Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

Songwriting/Poetry Circle at the Norfolk Public Library - Oct 23

"Residents of Norfolk (and neighboring communities) are invited to share songs or poetry; listen to others' songs and poetry; and provide encouragement and constructive advice (if requested) related to the process of writing songs and poetry.

Songwriters and poets at all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to attend! So, bring your voice, lyrics, poems, guitars, etc.

We'll supply the room, rapt attention, light snacks, some music stands, and a keyboard. It's okay to bring your own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

If there is suitable interest, we will consider making this a regular event.

Have a comment or question? Send us a message, leave a comment, or email us at ncc@norfolkmass.gov.

We hope to see you there!"

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Housing recap Via Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities

one of several slides in the reel

 

"Why is housing so expensive?  

We break it down in 60 seconds and show three things the Healey-Driscoll Administration is doing about it right now."

View the Instagram reel from Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities ->

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOoETNok6MX/

another one of several slides in the reel

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, September 16, 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, September 16, 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: Service Stations & Car Dealerships

9:00 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 2

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

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

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 1

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Amy Adams

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

6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Sharing Identity on Social Media

7:30 pm Battleship Cove: Inside the History: Pt. 4

8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Joanna Connor

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

7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am Mental Health: Mithun Pasham

12:30 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 1 03-14-18

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Foxboro 09-10-25

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

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage Pt1

9:00 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am School Committee 09-09-25

2:00 pm School Committee 09-09-25

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, September 15, 2025 ??

Monday, September 15

Library & Senior Center events

Nomination papers due for all candidates in the Biennial Election November 3, 2025

9:00am Discussion of VA and State Survivor Benefits (Franklin Senior Center)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->        

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

**  Town Meetings today   **

Library Board of Directors Regular meeting

Monday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/Library-Board-of-Directors-20/?#_09152025-1904 

Recreation Advisory Board Meeting

Monday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152025-1867 

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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

Franklin Art Association monthly meeting October 1 features guest artist Charles Guay

The Franklin Art Association warmly welcomes the public to it’s next monthly public meeting at 6:30 PM on October 1. Our guest artist demonstrator will be Charlie Guay at the Franklin Senior Center where he will be demonstrating oil painting with Cold Wax Medium.

Charles Guay’s style is varied and ranges from representational images to abstract design. He received his BFA in Painting from UMass Dartmouth and continued his education by earning a MFA at Maine College of Art. Charles has been a featured artist for a variety of demonstrations and workshops in the local area. His work has been shown in New York, Maine and area galleries in Southeastern Massachusetts. His paintings can be found in many private collections in the US and Europe.

“Beachcomber”, oil and Cold Wax Medium, 12” x 12”

Charles Guay teaches classes in the local area, both virtually and in-person. He is also available for commissioned work. 

Contact him at 

www.charlesguayart.com

www.facebook.com/artworkcharles/ 

http://instagram.com/charlesguayfinearts/

The Franklin Art Association takes pride in offering a student scholarship yearly to a local art student wishing to continue their art career in art instruction after high school graduation.

Please join us at our monthly meetings. 

Refreshments are offered at our meetings during intermission.

The Franklin Matters Weekly Outlook & Lookback in under 3 minutes for the week of 9/14/25 (audio)

FM #1512 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1512 in the series. 

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of September 14, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Sep 14 through Sep 20, 2025

The look back at the week that was Sep 7 through Sep 13, 2025 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1512-fm-weekly-outlook-lookback-combo-09-14-25/

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The Franklin Matters Weekly Outlook & Lookback

The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/09/biennial-election-ballots-gets-complete.html 

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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!

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Franklin TV Sports live streaming schedule for week of 9/15/25

Franklin TV Sports live streaming
schedule for week of 9/15/25

Schedule for sports for the week!

Checkout Franklin Pride TV on YouTube for live streams.

https://www.youtube.com/@franklinpridetv7819

Or Franklin Pride TV - YouTube  https://bit.ly/FTV-Schools

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DOlgf54jY0N/

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI) Project Construction Updates ~ Sunday Night (9/14) through Friday Morning (9/19)

RT. 140 (West Central Street) Night Time Work and Lane Closure Alert!

Due to MassDOT regulations, the Construction crew is being forced to work at night.  Starting Sunday, September 14th through the morning of Friday September 19th the construction crew will be working from 9 PM to 5 AM. 

During this time the Contractor will continue with the installation of the sewer force main within RT. 140 (West Central Street). The work will be contained within the southbound lane from Burger King to Beaver Street. During this time there will be daily lane closures on RT. 140 from 9 PM to 5 AM. Please use caution when traveling in this area and follow all posted signs.  

Beaver Street Interceptor (BSI)
Project Construction Updates

Beaver Street Pump Station:

At the Franklin Recreation Center, the construction of the new Beaver Street Interceptor Pump Station will continue with construction of the exterior building structure and internal building component installation.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/557/Beaver-Street-Interceptor-BSI-Project

Pumpkin Patch Season at St. John's Episcopal Church runs September 28-October 31

Pumpkin Patch Season is September 28-October 31

at St. John's Episcopal Church

Mark your calendar. The pumpkins are coming! 

Come visit the 6th Annual Pumpkin Patch at St. John's Episcopal Church at 237 Pleasant Street, Franklin. It will be open September 28 through October 31.

A huge selection of pumpkins, gourds and colorful mum plants will fill the front lawn at St. John's Church. Kids will have fun picking out their favorites. It's a cute photo opportunity for families and a good time to start decorating for autumn.

The pumpkin patch returns to St John's for October!

Open 7 days a week, here's the schedule:

• Monday-Friday 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
• Saturdays 10:00 am-5:00 pm
• Sundays Noon-4:00 pm
• Monday October 14, open all day from 10 am to 5 pm.

The pumpkins are grown using sustainable agricultural practices that help benefit the environment. They are grown in a region of New Mexico with 42% unemployment, providing jobs for Navajo people. 

Proceeds from pumpkin & plant sales benefit the Navajo Nation in New Mexico as well as St. John's Church and its service in the Franklin community. 

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode Episode 086 - Theatrical Performance, Love Of Old and New, The Thousand Hour Lesson, Murder Is Bad Press, and much more ...

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group first gives us a theatrical performance with the script by Faith. The group also shares stories, poems, and writings about a high school crush, love of now, left turns, silent but strong heroes, Bob gives us the next chapter in The Thousand Hour Lesson, Alice also gives us another chapter in her book Murder Is Bad Press, and much more.

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-086-theatricl-preformance-love-of-old-and-new-the-thousand-hour-lesson-murder-is-bad-press-and-much-more-

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

St Mary's teen movie night Sep 21

St Mary's teen movie night Sep 21

ONE WEEK AWAY!

Just one week from today, the St. Mary Youth Ministry is premiering their second year!

• Sunday, September 21 is the date.
• 5:00 p.m. is the start time.
• The field next to our parking lot is the place (Also known as the former Rocco Festival Grounds)
• ALL students in grades 9-12 are invited.
• Admission is free!
• Movie
• Cookout
• Giveaways

The more who attend, the more FUN there will be so, plan to come and bring your friends!

You don’t want to miss this premier!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Hi7kC8k42/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Monday, September 15, 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