Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, April 22, 2026

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 hour features my conversation with 5 Food Pantry volunteers, how they got started and why they keep coming back ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/5-volunteers-talk-about-their.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)  

• This segment features Kim & Mark in Episode 313 - Decoding the Wine Label with Marie Cheslik  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html?

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

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, April 16, 2026

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 covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events  (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)

• This hour features my conversation with 5 Food Pantry volunteers, how they got started and why they keep coming back ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/5-volunteers-talk-about-their.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" features Peter Frampton's legendary "Frampton Comes Alive" Album released January 15, 1976.    
• The Album and Vibe Playlist Hours air the best live Frampton recordings from both the 1976 Alive and the follow-up 1995 Frampton Comes Alive II.  Enjoy the energetic, enjoyable, fun music of Peter Frampton and his band.  Turn it up."

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 

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity shines their Volunteer Spotlight on Kim Mu-Chow

via Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

Volunteer Appreciation Spotlight 

In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are so excited to kick off our very first spotlight with none other than the queen herself, Kim Mu-Chow! 💙

Kim Mu-Chow

Kim is the definition of dedicated, selfless, and joyful service. Whether she’s supporting her church community, serving on regional committees, rescuing and delivering food, or lending her time and talent to countless local organizations - Kim shows up with heart every single time. And we are so lucky she chooses to share that energy with Old Colony Habitat for Humanity!

From being inspired by Habitat’s mission to jumping right into our Franklin build, Kim has been all in - helping bring Sally’s home to life with passion and purpose.

When we asked about her favorite moments, it was clear just how much this experience means to her. 

Some moments include:

💫 Working side by side with Sally and her family

💫 Building connections at Women’s Build Day (and proving just how much can get done!)

💫 Watching the home transform with so much love poured into every detail

💫 And discovering a hidden talent - scraping anything and everything (even on her own 20-year-old label at home!)

Kim, thank you for your incredible generosity, your spirit, and the joy you bring to every build day. You truly make a difference, and we are so grateful to have you as part of our Habitat family. 

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1CcLpY2e6B/

BFCCPS Board of Directors seeking applicants to join the Board

BFCCPS Board of Directors seeking
applicants to join the Board

The BFCCPS Board of Trustees is excited to announce that they are seeking applicants to fill 4 vacancies within the Board. Each position is a 3 year term, with the option to run for re-election at the end of the first term.

Learn more in this special edition newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/ra0ut

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

5 Volunteers talk about their experience volunteering at The Pantry (audio)

FM #1709 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1709 in the series. 

5 Volunteers talk about their experience
volunteering at The Pantry (audio)

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with (in order of introduction)

• Donna O’Neill

• Roberta Trahan

• Sally Grant

• Kim DeCrescenzo

• Carol Malachowski

We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. 

We started with a round of introductions and then 2 questions:

• How did you first get involved with The Pantry

• What keeps you coming back

That was all the group needed. The conversation took off from there. It runs almost 40 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1709-franklin-food-pantry-the-volunteer-experience-03-04-26/

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2025 Annual report of The Pantry - https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/FY25-Annual-Report-2-page.pdf 

Franklin Food Pantry web page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/ 

To volunteer - https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/ 

Follow The Pantry on

Facebook ->  https://www.facebook.com/FranklinFoodPantry 

Instagram ->  https://www.instagram.com/franklinfoodpan/ 

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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"

The FBRTC 5k - Seeking Volunteers to help with the 5K race in May

Sign up to volunteer for the FBRTC 5k

View this email in your browser FBRTC 5k - Seeking Volunteers   Hello! The FBRTC is looking for volunteers to help the morning of May 16, 2026 for our annual 5k fundraiser.  Our partners at Tri-Valley Front Runners will be leading the event, but need assistance in the following areas: Parking Greeting/Direction Raffle Tent Registration / Bib Pick Up / Check In Road Crew Water Stop / Turn Around Spot Timing / Start / Finish / Results / Awards We need volunteers at different times of the morning, from setting up the event starting around 8:00 AM, to supporting the race at 9:00 AM, to breaking down the event starting at 10:00 AM. If you can help out at all, please sign up using this link. Warm regards, Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee Our mailing address is: Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee PO Box 68 Franklin, Ma 02038

Franklin Commission on Disability Seeking Two New Members

The Franklin Commission on Disability (COD) is excited to expand their team and is seeking two additional Franklin residents to join their efforts of advocacy, support, and education for disability in our community. Franklin Commission on Disability is seeking two new volunteer members. 

Franklin Commission on Disability Seeking Two New Members

Deadline 3/25/26

Of the two available seats:

• One position will begin with a one-year term expiring in 2027.
• The second position will begin with a two-year term expiring in 2028. (Both positions may transition to three-year terms upon renewal.)

Applications submitted by March 25 will be prioritized for consideration.

Residents interested in serving on the Commission can apply online at: https://franklinmaboards.vt-s.net/newcaf.php

For assistance with the application process, contact COD Chairperson Alison Rheaume at COD.FranklinMA@gmail.com or (508) 455-5687.

The Town encourages residents who are passionate about improving accessibility and supporting individuals with disabilities in Franklin to consider applying.

Ready to Make a Difference? Become an Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Volunteer.

Sign up for our Volunteer Orientation

SIGN UP FOR OUR VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION  Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do, and we'd love for you to be part of it! If you've ever been curious about volunteering with Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, our upcoming Volunteer Orientation is the perfect place to start. This virtual session will walk you through who we are, how our volunteer program works, and the many ways you can get involved, whether you're interested in building, helping behind the scenes, or supporting special events. Our Volunteer Orientation is a great opportunity to ask questions, learn what to expect on a build day, and see how your time and talents can help make affordable homeownership possible right here in our community. Questions? Please email katherine@oldcolonyhabitat.org Volunteer Orientation Details: 📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026 🕙 10:00 AM 📍 Via Zoom (link will be sent before the session) ⏱ Approximately 45–60 minutes Please RSVP by March 4 here Our Mission: Dedicated to providing decent and affordable housing in partnership with families in need, Old Colony Habitat for Humanity is all of us working together, partnering with families to improve their housing, both locally and around the world. Building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA (CLICK LINKS ABOVE!) COMMUNITIES WE SERVE Assonet, Attleboro, Bellingham, Berkley, Dighton, East Freetown, Fall River, Foxboro, Franklin, Mansfield, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Norton, Plainville, Raynham, Rehoboth, Seekonk, Swansea, Somerset, Taunton, and Wrentham

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