Milk Jug Seed Sowing Workshop scheduled for Dec 29

The Blackstone and Millville Garden Club will be hosting a milk jug seed sowing workshop. This is a free event with materials included.

Milk Jug Seed Sowing Workshop scheduled for Dec 29

This event will be held on December 29th at 10:30 AM, at the Blackstone Senior Center, 15 St. Paul Street, Blackstone Ma, which is 3.9 miles from the Senior Center in Franklin.

So, if anyone is looking to start their cold hardy crops like peas, beets, lettuce, broccoli, cabbage, bok choy, brussel sprouts, chard, collard, onions, leeks, shallot, please let them know.

Creative Corner Art Studio: creative workshops Weds 12/17 & Thur 12/18

This Week Creative Workshops hosting amazing local artists and creative keep sakes and memories.

Wednesday, Dec 17

Wednesday, Dec 17

Thursday, Dec 18

Thursday, Dec 18

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SchCmte Chair Paul Griffith helps condense and elaborate on what happened at the SchCmte Mtg of Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

FM #1587 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1587 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with the new Chair of the School Committee Paul Griffith.  We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, November 20, 2025. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting Nov 18.

Quick recap:

• Supt Giguere opens the session, solicits nominations for Chair. 

• One made by Callaghan for Griffith. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0

• Nominations asked for Vice Chair. One made, Griffith nominates Callaghan. Vote on the nomination passes 7-0

• Pledge students from the Washington 3-5 school. 5 students in one class had originated in one of the other 5 elementary schools

• Policy - 2nd Reading/Adoption. Superintendent recommends adoption of the following policies as discussed: 

• IKF - Graduation Requirements

• IKFE - Competency Determinations

• Discussion on the adjustments to the grad requirements and competency which fine tuned the language for clarity. Moved to accept as discussed, passes 7-0

• Discussion Only Items, informational for new members and for the weather as winter approaches for all

• A. Inclement Weather Notice

• B. Review of District/Superintendent’s Goals

• C. ACCEPT Quarterly Update

• Spent time on the rationale and objectives for each of the subcommittees or liaisons for the SchCmte to assist the new members as which ones to select. Chair will make alignment and reveal for next meeting so they can begin scheduling meetings as needed

• The importance of the MASC Workshop providing the first hour of training on the do's and don't of a School Committee member

Our conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1587-chalkboard-chat-11-20-25/

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SchCmte Chair Paul Griffith helps condense and elaborate
on what happened at the SchCmte Mtg of Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

School Committee page (with contact info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee 

School Committee newsletter with brief biographical info on the 7 members in addition to other school news -> https://5il.co/3sh1v 

Franklin TV video of the Nov 18 meeting 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  

The meeting packet folder with other docs released for this session ->

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/november-18%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/862192 

My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xlF11yc5sLUZBOhYoY_95dGb6zI68i0e/view?usp=drive_link 

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

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

 

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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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MASC conducts Workshop for Franklin School Committee - Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

FM #1584 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1584 in the series. 

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee MASC Workshop held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. The meeting was conducted in the 3rd floor training room. 

All seven School Committee members were present along with Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt for Student Services Paula Marano, and Asst Supt for Teaching & Learning Dr. Tina Rogers. 

Tracy Novick, the MASC Field Director responsible for Franklin, gave the presentation and led the discussion.  

 

The show notes contain a link to the presentation copy so you can follow along.

The recording runs about 67 minutes, so let’s listen to the School Committee MASC Workshop of Nov 18, 2025. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1584-fps-school-cmte-masc-workshop-11-18-25/

MASC conducts Workshop for Franklin School Committee  - Nov 18, 2025 (audio)

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MASC Presentation document (actually from the 2023 session but there doesn’t appear to be any changes) -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iS3oQAk96xVk-SKYLo8iAgashzFASHvT/view?usp=drive_link 

My notes in this ThreadReader PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qzoj4tuEa1bx6_vRCHPOOB0yOMlFN3YG/view?usp=drive_link 

School Committee page -> https://www.franklinps.net/page/school-committee 

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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"

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 ???

Tuesday, November 18

What's happening in Franklin, MA

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Franklin Bellingham Rail Trail Cmte Monthly Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

For additional details on Library events -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

**    Town Meetings today   **

Franklin School Committee MASC Workshop

Tuesday, November 18 Time: 5:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11182025-1982 

Franklin School Committee

Tuesday, November 18 Time: 7:00 PM

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6138802/SCAGENDA11-18-25.pdf 

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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

Ready to finally understand Medicare? Register for the free workshop at Franklin TV Studio - Nov 13

Register for the free workshop at Franklin TV Studio - Nov 13

Ready to finally understand Medicare? Join us for a free, local, educational workshop.

Medicare can be confusing—this session will help you understand all your options and get the answers you need from a local, state-licensed agent. No sales pitch, just honest info.

 

Hi, we're Jessica & Dave — We've helped hundreds of people in our area feel confident about Medicare.

If you're turning 65 or feeling unsure about your options, we invite you to join us for a free local Medicare workshop. It’s casual, friendly, and we’ll cover everything step-by-step.

Even if you're already enrolled and have questions about your current options, we can help.

 
We'll cover:

• Medicare parts and plans
• What coverage you may or may not need
• Answers to all of your questions

Seating is limited, so RSVP now!

• November 13th at 6 PM
• Franklin TV & Radio Station - 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin, MA

Presented by MyMedicareWorkshop -> https://mymedicareworkshop.com/

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Creative Corner Art Studio November schedule

Creative Corner Art Studio November 2025 schedule

Via Creative Corner Art Studio

Events, workshop, and student programs for November! There's something fun for everyone! We hope to see you at the studio soon.

Learn more: www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

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Need to declutter? How about taking this workshop from Lifelong Community Learning?

If you have too much stuff but don't know where to start, this workshop will help you! 

Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp for details and to register.

Need to declutter? How about taking this workshop from Lifelong Community Learning?

Hope Center - Recovery Stand up comedy workshop for 6 weeks during November

You don't want to miss this.

Stand up and have some fun at the HOPE Center! We are offering a six-week workshop to teach people in recovery the basics of stand up comedy, featuring Alex Mann. Have people told you that you should do stand up? Want to get something off your bucket list? Looking to be a better public speaker? This workshop is for you. We all have funny stories that people love to hear. We will work together to take your stories and jokes and make a five-minute set that you can take to open mics and maybe start your own journey into comedy.  Alex Mann has been performing for over 10 years as a stand up and improv comedian. He's performed all over New England and the U.S. Scan the QR code, or register here: https://www.alexmanncomedy.com/hope

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