Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, May 6, 2025

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY

 

7:30 am     Joe Landry: Grocery Stores and Markets
9:00 am     Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
10:00 am     Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: Chicken Pot Pie
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 6
3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 3
3:30 pm     Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher
4:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
5:30 pm     Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies
6:30 pm     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club
8:00 pm     Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 2

• Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY

 

7:00 am     Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22
8:30 am     Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee
11:30 am     Mental Health: Diane Plouffe & Jamie Barrett
12:30 pm     Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School
2:00 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Stoughton 04-30-25
4:00 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
5:00 pm     FHS Varsity Softball v Walpole 04-22-25
9:00 pm     FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

 

• Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY

8:00 am     School Committee 04-29-25
12:00 pm     Finance Committee 04-29-25
2:00 pm     School Committee 04-29-25

 

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

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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, May 5, 2025 ???

Monday, May 5 = Cinco de Mayo

 

 

Library & Senior Center events

 For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

 

Franklin Public Schools Community Relations Meeting

Monday, May 5    Time: 5:30 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1714

Community Preservation Committee Meeting

Monday, May 5    Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052025-1717

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What's happening today in Franklin? 

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

 

John Gorka to perform at the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse on May 17

John Gorka

John Gorka May 17,2025    7:30 PM $30  Doors open at 7:00 pm.

From New Jersey, John Gorka is a world-renowned singer-songwriter who got his start at a neighborhood coffeehouse in eastern Pennsylvania. Though small, Godfrey Daniels was and is one of the oldest and most venerable music institutions and has long been a hangout for music lovers and aspiring musicians. In the late 1970's, John was one of these aspiring musicians. Although his academic coursework at Moravian College lay in Philosophy and History, music began to offer paramount enticements. Soon he found himself living in the club's basement and acting as resident MC and sound man, encountering legendary folk troubadours like Canadian singer-songwriter Stan Rogers, Eric Andersen, Tom Paxton and Claudia Schmidt. Their brand of folk-inspired acoustic music inspired him, and before long he was performing his own songs – mostly as an opener for visiting acts. Soon he started traveling to New York City, where Jack Hardy's legendary Fast Folk circle (a breeding ground for many a major singer-songwriter) became a powerful source of education and encouragement. Folk meccas like Texas' Kerrville Folk Festival (where he won the New Folk Award in 1984) and Boston followed, and his stunningly soulful baritone voice and original songwriting began turning heads. Circle of Friends schedule and ticket information is available at https://circlefolk.org/ The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse is a non-profit organization affiliated with Franklin's First Universalist Society. Concerts are presented in a smoke free and alcohol free environment at the Society's handicapped accessible Meetinghouse, 262 Chestnut St. in Franklin, and begin at 7:30 PM; doors open at 7:00 PM. Tickets for this show are $30. Beverages and gourmet desserts will be available. Please visit circlefolk.org for tickets and more information. Upcoming Shows

Chris Smithers, September 13th  Richard Shindell, October 18th Circle of Friends Coffeehouse

Circle of Friends Coffeehouse · First Universalist Society · 262 Chestnut St · Franklin, MA 02038 · USA

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This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting of April 29, 2025 (audio)

FM #1440 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1440 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion in the Studio on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of April 29, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Transportation, busing sign up now active, due by June 20

• Elementary Report Cards 

• Letter of Support 

• Campus Naming Discussion

• Override discussion, vote on or before June 3; any questions, please reach out to find out

The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1440-chalkboard-chat-04-30-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/ZUcSpIZK3Ms?&t=175

Meeting agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568671/SCAGENDA_4-29-25.pdf 

Elementary Report Cards = https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568674/Discussion_Action_A_-_Elem._Report_Cards.pdf 

Letter of Support = 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5568677/Discussion_Action_B_-_Letter_of_Support.pdf 

Meeting packet folder -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-29%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/792078 

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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.

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This Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting of April 29, 2025 (audio)

Boston Globe’s All-Scholastics for Winter 2024-25 recognize Sullivan, Woodall, & CJ Neeley

"The sounds of winter athletics are timeless, from the thump of a bouncing basketball in a quiet gym, the slice of a skate across ice, the thwack of skin against mat, the whoosh of waxed skis, to the splash of swimmers coming off the blocks.

While the soundtrack is ageless, there’s a new crop of high school athletes filling those gyms, rinks, tracks, pools, and slopes every season. So after crowning 31 state championship teams, it’s time to recognize the top individual athletes with the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastics for Winter 2024-25.

Chosen by a panel of Boston Globe beat writers and editors — with the exception of the prep choices — the 250 All-Scholastics, 39 athletes of the year, and 38 coaches of the year are selected using a combination of statistics, awards, notes, recommendations, and observation. Student-athletes from schools in Eastern Mass. leagues are eligible."

Shared from -> https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/02/sports/boston-globe-all-scholastics-winter-2024-2025/

 

Boys Basketball ->  Caden Sullivan and CJ Neely recognized (Coach of the Year)

 https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202425/all-scholastics/?sport=boys-basketball

 

Wrestling -> Johnny Woodall

 https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/high-schools/202425/all-scholastics/?sport=wrestling

How to access the Globe articles via the Franklin Library with your library card

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/02/how-to-access-online-resources-with.html

 

 

Caden Sullivan led Franklin to its first boys' basketball state championship, earning himself a spot on the boys' basketball Super Team along the way. Ken McGagh for The Boston Globe

Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 Override -> Questions 9 - 12

Frequently Asked Questions - shared from the Town of Franklin FY 2026 Override Information page. There are 40 and a form to ask another question if it is not already listed there -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/Faq.aspx?TID=41

9.Where can I find FY26 budget details? 

All budget materials are on the Town website on the budget page - https://www.franklinma.gov/168/Town-Budgets

10.What is the exact language of the ballot question? 

The language of the ballot question is as follows:

“Shall the Town of Franklin be allowed to assess an additional three million, eight hundred sixty two thousand, six hundred seventy two dollars ($3,862,672) in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of the municipal and school operating budgets for which monies from this assessment will be used for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025?” 

The above question will be the only question on the ballot, and it is a Yes or No question.

11.When and where is the election? 

The special election will be held on June 3, 2025 from 6AM to 8PM @ Franklin High School, 218 Oak Street. All mail in ballots must be received in the Clerk’s Office, Town of Franklin Municipal Building, 355 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038 by 8:00PM on 6/3 in order to be counted.

12.When is the last day to register to vote? 

The last day to register to vote is Saturday May 24th from 9AM to 5PM at the Town Clerk’s Office (Town of Franklin Municipal Building, 355 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038) or online at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/

Additional info can be found on the Town FY 2026 Override page ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/1089/Fiscal-Year-2026-Override-Information

Frequently Asked Questions: FY 2026 Override

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: First Deeds 1793-1798

Norfolk County Registry of Deeds: First Deeds 1793-1798

In the spirit of exploring Norfolk County's rich history, Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell has set out to discover some of the earliest deeds recorded from various communities throughout Norfolk County.

Land records at the Registry can shed light on some of the earliest property transactions that occurred in the early years after Norfolk County was established in1793. These legal recorded documents can offer insight into the origins of landownership in the region. The recorded land documents at the Registry of Deeds reveal all kinds of information including the names of early settlers and prominent figures who may have played significant roles in shaping the communities they lived in.

“There is a wealth of historic information in the more than 13.1 million land records recorded in 42,366 Registry books dating back to when Norfolk County was created in 1793 and stored at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds and available online at https://www.norfolkresearch.org,” stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell. “We have also made this research process even easier for you through our History Comes Alive Transcription Program where all the Registry documents written in hard-to-read cursive penmanship from 1793 to 1900 were transcribed into clearly readable print.”

This third of a four-part series focuses on real estate transfers that occurred between December 23, 1793 and February 1, 1798, during the County’s formative years following Governor John Hancock's signing of the legislation that established Norfolk County on June 20, 1793. Governor John Hancock was the first elected governor the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had. He was also a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The very first document from Bellingham in Book 1, Page 116, was recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds on December 23, 1793, and is a deed from Jacob Darling to Richard Darling, who worked as a husbandman (farmer) and had some carpentry skills. The Darlings were some of Bellingham's earliest settlers and helped establish the town's agriculture.

On January 29, 1794, Ichabod and Elizabeth Holbrook sold property to Francis Dana, recorded in Book 1, Page 201. Francis Dana was a graduate of Harvard University, an opponent of British colonial policy, and a leader of the Sons of Liberty. He also accompanied John Adams to Paris as a secretary and later served as Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts from 1791 to 1806.

Book 1, Page 229, contains a deed from Medway showing the division of land from Henry Harding to his mother, Mary Harding. The deed shows that Henry was a farmer and cider maker. The deed also shows the division of assets on the property, including half the house, barn, and hogs. The deed specifically stipulates that Henry’s mother may have access to half of the cider mill and the cider horse with the liberty to improve them. Henry then goes on to transfer to his “Honored Mother” a portion of swamp land and a parcel of land known as Death Meadow.

The first document from Cohasset, recorded at the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds in Book 2, Page 300, is a deed from Samuel Oakes to Levi Tower. Samuel Oakes was a shipwright, a type of carpenter who builds and repairs ships. Oakes also served on several town committees and was a key participant in town meetings that helped govern the community of Cohasset.

On October 7, 1794, Joshua and Sarah Nash sold property in Weymouth to Ezra Reed, recorded in Book 2, Page 334. Joshua Nash was the brother of Captain Thomas Nash, who served under General George Washington during the Siege of Boston. Captain Nash was also part of the Continental Army forces that stealthily took Dorchester Heights on March 4, 1776, fortifying the position with a cannon retrieved from Fort Ticonderoga.

Book 1 of the Norfolk County Land Records is not the only treasure trove of interesting land records because in Book 9 on Page 107 is a deed from Daniel and Mary Baker to Abner Guild. Abner Guild is the son of Aaron Guild, a Major in the Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolutionary War, and the Aaron Guild Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is named after him. In addition, Abner Guild, a tanner, is notable in his own right as being the mentor of John Smith, who founded what later became Winslow Brothers & Smith, one of the largest tanneries in the country.

“The primary mission of the Registry of Deeds is always the security, accuracy, and accessibility of our communities’ land records and reliable service to the residents of Norfolk County. Moreover, these legal documents, beyond their importance in establishing ownership of a property, offer a glimpse into the daily lives of early settlers and preserve the legacy of prominent figures who have shaped Norfolk County from its founding in 1793 to the present,” concluded Register O'Donnell.

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.

Franklin TV sports streaming schedule for FHS athletics - week of May 5 to May 9

FHS athletics - week of May 5 to May 9

 

Schedule for sports for the week!

Checkout Franklin Pride TV on YouTube for Live streams!

 

Easy to remember ->  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools  

 

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DJPOsijKDpm/