Jamie and Lucas close out FY 2025, look to the summer, and what's next (audio)

FM #1478 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1478 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and School Superintendent Lucas Giguere in the Municipal Building on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  

Key topics

• After the FY 2026 budget discussion, what’s next

• Town business

• School’s redistricting

• Survey and engagement

• Music playlists, concerts, & time away

The recording runs about  55 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie & Lucas.  Audio link -> https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Talk-Franklin---A-Podcast-from-the-Town-Administrators-Office-e35jgvq/a-ac26nek

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Town of Franklin page  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Franklin Public Schools page ->  https://www.franklinps.net/ 

Community calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar 

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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?

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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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Jamie and Lucas close out FY 2025, look to the summer, and what's next (audio)

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, July 9, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Wednesday, July 9

11:30am  Free Summer Lunch Program (Bellingham Library)

1:00pm Writer's Group (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Summer Patio Concerts: Kat Chapman (live music) (Franklin Public Library)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today   **

Historical Commission Meeting

Wednesday, July 9     Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092025-1814

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 Wednesday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

• This repeats my conversation discussion on the Summer Reading Blitz with Ms Caleigh and Ms O'Leary -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/06/talking-about-summer-reading-blitz-and.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone  All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

• Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi have a captivating discussion about the world of Italian wine with the esteemed Shelley Lindgren -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/07/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-shelley.html

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

Youth Track & Field meet series starts on Tuesday, July 8

Youth Track & Field meet series starts on Tuesday, July 8

Coach Bailey (@FranklinHSXC) 

"Don't forget on Tuesday, July 8th we start the summer youth track meet series. Field events start at 5pm and the running event will begin shortly after.

Anyone that wants to volunteer should plan on showing up just before 5pm. See you there. https://t.co/fOd5UGOJci"

Summer Youth Track meets return July 8, 15, & 22

Summer Youth Track meets return July 8, 15, & 22

The Summer Youth track meets are back!

Join us on July 8th, 15th, and 22nd and try out a wide variety of different track and field events geared towards younger athletes.

Registration and field events open up at 5 PM with the running events to follow.

You can use the link below to preregister and sign the waiver ahead of time.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs7Ve0r_vJeYuHJRA_OQzkIiASSR9jLLBf8zroEpQsN5SZ4Q/viewform

Free Fun For Kids: Your Support Matters - Lowell Summer Music Series

Presented by Lowell Festival Foundation SHOWS FREE FUN FOR KIDS SPONSOR MERCH view in browser   MAKE A DONATION FOR KIDS It's our Week of Giving—and we're asking for your help. This week, we're raising funds to support the FREE summer programs we provide for kids and families in Lowell. Help us keep our "Free Fun For Kids" shows accessible to the families who need it most. Free Fun For Kids is one of the most meaningful things we do—offering free live shows, healthy snacks, books, crafts, and trolley rides every week in July and August at Boarding House Park. While the shows are free for the children who attend, they aren't free for us to produce. With rising costs and shrinking community resources, this program has never been more important—or more dependent on community support. DONATE NOW CLICK FOR THE FREE FUN FOR KIDS SCHEDULE FREE FUN FOR KIDS SPONSORED BY   © 2025 Lowell Summer Music Series Write us: 57 Bedford Street, Suite 115, Lexington, MA 02420

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Stephen Sherlock

Community Information Director (volunteer) for Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio

https://linktr.ee/franklinmatters

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, June 12, 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 my Chalkboard Chat with School Committee Chair Dave Callaghan https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/this-chalkboard-chat-condenses-may-13.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 the "The Rising" double album by Bruce Springsteen and a Vibe playlist hour including live Bruce music from Songs of Introspection.   

"The Rising", released July 30, 2002, is Springsteen's 12th studio album and is based on his reflections in the aftermath of the September 11 attacks.  A big success and his first album to top the US Billboard 200 in 15 years winning two Grammy Awards.  It marked the return to the studio after almost two decades with the famous E Street Band.  Includes the hits: "The Rising" ,  "Lonesome Day", and "Waitin' on a Sunny Day". Enjoy The Boss!

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