Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Friday, Aug 23, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p /6:00p Chapters – Jim Derick  Insightful, life-affirming stories and interviews

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p Music to Lift the Spirit - Jim Derick & Frank Falvey

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Senior Story Hour – Senior Center Scribblers Group

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

7:00 am     United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

8:30 am     Frank Presents: Lola Richardson

9:00 am     Frank Presents: Michael Videira

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Pauline Spender

11:00 am Senior Connection: Joe Landry

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast

1:00 pm     The Only Cure Is Education

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

4:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

5:30 pm     Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

8:30 pm Endless Konnections: Chef The Rose

9:30 pm     4th of July 2024: Neon Lighthouse

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

7:00 am     Public School Concert: Lifelong Music Pt. 2 05-14-19

8:30 am     Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

9:30 am     Public School Event: FHS Pops Night 05-09-18

11:00 am FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

1:30 pm     Public School Event: Elementary Music Pt. 1 06-04-18

3:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

4:00 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

6:30 pm         FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

8:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 08-15-24

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 08-15-24

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: Thursday, August 22, 2024?

Thursday, August 22

9:00am Fallen Hero: John W. Wylie Jr. (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)

5:00pm Board Game Night (Pete's Nerd Emporium)

6:00pm Table Top: Pathfinders (Franklin Pubic Library)

7:00pm Building Equitable Neighborhoods 4 Franklin Mtg (Franklin TV Studio)

9:00pm Michael Rivelis (live music) (3 Restaurant)

**   Town Meetings today   **

• Conservation Commission Meeting

Event Date:  Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/08-22_conservation_agenda.pdf

• Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Board of Trustees Meeting

Event Date:  Thursday, August 22, 2024 - 7:00pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/bfcccps.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Fallen Hero Recognition: John W. Wyllie, Jr - Aug 22, 2024 at 9 AM

Memorial event today (8/22/24) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor John W. Wyllie, Jr. 

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history  may be available for that veteran.  This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy

Aviation Radioman Second Class John W. Wyllie, Jr., son of John and Elizabeth Wyllie, was born on December 4, 1922. John lived with his parents and two sisters at 460 Washington Street. John attended the Franklin Public Schools and was a graduate of Franklin High School Class of 1941.  

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr. was in the service for 3 years during which he saw extensive combat flight duty in the various invasions in the South Pacific.  

Aviation Radioman 2C John Wyllie had completed 11 months of combat duty in the South Pacific and was scheduled to go overseas again. In August of 1945, while on an authorized Navy patrol bomber training flight, John lost his life as the bomber exploded in midair and crashed into the sea 20 miles southwest of San Diego, CA.  

Aviation Radioman 2C John W. Wyllie, Jr., U.S. Navy was 22 years old at the time of his death while in the service of his country during World War II.

Fallen Hero: RM 2C Wyllie

The current schedule (note as additional info is gathered and confirmed this schedule may be updated)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/114IR6REsc-Ts_GLlfmgynjyD5IS595RA/view?usp=drive_link

For the full series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Registration opens at 8:30 AM on the Town Common. Blessing for the Walk will be at 9:00 AM. Walk Participants can Collect donations and Walk with us or donate online. 

For additional information, to register to walk, or to donate, select this link: https://events.idonate.com/stmaryfranklinfop

All money raised stays in Franklin, to assist anyone in need of help. Put your feeling of compassion into action and join us for this walk!

Friends of the Poor Walk/Run: Saturday, September 28, 2024

 “Go to the poor; you will find God.” 

St. Vincent de Paul

Master Plan Update Cmte slides completion dates from Sep 2024 to Jan 2025 (video)

Tapping into the Master Plan Update Cmte meeting underway, good news for us is that they are going to slide their completion dates to provide more time for the objectives and implementation details. 

Discussion of adding dates through the end of this year with target to go to Planning Board in Jan 2025, and Town Council also in Jan 2025.

Much discussion around staff and dept review dates and time lines (i.e. giving town staff enough time to do so)

They didn't explicitly discuss but I am hoping that they also allow for time for community review & comment before going to Planning Board and then to the Town Council. 

Dates for meetings for the remainder of 2024: motion to approve additional meeting dates as follows: ** Sep 3, Oct 2, Oct 23, Nov 6, and Dec 11. ** Voted via roll call and unanimously passes 

Meeting closes at 8:20 PM

Franklin TV replay available -> https://www.youtube.com/live/zI6UgbmsyEE?si=b7OAFI_zwq-bp-kU&t=171

Master Plan Update Cmte slides completion dates to Jan 2026 (video)

Reminder to complete the Town of Franklin Branding Survey

Hello Franklin! 

The Town is developing a new brand and logo to represent Franklin's unique strengths and assets as well as the community's vision for the future. Branding is more than just a logo - it touches every aspect of the Town's visual representation and seeks to illustrate how the Town depicts itself. Franklin's updated brand should reflect the community's identity and core values. We need your input to help create a stronger, viable and relatable image with a unified message. 

Reminder to complete Branding Survey 

We received a grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to make this project possible and welcome your feedback via the this community survey. Please take a couple minutes to fill out the information below. We want to hear from you if you live here, work here, or visit us often! Your input will help us form the new Town of Franklin brand which will be used for marketing, placemaking, wayfinding, business recruitment, and more!

The results of this survey will only be used for Town of Franklin brand design purposes. Please answer the questions based on your personal experience as a resident of Franklin or your time visiting Franklin. Demographic information is collected as part of this survey to ensure a well-rounded community perspective. 

This survey should take 5 - 10 minutes to complete.

Take the survey here: https://forms.gle/qR1DUt3FEdnftiin7

Join Us: LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Benefit

Join us for our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Benefit raising critical funds for the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, hosted by the Hockomock Area YMCA. Wednesday, September 25, 2024 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. Program Lake Pearl 299 Creek Street  Wrentham, Massachusetts RSVP by September 18th to  realimpact@hockymca.org  or 508-643-5220. Reception with hors d'oeuvres immediately following This evening of inspiration will feature:  LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Impact Stories Community Celebration Program Recognition We look forward to welcoming you to this event. If you are not able to attend the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA fundraising event but would like to make a gift to this impactful program, you may do so online.  A gift of $300 welcomes a cancer survivor and their family into our LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program, providing a supportive community where people impacted by cancer can gain strength from each other during treatment and beyond.   Connect with our Hockomock Area YMCA: Hockomock Area YMCA 300 Elmwood Street North Attleboro, MA 02760

Norfolk Cable presents the "District 2 Governor's Council Candidates Forum" (video)

Thanks to the folks at Norfolk Cable for producing the broadcast of the District 2 Governor's Council Candidates Forum held on August 7, 2024.

The video replay is available via YouTube -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guijl9Ya-u8

(L-r) Civil, Kramer, & Reservitz

Lifelong Music Academy's fall registration is now open

Lifelong Learning (@FPSLearning) posted Tue, Aug 20, 2024:

"Lifelong Music Academy's fall registration is now open! Choose from group classes or one-on-one private lessons. 

Go to https://t.co/KOJ0PIGfTw for details and to register."

Lifelong Music Academy's fall registration is now open

#fpslifelong #fpslifelongmusic 

Shared from -> https://t.co/o1LZzK19Qq

Free COVID-19 Test Kits!

Make  sure to grab some free COVID-19 Test Kits!

Please call the Franklin Senior Center to coordinate pick-up. Call 508-613-1341

Free COVID-19 Test Kits!

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/free-covid-19-test-kits

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Aug 22, 2024

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

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p Turntable – with David Butler and Paul Guarino
Our 2-hour deep dive into the great albums

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm Frank Presents – Notable Local Conversations

 

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

7:00 am     Fallen Heroes Pt 5

7:30 am     Veterans' Oral History Project: Dave Cargill

9:00 am     United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Sweet Corn Risotto

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin': Quinoa

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Breakfast

1:00 pm     The Only Cure Is Education

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Healthy Pizza Crusts

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Pauline Spender

4:00 pm Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

5:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

6:30 pm     Extended Play Sessions: Roberto Morbioli

8:00 pm Frank Presents: Lola Richardson

8:30 pm Frank Presents: Michael Videira

9:00 pm Endless Konnections: Chef The Rose

10:00 pm The Black Box: Rising Stars Cabaret

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

7:00 am     All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 am     Public School Event: Concert Hour Day 1

11:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24

1:30 pm     FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

2:30 pm     Panther Pride: Todd Kiley

4:30 pm     FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

8:30 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 08-08-24

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 08-08-24

7:00 pm         Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  968 6873 472

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: Wednesday, August 21, 2024?

Wednesday, August 21

9:00am Tabulator Testing (Council Chambers)

10:30am Poop Museum (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am Franklin Q&A (Franklin Senior Center & remote)

1:00pm Where's the Toast? Memory Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

4:30pm Sea songs & Stories (Franklin Senior Center)

**   Town Meetings today   **

• Master Plan Update Committee (Council Chambers & broadcast)

Event Date:  Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 6:30pm

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/agendas/master_plan_agenda_-august_21_2024.pdf

What's happening today in Franklin? 

---------------

Why are there multiple calendars?

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/upcoming

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

Is your Zucchini ready to Race on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

Is your Zucchini ready to Races on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

Is your Zucchini ready to Race on Friday, Aug 23 at the Farmers Market???

Kristi Kirshe "Paris Olympics Conversation" - (video)

Franklin TV broadcast the celebration on the Town Common Tuesday, Aug 23, 2024 to welcome home Olympic women's rugby medalist, Kristi Kirshe.

The video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ID6Y8kDV89U

Other photos captured during the event can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/MZQZLUA4aykoK16B8

State Rep Jeff Roy with Kristi Kirshe