Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, April 1, 2025

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Industry

9:00 am Mental Health: Rion James

10:00 am Frank's Musings: Override

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Tai Salad

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Pork Chops

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Tom Mercer

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

5:30 pm Sons & Daughters of Italy: Italian Cookies

6:30 pm Franklin Art Association: Christine West

8:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

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

7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25

9:00 am Public School Concert: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2023

10:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

11:30 am Mental Health: Rion James

12:30 pm All-Town Concert: Chorus & Orchestra

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Barnstable 06-03-24

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Attleboro 04-26-24

9:00 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am School Committee 03-25-25

2:00 pm School Committee 03-25-25

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: Monday, March 31, 2025 ???

Monday, March 31

* Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->     
https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**  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 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

APRIL 5: Senator Markey to Headline Hands Off! Boston Rally & March

BOSTON HANDS OFF! RALLY & MARCH ON APRIL 5

SENATOR MARKEY & ADVOCACY LEADERS TO JOIN THOUSANDS 

PROTESTING THE TRUMP/MUSK ASSAULT ON DEMOCRACY

When: Saturday, April 5, 2025: The march starts at 11 AM ET; the speaking program starts at 12:30 PM ET.

Where: The march begins at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common, and ends with a rally and speaking program at City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square.

Apr 5: Sen Markey to Headline Hands Off!
Boston Rally & March

What: On April 5, national and local organizations are coming together across the country for Hands Off! a peaceful mass activation in defiance of the Trump-Musk billionaire takeover and the Republican assault on our freedoms and our communities. This is an all-in moment for the pro-worker movement, pro-constitutional rule of law order, and pro-democracy.

In Boston, Senator Ed Markey, along with Jessica Tang, President AFT-MA, Carol Rose, President ACLU-MA, and Chastity Bowick, Founder of Trans Resistance will join thousands of concerned citizens from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. More speakers will be announced in the coming days.

According to the organizers of Boston's Hands Off!: 

"On April 5, We the People of Massachusetts will march in Boston. Because we will always be a sanctuary against tyranny. Because we will protect our neighbors, no matter where they were born or their race or gender or sexuality. Because we will never bow to tyrant kings or fascism. Because in the words of Boston's mayor: "If you come for one of us, you will get all of us." 

On April 5, We the People of Massachusetts will come together to tell the corrupt, cruel, chaotic tyrants in DC: Hands Off Boston! Hands Off Massachusetts! Because We the People means everyone, and Massachusetts is fighting back." 

Who: Boston's Hands Off! is organized by the Indivisible Mass Coalition, Mass 50501, Swing Blue Alliance, and UU Mass Action, and a growing list of co-sponsor organizations representing many groups, causes and communities from across the Commonwealth.

RSVP: https://www.mobilize.us/handsoff/event/764606/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/handsoffboston

Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting to get to the gist of the matters (audio)

FM #1417 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1417 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of March 25, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Recognition of Boys Basketball & Cheerleaders; acknowledgment of FHSATC still competing in State finals

• European capitals trip outlined; Paris, London, Edinburgh; approved by unanimous vote for 2026

• FHS update, trending on course selections; indication of the budget cuts and program stability in choices (my view)

• Middle school update

• Budget remains a concern -June 3 date for override vote

The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1417-chalkboard-chat-03-26-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

School Committee Meeting Info

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/RwZ6HFEvzx8?&t=95 

The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03252025-1651  

Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> 

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-25%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/776268 

My notes captured in one PDF -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PEGYx0qPwSu93ymlY0Xn7y57Rd0_s-kY/view?usp=drive_link 

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• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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.

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Chalkboard Chat condenses the School Committee meeting to get to the gist of the matters (audio)

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Diving Deep into Italian Wine with Andrea Eby (audio)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!

Interview with Andrea Eby

Join hosts Kim and Mark as they embark on a captivating journey through the intricate world of Italian wine with the esteemed Andrea Eby. Andrea, a multifaceted wine expert, graces the show with her extensive knowledge, sharing insights from her diverse career as a wine educator, judge, sommelier, Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador, and the Italian Program Director for the Wine Scholar Guild.

In this episode, Andrea delves into her fascinating career path, revealing the passion that drives her dedication to wine education. The conversation then shifts to the Wine Scholar Guild, with a special focus on the renowned Italian Wine Scholar program. Andrea unveils upcoming masterclasses and discusses the unique challenges and rewards of teaching the vast and diverse landscape of Italian wines.

Diving Deep into Italian Wine with Andrea Eby

The discussion further explores the prestigious Vinitaly Italian Wine Ambassador program, highlighting its distinct characteristics and comparing it to the Wine Scholar Guild's offerings. Andrea provides valuable insights into the differences between these two esteemed programs, helping listeners understand the unique benefits of each.

For those eager to explore the world of Italian wines, Andrea shares practical tips on how to navigate the often overwhelming selection and make informed purchasing decisions.

If you're passionate about Italian wine and eager to expand your knowledge, this episode is a must-listen!

Connect with Andrea: -> www.vinsanity.ca

Learn more about the Wine Scholar Guild: www.winescholarguild.com

Cheers! Kim and Mark 🍷🍷🍷 www.thewww.wine

#wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #winescholarguild #vinitaly #vinsanity #andreaeby

https://soundcloud.com/user-492543397/episode-286-interview-with-andrea-eby?

The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) · Episode 286-Interview with Andrea Eby

FHS All-State Festival Performance at Symphony Hall

"Grit is key to success. Music teaches grit.

FHS All-State Festival Performance at Symphony Hall

FHS students here played in the All-State Festival @ Symphony Hall.

They were inspired, taught to read music, to work to improve & perform under pressure by the brilliant & dedicated music educators Franklin employs.

@TOFranklinMA"
@FranklinPSNews  @FranklinHS @fhspanthertv

Shared from -> https://x.com/Beccanad/status/1906468344607195616?

Save the date! Drug takeback day scheduled for Saturday, Apr 26

Drug takeback day scheduled for Saturday, Apr 26

Save the date! 

On Saturday, April 26, SAFE will have prescription drug disposal stations in Foxborough, Franklin, Medway, Norfolk, and Wrentham.

💊 Safely dispose of tabs/pills, lotions, patches, and liquids.

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DHwI0THAxc_/

Folks are flocking to this Franklin Arts Academy fund raising effort

Folks are flocking to this FAA fund raising effort

Want to do something fun for your friends or neighbors while helping out art students?

The Franklin Arts Academy is standing by to yards around Franklin!

$30/flocking - Franklin addresses only, please!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HwLi23zHi/

Rowboat scheduled to perform at La Cantina Winery Saturday, April 5

Rowboat scheduled to perform at La Cantina Winery 

Get ready for an incredible night of live music! With ROWBOAT 🎸✨ 

Join us Saturday 5th from 7 PM to 10 PM for an unforgettable performance at La Cantina Winery.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends, and enjoy great music, wine, and tapas! 🍷🎤

See you there! #LiveMusic #SaveTheDate #LaCantinaWinery

Shared from -> 

https://www.instagram.com/p/DHyyPjWxRva/

Franklin Senior Center week of March 31 - April 4, 2025

Franklin Senior Center week of March 31 - April 4, 2025

Here’s what’s happening this week at the Franklin Senior Center. 

Ever wonder if women’s brains are wired differently than men’s? 

Come find out on Tuesday’s “The mind of a woman” discussion with neuroscientist Kymberlee O’Brien.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH0t5jwRQ70/

For details on these highlight events, or on the regular daily schedule, please visit the Senior Center online at ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false