Franklin Matters

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Join us for bowling Thursday at PINZ Milford 7-9pm!

Franklin LGBTQ Alliance

Join us for a bowling night at PINZ!

When: *This Thursday* May 29th from 7-9pm

Where: PINZ in Milford at 110 South Main St

Note: Shoe rentals are $5 (If this cost will prevent you from attending please email us or include it in the form and we will cover your cost)

To sign-up please click here or email us at franklinlgbtqalliance@gmail.com

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Recovery Fest - FREE FAMILY EVENT - Saturday, June 14

Norfolk County Recovery Fest

Saturday, June 14th | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Braintree Public Safety Complex, 2015 Washington Street

Free Admission and Free Food!

Join us for the Norfolk County Recovery Fest — a day filled with live music, community, and celebration. Enjoy performances by Justin Clancy, Christian Champagne & The Kind Souls, The Glow, and our hosts Mathematics with Exitfame & Mike Dinatale.

Special Guest Appearance: Steve Sweeney

The event also features:

A competitive cornhole tournament
Zip line experience
Interactive graffiti wall
Recovery resources and community partners on site

Presented by the HOPE Center, a program of Sheriff Patrick McDermott and the Norfolk Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the Wey of Life Peer Recovery Center.

For full details, visit hopecenterma.org.

Let's come together to support recovery and community in Norfolk County. We hope to see you there.

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office | 200 West St | Dedham, MA 02027 US

No, FTC “agents” with badge numbers aren’t calling you

Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

No, FTC "agents" with badge numbers aren't calling you

By BCP Staff

Scammers impersonating the government — including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — is nothing new.

But here's a twist: scammers are now calling themselves FTC "agents" and supplying fake badge numbers and ID cards to try to convince you they are who they say they are. (…They're not who they say they are. The FTC doesn't have "agents.")

So how do you avoid scams like this?

No, FTC “agents” with badge numbers aren’t calling you

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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 Wednesday

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 features our Town Clerk Nancy Danello with updates in advance of the Special Election June 3, 2024 https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/town-clerk-nancy-danello-provides.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)

Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi discuss An Italian Wine Journey with Alessia Botturi https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/05/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_0493186571.html

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

Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Max Morrongiello

8:30 am The Black Box: T3

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Christine West

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Grillin'

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Mac 'n' Cheese

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Shrimp, Tomato & Greens Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 5

3:30 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Michael Rivelis

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

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

7:00 am Parmenter School Memorial Day Celebration

8:30 am Lifelong Music Spring 2025: Band and Glee

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2024

11:00 am FHS Spring Jazz 2025

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Milford 05-19-25

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Taunton 05-12-25

8:00 pm FHS Senior Awards Night 2025

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

8:00 am Town Council 05-21-25

12:00 pm Economic Development 05-21-25

2:00 pm Town Council 05-21-25

6:00 pm Town Council 05-22-25

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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Tuesday, May 27, 2025

Town of Franklin, MA: Memorial Day Ceremony - May 26, 2025 (audio)

FM #1455 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1455 in the series.

This session of the radio show shares the audio of the Town of Franklin Memorial Day ceremony held on the Town Common at the end of the parade on Monday, May 26, 2025. The day was sunny, a few passing clouds with a gentle breeze.

Veterans Service Officer Shannon Nisbett is the master of ceremonies and introduces each speaker, and walks us through the program.

The ceremony runs about 47 minutes. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1455-town-of-franklin-ma-memorial-day-ceremony-05-26-25/

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My photos (for both the parade & ceremony) are found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/w7AdGvP6PDGimFT88

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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.

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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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