Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Tuesday

9:00 AM 12:00 Noon and 6:00 PM  Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines
2 hours. An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

11:00 AM 2 PM and 8:00 PM SAFE Radio– Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

7:00 am         Madalene Village Environmental Review

9:00 am         It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

10:00 am Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

11:00 am Frank's Musings: George Santos

11:30 am Senior Connection: Public Health

12:10 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:40 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:30 pm         Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

3:30 pm     The Only Cure Is Education

4:00 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

4:30 pm         Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

5:30 pm         Physician Focus: Hearing Loss: Causes, Prevention, Remedies

8:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Joe Landry & Scott Mason

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

7:00 am         Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

9:00 am         Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

10:30 am FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Mansfield 01-24-23

12:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

2:00 pm It Takes A Village: Gretchen Scotland

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey: v King Philip 01-26-23

5:30 pm         Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 02-03-23

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am School Committee: 01-24-23

11:20 am Economic Development 01-25-23

2:00 pm School Committee: 01-24-23

5:30 pm         Open Space and Recreation Plan: 01-26-23

7:00 pm      Community Preservation Committee: LIVE, Chambers 897 4564 7909

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

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Introduction to FUSF's Rev Bev - 01/25/23 (audio)

FM #935 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 935 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with First Universalist Society of Franklin (FUSF) interim minister, Reverend Beverly Waring. We talk about her role as interim minister and her path to this role from software engine to social work to this position in Franklin.

The audio recording runs 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Rev Bev. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-935-introduction-to-fusfs-rev-bev-01-25-23

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FUSF web page -> https://fusf.org/

Minister’s page -> https://fusf.org/who-we-are/minister/  

Where is the FUSF meeting house?  https://fusf.org/contact-us/ 

While FUSF is home to The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse ->  http://circlefolk.org/ 

and LiveARTS ->  https://www.liveartsma.org/   there are quite a few other active community groups -> https://fusf.org/community/ 

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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

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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Rev. Beverly Waring (FUSF photo)

Next Size Up Kids Online Consignment Event

Next Size Up Kids' has been offering in-person consignment events since 2009. In 2021 we created an online version to continue helping families through COVID.

This was such a success that we are excited to continue offering an easy online way for local families to earn cash for their new and used kids items and for local families to purchase these items without breaking the bank... all while helping the environment! Win, win, win!

Find all the BARGAINS you're used to finding at our in-person sale, but this time, you can shop from your couch in your pjs! Can't get better than that!

You'll find clothing (sized infant to young men/young women & maternity), shoes, toys, baby gear, games, puzzles, furniture, décor, books and more!

Join us at our Spring ONLINE event March 6 - 10! -> www.NextSizeUpKids.com

Four Ways to Join the Fun!

1. SELL with Us & Earn Cash
2. SHOP & Save Big on Gently-Used Items
3. CREW & Shop Early
4. HELP Others    

Join us at our Spring ONLINE event March 6 - 10! -> www.NextSizeUpKids.com

FHS girls swim team take 1st place in Hockomock Championship meet

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the FHS girls team results from the Hockomock League swim championships held on Friday-Saturday, February 3-4, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

The team results and the FHS top six finishes from each individual race.

TEAM RESULTS

1. Franklin – 406

2. Attleboro – 252

3. Canton – 240

4. King Philip – 215

5. Foxboro – 212

6. Taunton – 163

7. Sharon – 142

8. Mansfield – 129

9. Milford – 102

10. North Attleboro – 101

11. Oliver Ames – 92

RACE RESULTS

200 Yard Medley Relay

1. Franklin (Harikalal Birali, Christine Tang, Hope Xayveth, Emma Ferreira) – 1:53.78**

Mass Premier Courts 

200 Yard Free

1. Zuri Ferguson, Attleboro – 1:54.22**

3. Sydney Bourgeois, Franklin – 2:05.90

6. Ashley Desroches, Franklin – 2:09.26

200 Yard IM

1. Shauna Harvey, Canton – 2:15.01

2. Christine Tang, Franklin – 2:16.42

50 Yard Free

1. Annie McLean, Canton – 25.87

2. Emma Ferreira, Franklin – 26.52

5. Caroline Clifford, Franklin – 28.14

100 Yard Butterfly

1. Hope Xayaveth, Franklin – 57.14**

6. Keegan Wright, Franklin 1:09.41

100 Yard Free

1. Harikalal Birali, Franklin – 56.13

3. Emma Ferreira, Franklin – 57.35

500 Yard Free

1. Addison MacDonald, Mansfield – 5:21.67

2. Sydney Bourgeois, Franklin – 5:33.91

4. Ashely Desroches, Franklin – 5:42.36

200 Yard Free Relay

1. Attleboro (Caroline Lynch-Bartek, Sydney Dorval, Ava Dougherty, Zuri Ferguson) – 1:49.98

2. Franklin (Caroline Clifford, Ashley Desroches, Christine Tang, Sydney Bourgeois) – 1:50.50

100 Yard Backstroke

1. Zuri Ferguson, Attleboro – 55.60**

2. Harikalal Birali, Franklin – 1:00.56

100 Yard Breaststroke

1. Hope Xavayeth, Franklin – 1:09.03

3. Christine Tang, Franklin – 1:12.76

5. Madison Lawlor, Franklin – 1:20.58

400 Yard Free Relay

1. Franklin (Harikalal Birali, Sydney Bourgeois, Emma Ferreira, Hope Xavayeth) – 3:48.89

For the full set of results ->

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-girls-swim-championships-2023-results/

For the photo gallery from the meet ->

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Winter-2022-2023/Hockomock-League-Girls-Swim-Championships-02-04-23/

FHS girls swim team take 1st place in Hockomock Championship meet

FHS boys swim team finish 5th in Hockomock Championship meet

Via HockomockSports.com, we share the FHS boys team results from the Hockomock League swim championships held on Friday-Saturday, February 3-4, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

The team results and the FHS top six finishes from each individual race.

TEAM RESULTS

1. Sharon – 376

2. Attleboro – 357

3. Milford – 249

4. Canton – 246.5

5. Franklin – 187

6. Foxboro – 155

7. Mansfield – 118

8. Taunton – 115

9. Oliver Ames – 97.5

10. North Attleboro – 88

11. Stoughton – 63

12. King Philip – 1

For a photo gallery of over 200 photos from this event -> 

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2022-2023/Winter-2022-2023/Hockomock-League-Boys-Swim-Championships-02-03-22/

200 Yard Free

1. Ryan Connors, Attleboro – 1:53.21

3. Oliver McCarthy, Franklin – 2:02.35

100 Yard Butterfly

1. Ryan Connors, Attleboro – 53.13**

5. S. Miller Wasif, Franklin – 1:01.81

500 Yard Free

1. Brac Buffa, Sharon – 5:23.02

6. Oliver McCarthy, Franklin – 5:56.56

200 Yard Free Relay

1. Canton (Jonathan He, Daniel Bui, Matthew Hart, Talis Veidis) – 1:40.60

4. Franklin (Rowan O’Rourke, Luke Tulloch, S. Milelr Wasik, Oliver McCarthy) – 1:45.47

400 Yard Free Relay

1. Attleboro (Angad Ahluwalia, Connor Coleman, Ryan Connors, Ben Connors) – 3:29.46

5. Franklin (Oliver McCarthy, Arsh Tyagi, Luke Tulloch, S. Miller Wasik) – 3:53.37

The full set of results for the Hockomock League boys swim can be found online ->

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-boys-swim-championships-2023-results/

FHS Panthers

FHS boys basketball tops Bridgewater-Raynham on Sunday

Via HockomockSports.com and Twitter, we share the results of the winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Sunday, February 5, 2023. We also provide the link to the full set of Hockomock League results below.

Boys Basketball = Franklin, 86 vs. Bridgewater-Raynham, 56 – Final 

– Franklin played dominant defense in the first half and had it going offensively for all four quarter in a big win over visiting Bridgewater-Raynham. Junior Sean O’Leary scored 17 of his game-high 27 points in the opening quarter and hit one of Franklin’s seven first half three pointers. Geino Scaringello (10 points), Andrew O’Neill, Bradley Herndon, Justin Allen (11 points), and Caden Sullivan (10 points) also hit from downtown in the first as Franklin put up 22 points in each of the first two quarters on its way to a 44-15 lead at halftime. Although the Trojans came out with a 9-0 run to start the third, Franklin continued its success on the offensive end and outscored the visitors by 10 the rest of the quarter with Scaringello, Herndon, and O’Leary each hitting a three. Franklin had a dozen players register points in the win.

For other results around the Hockomock League

https://hockomocksports.com/sundays-schedule-scoreboard-02-05-23/

FHS Panthers

Register O’Donnell Reports on January 2023 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that Norfolk County recordings for the month of January 2023 indicate a continued decrease in overall real estate activity, with significant drops in mortgage activity and the average property sale price as compared to the January 2022 numbers.

In January, there were 7,461 documents recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, a 36% decrease from January 2022 and a notable decrease of 21% from December 2022.

"The real estate market is still feeling the effects of inflation, even as it eases slightly. High food and energy costs are limiting how much money customers can save," said O’Donnell. "The number of recorded deeds, which is one measure of document volume, shows a drop in real estate sales from the previous year."

The number of deeds for January 2023, which reflect real estate sales and transfers, both commercial and residential, was 1,034, a decrease of 24% from January 2022 and a decrease of 19% from the previous month of December 2022.

Sale prices for January appear to have dropped significantly compared to January 2022. The average sale price in January was $850,396, a 41% decrease from January 2022 and a 9% decrease from December 2022. The total dollar volume of commercial and residential sales is down, decreasing 62% from one year ago and decreasing 38% from last month.

"Consumers appear to have not adjusted to the spike in interest rates and are less inclined to borrow at higher rates," noted O’Donnell. "Consumers may be hoping for lower interest rates even as the average sales price falls."

Overall lending activity showed a continued downward trend for the month of January. A total of 1,001 mortgages were recorded this month, 57% less than a year ago at the same time, and down 2% from last month.

"According to the data, we are recording significantly fewer mortgages, which could be the result of several factors that the country is currently experiencing, including the increasing cost of living and spike in interest rates," noted O’Donnell. "These aspects of the economy can have an effect on the local real estate market."

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely monitoring the foreclosure market. In January 2023, there were 9 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, whereas in January 2022, there were only 7 recorded. Additionally, in January 2023, there were 30 notices to foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, significantly more than the 18 recorded in January 2022.

"The substantial increase in the number of these notices is troubling. It suggests that more of our neighbors may have financial difficulties in the future," said O'Donnell. "We will continue to monitor these figures."

For the past several years, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has partnered with Quincy Community Action Programs (617-479-8181 x376) and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (508-587-0950) to help anyone facing challenges paying their mortgage. Another option for homeowners is to contact the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617-727-8400.

"If you are having difficulty paying your monthly mortgage, please consider contacting one of these non-profit agencies for help and guidance," said Register O’Donnell.

Register O’Donnell concluded, "Property sales prices appear to be declining as a result of consumers' unwillingness to purchase property with mortgage rates above 7%. With consumers paying a larger percentage of their paycheck on housing, we remain concerned about the trend of increasing notices to foreclose."

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, "like" us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.

 

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and 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 at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Register O’Donnell Reports on January 2023 Real Estate Activity in Norfolk County 

How should the CPA funds be used? You have the chance to provide input!

What will be the major topic(s) requested for CPA funds for this year?

Last year, in the hearings, there was a chorus of requests for more pickleball courts. The plans are being developed for adding some additional courts to the King St Memorial fields as well as other improvements to this recreation area.

The Community Preservation Committee is holding their annual public hearing on Tuesday, Feb 7 at 7:00 PM. The purpose of the public hearing is to solicit ideas on how to use the CPA funds for the next fiscal year. 

Use the online form, or participate in the meeting to make your request or idea known.

CPA funding applications -> https://www.franklinma.gov/community-preservation-committee/pages/2022-cpa-funding-application

Current CPA funding approved by the Town Council for FY 2023 ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/06/town-council-to-review-and-vote-on.html

The current CPA plan ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/2022_cpa_plan_v.2_4.pdf

CPA funds were allocated to renovate the exterior of the Red Brick School

Redistricting Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, Feb 7, 2023 at 6 PM

Archive of Meeting Slides (Redistricting Advisory Committee)

Redistricting Advisory Committee Kickoff Presentation (November 2022)
Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting Presentation (December 2022)
Redistricting Advisory Committee Presentation (January 2023)

Please note: All scenarios, boundary adjustments and other recommendations are presented in draft stage to the Redistricting Advisory Committee during the analysis process. All recommendations presented are therefore subject to change following feedback from the Redistricting Advisory Committee. Community forums will offer the community an opportunity to provide feedback on scenarios once those scenarios have been refined by the Redistricting Advisory Committee for presentation. Forum dates are scheduled for March 2023. 

Shared from the Franklin Public Schools page ->

https://www.franklinps.net/district/redistricting-analysis

Agenda doc includes remote connection info -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/redistricting_advisory_subcom_2_7_23.pdf

Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting scheduled for Feb 7, 2023 at 6 PM at FHS Media Center (hybrid)

Franklin TV and wfpr.fm schedule for Monday, Feb 6, 2023

•  wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Monday

9 AM 12 PM and 6 PM Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong
2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11 AM 2 PM and 8 PM A More Perfect Union – Discussing American Politics and Current Events - Peter Fasciano, Dr. Michael Walker Jones, Dr. Natalia Linos, State Rep Jeff Roy, Chris Woolf, and Nick Remissong host a round table discussion on current events and American politics, bringing about thoughtful conversation, compelling discourse, and a look at what the future might hold for the United States.

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26) = MONDAY

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

9:00 am         Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Sandya: Pasta

1:00 pm         Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

1:30 pm         Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

5:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 1 - Tweed funk

6:00 pm Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau

7:30 pm         Frank Presents: Nick Remissong

8:30 pm Frank's Musings: George Santos

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 96, Verizon 28) = MONDAY

8:30 am         SAFE Coalition: Critical Conversations

10:30 am Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

12:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball: v King Philip 02-03-23

2:00 pm SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

3:00 pm Public School Concert: Sullivan Winter Music 2019

4:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Basketball: v Mansfield 01-24-23

6:30 pm         Battleship Cove: Inside The History Pt. 8

7:00 pm         Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 1 12-11-18

8:30 pm Hockomock League Swimming Championship 2023 Day 2

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 11, Verizon 29) = MONDAY

8:00 am Planning Board 01-23-23: 01-23-23

11:00 am Economic Development 01-25-23

2:00 pm Planning Board 01-23-23: 01-23-23

7:00 pm      Planning Board: LIVE, Chambers 851 3065 5605

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

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

Franklin (MA) Senior Center is Closed for the Entire Upcoming Week Feb 6 to Feb 10, 2023

Senior Center Closed The Entire Upcoming Week 2/6-2/10

Unfortunately the Franklin Senior Center will be closed for this entire upcoming week due to a leak in the sprinkler system Saturday evening, which has caused some damage. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to keep the community updated throughout the week!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/news/senior-center-closed-entire-upcoming-week-26-210

Franklin (MA) Senior Center Closed the Entire Upcoming Week Feb 6 to Feb 10, 2023

Town of Franklin: Finance Committee - Agenda for Feb 8, 2023 - 7 PM

Finance Committee Meeting

Agenda & Meeting Packet

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 - 7:00 PM

Meeting will be held at the Municipal Building

2nd floor, Council Chambers, 355 East Central Street

Agenda

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment

3. Approval of Minutes: None

4. The Bill Dowd “Deep Dive” Series

a. Discussion: Land Use, Permitting and Community Planning departments

i. Building & Inspections, Community Planning and Development, Health,

5. Stormwater Utility Updates

a. Draft Credit Manual   

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/uploads/draft_stormwater_utility_credit_manual_rev_3_10.24.22_watermark.pdf

b. Town Stormwater Division website  

https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division

6. Standing Updates:

a. None

7. Future Agenda Items

a. March - Joint Budget Subcommittee - FY24 Budget model

b. April - Community Preservation & ARPA updates

c. May - Budget hearings

8. Adjourn

The agenda doc also includes remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/fin_com_agenda_-_feb_8_2023.pdf

The stormwater story summary for Franklin

Franklin TV: Our Local Groundhog

I’m going with a new England prognostication. 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 02/05/2023

Well – the winter weather word hath come down from on high. That is, high atop Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, PA – where Phil rules the roost. (Or, whatever it is that groundhogs live in – nest, burrow, den, beachfront penthouse w/ocean view?) Phil says six more weeks of ugh!

Phil has a huge fan base. But, for our New England forecast, it makes sense to go to a New England groundhog. We New Englanders are big on weather. It makes sense to seek a local prognostication for Groundhog Day.

Ms G is our local Wx rodent, at Drumlin Farm in Lincoln, MA. She is ushered into an outdoor enclosure with a bit of ceremony to visit with groups of schoolchildren. Ms. G is easygoing and really enjoys the ceremony, a little attention, a few cameras on her official day.

If she gets nervous and crawls into a burrow — perhaps because she saw her shadow — humans will interpret that as her forecast for six more weeks of winter. But, if she enjoys the weather, the kiddies, and she munches on fresh veggies, it’s an early spring – as she predicts for this year. (Yess!)

Groundhog Day in the United States began in the 1700s, when German settlers in what is now Pennsylvania brought the tradition of Candlemas Day, halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. In Europe, they would look to badgers for a sign of spring. Here in America there weren't a lot of badgers, but they had woodchucks (aka groundhogs) – Close enough.

Woodchuck? Groundhog?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? Or, how much ground would a groundhog hog if a groundhog could hog ground? Not so poetic. But, I digress.

So – I’m going with Ms G. With the temps this weekend hitting historic lows, I can say that Sp- Sp- Spr- Spring (Dang, it’s f- f- freezing!) is in the air (almost.)

Thanks for listening to 102.9 wfpr●fm. 

And – as always – thanks for watching.

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

Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm)

“Train Town Franklin" is open for the last day today, Sunday, Feb 5

Today, (Sunday, February 5, 2023) is the last day for the Franklin Historical Museum exhibit of the first in a series of annual dioramas entitled, “Train Town Franklin" -- a Historical Exact replica of the area around the train depot, circa 1932, a time when the rhythm of the daily trains set the pace for a small New England Town -- and news from `down at the depot' was the news everyone wanted to hear!

The first diorama in this series will focus on the downtown Franklin area centered on the historic Franklin train station, the Franklin Furniture Warehouse, the W.K. Gilmore Coal Company, and the Railroad Express Agency as well as the bridge over Main/East Central Street. Over time, additional nearby areas will be modeled to make a complete recreation of the heart of old Franklin.

The creativity behind this project comes from Franklin native, and former Town Council Chair, Scott Mason who, throughout his life, has honed his historical knowledge and model building skills. 

Young and old will be captivated by this miniature look at "the way we used to be."

The structures in this exhibit are built to exact scale from photographs and films taken from that period. Information about these buildings will also be on display.

Historical items related to the railroad in Franklin at that time, including the actual “Franklin” sign that hung from the station and other artifacts will be on display.

The exhibit is set to close on 2/5/2023. 

• You can view the photos of the exhibit that I have taken in my visits  https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8

• Let’s listen to my conversation with Scott and his work on “Train Town Franklin” recorded Dec 5, 2022 - Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-892-train-town-franklin-with-scott-mason-12-05-22

"Train Town Franklin" at the Historical Museum