Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, August 19, 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder 

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938

9:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

10:00 am Frank Presents: Cliff Winters

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

6:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett

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

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

8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

10:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

12:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Oliver Ames 04-02-25

4:30 pm FHS Track and Field: v North Attleboro 05-09-23

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am School Committee 08-12-25

12:00 pm Finance Committee 08-11-25

2:00 pm School Committee 08-12-25

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, August 18, 2025 ??

Monday, August 18

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

** Town Meetings today   **

Board of Assessors

Monday, August 18 Time: 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08182025-1857 

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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

50th Annual Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 8

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club is pleased to announce that our 50th Annual Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 8th from 9am to 3pm.  The Fair will be located at Tri-County High School in Franklin.  There is a $3 entry fee for anyone over 12 years of age.  

We typically showcase close to 70 Artisans.  In addition, you'll find our bake and raffle tables located near the entrance. All proceeds are donated to local charitable organizations. Also, we will accept donated items for the Franklin Food Pantry at the entrance.

Sadly, we share that this is the final chapter of the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club.  But, we are thrilled that another local charitable organization has agreed to take over this well established, annual event; the Craft Fair will continue in the years to come!  

50th Annual Craft Fair will be held Saturday, November 8

The Rotary Club of Franklin, MA officially stepped up.  We will be mentoring them at this year's event and they will take the helm at the 2026 Craft Fair.  Both of our clubs have similar values and missions so we are so pleased to hand them the baton.  Many Newcomers members were heartbroken at the thought of this being the last craft fair; we love this event and many of us will likely volunteer at the Craft Fair when the Rotary members take over.

For more information about the Craft Fair visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersCraftFair/.

For more information about The Rotary Club of Franklin, visit their website at https://franklinmarotary.org/in/home/.

We Remember Our Women: A Celebration of Norfolk County's Notable Women

Women have long shaped the fabric of Norfolk County through courage, intellect, and civic commitment—often beyond the spotlight. On Wednesday, September 10, 2025, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds will celebrate these legacies with the release of We Remember Our Women, the fourth installment in the Registry’s Notable Land Records series.

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kimberley L. Driscoll will offer keynote remarks at the event, which runs from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Registry’s Great Hall, located at 649 High Street in Dedham Center. The gathering is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.

We Remember Our Women: A Celebration
of  Norfolk County's Notable Women

The booklet presents 44 profiles of women from the twenty-eight communities of Norfolk County who have impacted society through dedication, courage, and achievement. The We Remember Our Women booklet shares the fascinating stories of a diverse group of trailblazers who have influenced fields of medicine, environmental advocacy, journalism, literature, and military service.

Visitors to the Registry will be invited to view exhibits highlighting each woman’s contributions, including historical storyboards and timelines. The Registry’s Great Hall will be transformed into a space of reflection and pride, honoring both the past and the continued progress of women in Norfolk County.

The event will also feature music and complimentary copies of the notable land record publication We Remember Our Women, all in celebration of the individuals whose efforts continue to shape life in Norfolk County and beyond, including the second female doctor in the country, a dedicated Canton conservationist, two female Army Generals, the first female professional writer, and a CNN anchor.

As Abigail Adams—a Norfolk County native—wrote to her husband John during the Continental Congress, “remember the ladies and be more generous and favorable to them than of your ancestors.” This event carries forward her message, recognizing those whose contributions still echo through our communities today.

For more information, please contact Jonathan Thomas at (781) 234-3305 or email jthomas@norfolkdeeds.org.

To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives, “like” us on Facebook at facebook.com/norfolkdeeds. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @norfolkdeeds.

The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds, located at 649 High St., Dedham, is the principal office for real property in Norfolk County. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities, and others with a need for secure, accurate, and accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website, www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center at (781) 461-6101 or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.

Franklin Town Council Candidate Morrongiello to Host Pizza and Ice Cream Taste Test Events

Community taste tests combine local eats with discussions on good governance

Town Council candidate Maxwell Morrongiello will host two community fundraising events in September and October featuring competitive taste tests of local pizza and premium ice cream, designed to bring neighbors together while discussing his platform for transparent, accountable town government.

The first event, a National Cheese Pizza Day taste test, will take place Friday, September 5, from 6 - 8:30 PM at 366 Lincoln St. Attendees will participate in a blind taste test sampling cheese pizza from multiple local pizzerias while Morrongiello shares his vision for Franklin's future. Using ranked choice voting, participants will crown Franklin's favorite local cheese pizza, with special prizes awarded to those who correctly identify each pizzeria in the taste test.

Pizza and Ice Cream Taste Test Events

A second taste test featuring vanilla ice cream from different vendors is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, from 6 - 8:30 PM at the same location. Participants will sample various vanilla ice cream varieties in a blind taste test format while discussing Morrongiello's ideas for making Franklin more affordable for families and seniors. Prizes will be awarded to attendees who correctly identify each ice cream brand.

Both taste test events will include dietary accommodations such as vegan and gluten-free options upon request. Children attend free, with sliding-scale tickets available starting at $20.

"Pizza brings people together, and that's exactly what Franklin needs right now," Morrongiello said. "These community events are perfect for having important conversations about Franklin's future while enjoying food, games, and good company."

Morrongiello's campaign emphasizes transparent governance and community engagement. His platform focuses on accountability in town government and policies to support local families and seniors.

Combo passes for both taste test events are available for $75, with individual event tickets priced at $45. 

Tickets can be purchased online at https://secure.actblue.com/donate/yummy or by check made payable to "CTE Maxwell Morrongiello" and mailed to 127 Central Park Terrace, Franklin, MA 02038.

For more information, visit votemax.us or call 508-4567-MAX (508-456-7629)

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, Aug 18, 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday - Franklin Public Radio

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

Franklin TV schedule for Monday, Aug 18, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Riffin' on Main Street: Katherine Kennedy

8:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

9:00 am 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Party Chicken

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Deep Dish

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 3

3:02 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

5:30 pm United Methodist Church: Lola Richardson

6:30 pm Horace Mann PSA

7:00 pm Frank Presents: Cliff Winters

8:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Queens of the South Coast

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

8:30 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

9:30 am Winning Ways with the MIAA: Shaun Hart Pt 2

10:30 am Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

12:00 pm Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

1:30 pm Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 03-31-25

6:00 pm Franklin Fury Softball v Dedham 07-23-25

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am Planning Board 07-28-25

12:00 pm Finance Committee 08-11-25

2:00 pm Planning Board 07-28-25

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: Sunday, August 17, 2025 ??

Sunday, August 17

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Odd Fellows Cornhole tournament (Bellingham Sportsman Club)

1:00pm Sunday Fundays (Fairmount Fruit Farm)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

7:00pm Sunday at Sunset (St John's Episcopal Church)

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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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

Massachusetts Legislature Approves Road and Bridge Funding for Cities and Towns

Annual Chapter 90 legislation delivers funding for paving roads, easing traffic, and culvert and bridge improvements

The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill to distribute $1.2 billion among cities and towns to maintain and repair roads and bridges across the state. Within the grants, State Representative Jeffrey Roy (D-Franklin) was pleased to advocate for the bill which provides significant funding for Franklin and Medway. Franklin will receive a total of $1,784,137.23 while Medway was awarded $797,908.81. 

Massachusetts Legislature Approves Road and Bridge Funding for Cities and Towns

“This legislation provides critical funding that allows for the needed repairs on roadways and infrastructure to ensure safer travels for my constituents and across the state,” said Representative Roy. “I want to thank House Speaker Ron Mariano and Joint Committee on Transportation House Chair James Arciero for their leadership in supporting this important piece of legislation.”

The funding, derived from bonding, will expand the Chapter 90 program and help address transportation related improvements, road and bridge repairs, and the impacts of climate change on local infrastructure.

The bill enacted includes a one-year authorization of $300 million for the Chapter 90 Program, which provides funding to local municipalities for improvements on public roadways. This makes a 50 per cent increase over past funding levels. The bill also appropriates $885 million in additional funding that will help ensure the Commonwealth is able to achieve its long-term transportation goals.

“Providing funding for critical infrastructure projects through investments in the Commonwealth’s public transportation, roads, and bridges is one of the most important responsibilities that we have as members of the Legislature,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I’m proud of the support for local infrastructure repairs that this legislation provides, and of the funding that it allocates for projects that will address congestion hotspots across the Commonwealth. I want to thank Chairman Arciero, Chairman Finn, and all my colleagues in the House, as well as our partners in the Senate, for supporting this vital legislation.”

The one-year $300 million authorization in the Chapter 90 program funding represents a historic 50 per cent increase and includes:

• $200 million to be distributed to all municipalities based on the standard Chapter 90 program distribution formula;

• $100 million to be distributed to all municipalities based solely on road mileage.

Funding for three additional critical programs to support various transportation related projects include: 

• $500 million for the Lifecycle Asset Management Program (LAMP), which supports non-federally aided roads and targets the pavement and bridges that are in the worst condition in the Commonwealth.

• $200 million for a culvert and small bridge repair program for municipalities’ local culverts and small bridges under 20 feet that are in a state of disrepair or require replacement.

• $185 million for capital projects to reduce congestion hotspots, funding that will be available for projects such as shared use paths, intersection improvements, railroad grade crossings, and sidewalks.