Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, August 27, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

8:30 am FUMC: Cathy Cargill Koch

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Clark, Cutler and McDermott

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett

5:30 pm More Perfect Union: Teachers Unions

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

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

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

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

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Youth Sports

11:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Spring Jazz '22

12:30 pm Rec Basketball: 6th - 8th Grade Girls Championship 2025

3:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Taunton 04-09-25

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Oliver Ames 03-31-25

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

8:00 am  Town Council 08-13-25

2:00 pm  Town Council 08-13-25

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: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 ??

Tuesday, August 26

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

2:30pm Rainbow Cafe (Franklin Senior Center)

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   **

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday. August 26 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08262025-1870 

Franklin School Committee Meeting

Tuesday, August 26 Time: 7:00 PM

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5979273/SCAGENDA_8-26-25.pdf 

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

Did you get your tickets to the Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Did you get your tickets to the
Santa Foundation Gala Oct 3 ???

Tickets are moving fast

Excited to celebrate with our community

Join us in celebrating 40 years of giving at the Santa Foundation 40th Anniversary Gala!

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025 at The Franklin Elks 

An unforgettable evening of inspiration, community, and heart.

For four decades, the Santa Foundation has brought hope and help to families in need. Now, it’s time to celebrate the impact you’ve helped create.

Let’s make this a night to remember.  

Tickets -> https://www.sfjoy.org/events-products/p/fall-fundraising-gala-the-elks-in-franklin

Police Station Building Committee agenda for meeting Weds, August 27 at 6 PM

Police Station Building Committee

Agenda & Meeting Packet

August 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM

Agenda:

1. Approval of Minutes

a. October 30, 2024

b. November 14, 2024

c. February 25, 2025

d. August 6, 2025

2. Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) Presentation CHA and KBA

a. Project Website Launch

b. Engagement: Open House Dates and Time Announcements

Police Station Building Committee agenda

i. Saturday, September 13th, 2025 at 1:00 PM

ii. Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025 at 6:00 PM

iii. Sunday, October 5th, 2025 at 6:00 PM

c. Programming Study Process

d. Site Selection Analysis, Process and Evaluation

e. Preliminary Sample Designs & Construction Budgets

3. Discussion: Next steps and Committee meeting dates

4. Adjourn

The agenda doc also contains remote participation info

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272025-1881

Emily & Jillian reveal what's inside the Senior Center newsletter for September 2025 (audio)

FM #1496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1496 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

 

September 2025 newsletter

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for September

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. 

The Senior Center hours have changed, they will no longer be open late on Wednesdays. They're open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day Monday through Friday.

The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1496-franklin-senior-center-sept-2025-highlights-08-14-25/

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging 

September 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6621/FSC-Septemeber-2025-Newsletter?bidId= 

The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter 

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false 

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

 

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/ 

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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 it!

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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"

FREE "Stop the Bleed" class - September 11 at the Franklin Fire Station #1

FREE "Stop the Bleed" class - September 11
at the Franklin Fire Station #1

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is having another FREE "Stop the Bleed" class for community members on September 11 from 3 PM - 4 PM at the Franklin Fire station.

Sign up link -> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-58076617-911

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dthFs44PgqF5xmsvQeeG-JOvAhbPQ3aB/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The Wines of McManis Vineyards - Sep 18

Join us for an exclusive Franklin Wine Club event, "Exploring The Wines of McManis," where we'll delve into the world of this renowned family-owned and operated winery. The McManis family, with a five-generation history of farming, is dedicated to producing high-quality, estate-grown wines using sustainable, small winery methods. They are a proud participant in the Lodi Rules sustainable winegrowing program, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their land, workers, and community.

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The
Wines of McManis Vineyards - Sep 18

Date: September 18

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Location: The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

This will be a sit-down wine tasting and educational event. Our special guest host, Keely Abbott, will guide us through the fascinating history and philosophy of McManis Family Vineyards and introduce us to a selection of their exceptional wines, which include a wide range of red and white varietals.

RSVP is required for this event. Don't miss this opportunity to taste some incredible wines and learn about a winery that is building a legacy of quality.

Register ->  https://www.meetup.com/franklin-wine-club/events/310680055

Have you seen the Town of Franklin annual water quality report ???

The annual report should have arrived via regular postal mail. If you missed it, you can find a PDF copy for this year and prior years on the Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Division page

Current year -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5463/2024-Consumer-Confidence-Report

Prior year archive of reports ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=45

The image below (from the report) depicts the water process from the well to the tap

Have you seen the Town of Franklin annual water quality report ???

For additional insights and explanations, you can listen to the 3-part podcast series with Water Superintendent Doug Martin and Asst Superintendent Jake Standly as we covered the process from the well to the tap.  For ease of finding the series, it is also posted on the Water & Sewer home page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/556/Water-Sewer-Division

PS - we also did a 3-part series on the sewer system from the flush to water treatment also found on the same page.

Jennifer Tefft has a solo performance scheduled for Aug 28 at 7 PM

Jennifer Tefft has a solo performance scheduled for Aug 28 at 7 PM

via Jennifer Tefft:

"Another new venue for me this week!

Come help me make a good first impression at The Tap in Cumberland RI this Thursday night 7 PM"

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DNyAPV62kpH/

Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025

Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their
Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025

via Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions

Ladies and Gentlemen. Mark your calendars - We’ve got a busy few months and more to come.

Shared from ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/16zyzchZ2m/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, August 26, 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 26, 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: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

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 Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

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

7:00 pm School Committee  CHAMBERS  832 6423 2582  Word 929570

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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