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| You can use the 4 way test too! |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday |
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| What's happening in Franklin, MA |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
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| Norfolk Lions host fundraiser for SAFE Coalition on Saturday, Nov 22 |
FM #1580 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1580 in the series.
This episode shares the conversation I had with Joshua Shearer as he talked about his BFCCPS Capstone Project fund raising for the non-profit Music Will.
Accompanied by his mother, Josh came to the Studio after school to talk about his love for music and his fund raising efforts which have raised over $2,000 in a couple of months for Music Will.
Listen in to our conversation (about 12 minutes)
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1580-josh-shearer-and-his-capstone-project-11-04-25/ |
| Joshua’s page on Music Will |
Music Will home page -> https://musicwill.org/
Joshua’s page on Music Will -> https://give.musicwill.org/fundraiser/6591420
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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"
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
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| Mean Girls musical teaser Saturday at the Library at 1 PM |
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| Reminder: Interfaith Council Thanksgiving Service - Nov 16 at 7 PM |
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| Town of Franklin, MA schedules Holiday Food Drive through Dec 19 |
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| Embracing Unique Pop up shop coming Dec 6 |
FM #1579 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1579 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The Council held the first session of its legislative term as scheduled at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated during the early portion of this meeting. Councilor Cormier-Leger was traveling and joined remotely for the organizational votes. All of the other 8 councilors were in Council Chambers for this session.
Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council
Quick recap:
Town Clerk Nancy Danello officially & publicly swore in the new Council.
Town Administrator Hellen opened nominations for the Chair. Cormier-Leer nominated Dellorco, second by Ojukwo. No other nominations were made. Vote on the nomination passed by 9-0
Dellorco took the gavel and opened nominations for Vice Chair. Griffith nominated Ojukwo. Callaway-Tripp nominated Grella. No other nominations. Vote by each person for one or the other tallied as follow with Grella getting 5, Ojukwo getting 4.
Ojukwo - Cormier-Leger, Ojukwo, Griffith, Morrongiello (4)
Grella - Grella, Malloy, LeBlanc, Callaway-Tripp, Dellorco (5)
Dellorco takes nominations for Clerk. and nominates Cormier-Leger. No other nominations. Vote on the motion, passes 9-0
Vote to appoint Griffith as Clerk in Cormier-Leger's absence (2 meetings), passed by 9-0 vote.
The remainder of the meeting covers the key items on the lengthy set of documents around Town Charter, Town Code, Conflict of Interest, Open Meeting law, etc.
The recording runs about 3 hours & 20 minutes
Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1579-franklin-ma-town-council-mtg-11-12-25/--------------
Franklin TV video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsYVvhWdqWs
The agenda doc rich with links -> https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11122025-2001
My notes in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gZpUPlE873EPMJqfT42KhLsTzxZjSLIf/view?usp=drive_link
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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"
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| Rowboat Band scheduled to play at La Cantina Saturday, Dec 6, 2025 |
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| Dinovember party at the Library on Saturday, Nov 15 |
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| Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday |
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.
11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun. Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf