Interview with Diana DiZoglio, candidate for re-election to State Auditor's Office
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Showing posts with label video. Show all posts
Monday, October 12, 2026
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Frank Presents Wayne Adams (video)
Interview with Wayne Adams of The Civil Right Coalition. For more information go to www.thecivilrightscoalition.com.
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Agenda for the Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting - Wedsneday, Oct 7, 2026
Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting
(Members of the Town Council, School Committee, and Finance Committee)
Agenda & Meeting Packet
October 7, 2026, 6:00 PM
Franklin Municipal Building: Council Chambers
355 East Central Street, 2nd Floor
Agenda
1. Call the Meeting to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
a. August 13, 2026
3. Vote on Joint Budget Subcommittee Goals
4. Discussion of Franklin Finances 101 Educational Video Series
5. Kitchen Table Discussion: FY27 Financial Baseline
6. Revenue Ideation - Initial list of revenues to research
7. Future Agenda Items/Next Meeting Date
a. Revenue Ideation follow up
b. Massachusetts Municipal Association A Perfect Storm and Navigating the Storm reports
8. Adjournment
Agenda document contains remote participation info
Welcome to a Franklin Food Service video update! (Video)
Welcome to a Franklin Food Service video update! 
Throughout the school year, we love sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the exciting things happening in our kitchens and cafeterias. You can always find our latest videos pinned to the Franklin Public Schools Homepage in the "live feed" section or on our Official YouTube Channel.
Take a look at our most recent video below! To make sure you never miss a delicious update, don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/@foodservicesonline?si=kgDe6otWZogN6_RE
Click here to see our most recent video
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Franklin School Committee meeting goes long on the School Improvement Plans (audio)
FM #1828 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1828 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 6 of the 7 members were present in Council Chambers, 1 participated remotely.
Quick recap
While the District Improvement Plan was reviewed last meeting, this session gets to the next level down, the school level plans. They started with ECDC, the Elementary k-2, then 3-5, then middle school and high school. Each administrator(s) presented the key 4 four goals. After all the initial presentations were made, the committee then in reverse order asked questions or commented on what was presented (high school, middle school, 3-5, K-2 and ECDC)
Copy of the plan not yet posted to the FPS District page. (added here 9/24/26 - 9 PM) - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5b12806e-2945-46d2-9cfc-544fd50bd75c/2026-27-FPS-DIP_SIP-Master-%282%29.pdf?disposition=inlineThe plan was ultimately approved as submitted and discussed by 7-0 vote. There was an amendment proposed to modify a goal or two but after clarification and discussion the amendment was withdrawn
The Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (PROTECT Act) was up for first reading. Due to the timing (DESE submitted guidance just before school opened) and this was supposed to be in place before school started. The second reading was voted to be waived to move the measure into policy quickly
Let’s listen
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1828-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-22-26/--------------
Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w99jBCX0p60
The agenda doc - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09222026-2519
My full set of notes captured during the session
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KmZTifWEAGaFdkbTDEdKZGAgwcisDfq9/view?usp=drive_link
Photos of the slides presented can be found in one album
https://photos.app.goo.gl/K41YzLZdDQicN6TH7
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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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The first episode of FM Journal is now available on YouTube (video)
FM Journal is now available on YouTube . You can view it here
For the complete visit to the Maloney Farm and Forest, you can view it here:
For the complete walk through of the Franklin Kitchen Center custom build process, you can view it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cc3ss_wlgpE
The remaining broadcast schedule for this week:
- FRIDAY = 5:00 pm FM Journal Episode 1
- SATURDAY = 10:00 am FM Journal Episode 1
- Tune to the All access channel = Comcast 6, Verizon 26
School Committee meeting goes long on the School Improvement Plans (video)
The Franklin (MA) School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday Sep 22, 2026. 6 of the members were present in Chmabers, 1 participated remotely.
Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w99jBCX0p60
Quick recap
- While the District Improvement Plan was reviewed last meeting, this session gets to the next level down, the school level plans. They started with ECDC, the Elementary k-2, then 3-5, then middle school and high school. Each administrator(s) presented the key 4 four goals. After all the initial presentations were made, the committee then in reverse order asked questions or commented on what was presented (high school, middle school, 3-5, K-2 and ECDC)
- Copy of the plan not yet posted to the FPS District page. It will be added here when available
- The plan was ultimately approved as submitted and discussed by 7-0 vote. There was an amendment proposed to modify a goal or two but after clarification and discussion the amendment was withdrawn
- The Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (PROTECT Act) was up for first reading. Due to the timing (DESE submitted guidance just before school opened) and this was supposed to be in place before school started. The second reading was voted to be waived to move the measure into ploicy quickly
My full set of notes captured during the session
Photos of the slides presented can be found in one album
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Children's Museum continues anniversary celebration with ribbon cutting on new outdoor space
The Children’s Museum of Franklin did celebrate the opening of their new ~4,000-square-foot outdoor play and exploration space with a ribbon cutting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The expansion comes just days after the Museum marked its first anniversary. Children’s Museum of Franklin first opened its doors on September 18, 2025, and in its first year has welcomed more than 70,000 visitors from 400+ towns and cities across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and beyond.
The new outdoor space extends the Museum experience beyond its walls, creating additional opportunities for children to get messy, experiment, create, gather and learn through play.
Designed with accessibility and open-ended exploration at its core, the approximately 4,000-square-foot space includes:
- Accessible pour-in-place surfacing
- Messy art and creative play
- A hands-on water pump and tubing system
- Giant bubble play
- Picnic tables for gathering, creating and eating
- A signature Farm to Fridge exhibit created in partnership with Garelick Farms
The Farm to Fridge experience introduces children to the journey of milk from the farm to their refrigerator through hands-on, imaginative play.
ABOUT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF FRANKLIN
Children's Museum of Franklin is a nonprofit, hands-on museum on a mission to empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration. Through interactive exhibits, engaging programming, and a commitment to accessibility and belonging, the Museum creates opportunities for joyful learning for visitors of all ages. https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/
Reminder high schoolers: Participate in this Year's MassDOT Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest!
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is excited to launch its 13th annual Safe Streets Smart Trips High School Video Contest and we look forward to your students participating!
The video contest will feature two entry categories – a Freshman/Sophomore category and a Junior/Senior category. A grand prize, runner-up, and honorable mention will be selected in each category. Top videos may be used in future MassDOT safety campaigns.
Prize categories:
Grand Prize package – $500 Amazon gift card & sponsor items
Runner-up package – $300 Amazon gift card & sponsor items
Honorable Mention package – Sponsor items
All winners will be announced on October 27, 2026 at MassDOT’s Moving Together Conference. The winners will be featured during one of the conference sessions and the videos will be showcased to a large audience of transportation professionals.
Please circulate the attached submission guidelines and encourage your students to have fun, be safe, and get creative! There is no limit to the number of students who can participate. All video submissions must be uploaded in the submission form no later than,
October 4, 2026 at 11:00 PM Eastern.
We encourage students and school staff to watch our recorded information session. For more contest information, please go to Mass.gov/road-safety-video.
Friday, September 18, 2026
Town Council recognizes retirees, proclaims Hunger Action Month, gets updates on legislative items, Food Pantry, Safe Coalition & 250 Annive Celebration (video)
The Franklin (MA) Town Council met on Wednesday, Sep 16 beginning at 6 PM. All 9 councilors were present to open the meeting, one left during the meeting. All votes recorded via voice vote and noted as 8 yes, 0 no, and 1 absent.
Follow along with the agenda here
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162026-2512
FRANKLIN TV video is available for replay in 2 parts. Zoom automatically restarted during the session and while Zoom and the cable broadcast resumed automatically, the YuTube stream needed to be restarted.
Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yU90Rl52sE
Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_v6EpsdI8dY
Quick recap
Town administrator report
- announces grant received of $6 for Fire Dept
- reminder to sign up for the Franklin First newsletter
- Touts future sessions Oct 14, 28, and Nov 4 to help prepare for the tax rate setting later this year
Proclamation: Hunger Action Month
Town Staff Retirements i. John Rondeau, Facilities, 35 Years ii. Michael Ellsworth, Facilities, 33 Years iii. Patrick Farrell, DPW, 32 Years iv. Irene McDonough, Facilities, 29 Years v. Jon Chalk, Fire Dept, 21 Years
Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department; $2k donation, over $10k for the past several years
Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry; presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/2f1TjPBcXfMxVthM8
next up, State Rep Roy and Senator Rausch with a legislative update
next up, Jen Levine with an update from the SAFE Coalition slides being captured to share via photo album - https://photos.app.goo.gl/1rD2MyGQg6hkdjC97g
next up, the 250 anniversary celebration committee, The slides captured https://photos.app.goo.gl/bN3cFQPgHFQLCWm46
The Council did enter Executive Session to discuss sale of town property not to return to public meeting at approx. 10:45 PM
my notes in one PDF -
Photos of the recognitions and retirements
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
This Chalkboard Chat summarizes 3 School Committee meetings for you (audio)
FM #1821 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1821 in the series.
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chair Paul Griffith. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Our conversation covered the following topics from the School Committee meetings of August 11, August 25, and September 8, 2026.
Across the 3 meetings we covered the following topics:
Lifeline learning activities for summer
Hiring status
Transportation update
Handbook and policies updated
District Improvement Plan reviewed, feedback provided
Our conversation runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-11821-chalkboard-chat-09-10-26/Video link - https://youtu.be/l46DPWd-lGs
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August 11 meeting recap & links
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-committee-gets-multiple-updates_0343394204.html
August 25 meeting recap & links
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-committee-welcomes-new_01995812623.html
September 8 meeting recap & links
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/school-committee-gets-insights-on.html
School Committee page (with contact info) - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee
School Committee subcommittee assignments -
https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons
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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"
Saturday, September 12, 2026
FHS volleyball sweeps Bishop Feehan on Friday (video)
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Friday, September 11, 2026
Volleyball = Bishop Feehan, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin made it three wins and three sweeps in a row to start the season, beating Feehan 25-13, 25-12, 25-18. Emerson Delleo led the way for a balanced Panthers attack with 10 kills, while adding 12 digs, three aces, and a pair of blocks. Phoebe O’Connor dished out 30 assists and chipped in with nine digs, six aces, and five blocks. Gianna Laurello had seven kills and 12 digs, Marley Lindenmeyer had six kills and a dozen digs, and Charlotte Yeulenski had five kills, four aces, and three blocks.
Franklin TV video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AipFJCMPv8
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Friday, September 11, 2026
FHS field hockey and volleyball teams post wins on Thursday
Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, September 10, 2026
Field Hockey = Franklin, 18 @ Milford, 0 – Final
– Ella Marzullo led Franklin with four goals, while Penelope Brady, Caydence Canavan, and Lila Reardon each had hat tricks. Evie Dolby scored her first varsity goal, and Elise Ackerman recorded her first varsity shutout in net.
Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Milford, 0 – Final
Football = Franklin, 28 @ Wachusett, 35 – Final
Franklin TV video coverage provided courtesy of Wachusetts Regional HS
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D63b_TI3WA
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Once Upon A Town: Indian Rock Riding Park (video)
via Joe Landry:
"Here is the latest episode of "Once Upon A Town" that Scott Mason and I hosted. It is on the Indian Rock Riding Park on East Central Street. We hope you enjoy it."
Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwWnZ06S0dw
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
School Committee gets insights & provides feedback on the District Improvement Plan (video)
The Franklin School Committee met as scheduled on Tuesday, Sep 8, 2026. All 7 members were participating in Council Chambers. The meeting was delayed starting as a new Zoom link needed to be created and shared.
Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E
The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09082026-2487
Note: the draft District Improvement Plan likely won't be available online until after approval at the next School Committee meeting. Last years plan can be found online - https://heyzine.com/flip-book/24ecc9f7e5.html#page/1
A photo album of the slcreens shared is available in the interim
Quick recap
Each of the Central Office departments presented their goals and measureable markers aligned with the strategic objectives which while the remain essentially the same as last year have measurable steps outlined to assess progress
- Teaching and Learning
- Student Services
- Business and Finance
- Lifelong Learning
- Operations (including Food Service)
- Technology
The Consent Agenda was approved as outlined by a 7-0 vote
My notes in one PDF can be found
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