where they want, when they want it. The new FM radio station and mobile device app allow us to continue to serve our community in today’s rapidly changing world.”

WMRC has long been known for its commitment to the community. From covering breaking news and weather, to tirelessly fundraising for local charities and organizations, the station has been recognized for its commitment by winning Station of the Year in three of the last five years from the Massachusetts Broadcasters Association. “We recognize the responsibility and embrace the opportunity we have as a local broadcaster, and we’re grateful to leverage the power of localism to make a difference in the communities we serve,” said McAuliffe II.

Established in 1956, WMRC-First Class Radio is one of the oldest locally owned and operated broadcast stations in Massachusetts. The company was purchased in 1990 by Tom McAuliffe, Sr. who was committed to the philosophy that a strong local radio station makes a strong connection to the community. His son, Tom McAuliffe II, took over as President in 2008 making the radio station the area’s first choice for local news, weather, sports, traffic and community events.

In the News: Franklin TV expands to radio; "tentative" yes to Medway power plant

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"If all goes well, the local public access cable station will be looking to venture into a new medium - radio - early next year. 

Franklin TV is hoping to begin broadcasts on 102.9 FM - with call sign WFPR, or Franklin Public Radio - in the first months of 2017, said station Executive Director Peter Fasciano. 

"Our target date for a broadcast test - or program test - is sometime between the first of the year and Feb. 12," he said. 

Once operations begin, Fasciano said, the station would look to broadcast local meetings, community events, sports, a lecture series and Franklin TV shows that would translate to the radio format."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/new-franklin-radio-station-may-hit-airwaves

Franklin TV, located at 23 Hutchinson St

"In a tentative decision published Friday evening, the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) said it approved Exelon’s petition to expand the company’s Summer Street power plant. 

The nine-member state board is the determining authority as to whether the project can proceed. 

In an email Friday afternoon, Peter Lorenz, communications director for the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, said the tentative decision is “a recommended decision” prepared by the siting board staff for the board's consideration and is not the board’s final decision. 

“The issuance of the tentative decision follows months of public hearings, review of over one hundred comment letters and briefs submitted and evidentiary hearings,” he said.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20161104/medway-state-oks-exelon-plant-expansion