What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 ???

Wednesday, April 8

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

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

7:30pm The Prom (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library events -> 

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Finance Committee Meeting - Budget Hearing

Wednesday, April 8 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-2221 

Franklin Public School Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting

Wednesday, April 8 Time: 6:40 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082026-2230 

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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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, March 18 ???

Wednesday, March 18

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9am Fallen Hero: Elton E Ekstrom (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

11am Franklin Q&A/Conversation     (Franklin Senior Center)

1pm Writer's Group     (Franklin Senior Center)

7pm Smarty Pants Trivia     (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events -> 

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

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

Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times

*** Town Meetings today   ***

Board of Health Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 5:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2191 

Franklin Public School Committee Special Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2182 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, March 18 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03182026-2193 

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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

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 099 - Self Publishing, Stephen King, Cinnamon Soldiers, 100 Years, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about self publishing, Susan shares about her upcoming book, Jesus Has Set Me Free, Faith and Peter discuss Stephen King books, love is in the air with the help of the cinnamon soldiers, and a poem about 100 years.

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-099-self-publishing-stephen-king-cinnamon-soldiers-100-years-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 098 - Monsters Under My Bed, Old Love, Oh Snap, First Car, Positivity, Baseball, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about the monsters under a child's bed, an old love poem made up of love songs, the weather, a story about a first car, positivity, reading a poem from Helen DeWitt, Scott shares a chapter from his upcoming baseball book, and Bob shares the latest chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-098-monsters-under-my-bed-old-love-oh-snap-first-car-positivity-baseball-the-thousand-hour-lesson-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Trust Fall Writing workshop scheduled for Feb 22, 2026

Trust Fall Writing workshop scheduled for Feb 22, 2026

Shared from -> https://www.understoryyogatherapy.com/tfwevents

In our recent recording session, Brittany talked about her "trust fall writing" method  - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/brittany-capozzi-talks-of-her-journey.html

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 097 - Heartbreak, Old Neighbors, Ornaments, Positivity, and the Living Room (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about heartbreak, an old neighbor named Eva, ornaments and other things that hold sentimental value, a journey to spread more positivity, and much more.

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-097-heartbreak-old-neighbors-ornaments-positivity-and-the-living-room

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 096 - Childhood Reflection, If The Shoe Fits, Homage to a Christmas Tree, Hoarding is Murder, Baseball, & more (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about childhood reflection, if the shoe fits, a homage to a Christmas tree, Alice shares the next chapter in Hoarding is Murder, and Scott shares a chapter from his upcoming baseball book.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-096-childhood-reflection-if-the-shoe-fits-hommage-to-a-christmas-tree-hoarding-is-murder-baseball-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Get that spring feeling with Scott Mason as he shares some baseball stories (audio)

FM #1638 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1638 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, January 12, 20256

 

Scott Mason

Our conversation covers 

• Trains & baseball

• Pawtucket Red Sox, Ben Mondor

• Playing in senior league

• Spring training for new season

The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1638-scott-mason-baseball-stories-01-12-26/

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Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html 

Photos of Train Town 1  https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8 

Train Town 2 - Thompson Print & the railroad roundhouse  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html 

Photos of Train Town 2  https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7 

Train Town 3 - or “Franklin in Miniature” 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3.html 

Photos of Train Town 3 or “Franklin in Miniature”

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6dX8gNB9q3yFfycW8 

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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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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, December 29, 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday - Franklin Public Radio

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

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 095 - Walking in the Cold, Christmas Morning, New Years, In Memoriam, Baseball, Cars, and much more (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about walking in the cold, Christmas morning, New Years, an in memoriam for Ken Norman, stories of past cars, Scott shares a chapter from his upcoming baseball book, and Bob shares the latest chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-095-walking-in-the-cold-christmas-morning-new-years-in-memoriam-baseball-cars-and-much-more

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 094 - Saint Stephen, Love, Words, Seance, and December Themes (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about winter carols, hymns, and songs, poems of love, a short story about words, a seance for a dead poet, and reflecting on old December work.

Audio link -> https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-094-saint-stephen-love-words-seance-and-december-themes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes