Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, September 25, 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 Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM

Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock

Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features the ribbon cutting held at the Children's Museum of Franklin ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/childrens-museum-of-franklin-ribbon.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  

• "The Turntable Show Album Hour" features Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's "The Nashville Sound" record released June 16, 2017.   
• "The Vibe Playlist Hour" includes an amazing mix of new studio and live hits from this award winning band.  

The Album won Grammy Awards for the Best Americana Album and “If We Were Vampires” won Best American Roots Song.  The Nashville Sound was nominated for a CMA Award for Album of the Year and won Album of the Year at the Americana Music Awards. 

Jason Isbell is a super talented American songwriter, musician, and performer and is leading the emergence of Americana songwriting and music industry.  Jason and the 400 unit have a cool blend of country, folk, and rock n roll compositions that are truly authentic and memorable.  Enjoy the Vibe and Pauly G discussing this artist, the band, and Americana music.

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Children's Museum of Franklin ribbon cutting ceremony a grand thing !!! (audio)

FM #1513 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1513 in the series. 

This episode shares the audio recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Children's Museum of Franklin on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. 

Town Councilor Melanie Hamblen opens the ceremony, then introduces Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher, founders/co-owners, who then introduce the remaining speakers until the ribbon is cut. The kids led the countdown.

The recording runs about 15 minutes, , let’s listen in

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1513-childrens-museum-of-franklin-09-17-25/

Erin Gallagher, Meg Hagen 

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Children’s Museum of Franklin -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 

Franklin Matters Photos of the event -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/LZdvjA3EWGXevxVT6 

Franklin TV Photos of the event ->   https://photos.app.goo.gl/BMNNo6fgrVSDV9J3A

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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?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

Children’s Museum of Franklin Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of First Permanent Location

Children's Museum of Franklin is thrilled to announce the ribbon cutting of its first permanent location at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA, on September 17, 2025.

The event will celebrate the culmination of two years of vision, collaboration, and community support, officially opening the doors of a museum designed to empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration.

Founded in 2023 by local moms Erin Gallagher and Meg Hagen, Children's Museum of Franklin began with a simple, but powerful dream: to create a community-centered space where children from across the region could learn, connect, and thrive through play. With the expertise of a dedicated community of advisors and the generosity of countless individuals and organizations, that dream is now a reality.

"Our goal has always been to create a place where every child feels welcome, every family finds joy and where everybody feels included," said co-founder Erin Gallagher.

The museum is intentionally built to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming families of all backgrounds, financial circumstances, and abilities.

The journey to opening day was powered by the support of donors, community members and Mobile Museum visitors from across the region, the design vision of KuthRanieri Architects, and especially the extraordinary partnership with Camford Property Group, whose commitment helped bring this dream to life.

"We're endlessly grateful to every individual and organization who has contributed their time, talents, and resources," added co-founder Meg Hagen. "This museum is built for the community, by the community."

The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on September 17, 2025 from 4:00 –5:00 PM at the new museum location. Families, partners, and supporters are invited to join in the celebration. The doors will open to the public full-time beginning September 18 at 9:00 AM.

For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org or follow the museum on social media @childrensmuseumfranklin.

About the Children's Museum of Franklin

Children's Museum of Franklin is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration. Founded in 2023, the museum serves as a community hub for inclusive, hands-on learning and enrichment.

In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

FM #1099 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1099 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" session with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Deputy Town Administrator Amy Frigulietti. We had our conversation in the Municipal Building on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  

Topics for this session

• Ribbon cutting held for Schmidt’s Farm, ground breaking for Beaver St Interceptor

• FY 2024 budget adjustments, tax rate hearing, Tri-County debt exclusion

• Election turnout disappointing

• Thanksgiving break, Turkey Trot, FHS Football at Fenway

The recording runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie and Amy on Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1099-talk-franklin-11-14-23

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Town Administrator page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/administrator

Talk Franklin podcast page -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin 

Schmidt’s Farm ribbon cutting (audio)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/10/ribbon-cutting-at-schmidts-farm.html 

Beaver St Interceptor ribbon cutting

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/11/beaver-street-sewer-interceptor_0561651916.html 

Beaver St Interceptor page  https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

Agenda for Tax rate hearing Nov 21, 2023  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/november_21_2023_town_council_tax_hearing_agenda.pdf 

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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?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

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

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

In this Talk Franklin we cover ribbon cuttings, FY 24 budget adjustments, and looking forward to Thanksgiving (audio)

Beaver Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project Groundbreaking Ceremony - November 9, 11 AM

The Town of Franklin will host Commissioner Bonnie Heiple of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) for a groundbreaking ceremony on November 9 at 11AM to kickoff the Beaver Street Sewer Interceptor Replacement Project. The location of the groundbreaking will be at the Franklin Recreation Center at 275 Beaver Street in Franklin.

The Rehabilitation and Realignment of the Beaver Street Interceptor will provide the most cost-effective, long-term solution to the Interceptor’s capacity and structural deficiencies, and will improve accessibility, operational and maintenance challenges as well as environmental impacts for the Town. Originally constructed in 1914, the Beaver Street Interceptor has been in continuous service for 108 years. 

Other than routine maintenance, no improvements to the interceptor have been made since its construction. The Interceptor is Franklin’s most critical sewer asset, conveying over 70 percent of the Town’s sewage with an average daily sewage flow of approximately 1.5 million gallons per day through the pipeline. The interceptor includes 59 manholes and approximately 2.3 miles of pipe, extending from the intersection of Cottage Street and Union Street to the easement behind Pond Street, near the Interstate 495/Route 140 interchange, where it discharges to the Mine Brook Interceptor.

Town officials, along with Commissioner Heiple, will say a few words about this vital construction project, which is anticipated to take about 30 months to complete from fall 2023 to summer 2026. 

All community stakeholders are welcome to attend.

Construction of the original & current Beaver Street Interceptor. The houses in background are West Central Street, Panther Way area.

What is the Interceptor? 

Presentations:
Interceptor Town Council Presentation Update June 2022
Interceptor Alternatives Analysis Town Council Presentation 10/21/20

Notice of Intent-Conservation Commission:
Notice of Intent Packet-Franklin Conservation Commission Submittal
Project Site Overview Figure

Media Coverage:

What is the Beaver St Interceptor? Why does it need to be replaced? -TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2022 (https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor )

Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm scheduled for Friday, Oct 27, at 11 AM

We hope you can join us on Friday, October 27, 2023 from 11am to 12pm for an Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm, located at 215 Prospect Street in Franklin. 

We will be celebrating Franklin's official ownership of over 200 acres of open space through the local adoption of the Community Preservation Act. 

We hope to see you there to mark this special occasion! Please find a formal invitation 

Open Space Ribbon Cutting at Schmidt Farm scheduled for Friday, Oct 27, at 11 AM