Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Monday, Feb 10, 2025

• 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 - Frank’s Music – with Frank Falvey

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

7:00 am     Riffin' on Main Street: Jacob Juncker
8:00 am     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
9:00 am     Shelley Otis: Harpist
12:00 pm     Brook'n'Cookin': Peppers
12:30 pm     Cooking with Linda: Stir Fry
1:04 pm     Cooking Thyme: Lasagna
1:33 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm     New England Candlepins: Summer '19 Show 2
3:00 pm     Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
4:00 pm     Second Sunday Speaker Series: Freedom Trail
5:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 1
7:00 pm     Frank Presents: Michael Soter and Jeff Roy
8:30 pm     Circle of Friends; Abbie Gardner

 

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

8:00 am     FHS Girls Varsity Basketball v Attleboro 02-07-25
10:30 am     Lifelong Music: Band & Elementary Glee
12:00 pm     Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25
1:30 pm     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Pt 1
3:30 pm     Public School Concert: Elementary Winter Music Pt. 3 01-15-19
5:00 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Canton 02-05-25
7:30 pm     Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament
8:30 pm     FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Attleboro 02-05-25

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

 

8:00 am     Planning Board 01-27-25
12:00 pm     Master Plan Committee 01-27-25
2:00 pm     Planning Board 01-27-25
7:00 pm     Planning Board  CHAMBERS  889 9657 3243

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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Both girls & boys FHS Indoor Track teams take 2nd place at Hockomock Championships

The Hockomock League Indoor Track Championships were held on Friday, Feb 7, 2025 (instead of Thursday, Feb 6 due to the snow).

HockomockSports.com provides coverage here

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-indoor-track-championships-2025/

and photos of the girls events

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Winter-2024-2025/Hockomock-League-Girls-Indoor-Track-Championships-02-07-25

and boys events

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Winter-2024-2025/Hockomock-League-Boys-Indoor-Track-Championships-02-07-25

Detailed results of the individual girls events (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/170AWL56LwC7YPr_cabh-mfnQEpSEJVQe/view?usp=drive_link

Detailed results of the individual boys events (PDF)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Sko4kKYQA9evb3CvAowXAVyvCp7qJ46V/view?usp=drive_link

Both girls & boys FHS Indoor Track teams take 2nd place at Hockomock Championships

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, February 9, 2025 ???

Sunday, February 9

• Last days to order charCUTEerie box - Food Pantry fund raiser

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
1:00pm CLOSED - (due to the weather) Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:15pm CANCELED - 2nd Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum) (to be rescheduled)
4:00pm Franklin Distinguished Young Women - Info Session (90 Hayward St)

 

 

**   NO  Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

Think Franklin First | A Community Re Introduction

Learn how to Accept This Card in Your Business

Attention all Franklin business owners! You're invited to a free informational event to learn how your business can participate in the 'Think Franklin First' gift card program. Join us on February 26th at 7 PM at Dean Bank. The 'Think Franklin First' gift card is a community initiative designed to support our local economy by encouraging residents and visitors to shop locally. These gift cards can be purchased online or at Dean Bank and are accepted at a wide variety of local businesses, shops, and venues, making them the perfect gift while keeping spending within our community. By attending this event, you'll discover how your business can become a participating merchant, the benefits of joining the program, and how to maximize your exposure to local consumers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and contribute to the growth of Franklin's local economy.  Remember, registration is required to attend. We look forward to seeing you there! Sign Up Here   A great way to support our local economy, while providing the flexibility of use! The Think Franklin First Gift Card will be accepted at a wide variety of local businesses, shops, and venues! Makes the perfect gift, all while keeping it local!  Learn More about the Program Have questions? Please email Cory Shea Director of Arts Culture and the Creative Enconomy[cshea@franklinma.gov] Town of Franklin Franklin Culture District | 355 East Central Street | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Franklin TV: World Radio Day

We celebrate radio on 02/13/2025
 

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 02/09/2025

Last week I noted that Franklin Public Radio began broadcasting on Groundhog Day, 02/02/2017. Since then, we’ve been On the Air (tune to 102.9 fm). We’re also streaming 24/7 on our wfpr●fm website – to the entire world.

UNESCO launched the first official World Radio Day five years earlier, on 02/13/2012. Clearly, a banner year for local radio. Also in 2012 – the volunteer Franklin Cable Committee formed a new charitable entity – us – Franklin.TV. Clearly, a banner year for local TV.

In an era marked by the dizzying speed of high-tech innovation and the shifting fashion of each shiny new social platform, radio begins its second century of public service as one of the most dependable, accessible, and wide-reaching forms of mass media in the world.

Proclaimed in 2011 by UNESCO Member States and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, Feb 13 became World Radio Day (WRD). To all radio professionals and volunteers around the world, (including our esteemed wfpr●fm Radio Gang) UNESCO salutes your daily work and your commitment to open, honest communication in the public interest, convenience and necessity.

So, this year we celebrate our birthday and World Radio Day with plans for expanding our local programming. This month our weekly radio schedule is getting a make-over. New programs are also in the works. See the next page (in this PDF doc) for a sneak peek. All of this work begins next week and will be unfolding through the next few months. As they say on the radio – stay tuned.

Do you have an idea, topic or pastime that you are passionate about? That you enjoy talking about? That you enjoy discussing with like-minded friends?
Perhaps it could be a radio program and podcast.

If you would like to produce your own podcast and radio program, you can email info@franklin.tv, or just call us at 508-541-4118. We make it easy.

And – as always –

Thank you for watching.
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And staying informed at Franklin●news.

 

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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Sarah & Ariel give us the insights on the special events in February 2025 (audio)

FM #1377 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1377 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral, Director and  Ariel Doggett, Programming & Volunteer Coordinator with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

We talk about

•     Key special events throughout February
•     A short month but not short in activities

And many other aspects of the very busy and fun place that the Senior Center is for the whole community, not just seniors!

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.

The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1377-franklin-senior-center-feb-2025-highlights-01-29-25/

 

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging

February 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4307/February-2025-Newsletter?bidId=

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

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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"

 

Sarah & Ariel give us the insights on the special events in February 2025 (audio)

FHS girls hockey posts win on Saturday, girls swim take 1st in South Sectionals again

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on  Saturday, February 8, 2025

Girls Hockey = Mansfield/Oliver Ames, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin scored once in each period to score a win at home over Mansfield/Oliver Ames, sweeping the season series against the Warriors. Senior Haley Wernig opened the scoring with a goal in the first period, assisted by Maddie O’Brien and Julia Flynn — who recorded her 100th career point in the process, just the seventh Panther in program history to hit the milestone. Eighth grader Olivia Heger converted on the power play off a feed from Hannah Auerr to double the lead and Flynn capped the scoring with a third period goal (from Wernig). Izzy Brown had the shutout in net for Franklin. 

 

Girls Swimming = South Sectional Tournament, 8:30AM (@ MIT)

"Congratulations to Franklin High Varsity Girls Swim Team for winning the South Sectional Championship once again !! Great job ladies..." https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/posts/3898390383764292/

Franklin High Varsity Girls Swim Team for winning the South Sectional Championship

FHS Gymnastics finished 8th in the Hockomock Championships on Friday

https://hockomocksports.com/hockomock-league-gymnastics-championships-2025/

and ->  https://hockomocksports.com/mansfield-gymnastics-claims-second-consecutive-hock-meet-title/

 

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/saturdays-schedule-scoreboard-02-08-25/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Franklin Public Schools, MA: a snapshot of the FY 2026 School Budget

Franklin Public Schools, MA (@FranklinPSNews) posted Fri, Feb 07, 2025:

Here is a snapshot of the FY 2026 Franklin Public Schools Budget https://t.co/fq6Eu7Mbav  

 

Franklin Public Schools, MA:  a snapshot of the FY 2026 School Budget

While there are significant savings from the redistricting, this budget per funding from the Town does require the Town to pass an override. The Council will make that decision (yes, or no), set a date, and determine an amount at one of their meetings in March after the listening sessions are completed.

 

The School Committee will conduct their vote on the FY 2026 budget at their Tuesday, Feb 11 meeting.

 

Shared from -> https://t.co/YW1gis8Na6

4H Alarm Robotics: Stem Newsletter for February 2025

Issue 12: February 4th 2025

Dear readers,

We are excited to share these STEM activities and updates with you!

ALARM Stop Motion Animation Workshop | Hanson Public Library

ALARM Robotics will be hosting a LEGO Stop Motion Animation Workshop for Grades 3-8 on Friday, February 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Hanson Public Library. Participants will learn the basics of stop motion animation, which include storyboarding, setting up the frame, frame rate, and focus. LEGOs, minifigs, backdrops, and art supplies will be provided to help participants create their animations. Participants will need a phone with the Stop Motion Studio app installed to participate.

Pong Programming: 3 Day STEM Camp Tickets | Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

The Pong Programming STEM camp will be held from Wednesday, February 19th to Friday, February 21st from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Attleboro Industrial Museum. Students aged 14 and older will develop early coding skills by learning to program the arcade game Pong. Attendance for all three days is mandatory, and a $15 deposit is required for registration due to limited space.

Women in STEM: Block Coding Tickets | Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

Celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day by recognizing Countess Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, on Tue, Feb 11, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Attleboro Industrial Museum. During this workshop, participants aged 12 and up will work with Scratch to create their own calculation machine using block code, learning the basics of computer programming. A Scratch account is required, and space is limited; registration and a $5 deposit are necessary.

Free Robotics Workshop Foxborough MA

Moonpreneur invites you and your child to a free in-person robotics workshop on Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM EST in Foxborough, MA. This workshop is designed for children aged 7-14 to engage in hands-on robotics and coding activities. Multiple time slots are available based on age groups, and participants need to bring a laptop for the workshop. Registration is required due to limited space.

Design a Garden City with Amy Chiu at the Boston Public Market

On Friday, February 21 at 10:30am, Amy Chiu, a Harvard x UC Berkeley Learning Designer, will be leading a workshop to build your own Garden City out of cardboard & recycled materials at the Boston Public Market. The event focuses on exploring community design and creating more "greenery for good." Participants will transform overlooked spaces into thriving plant havens, understand the impact of flora & fauna on our world, and come up with innovative garden ideas. The workshop includes creating prototypes of Garden Cities using cardboard & recycled materials

Introduction to Engineering Plastic Filters with the YES Team

This webinar will guide students in understanding the environmental impact of plastics on marine ecosystems and local communities, while empowering them to engineer practical filters to reduce plastic waste. The webinar will be on Thursday, February 13, 7 - 8pm.

Mad Science Presents | Bridgewater Public Library

Come join this Mad Science show that promises thrilling demonstrations with a BOOMing finale! "Don't Try This at Home" features experiments that aren't suitable for kids to replicate at home, which make for an exciting display to watch!

Buildwave - STEM Workshop for Kids | Morrill Memorial Library Norwood

Experience a high-energy, hands-on building program with Buildwave® that feels like a video game! Kids and parents will create projects with materials like Lego® and PlusPlus®, guided by dynamic animations and music. This immersive workshop encourages creativity and collaboration, making it perfect for family bonding. Note: Caregivers must participate alongside their kids. The workshop is February 22nd, 11am to 12pm.

Sketching Science: The Basics of Nature-based Illustration - Community Libraries of Providence

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island will host a workshop featuring preserved specimens to showcase the diversity and beauty of the natural world. Participants will learn about animal features, how to capture them in art, and the value of scientific sketching over photos. This class is designed for children and youth ages 10 and up. No artistic background is needed, just an interest in wildlife and drawing. Registration is encouraged.

Grand Canyons on the Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes

Scientists have discovered new lunar canyons that offer insights into the moon's geological history and potential resources for future missions.

Keep building!

Alarm Robotics

alarmrobotixs2079@gmail.com

kids CAN change the world…

Authored by Vansh Mookim

You can help support the Class of 2028 by eating at Panera on Feb 10

support the Class of 2028 eat at Panera on Feb 10

Via the Class of 2028

Use the code at Panera on 2/10/25!!

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DFwC4HEJJBr/

You can help support the Class of 2027 with their March 2025 calendar fund raising

The Class of 2027 (my graduating class) has kicked off its major fundraiser for the year in the form of a calendar raffle. The raffle tickets are being sold online all this month and we will award over 40 prizes during March. 

Some of our prizes include signed Patriots and Bruins gear, many restaurant gift certificates and much more! 

Proceeds earned from the fundraiser will help to cover the costs of our Sophomore Banquet, Junior Prom, and Senior Year activities. These events come with a significant price tag, and the goal is to use this fundraiser to make them more affordable for everyone. 

Class of 2027 calendar fund raising for March 2025

This year, sophomores are charged $50 for class dues that includes a ticket to the Sophomore Banquet. Whoever sells 10 calendars will have the $50 dues waived. 

All calendar sales are done online (on Unibank) and it is as easy as sharing with friends and loved ones. 

The raffle tickets are being sold for $20 each. All sales are due by February 28th. 

**Please include my name in the Seller's Name section when purchasing the calendar.** 

**The UNIPAY LINK**  -> https://unipaygold.unibank.com/transactioninfo.aspx 

Thank you in advance!
Micah @fhs_2027_"

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You can help support the FHS Class of 2025 with their popcorn fund raiser!!

FHS Class of 2025:

 FHS Class of 2025 popcorn fund raiser

Popcorn Fundraiser is OUT NOW! 

All of the proceeds go to help lower the cost of senior activities. 

Link ->   https://popup.doublegood.com/s/53dl2ab1

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DFv5jR1SZOy/

Invitation For Bid: Supply and Installation of Window Coverings at Municipal Building

In accordance with MGL c. 149, it is the intention of the Town of Franklin to retain the services of a firm to remove the window blinds and supply and install window coverings at the Town of Franklin municipal building.

 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/bids.aspx?bidID=10

 

Invitation For Bid: Supply and Installation of Window Coverings at Municipal Building