What's happening at the Library in April 2025 ??

Library Hours

The Library’s hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sundays 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Library will be closed Sunday April 20th and Monday April 21st for the Easter Holiday and Patriot’s Day.

 

Franklin Public Library’s 2025 Reading Challenge!

April: Lend a Hand!

Welcome to the Franklin Public Library's second Annual Reading Challenge! For each monthly prompt that you complete and submit on time you will receive a Free Book Coupon that's good at the library's Book Sale. Submissions MUST be submitted by the last day of each month in order to qualify for that month's Free Book Coupon. For complete details and to sign-up, visit our website! Grand prizes made possible by the Friends of the Franklin Library!

Franklin Public Library VITA: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

Open Saturdays from 9:30 to 4:00 PM

The IRS's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax return preparation to qualified individuals. Qualified individuals generally includes: People who generally make $68,000 or less, Persons with disabilities; and Limited English-speaking taxpayers. This is a walk in site with potential wait times.

We can also help you file and extension if you need more time to finalize your taxes.

Learn more at the Library Web Page under adult services or email site coordinator Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net

ESL & Adult Literacy Program

The Franklin Public Library has started an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities.  Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, fill out the registration form on the library’s website.

Special Events for Kids

Parody Playhouse Concert! Saturday, April 5th @ 10:30AM

Join us for a special kid-friendly spin on your favorite musical hits! Parody Playhouse features child-appropriate parodies of popular songs by a range of artists, which are educational and entertaining. Themes like learning shapes, colors, emotions, parts of the body, animals, and even social-emotional learning themes! It's sure to be a blast!

Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show! Monday, April 7th @ 1:00PM

Join us as we welcome Ed Popielarczyk for a one-of-a-kind magic show that is guaranteed to leave the whole family impressed!

Teddy Bear Workshop! Friday, February 21st @ 1:00PM AND 2:00PM

Registration Required! 

Come to the library and make your very own teddy bear - no sewing needed! Each child will get to hand-stuff their new teddy bear, then make a wish on a rainbow star before tucking it safely inside their new friend! All materials will be provided! *Limit 1 bear per child* Please note - we will be making the same teddy bear that was made at our February Teddy Bear Workshop.

Fairytale Fun! Saturday, April 19th @ 10:30AM

When will your life begin? Today! Join us for a special royal visit from a princess who spent 18 years living in a tower! There will be singing, dancing, interactive storytelling and a photo opportunity with each guest!

Local Hero Storytime! Tuesday, April 22nd @ 10:30AM

Join the library and our friends from the Franklin Fire Department and Franklin Police Department for a special storytime celebrating our local heroes!  Be prepared for fun and surprises!

The BenAnna Band! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 10:30AM

Join us for this super-fun, high energy, interactive music concert that is sure to have the whole family up dancing!

Petting Zoo with Records and Burpee! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 1:00PM

This fun and educational program brings goats, sheep, alpacas, and silkie chickens to pet and feed, as well as colorful macaws to admire!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Wednesday, April 23rd @ 6:00PM

What kind of trouble can a bunch of stuffed animals cause in an empty library? Here’s our chance to find out! Bring one of your favorite stuffed friends to the library for a cozy storytime, then leave them in our care for the evening! When you pick your friend up on Thursday, see what antics they might have caused!

Animal Affair! Thursday, April 24th @ 10:00AM

Make some new furry or feathered friends when the Animal Affair Traveling Petting Zoo visits the Franklin Public Library!  Everyone is welcome to pet, brush, feed, hold, and play with the animals! Participants are taught the proper way to hold and handle the animals.  Animal Affair will be bringing ducks, chickens, goats, pigs and rabbits!

Toe Jam Puppet Band! Friday, April 25th @ 10:30AM

Join the Toe Jam Puppet Band for a rockin' concert at the Franklin Public Library! This hilarious show is sure to have the whole family laughing along!

Special Events for Teens

Afterschool Studios! Tuesday, April 22nd @ 4:00PM

Registration Required!

It feels like a perfect night to do some art! Join Miss Lily in painting you very own Mirrorball while listening to some Taylor Swift tunes! This program is best suited for students ages 10 through 18. All materials will be provided.

Special Events for Adults

Tax Talk: Personal & Entrepreneur Workshop, Saturday April 19th @ 3:30PM

Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying, "In this world, nothing can be certain except death and taxes." With the current Tax season wrapping up, for those of us who did not file for an extension, get ahead of next year to maximize your deductions and credits, learn about free filing methods available in Massachusetts and much more! This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has thought, "why don't they teach taxes in school?!" In the case of a government shutdown this program may be cancelled. Please check the library calendar for updates.

Is the Future of Humanities and Libraries Digital?, Tuesday April 22nd @ 6:30PM

Join us in welcoming guest speaker Dr. John Woitkowitz, Head of the Digital Labs at the Germany’s Berlin State Library (SBB), as we discuss the future of humanities and libraries in the digital age highlighting examples from the SBB.

JUNTO Non Fiction Book Club, Thursday, April 24th @ 6:30PM

The JUNTO (from the Spanish junta or assembly) was a club for mutual improvement established in 1727 by Benjamin Franklin. Franklin Public Library’s JUNTO Book Club is a place to discuss a book of the month and share our insights from the book and how we might apply the information to local issues! In recognition of Arab-American Heritage Month, the April book is Six days of War by Michael B. Oren! Get a physical or digital copy through the Library Catalog!

Special Events for All Ages

Eid Celebration! Saturday, April 5th @ 3:00PM

Families! Join us for a special celebration of Eid, complete with crafts, music, snacks, and more! For questions/to get involved, email Caleigh at ckeating@minlib.net!

Spring Health Fair, Wednesday, April 9th @ 3:30PM

The Franklin Public Library and Franklin Health Department invite everyone to enjoy Local Vendors, Health Services, Refreshments, Face Painting, Health Screenings, Activities, Kids Zone, & Much More!

Boston Typewriter Orchestra Free Concert! Saturday, April 12th @ 3:00 PM

It’s time for different type of music in a whole new key! The Boston Typewriter Orchestra (BTO) is a collective performance of rhythmic typewriter manipulation. Enjoy music, comedy, and satire while exploring the definition of ‘musical instrument’. Funding for this program is provided by The Franklin Cultural District, a local agency funded by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

Second Annual Honey Tasting, April 19th @ 2:00 PM

Bee-lieve it or not, there are HUNDREDS of varieties of honey! This buzz worthy treat is a cornerstone of Local agriculture and we’re going to taste the difference! We’ll start with a brief talk on honey making and history in Massachusetts followed by a tasting of local &flavored honeys and the grocery store bear. Bee sure to stay to the end to be entered in a prize drawing!

This event is made possible by the support of The Friends of the Franklin Library!

Dean Vocal Ensemble Concert: "Folk Princess" Tuesday, April 22 @1:00PM

Your favorite Disney hits paired with choruses and folk songs of the real (and unreal) cultures they come from. This includes a spinning song originally published in Lowell MA in 1841, the oldest Secular song ever written (sung by special guest and real Viking reenactor Elyssa Björkman), and Sea Shanties galore! Our 7 dwarves might even sing your favorite Tolkien poetry—Not to mention the vocal highlights of Ariel, Aurora, Snow-White, and of course Elsa. This program truly has something for all ages!

Flower Slime Friday, April 25th @ 2:00PM

Make your very own slime at the library!

Spring Carnival! Saturday, April 26th @ 1:00PM

Join us for an epic afternoon of fun for the whole family! Enjoy a variety of carnival games, crafts, snacks, and more!

Franklin Library Book Sale

Friday, April 11th, 1:00-5:00pm.  Saturday, April 11th, 9:00am to 12:00 Noon

All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, April 12th, from 1:00-4:00pm

Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!

Relive the FHS Boys basketball Final Game on Sunday (video)

The basketball game Sunday is a good one to watch or watch again, thanks to Franklin TV.  Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Xo__LX4fgI

The HockomockSports.Com write up and the Boston Globe recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/hockomocksportscom-franklin-outlasts.html

HockomockSports.com: "Franklin Outlasts Newton North To Win First Ever State Championship"

ALERT: Different Mar 20, 2025 meeting instead of 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node mtg

Hey, 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node members,

We're going to do things a little differently this Thursday's meeting time as it's the season for campaign launches!

This Thursday is the launch of the 350 Mass Save Money With Clean Heat campaign from 7:00-9:00pm on Zoom.

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node

This is ordinarily our bi-monthly meeting only on Zoom anyway, so I think it's advantageous to use it to become familiar with the campaign.

Perhaps you saw in the Climate Weekly newsletter that the Make Polluters Pay campaign launch was last Sunday in Boston. Here is today's Climate Weekly:

Last Sunday, 350 Mass, Mass Power Forward and our whole coalition gathered to launch the 2025-2026 Make Polluters Pay campaign! For decades, big fossil fuel companies have made trillions of dollars while destroying our shared environment. It's time to make polluters pay. Thank you to the volunteers who planned the event and our speakers, including Iselle Barrios of the Massachusetts Youth Climate Coalition (MYCC) and Tristan Thomas of Alternatives for Community and the Environment (ACE).  Watch a recording of the launch and learn more about the campaign at the Polluters Pay website.

IN ANY CASE, I'd like to propose everyone register for and attend this Thursday's Save Money with Clean Heat launch instead of having a regular node meeting.

The registration for the Save Money with Clean Heat campaign launch Zoom is here. See you on Zoom!

With gratitude,

Carolyn

Talking all about the Party For The Pantry March 29 with Marsha & Jen (audio)

FM #1407 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1407 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Marsha Tait, Development Director, and Jen Johnson, Development Associate. We had our conversation in the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s on Monday, March 10, 2025. 

We talk about the Party for The Pantry scheduled for March 29 at THE BLACK BOX with musical entertainment provided by JP Royer, Matt Zajac, & The Pub Kings. 

Silent auction will be available online before and during the event closing out at 9:15 PM. Special bidding in person for one or more trips being offered by AMFund. The opportunity to bid on dream destinations, including Paris, Florence, Greece, Sedona, Ireland, Portugal, Scotland, and Africa—all while supporting The Pantry.

The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Marsha and Jen  Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1407-party-for-the-pantry-03-10-25/

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Party for The Pantry page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/happenings/events/party/ 

AMFund travel information details -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/travel-auction/ 

Food Pantry current needs page -> https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/pantry-needs/ 

Amazon wish lists -> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share 

Sign up for a public tour of the Pantry -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4baaa622a4f4c43-pantry#/ 

The Franklin Food Pantry is here for you. If you need us, we are here with not only food, but useful programs and resources for individuals, seniors and families struggling with food insecurity. If you can support us, we thank you - visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org  to explore volunteering, donating funds, donating food, or supporting our Capital Campaign to keep the lights on and the programs, from food elves to weekend backpack stuffing. It truly takes a village to keep our food pantry running and supporting the increasing demand, supporting our Franklin neighbors.

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Talking all about the Party For The Pantry March 29 with Marsha & Jen (audio)

American Revolution 250th Celebration Gets Local Boost in Wrentham and its “Daughter” Towns

Historically minded individuals and town groups plan to mark the mustering of Wrentham-area militia who marched to support the fighting at Lexington and Concord on April 19, 1775.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, Wrentham (which then also included the modern towns of Franklin, Norfolk, and Plainville), was a quiet farming town, but one where local patriots were well aware of the tensions building with the mother country, Great Britain, and most were determined to protect what they saw as their most basic rights.

vintage Minutemen stamp

On the morning of April 19, 1775, news began to filter in about the British Army’s march to Lexington and Concord and then the news that fighting had broken out. It was news that was feared but locals were ready and, according to historians, two groups of local Wrentham-area soldiers were soon on the march to support their fellow Minutemen and militia members.

To commemorate that important local historical event, groups and individuals are pooling resources.

On April 19, 2025, at about 10 AM, the Gavel Restaurant in Wrentham, 36 South Street Wrentham, will play the role of the Colonial-era, Man Tavern with a brief pageant, commemorating the arrival of THE news and the mustering of the first Minutemen from the area.

Weather permitting, the event will continue outside, on the Common until approximately 11:30 AM. Seating in the Gavel is very limited. For updated information closer to the date, visit https://alanrearls.wixsite.com/mysite-1

Tri-County Stellar Engineering Students Excel in NASA HUNCH Competition and Head to Johnson Space Center

Each year, engineering students, guided by their dedicated instructor Kristen Magas, participate in the prestigious NASA HUNCH (High School Students United with NASA to Create Hardware)  Program. This program inspires and empowers high school students through a hands-on, Project-Based Learning approach, equipping them with 21st-century skills and real-world experience in designing and fabricating products for NASA.

This year, twenty-four engineering juniors showcased their talents at the Northeast Regional HUNCH Critical Design Review held at Rutgers University in New Jersey. Presenting their final designs and prototypes to NASA representatives and industry professionals, four of our student teams earned the distinction of being selected as finalists. These exceptional teams have been invited to the HUNCH Final Showcase at NASA's Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, Texas in April.

During their time in Houston, students will tour the JSC Mission Control Center and the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility, guided by Tri-County engineering alumnus and current International Space Station flight controller, Ethan Mace. Additionally, they hope to visit the Human Exploration Research Analog (HERA) facility, where their instructor, Kristen Magas, served as an analog astronaut during a simulated Mars mission this past fall.

Tri-County Stellar Engineering Students Excel in
NASA HUNCH Competition and Head to Johnson Space Center

These engineering students have worked diligently since September to refine their prototypes and implement the engineering design process. They also sought funding from the Massachusetts Space Grant Consortium, successfully securing grant money to support their travels. Last week, the student groups proudly presented their innovative products to parents and peers, showcasing their expertise, dedication, and creativity.

The students heading to Houston to showcase their projects in the Health & Biomedical Science areas are Sophie Anderson, Colleen Layton, and Rebecca Hall (biodegradable packaging of medications project); Vincenzo Gaybor, Michael Love, Amy Manzanarez, and Adison Sobczak (mental health in space project); Rhys Beck and Bernardo Martinez de Freitas (medical inventory with facial recognition project).

The students heading to Houston to showcase their projects in the Design & Prototyping areas are Riley Heney, Nathan O'Connell, and Kyleigh Weddeke (lunar landing legs project).

This remarkable journey highlights the hard work and achievements of our engineering students and their bright futures in the STEM field.

 

Shared from TCRVTHS -> https://www.tri-county.us/article/2093302

Charter School shares news from the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) Regional Science Fair

via Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School: 

"We are excited to share details the Massachusetts Science & Engineering Fair (MSEF) regional science fair. Congratulations to the following BFCCPS students in Grades 7 and 8 for their outstanding achievements this year. Many thanks to Mrs Nestor and Mr Rutt for their support!

Our students will next participate in the MSEF State Fair on May 10th!

Charter School shares news (photo courtesty Charter School)

Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Nominees: Navya Satishkumar

CABOT Corporation Grand Prize: Navya SatishKumar

Tom Cahill Award: Chittesh Patel

Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge Nominees: Chittesh Patel

Aparna Naravane Memorial Award: Aagam Shah, Anagha Balagurumoorthy

First place in Middle School: Chittesh Patel

Second place in Middle School: Aisiri Praveen, Aagam Shah

Third Place in Middle School Division: Anagha Balagurumoorthy, Romir Iyer"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/12FRRHNNvv7/

Exploring Italian Wines With Ciro - March 27 at vFranklin Liquors Wine Room

Exploring Italian Wines With Ciro

Date: March 27th Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Location: Franklin Liquors Wine Room

Join us for an exclusive, sit-down wine tasting and educational event featuring the renowned Ciro Pirone from PSP Wines. Ciro, a frequent and beloved guest host, will lead us on a delightful journey through the diverse and exquisite wines of Italy.

We'll be exploring:

• Sparkling wine from the Veneto region
• Rich and robust Tuscan reds
• The prestigious "King of Wines" from Piedmont

Ciro's expertise and passion for Italian wines are unmatched, making this an evening you won't want to miss. Come and experience the beauty and complexity of Italian wines with fellow enthusiasts.

Exploring Italian Wines With Ciro - March 27

RSVP Required

https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/events/306624746/?

About Ciro:

Ciro Pirone, VP of business development PSP Wines, Former Director of Italian Wines for Horizon Beverage Company, is a graduate of the Istituto Alberghiero (Hotel and Restaurant Management school) of Salerno, Italy and a Vinitaly Wine Ambassador (Vinitaly Wine Academy). Traveling and working in Italy, England and the US, Ciro developed an incredible passion for wine, food and culture. After all, growing up in Italy, wine was always a very important part of his family’s lifestyle and traditions

In 1999, Ciro moved to the US permanently. He landed in Boston, where he continued his wine studies at Boston University, the International Sommelier Guild, the London –based Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (WSET), as well as he completed and passed with Honors the Italian Wine Specialist Certification by the North American Sommelier Association (part of the worldwide recognized Italian Sommelier Association). In June of 2017 (and again in 2019) he completed the Vinitaly Wine Academy and received the prestigious Vinitaly Wine Ambassador certification. 

In 2019 also passed with Honors the Italian Wine Scholar program by the Wine Scholar Guild. In 2007, Ciro accepted the position of Italian Wine Specialist for Horizon Beverage. After successful growth at HBC, Ciro accepted on a new challenge as the US Brand Manager for the Arnaldo Caprai Winery of Montefalco (Umbria), the top producer of worldwide recognized Sagrantino di Montefalco. In June 2011, Ciro returned to Horizon Beverage with a new position of Director of Italian Wines in support of their expanding presence in the New England marketplace. 

Ciro is happy to share his passion for Italian wine and culture in an effort to give the American wine consumer a better understanding and appreciation for Italian wine!

About The Franklin Wine Club Founder:

Mark C Lenzi CSW,CSS,CWAS,FWS,IWS*,SWS,IWM owner of Franklin Liquors

• Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) And Spirits( (CSS) by the Society of Wine Educators. 
• California Wine Appellation Specialist (CWAS) by the San Francisco Wine School. (First In MA)
• French Wine Scholar(FWS)/instructor, Spanish Wine Scholar (SWS), And Italian Wine Scholar (IWS*) by the Wine Scholar Guil
• Italian Wine Specialist (IWS*) by the North American Sommelier Association. 
• Oregon Wine Expert (OWE) by the Napa Valley Wine Academy,
• Italian Wine Maestro (IWM) by the Vinitaly International (First USA Class)
• Co Host-Podcast/Radio Show The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW)
• Founder-The Franklin Wine Club

Fix your flapper

Via DPW Water & Sewer Division 

Fix your flapper

"Household leaks waste nearly 10,000 gallons of water per year on average, or the amount of water it takes to wash 300 loads of laundry!  

For Fix a Leak Week we will be posting five simple steps for five minutes per day to save water all year long!  

If you have questions about your usage, go to https://franklinma.watersmart.com/ to find your answers!"

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1GVYzk7BUq/

MMA: "House OK’s bill to extend remote and hybrid meeting authorizations"

"The House today (3/17/25) passed a bill that would extend the authorizations for local boards and committees to hold public meetings remotely or in a hybrid format for more than two more years.

The bill, H. 62, would also extend the remote meeting option for representative town meetings and permit reduced quorums for open town meetings. The extensions would run through June 30, 2027.

In a prepared statement, Senate President Karen Spilka said the Senate and House have reached agreement on the bill and that her chamber will take it up on Thursday."

Continue to read the article online -> https://www.mma.org/house-oks-bill-to-extend-remote-and-hybrid-meeting-authorizations/

The legislation can be found ->  https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H62

a Franklin Town Council meeting from Dec 2024 with Zoom as the basis for the Franklin TV broadcast

Cultural arts a key force for our economy

Via the Mass Cultural Council 

On Monday, Mass Cultural Council Executive Director Michael Bobbitt and Senior Director of Public Affairs Bethann Steiner testified before the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Ways & Means in support of the Agency’s $28 million funding request for Fiscal Year 2026.

The hearing, which was held in Gloucester City Hall and chaired by Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante and Senator Jake Oliveria, was focused on the Governor’s H. 1 budget recommendations for various economic development focused secretaries, state agencies, boards, and commissions, such as the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the Executive Office of Economic Development, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, Mass Cultural Council, Mass Board of Library Commissioners, Commission on the Status of Women, and the Cannabis Control Commission.

During their presentation, Mass Cultural Council’s representatives outlined the reasons for the Agency’s $28 million request and were available to respond to questions from the Committee members. Once the Committee completes its schedule of hearings, the House Committee on Ways and Means will release its spending plan for debate in April, followed by the Senate budget debate in May. FY26 begins on July 1, 2025.

Related to this action:

"Artists and cultural organizations fuel our economy, communities, and identities as a vital health and human service—yet too many are barely getting by.

Today Mass Cultural Council released the 2024 Massachusetts Cultural Asset Inventory. This comprehensive project, developed in collaboration with Diversity North Group, identifies and documents thousands of cultural organizations, programs, and individuals contributing to the state’s vibrant cultural landscape.

The Cultural Asset Inventory provides a wealth of information that will be instrumental in informing future cultural policies, programs, and initiatives. Its key findings are outlined in the Agency’s press release and detailed in a Summary Report, and County Fact Sheets."

Continue reading the article -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/this-is-a-wake-up-call/

Press release on Fact Sheets -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/2024-cultural-asset-inventory-reveals-key-insights/

Final report on Asset Inventory -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/documents/2024_MA_Cultural_Asset_Inventory_Final_Report.pdf  or  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vHBMogmqINexnjd7zdyK1-xI_dXIT3VZ/view?usp=drive_link

Norfolk County summary ->   https://massculturalcouncil.org/documents/2024_MA_Cultural_Asset_Inventory_Norfolk_1pager.pdf  or 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/13oWWJ3CqvQ9DHkvrzcfXyLvqWE5TNda3/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Franklin Public Radio is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm and in the local Franklin, MA area FM radio dial at 102.9

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, March 19, 2025

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM   Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock 

Franklin and its local government, services and events  (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)  

This segment features the my conversation the Community Conversation about Art Pharmacy held at THE BLACK BOX last Wednesday

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/use-of-opioid-settlement-funds-to-bring.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM  The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone    All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points.    (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)  

Mark & Kim talk conduct an Interview with Jim Spadaccini on the Immersive Wine Experiences: The Future of Tasting with Ideum

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode.html

 

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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

7:30 am Mental Health : Amanda Ayer & David Gove

8:30 am Millis Berfield Band

10:00 am Franklin Library Association: Role of the Library in American Democracy

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Spring

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 12

4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Padula Band

8:00 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-29-25

8:30 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

12:30 pm FHS Boys Varsity Hockey v Arlington 02-25-25

2:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

3:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Canton 02-05-25

5:00 pm Track and Field: v Taunton 05-18-21

8:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025

9:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

11:00 pm Rec Basketball: 7th & 8th Grade Boys Championship 2025

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

8:00 am Town Council 03-05-25

2:00 pm Town Council 03-05-25

7:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS  853 4467 7191

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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Senior Center Update for Opening March 19 (audio)

Sarah Amaral, Director, Franklin Senior Center with an update that the center will open on Wednesday, March 19.

The second floor will not be available so some programs/events will shift within the building.

Senior Center Update for Opening March 19 (audio)

Note: Franklin Q&A is scheduled for the second floor conf room, so we'll have to check the white board when we get there to find out where we'll be. We have moved about before so it shouldn't matter much. You'll still ahve questions, I'll strill have updates and answers

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1407-franklin-senior-center-update-for-openeing-3-19-25/