 |
| Visit wandering Cheers at the Farmers Market today, July 18 and help the Franklin Food Pantry |
Be sure to stop by @wanderingcheers. $1 from every purchase of a favorite beverage will be donated to support The Pantry."
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DMK9X93JCau/
 |
| 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
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
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
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 |
 |
| Library & Senior Center events |
 |
| What's happening today in Franklin? |
First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter, son of Ernest and Maud Parmenter, was born on October 18, 1917. Gerald lived at 466 King Street with his parents and a twin brother. He attended the Franklin Public Schools and was graduated from Franklin High School in 1935 and from Hill College in Woonsocket in 1937. Gerald did accounting work at local businesses and was associated with his father at the Red Mount Poultry Farm here in Franklin.
Prior to the war Gerald, who was very enthusiastic about aviation, obtained his license as a civilian pilot. Gerald enlisted in the Army Air Corp in August of 1942 and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1943 at Yuma, Arizona. First Lieutenant Parmenter served as a pilot in the air transport ferrying command, piloting planes built in this country to the British Government in Nassau.
First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter died from injuries received in an air crash while in the line of duty near Ramsar, India in the Asiastic Theatre.First Lieutenant Gerald M. Parmenter was 26 years old at the time of his death on July 17, 1944 while serving his country during WWII.
 |
| Fallen Hero: First Lieutenant Parmenter |
FM #1479 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1479 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares our conversation with Raye Lynn Mercer & Electric Youth 2025 in the Franklin TV studios on Tuesday, June 4, 2025.
Key topics
Performance of their new acapella number
Their European tour
After Electric Youth returns from Europe, they are scheduled for a performance at the Farmers Market/Concerts on the Common on August 1. Be sure to stop by and catch their performance.
The recording runs about 24 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Raye Lynn & Electric Youth 2025 Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1479-electric-youth-2025-06-04-25/
--------------
 |
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAPVZx9kqi4 |
Franklin School for Performing Arts -> https://www.fspaonline.com/
You can also check out Electric Youth's webpage -> https://www.electricyouth.com/
The "38 Years at 38 Main" audio interview mentioned can be found here
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/09/raye-lynn-mercer-shares-some-stories-of.html
Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar
--------------
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!
------------------
You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"
 |
| Superintendent Lucas Giguere |
"The FBRTC has been an outlet for me--a chance to be in the community, doing meaningful things, with great people beside me. The committee's advocacy is a bright spot, and not just for me. I've had several people tell me how important it is for them to have a good, clean, usable trail available. I have a friend that walks it every day, rain or shine, and she thinks about me and 'Cliff's Trail'. I like that. I see the value of that, and the passion that good, outdoor spaces can engender. These are the spaces where life happens!" – Cliff W."Since joining the Committee, I've established local connections with like-minded people looking to improve the trail and encourage others to enjoy the outdoors. We work together to make improvements to the trail, and currently, I am advocating for benches on the trail! Being part of the FBRTC team has been a rewarding experience." – Sue F."I first got involved with the FBRTC to help develop the local rail trail and offer outdoor recreation opportunities for myself and my kids. What I received back was much more! Serving on the committee has connected me to neighbors and leaders in my community and has led to friendships both professionally and personally. I feel good giving back, and at the same time helping to create opportunities for people to improve their health and connect with nature." - Marc K.
 |
| The Franklin Cultural Council wants you! Volunteers needed. Apply by July 18 |
 |
| Jennifer Tefft schedules live music gigs Thu-Fri July 17 & July 18 |
