Aging Boldfully: Roberta Trahan (video)

Aging Boldfully is a new show on Franklin TV's All Access channel hosted by Susan Rohrbach. Roberta Trahan was Susan's next guest for this new show.

The show description: 

"Aging Boldfully is about living your next chapter outside of your comfort zone—fully embracing the uniqueness of you.

For many of us, the idea of aging doesn’t appear on our radar until we approach our 60s, when retirement begins to loom. During this time, our attention often narrows to one critical goal: ensuring financial independence. While that focus is important, it can distract us from an equally vital question: What am I going to do with the rest of my life? 

Each of our journeys is unique. Rather than clinging to the tired concept of “retirement,” we have the chance to rethink and redesign this new chapter. What will life look like now that we are the CEO of our own story? 

Aging Boldfully will explore the themes that matter most as we step into this phase—purpose, relevance, resilience, physical health, mental well-being, intentional living, and mindfulness. It will showcase members of our community who are finding meaning, living with purpose, and overcoming obstacles—real examples of what it means to age not just gracefully, but boldfully."

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjaT368IpX8

Aging Boldfully: Roberta Trahan (video)

Chronicle features Children's Museum (video)

Did you catch the Chronicle coverage of the Children's Museum of Franklin?

Watch it here ->  https://www.wcvb.com/article/new-childrens-museum-in-franklin-mass-combines-stem-community-and-creativity/69489239

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZxSd17TdE/

Chronicle features Children's Museum (video)

An “agent” told me to stay off the internet. Is it a scam?

An "agent" told me to stay off the internet. Is it a scam? By BCP Staff You get an unexpected call with some bad news: your name is linked to serious crimes, and your money is at risk, says the voice on the line. The next thing you know, he connects you with an "agent" who can supposedly help you resolve the issue. Your heart and mind are racing.  But your gut is telling you to talk to someone you trust — or to get off the phone and search the internet for advice.  So why would a helpful "agent" warn you not to talk to anyone or tell you to stay off the internet until he can fix the problem? Probably because that "agent" is really a scammer. Read more - >  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2025/11/agent-told-me-stay-internet-it-scam?utm_source=govdelivery

Franklin School Committee reorganizes, gets the scoop on what their about to do (video)

The Franklin School Committee met for the first time sine the Biennial Election Nov 4 brought 3 new members to the group. Superintendent Lucas Giguere opened the session to conduct the re-organization votes. Griffith was nominated for Chair and unanimously voted in. Callaghan nominated for Vice-Chair and also unanimously voter in.

Town Clerk Nancy Danello swore in the publicly and officially.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ea9CmNWJI1s

The agenda doc can be found ->  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6138802/SCAGENDA11-18-25.pdf 

Pictures captured during the session are in one photo album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/TKFnfsbkzprJ5xSj9

Franklin School Committee (L-R): Hansen, Griffith, Callaghan, O'Sullivan, Mausolf, Charles, Karunakaran

Understanding AntiSemitism in 2025 (video)

On Tuesday, October 28, State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin), Rabbi Rachel Putterman of Temple Etz Chaim, and Reverend Kathleen McAdams of St John Episcopal Church led a panel discussion regarding antisemitism in the current moment. The event will took place beginning at 7 PM at Franklin High School. 

The Franklin TV video recording is now available ->   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIQson4vgC4

Understanding Antisemitism in 2025 -
A Panel Discussion - Oct 28, 2025 

Rep. Roy moderated the panel discussion which  included the following:

• Jeremy Burton, CEO of the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston
• Rabbi Rachel Putterman, Temple Etz Chaim in Franklin
• Dr. Miri Bar-Halprin, Director of Trauma Training and Services at Parents for Peace and a lecturer at Harvard Medical School
• Mike Rubin, Uxbridge High School Principal and President of Temple Etz Chaim
• State Rep. Simon Cataldo, Co-Chair of the Special Massachusetts Committee on Combating Antisemitism
• Rev. Kathy McAdams, Saint John Episcopal Church, Franklin

FHS football falls to BC High on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on  Friday, November 14, 2025

Football - Non-Playoff = Franklin, 14 @ BC High, 33 – Final

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGPwJa8sz_s

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-11-14-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Town Council selects Dellorco as Chair, Grella as Vice Chair, Cormier-Leger as Clerk (audio)

FM #1579 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1579 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The Council held the first session of its legislative term as scheduled at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated during the early portion of this meeting. Councilor Cormier-Leger was traveling and joined remotely for the organizational votes. All of the other 8 councilors were in Council Chambers for this session.

 

Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council

Quick recap:

• Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council.

• Town Administrator Hellen opened nominations for the Chair. Cormier-Leer nominated Dellorco, second by Ojukwo. No other nominations were made. Vote on the nomination passed by 9-0

• Dellorco took the gavel and opened nominations for Vice Chair. Griffith nominated Ojukwo. Callaway-Tripp nominated Grella. No other nominations. Vote by each person for one or the other tallied as follow with Grella getting 5, Ojukwo getting 4.

• Ojukwo - Cormier-Leger, Ojukwo, Griffith, Morrongiello (4)

• Grella - Grella, Malloy, LeBlanc, Callaway-Tripp, Dellorco (5)

• Dellorco takes nominations for Clerk. and nominates Cormier-Leger. No other nominations. Vote on the motion, passes 9-0

• Vote to appoint Griffith as Clerk in Cormier-Leger's absence (2 meetings), passed by 9-0 vote.

• The remainder of the meeting covers the key items on the lengthy set of documents around Town Charter, Town Code, Conflict of Interest, Open Meeting law, etc.

The recording runs about 3 hours & 20 minutes

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1579-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-11-12-25/

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Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsYVvhWdqWs 

The agenda doc rich with links ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122025-2001  

My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZpUPlE873EPMJqfT42KhLsTzxZjSLIf/view?usp=drive_link 

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FHS Volleyball "Sweeps Andover To Book Spot In D1 State Semis" on Sunday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Sunday, November 9, 2025

Volleyball = Division 1 = #5 Franklin, 3 @ #4 Andover, 0 – Final 

Franklin TV video available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1562sPcy1oM

By Jason Cooke || ValleySportsDaily Editor

"With No. 4 Andover applying pressure in the first two sets of Sunday’s quarterfinal bout with No. 5 Franklin, the Panthers leaned on their veterans who had been there before to cruise to a 3-0 win by way of 25-20, 25-22, 25-8 at Andover High School.

Franklin (21-2) advances to play perhaps the hottest team in the tournament in No. 16 Newton South, which has downed No. 1 Chelmsford and No. 8 Brookline en route to the Final Four. That game is slated for Wednesday at Westwood High School (7:15 p.m.).

A talented Golden Warriors team made Franklin work for its second semifinal appearance in the last three years. But Makayla Kuykendall (14 kills, 10 digs, two aces, two blocks) and Olivia Alberti (eight kills, two aces, four blocks) ensured a clean sweep."

Continue reading the recap (subscription required) ->     https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-volleyball-sweeps-andover-to-book-spot-in-d1-state-semis/

FHS Volleyball "Sweeps Andover To Book Spot In D1 State Semis" on Sunday (video)

For a recap and photo gallery of this game  (subscription required) ->     https://valleysportsdaily.smugmug.com/2025-2026/Fall-2025/Andover-Franklin-Girls-Volleyball-110925

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-11-09-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: House Bill 3971 Testimony (video)

Plymouth County Register of Deeds John Buckley and Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell testified in support of House Bill 3971 (An act directing a study on the feasibility of placing registries of deeds for county governments that have not been abolished under the oversight of the secretary of the Commonwealth) in front of the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

Click the flowing YouTube link to watch a five-minute video of the testimony: https://youtu.be/tNFdJIek-eM

Click here to see a list of reasons to support HB3971 submitted to the Joint Committee: https://www.norfolkdeeds.org/wp-content/uploads/Reasons-to-support-HB3971.pdf

If you see fit, please feel free to contact the Joint Committee on State Administration and Regulatory Oversight or your local State Senator or State Representative.

To learn more about Registry of Deed’s events and initiatives, like us on Facebook® at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds or follow us on Twitter® at twitter.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram® at Instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry’s website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

Joe Landry presents "Then & Now" as recorded at the Franklin Senior Center and shared by Franklin TV

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7EkZIrEeq4

Joe Landry: Then & Now (video)

How to Get Ahead with AI? (video)

Special seminar on Artificial Intelligence, featuring Mr. Vishal Tiruveedi, a proud alumnus of Franklin High School, and Mr. K.P. Sompally, a distinguished School Committee Member, and David Callaghan, Chairman of the School Committee. 

They share valuable insights on the growing impact of AI in education, together, they’ll explore how AI is transforming our world, inspiring the next generation of innovators, discuss the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence, and its role in shaping our future.

video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDPormIxaTA

How to Get Ahead with AI? (video)

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Bracket Release - Football (video)

Franklin TV broadcast the MIAA bracket release show for high school football for the Fall 2025 season.

The video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmrXytTKfAA

MIAA Brackets for all sports ->  https://www.miaa.net/tournaments/tournament-central

FHS is in the D1 bracket -> https://www.miaa.net/miaa-football-2025-division-1-state-tournament

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Bracket Release - Football (video)

2025 Biennial Election: Planning Board Candidate Discussion with BEN4Franklin (video)

Hosted by members of BEN 4 Franklin: Cobi Frongillo, Kimberly Mu-Chow, Gino Carlucci, Ndoumbe Ndoye, & Maxwell Morrongiello Planning Board candidates: Mark Mucciarone, Erik Steltzer Planning Board Associate candidate: William Lee, IV Recorded, edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio

video link -> https://youtu.be/NDFpuQoKBpg

Visit BEN 4 Franklin's website to learn more about the group. Sign up for the newsletter, join the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio)

https://ben4franklin.org/

2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election

FHS football tops Milford 28 to 14 on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Friday, October 31, 2025

Football = Franklin, 28 @ Milford, 14 – Final

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o223ZsJewTU

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-31-25/ 

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Check out the FPS Food Service video for Local Beef Nachos

"Click the Link to Check out our video for Local Beef Nachos.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-5L0YL7jHa0

On Wednesday October 29th all the Franklin Public School kitchens served Local MA Grass-Fed Beef Nachos from Weatherlow Farm, in Westport, MA.

We served it with all the fixings. The kids went crazy over it!"

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JXww7z7iF/

Town Council hears the SNETT and Franklin Ridge transactions are complete, accepts Elks Riders donation in last session (video)

The Franklin (MA) Town Council held the last session of its legislative term on Wednesday evening October 29, 2025 as scheduled at 7 PM. Al 9 Councilors were present in Chambers for this session.

The Franklin TV video is available for replay ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIgSJh9fWjA

The agenda and associated documents for this session ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1978

Quick recap:

• Approximately the first 45 minutes of the meeting were taken up with multiple citizen comments, many on the 444 East Central development proposal which while one of their complaints is that the Council doesn't listen to them, also ironically indicates that they haven't listened or don't understand the meaning of due process
• One comment revealed the first annual Caregiver Appreciation day scheduled for Nov 7 at the Senior Center from 11 - 3 PM. (Note, on that the day the regular Senior Center activities are canceled)
• Appointments to the Agricultural Commission - Jennifer Sweeney (Associate Seat) and to the Council on Aging - Roberta Trahan were both approved by 9-0 votes
• The Public Hearing, originally scheduled for Oct 15, and continued to this date, was opened and eventually closed with no public or Council comments on the multiple modifications of a Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License: Change of License Manager... Doing business as Liquor World. The measure was approved by 9-0 vote
• The Council approved a Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License - Blisspoint LLC d/b/a Blisspoint Meadery by a 9-0 vote
• Presentation: Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department. Veterans Service Officer, Shannon Nisbett received the check for $2000 from this year's rides
• Resolution 25-70: Adoption of Cannabis licensing Local Approval Process and Cannabis Social Equity Policy (Motion to Approve Resolution 25-70 - Majority Vote) Moved, second. The proposal is modeled after that of Shrewsbury as they are the only 1 approved now, 100+ communities remain to develop one and get theirs approved.  This is an example of additional revenue from cannabis, almost $.5m yearly total. NETA has done well here
• Resolution 25-67: Expenditure Limits for FY2026 on Departmental Revolving Funds Established by Franklin Town Code Chapter 73, as Provided in MGL Chapter 44, §53 E½, as Amended (Electric Vehicle Charging Stations) approved by 9-0 vote, may need to adjusted upward as time goes and action on this revenue stream increases
• From the Town Administrator's Report 
• Purchase of the SNETT extension is complete, now owned by the Town, Work remains to be funded and completed but the registry of deeds has the record of ownership
• Formally closed on Franklin Ridge, contracts going out to bid, info sessions in the spring on lottery process etc. Construction once begun is anticipated to go 18-24 months
• Approximately, the remaining 40 minutes of the meeting were Councilor Comments reflecting on accomplishments for this term, recognition of the 3 not running for re-election, etc.

My full set of notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XVFpF-Gf2ULj1avVodFT4RXGkXMvWvg5/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Elks Riders Donation to Veterans’ Services Department.
Veterans Service Officer, Shannon Nisbett received the check

Economic Development Subcmte catches up on meeting minutes, reflects on accomplishments (video)

The Economic Development Subcommittee of the Town Council conducted their last session of this election term on Wednesday, Oct 29 at 5:45 PM. The agenda was mostly a repeat of that originally scheduled for Oct 15 which was then moved to the 29th.

All four members of the Subcommittee were present in Council Chambers.

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxKeNgzEVNs

Agenda document ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10292025-1964 

Quick recap:

• Multiple motions were made and approved to finalize the meeting minutes that were in some cases back to 2021. One amendment was made for one set to correct the name spelling o a couple of participants. Otherwise, all were approved as submitted with a 4-0 vote.
• Multiple citizen made comments, many to thank them for their service and accomplishments, a couple to remind of work to be done next term, on the friendly 40b process, and the development of a Franklin specific 40b affordable unit calculation. (The State calculation is misleading on the number of affordable units in the community as it includes all of the units in an apartment complex when on a small number of them as actually affordable.)
• The members of the reflected on their accomplishments, and Councilor Frongillo also included his 'wish list' of things remaining to be tackled.

My full set of notes in one PDF file ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktlHqEH1XRueA_YECKnUATY0QS7-FwV1/view?usp=drive_link

2025 Biennial Election - Board of Health - write in candidate Diane Daddario (video)

Diane Daddario, write in candidate for Board of Health, is the last in the series of interviews to share and help create informed voters in advance of the 2025 Biennial Election held at FHS on November 4.  

Early voting began Oct 17 and continues through Oct 31 in the Town Clerk office during business hours. 

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/FR_Xb_MOVkY

2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election

More Perfect Union: Immigration and The Courts (video)

I filled in for Peter J to host this episode of More Perfect Union. Participants were

• Michael Walker Jones
• State Rep Jeff Roy
• Rachel Plukas, Chair, Franklin Democratic Town Committee
• US Representative Jake Auchincloss

video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iy_3NmbWXF4

The court decision file mentioned can be found ->    https://knightcolumbia.org/documents/ahmr9jfap2

 

US 4th MA District Representative Jake Auchincloss participated remotely

A Webinar on the need of the hour: Mental Health and Well-Being hosted by KP Sompally (video)

Mental health is just as important as physical health — yet it’s often overlooked.

Today, let’s take a moment to understand, to listen, and to break the silence surrounding mental well-being. We all have mental health, just like we all have physical health. 

In this video, we’ll explore what mental health really means, why it matters, and how we can take small steps to care for it every day. More people than ever are struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression. 

A Webinar on the need of the hour: Mental Health
and Well-Being hosted by KP Sompally (video)

Together, we can change the way we talk about mental health — and create a world where asking for help is a sign of strength.

Don’t miss this insightful webinar presented by Reis Hansen, Licensed Therapist and Clinical Social Worker, and hosted by KP Sompally, School Committee Member.

video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywSNVfL8jNA