Sunday, July 6, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, July 6, 2025 ???

Sunday, July 6

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)


12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm Michael Dutra & The Strictly Sinatra Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common) 
4:30pm Padula Family Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/


** NO Town Meetings today   **



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What's happening today in Franklin?
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

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 6, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration closes out Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open at non and are scheduled through 6 PM with a wrist band or ride package available. 
Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 6, 2025
Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Sunday, July 6, 2025

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.
 
Franklin's 4th of July  

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm The Zajac Brothers Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm Michael Dutra & The Strictly Sinatra Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common) 
4:30pm Padula Family Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)



Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

You can take action (send an email) ASAP to help with funding local PEG studios (like Franklin.TV)

As you know, local PEG studios like Franklin.TV are nonprofit charities - funded by law via cable subscriber access fees.

As more subscribers 'cut the cord', our revenue drops.

In 2025, we are now below the revenue we had 15 years ago in 2010. Inflation has raised our costs in that same time period beyond an additional 50%.

The MA Telecom Committee on Beacon Hill has a hearing on July 10th. They are discussing legislation to mitigate our falling revenue via streaming TV access fees.

An Act to modernize funding for community media programming

Some believe that we are irrelevant - a relic of old legacy TV service. We are definitely not that. Today, most PEG studios provide free live streaming for local community groups and their events, school sports, government meetings, and much more.

A letter of support from your organization to the committee legislators would be a great help.

Simply describe our work with you and how we have been helpful - and if so, even beyond producing any TV programs.

If the pending legislation fails, we will soon be forced to reduce our current level of community engagement and support.

We were given short notice and wish to show support from our community. Below is an email list of direct legislative committee contacts.

Please send your letter of support to them and please cc me as well.

We are testifying before the committee on Jul 10, 2025.  Hearing ->   https://malegislature.gov/Events/Hearings/Detail/5274

We hope to have them report out the pending bills favorably for a vote.

Much thanks,
Pete Fasciano

Michael.Moore@masenate.gov,
Pavel.Payano@masenate.gov,
Tricia.Farley-Bouvier@mahouse.gov,
james.hawkins@mahouse.gov,
Mike.Barrett@masenate.gov,
Barry.Finegold@masenate.gov,
Paul.Mark@masenate.gov,
peter.durant@masenate.gov,
Steve.Ouellette@mahouse.gov,
Christopher.Flanagan@mahouse.gov,
Thomas.Moakley@mahouse.gov,
Orlando.Ramos@mahouse.gov,
Steven.Owens@mahouse.gov,
tommy.vitolo@mahouse.gov,
Joan.Meschino@mahouse.gov,
Marc.Lombardo@mahouse.gov,
John.Gaskey@mahouse.gov


--
Pete Fasciano,
Executive Director,
wfpr.fm 102.9

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament

On August 17, 2025, the public is invited to join the Franklin Odd Fellows for an afternoon of fun and good cheer starting at 1 PM at the Bellingham Sportsman Club at 360 Lake St., Bellingham, MA 02019. This will be a fundraiser event with profits going to the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation. 

The cost for registration is $25 per player. The tournament format will be Switchholio – 4 game round robin where players get a new partner for their first 4 games and get ranked on an individual basis to form the standings. 

Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament
Hold the date: Aug 17 for the Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament
The tournament director will use the standings to generate your partner for a double elimination playoff bracket. Pre-registration is encouraged to hold your place, but it is not necessary to be able to participate as cash, check or Venmo will be acceptable payment at the door. Last year’s event went well, but we’re looking for more teams this year. No need to come with a partner as you will be listed as an individual player when you register. 

The Sportsman Club is an outdoor venue with an indoor lounge, cash bar, ATM and TV. The Odd Fellows will provide a buffet lunch to all present - and a cash payment will be made to the first, second and third place teams. 

Many thanks to the Sportsman Club for use of their facility for this event. Register and prepay at: https://franklinmassoddfellows.org/cornhole


Episode 079 - Love, Objective Correlatives, Roller Coaster Rides, Prayers, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, examples of objective correlatives, a roller coaster ride with more than one meaning, prayers to stop war. an update to Bob's story, and poetry based on the Great Gatsby.


Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 079
Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 079
Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group
Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 
Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 078 - Love, Robert Frost, Joining the Navy, Oranges, and much more

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, reflecting on a Robert Frost poem, joining the navy after high school, trying to find the magic, a work in progress on a story, and poetry about oranges and an intro to poems.



Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group
Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 
Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, July 6, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fmFranklin 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 Sunday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday


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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday

Saturday, July 5, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, July 5, 2025 ???

Saturday, July 5

9am Fallen Hero: Howard T. Feeley (Franklin Town Common)

10am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10am Walking Group (St John's Episcopal Church)
10am Brunch with Non Scene Friends (Maks Roast Beef)

12pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12pm Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:15pm Brandt Taylor Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:30pm Neal & The Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:45pm Mike Crandall Tribute Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:00pm Bruce Katz Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:15pm Joanna Connor (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:30pm Nick Moss (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:45pm Richiman & Groove Nice (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
10:00pm Fire works (Franklin High School)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/



**  NO  Town Meetings today   **


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What's happening today in Franklin?
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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Howard T. Feeley - July 5, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Howard T. Feeley

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.

Fallen Hero: Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley, U.S. Navy
Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley of the U.S. Naval Air Corps was born on August 25, 1916, son of Dr. J. Henry and Helen Howard Feeley. Howard lived at 21 School Street with his parents, one sister and one brother. Howard was a graduate of Franklin High School and attended Boston University and the University of Maine before entering the Naval Air Corps.  
Lieutenant (jg) Howard Feeley saw considerable action as a patrol commander aboard the famous Catalina flying boats. The Catalinas hunted U-boat packs and surface raiders in the Carribean and Atlantic. LTJG Feeley was also squadron commander of a flight of heavy planes which saw much action in Africa. He aided in the rescue of survivors of torpedoed ships, and carried cargoes of men, machinery, mail, food and weapons in addition to his regular patrol work.  
Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley lost his life on July 5, 1943 in a take-off crash at Deland, Florida, ironically after he had seen considerable combat action during the previous year. In the recent months prior to his death, LTJG Feeley had been training a new squadron of the navy’s newest bombers which were to be used as anti-submarine weapons.  
Lieutenant (jg) Howard T. Feeley was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 5, 1943 while serving his country during World War II.

For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

FH_Feeley
Fallen Hero: LTJG Howard Feeley

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 5, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration continues Saturday & Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. 

Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. 
Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 5, 2025
Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - Saturday, July 5, 2025

Fireworks close out Saturday night at 10 PM from Franklin High School.

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.
 
Franklin's 4th of July  

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm Ed Peabody & The Big Blue Thang (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:15pm Brandt Taylor Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
2:30pm Neal & The Vipers (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:45pm Mike Crandall Tribute Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:00pm Bruce Katz Band (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
6:15pm Joanna Connor (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
7:30pm Nick Moss (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:45pm Richiman & Groove Nice (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
10:00pm Fireworks (Franklin High School)


Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 077 - Love, Drafts, Springtime, Freeverse, and Old Friends

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group share stories, poems, and writings about love, a work in progress, springtime, the month of April itself, free-verse writing, and old friends.

Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 077
Senior Story Hour - WFPR:  Episode 077


Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group
Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 
Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes


Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, July 5, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fmFranklin 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 Saturday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

Friday, July 4, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, July 4, 2025 ???

Friday, July 4 = Independence Day

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm Two Guys Who Like Sharks (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:45pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm George Cross Project (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:30pm Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:00pm Gary Hoey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)

Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/


**  NO Town Meetings today   **



------------


What's happening today in Franklin?
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



Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2025

The 4th of July Celebration continues Friday through Sunday on the Town Common. Carnival rides open daily with a wrist band or ride package available. 

Live music is scheduled each day with the 5th Annual Mike Crandall Blues Festival on Saturday. 

Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2025
Schedule for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration - July 4, 2025
Fireworks close out Saturday night at 10 PM from Franklin High School.

The Franklin Democratic Committee, the Rod and Gun Club, and the 4th Coalition will operate food booths during the event. Supporting these organizations are a win-win; food or refreshments for you and the family, and you help the group.

You can check out the 4th of July Coalition page for their full schedule. The Coalition is community supported so your donation can help support this event.
 
Franklin's 4th of July  

12:00pm 4th July Celebration (Franklin Town Common)
12:00pm Two Guys Who Like Sharks (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
1:45pm Jamie Barrett (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
3:30pm George Cross Project (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
5:30pm Attleboro School of Rock (live music) (Franklin Town Common)
8:00pm Gary Hoey (live music) (Franklin Town Common)




Additional info on the 4th of July Celebration -> https://www.franklin4th.com/