What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, May 16, 2025 ???

Library & Senior Center events

Friday, May 16

Early Voting - FY 2026 Override Special Election (Town Clerk's Office during office hours 8 AM to 1 PM today)

10:00am Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm FHS Music Awards Night (Franklin High School) 

8:30pm FHS Senior Movie Night (Franklin High School)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

 

SC Negotiations - Franklin School Committee (Executive Session)

May 16, 2025, 4:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122025-1713

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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 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-calendar

Tuhina Pal talks about her book: "They. Didn't. Know." (audio)

FM #1449 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1449 in the series. 

Tuhina Pal talks about her book: 
"They. Didn't. Know." (audio)

This session shares my conversation with Franklin High School junior Tuhina Pal. Tuhina recently published a book of poems she wrote on her journey to recovery. We recorded this conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. 

We cover the following in our conversation

• How normal anxiety worsened during the pandemic

• How she recognized that, got help and has been on the recovery journey

• How recovery is not a linear journey

• Poetry was a vehicle for her to work through her issues

The recording runs about 36 minutes

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1449-tuhina-pal-they-didnt-know-04-23-25/

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FHS Active Minds Club announcement of book -> https://www.instagram.com/reel/DH_IsYluNwM/ 

Follow Tuhina’s Instagram account for updates -> https://www.instagram.com/tuhinapal.poetry/ 

The book is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.org  -> 

https://bookshop.org/p/books/they-didn-t-know/b519f506fefb8083?ean=9798218477141&next=t 

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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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FHS Senior Awards Night 2025 (video)

The Franklin TV video for the FHS Senior Awards Night for the Class of 2025 was held on Thursday, May, 15, 2025. 

The video is available for replay here -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-RtBHUfZ1w

Holi Celebration & Color Throw - 2:00 to 3:30 PM on the Town Common, Saturday, May 17

Join the Franklin Public Library

Holi Celebration  & Color Throw - 2:00 to
3:30 PM on the Town Common, Saturday, May 17

for a special celebration of the Holi Festival, outside on the Town Common!  

Music, activities, and of course, COLOR!! 

Wear something that you don't mind getting messy!

In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Saturday 5/31

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Franklin Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Update from Waste Management:

Due to long lines at the disposal facilities this week, trash collection is behind schedule. 

For those with routine Thursday curbside collection:

• If your trash was not collected yesterday (Thursday 5/15/25) as-scheduled, it will be collected today (Friday 5/16/25). 

For those with routine Friday curbside collection:

• If your trash is not collected today (Friday 5/16/25), it will be collected tomorrow (Saturday 5/17/25). 

Thank you for your patience.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=59

Waste Management Update - Trash Collection Schedule for 5/16 & 5/17 Franklin, MA

Eat or Take out from the Raillery Public House to help the FHS Class of 2026 fundraiser - May 21

Eat or Take out from the Raillery Public House
to help the FHS Class of 2026 fundraiser - May 21

Join us at the Raillery in Franklin on May 21st to raise money for the class of 2026!

Any time during the day, with any purchase, as long as you mention that you are there for the FHS class of 2026, we will get 10% of the proceeds which will go towards our senior week next year! 

See you there!

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DJrH16cuUWh/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, May 16, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It is available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This segment features the first Finance Committee budget hearing for FY 2026 on school budgets -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/04/1st-budget-hearing-for-fy-2026-finance.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun.  Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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 Friday, May 16, 2025

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Erin Spencer

8:30 am Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1

10:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher

11:00 am Senior Disability Expo

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Stromboli

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Chicken Pot Pie

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 6

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 1

7:00 pm Second Sunday Speaker Series: Rod & Gun Club

8:30 pm Veterans' Call: Lauren Turner

9:30 pm Metrowest Boston Annual Meeting 2025 Pt 2

 

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

7:00 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee

8:30 am Mental Health: Joanne Spillane

9:30 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

11:00 am FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

1:30 pm Arts Advocacy Day: Marketing

2:30 pm Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Strings School

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Canton 05-01-25

9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 05-08-25

11:00 am Finance Committee 05-01-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 05-08-25

 

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Town Council Meeting 5/07/25 Audio in 2 parts (1) full meeting, (2) audit & AAA rating only

FM #1447-1448  This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1447-1448 in the series. 

This session (1447) shares the FUll Franklin (MA) Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. All 9 of the members participated in Council Chambers.  

This session (1448) shares the FY 2024 Fiscal Audit presentation and discussion from the Town Council Meeting of Wednesday, May 7, 2025. This includes the announcement of the AAA bond rating renewal. 

Meeting recap -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-council-hears-of-clean-audit-and.html 

The Full meeting recording runs about 2 hours and 37 minutes  

#1447 - Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1447-town-council-mtg-full-session-05-07-25/

The Audit Segment runs about 56 minutes

#1448 - Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1448-town-council-mtg-audit-segment-05-07-25/

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The Franklin TV recording is available for review -> https://www.youtube.com/live/BjLJUaJedMc&t=389 

The agenda and released documents for this session ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05072025-1719 

My full set of notes captured during the meeting -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YrOYu85-re20L0v7tmmAvCY2e54ir5sY/view?usp=drive_link 

FY 2024 Audit report ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/539 

Other audit reports can be found -> https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=36 

S&P Bond Rating letter dated May 6, 2025

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5614/SP-Rating-Report---Franklin---2025 

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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. 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"

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/5614/SP-Rating-Report---Franklin---2025