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Thursday, March 6, 2025
Chunky Knit Blanket Workshop 3/20
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, March 6, 2025
wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday
Franklin and its local government, services and events
- This segment features the Economic Development Subcommittee meeting of Feb 26, 2025 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/economic-development-subcmte-recommends.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour
Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"
The Turntable Show features the Rolling Stones "Tattoo You" record released August 24, 1981. The Stones branded the World's Greatest Rock n Roll Band produced one of their top selling albums ranked No. 34 on Rolling Stone magazine's 1989 list of the 100 greatest albums of the 1980s. The Vibe Playlist hour delivers a ready-to-play set of top studio and live cuts mixed for your next rock'n experience.
Find the playlist -> https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists
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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Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, March 6, 2025
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
7:30 am Veterans' Call: Steve Crouteau
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Monkey Bread
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer '19 Show 2
3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Pauline Spender
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
5:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
6:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Ciambotta
7:00 pm Care For Ukraine
9:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Freedom Trail
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
7:00 am FHS Jazz Cafe 2024
8:30 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22
10:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming v Attleboro 01-12-24
2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies
4:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Arlington 02-25-25
5:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
6:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Canton 02-05-25
9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: Footloose
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
8:00 am Conservation Commission 02-06-25
12:00 pm Economic Development 02-26-25
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 02-06-25
7:00 pm Conservation Commission CHAMBERS 977 1771 8507
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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Wednesday, March 5, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 ???
Wednesday, March 5
- "Look Up" Gallery (during Franklin Public Library open hours )
12:00pm Community Conversations (THE BLACK BOX)
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| For additional details on the Library & Senior Center calendar check the interactive version on the Town page -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false |
** Town Meetings today **
Community Conversation at THE BLACK BOX
March 5, 2025, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
no agenda at this time
Town Council Meeting
March 5, 2025, 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03052025-1608
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Why are there multiple calendars?
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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 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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars
Fallen Hero Recognition schedule for March 2025
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.
- March 10 – Marshall E. Rollins - WWII
- March 10 – John A. Schur - WWII
- March 18 – Elton E. Ekstrom - WWII
- March 30 – W. Franklin Lynch - WWI
For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html
Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway
You can find all the videos for 2024 in one playlist ->
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Sarah & Ariel fill us in on the closure & alternate sites for events during March 2025 (audio)
FM #1394 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1394 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 virtually via Zoom on Friday, February 28, 2025.
We talk about
The Listening Session March 4 at 9:30 AM (free breakfast)
The closure begins at 1:00 PM on March 4
Many (but not all programs) have an alternate site beginning March 5
Keep in touch via the newsletter, social media accounts, and if necessary, call the Center
Key special events when the center reopens
Fire Dept St Patrick’s lunch date to be determined
Lunches available at Tri-County during the closure, need to call day before
except for March 14, which will be a box lunch picked up at the Municipal Bldg (also need to call day before)
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 23 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1394-franklin-senior-center-march-2025-highlights-02-28-25/
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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging
March 2025 newsletter ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4503/Franklin-Newsletter-March-2025?bidId=
Alternate site schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4551/March-newsletter-insert?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
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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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Community Concert March 22 features the Padula Brothers Trio
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| Community Concert March 22 features the Padula Brothers Trio |
Join us for a FREE Community Concert feat. The Padula Bros. Trio on Saturday, March 22, at 7pm.
To download and print a flyer for this event, go to https://franklinumc.org/2025/03/03/community-concert-feat-the-padula-bros-trio-saturday-march-22/ and post it your fridge and/or around town!
Franklin United Methodist Church (UMC) is located at 82 W. Central Street, Franklin (MA). Parking is available in the parking lot between the church and the Franklin Historical Museum. Street parking is available on East St., West St., and Church Ave.
You can make an empty bowl! Register for the Open Studio Event March 20
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| Register for the Open Studio Event March 20 |
Kids (age 7+), adults, and families will create bowls for the 10th Annual Empty Bowls Dinner on May 22, 2025.
Don't forget: kids under 12 need an adult sidekick, and all supplies are provided. This event is free, but please consider bringing a donation for The Pantry!
Register early as we anticipate this event to fill up! Should your plans change after registration, please cancel to allow others to attend!
Registration link -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AAAA72AA7F9C25-54867333-empty?#/
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