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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio introduced a brand new schedule early in 2025 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:
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events (repeats Saturday at 2 PM)
- This segment shares my conversation Talking small business & tax rates with Jack Lack, United Regional Chamber of Commerce -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/jack-lank-talks-about-making.html
9:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM The Wonderful World of Wine – Mark Lenzi, Kim Simone All about wine, its culture, lore and finer points. (repeats Saturday at 1 PM)
- This segment features their conversation Wine Illustration Talk With Maryse Chevriere -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/09/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_02083234760.html
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, September 17, 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: Mithun Pasham
8:30 am United Methodist Church: Michael Rivelis
10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wedding Gowns
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Candy Apples
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 4th of July 2025: Joanna Connor
5:30 pm More Perfect Union: Jim Purcell
8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Garnet Rogers
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
7:00 am All-Town Showcase 2024: Band
8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024
10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness 2025
11:00 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022
12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Oliver Ames 09-03-25
2:30 pm Franklin Fury Softball v Dedham 07-23-25
4:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25
8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-12-25
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
8:00 am Town Council 09-03-25
2:00 pm Town Council 09-03-25
7:00 pm Town Council CHAMBERS 838 9919 1604
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 ??
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| Library & Senior Center events |
12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)
6:00pm Table Top (Franklin Public Library)
For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->
** NO Town Meetings today **
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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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
Children’s Museum of Franklin Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of First Permanent Location
Children's Museum of Franklin is thrilled to announce the ribbon cutting of its first permanent location at 157 Cottage Street, Franklin, MA, on September 17, 2025.
The event will celebrate the culmination of two years of vision, collaboration, and community support, officially opening the doors of a museum designed to empower children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration.
Founded in 2023 by local moms Erin Gallagher and Meg Hagen, Children's Museum of Franklin began with a simple, but powerful dream: to create a community-centered space where children from across the region could learn, connect, and thrive through play. With the expertise of a dedicated community of advisors and the generosity of countless individuals and organizations, that dream is now a reality.
"Our goal has always been to create a place where every child feels welcome, every family finds joy and where everybody feels included," said co-founder Erin Gallagher.
The museum is intentionally built to be inclusive and accessible, welcoming families of all backgrounds, financial circumstances, and abilities.
The journey to opening day was powered by the support of donors, community members and Mobile Museum visitors from across the region, the design vision of KuthRanieri Architects, and especially the extraordinary partnership with Camford Property Group, whose commitment helped bring this dream to life.
"We're endlessly grateful to every individual and organization who has contributed their time, talents, and resources," added co-founder Meg Hagen. "This museum is built for the community, by the community."
The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on September 17, 2025 from 4:00 –5:00 PM at the new museum location. Families, partners, and supporters are invited to join in the celebration. The doors will open to the public full-time beginning September 18 at 9:00 AM.
For more information, visit www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org or follow the museum on social media @childrensmuseumfranklin.
About the Children's Museum of Franklin
Children's Museum of Franklin is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering children and families to discover, imagine, and grow together through play and exploration. Founded in 2023, the museum serves as a community hub for inclusive, hands-on learning and enrichment.
Franklin Senior Center hosts the "Where's the Toast?!" Memory Cafe on Wednesday, Sep 17 at 1 PM
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| "Where's the Toast?!" Memory Cafe on Wednesday, Sep 17 at 1 PM |
We welcome you all to join us at our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe this Wednesday, September 17 at 1 PM.
Our Memory Cafe is a safe and social space for those living with cognitive loss, their families, friends, and caregivers.
Kalifornia Karl will be entertaining us this month!
Please RSVP to me so that we can make sure to have seating for all.
We hope to see you there!
Jillian Rochat
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | FRANKLIN SENIOR CENTER
Franklin, Massachusetts 02038-1352
O. 508-520-4945
F. 508-520-4917
E. jrochat@franklinma.gov
Almost "Final" Biennial Election Candidates as of September 15, 2025
The local ballot is filling in. Town Clerk Nancy Danello posted the most recent updated report as of Monday, September 15, 2025. Nomination papers have been taken for Town Council, School Committee, Town Clerk, Board of Assessors, Planning Board, and Planning Board (Associate Member) and candidates have been returned and verified for their entry on the ballot.
Almost "Final" as the ballot doesn't get finalized until September 22 giving candidates time to withdraw from consideration.
There is/are
1 candidate for the Planning Board (Associate Member)1 candidate for the Board of Assessors2 candidates for 2 spots on the Planning Board8 candidates for 7 spots on the School Committee1 candidate for 1 spot for the Town Clerk15 candidates for 9 spots on the Town Council
The Board of Health position remains without a candidate.
The PDF download -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6972/Nomination-Papers-filed-as-of-9-15-25 (from Town page but not a permanent link)
OR (a permanent link) -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/11V5sFdfpKB7SQ0iPGjvxt_IvqSDnCJLs/view?usp=drive_link
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 298 - Wine Illustration Talk With Maryse Chevriere
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Wine Illustration Talk With Maryse Chevriere
Join The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW) hosts Kim and Mark for a conversation with Maryse Chevriere. A certified sommelier, acclaimed illustrator, author, and James Beard award winner,
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| Wine Illustration Talk With Maryse Chevriere |
Maryse shares the fascinating, and "very very reluctant," story of her journey into the world of wine.
Listeners will get an inside look at how the wine scenes differ between New York, San Francisco, and Boston.
The discussion delves into her unique illustrations, which earned her the 2016 James Beard Award for Humor. Dubbing herself the "drunk doodler," Maryse explains how she finds inspiration to create her whimsical and insightful wine tasting note illustrations, which have been featured in publications like Food & Wine and Bon Appetit.
The episode also uncorks her book, Grasping the Grape, covering practical topics like wine shopping, the aging potential of rosé, and deciphering wine labels. Maryse provides her expert tips on finding the perfect bottle and offers information on wine importers.
Get ready for a sneak peek as she teases details about her upcoming new book. Finally, the show concludes with a thought-provoking comparison of her hand-drawn tasting note illustrations to those generated by artificial intelligence.
Find Maryse and her work on her website, www.fcghstudio.com, and on Instagram @freshcutgardenhose.
Cheers!
Kim and Mark www.thewww.wine
#wineeducation #wine #thewonderfulworldofwine #freshcutgardenhose
FHS Field hockey, golf, and volleyball teams all post wins on Monday
Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, Sep 15, 2025
Field Hockey = North Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 10 – Final
– Franklin exploded for four goals in the opening quarter and built a commanding lead by halftime on its way to a big win over North Attleboro. The Panthers spread the offense around, with Penelope Brady netting a hat trick, Ella Marzullo scoring twice and adding an assist, and Lila Reardon and Addi Weiss each recording a goal and assist. Lily Aparo, Kiley Silvestri, Clara Blongastainer, and Amelia Manning all chipped in offensively as Franklin kept the pressure on throughout. Devon Barry made three saves in net to secure the shutout
Volleyball = North Attleboro, 0 @ Franklin, 3 – Final
– Franklin put together a balanced offensive attack and cruised to a sweep at home over North Attleboro (25–8, 25–7, 25–14). Freshman setter Phoebe O’Connor spread the ball around with 26 assists and six digs, setting up senior Makayla Kuykendall for 17 kills and 10 digs and sophomore Emerson Delleo for six kills, three aces, and nine digs. Junior Gianna Laurello chipped in seven kills and two blocks, while senior Olivia Alberti added four kills and two blocks. For North Attleboro, Lincoln Abramaitys recorded 10 digs and Ava Kraskouskas finished with seven digs.
Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL9yaax5idw
Golf = Franklin, 147 @ Attleboro, 163 – Final
– Franklin put together a strong showing on the road at Stone-E-Lea, pulling away for a 147–163 win over Attleboro. Junior Ben Burgess led the way with a medalist round of 35 that featured a birdie on the fifth hole, while senior Gabe Rodrigues (37, birdies on three and six) and sophomore Bryce Botehlo (37) each turned in steady rounds. Senior Dylan O’Brien (birdies on five and seven) and junior Tyler Perlman both shot 38 to help the Panthers secure the win. For Attleboro, senior Jackson Deyesso carded a team-low 37, with Wes Butler (41), Cam Elliott (42), and Nick Friess (43) rounding out the scoring for the Bombardiers.
For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)
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| FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com |
Reminder: Friends of the Poor Walk, Saturday, Sep 27 on the Town Common
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| Reminder: Friends of the Poor Walk, Saturday, Sep 27 on the Town Common |
Participants can collect donations and walk with us beginning at the Franklin Town Common.
Additionally, donations are accepted online at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=T6EQV6EC25NR6
All money raised will stay in Franklin to assist those in need. Thank you.
Time to get your Franklin (MA) Questions Answered: Weds, Sep 17, 11:00 AM at the Senior Center or via Zoom
What is going on with .... ?
What happened to ....?
How come .... ?
Join Steve Sherlock, volunteer Community Information Director for Franklin Matters, Franklin Public Radio for an informal and informative Q&A session.
What is the session about?
• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have.
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| Time to get your Questions Answered |
When: Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom
If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Library/ or Senior Center front desk, or email me: https://forms.gle/
Franklin residents to participate in annual Jimmy Fund Walk Oct 5, 2025
59 residents from Franklin will participate in the 2025 Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 5.
Pamela Vickery, Kellie Bobola, Colleen Devereaux, Barbara Scardino, Thomas Lynch, Peter Sullivan, Anne Calligan, Brock Leiendecker, Chidvilasini Garimella, Harriet Rauffenbart, and 49 other Franklin residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in the iconic annual event that will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Jimmy Fund Walk will aim to raise $9.5 million this year in the effort to prevent, treat, and defy cancer.
Mark Lewis will participate as a Jimmy Fund Walk Hero. Walk Heroes are Dana-Farber patients who provide inspiration and motivation to walkers along the course. Heroes are matched with Jimmy Fund Walk teams who walk in their honor. Mark was diagnosed with Stage IV GI cancer. He walks on his match team, The Rak Pack. 
Franklin residents to participate in annual Jimmy Fund Walk Oct 5, 2025
"To me, Dana-Farber means living!" Mark writes. "I am four and a half years into my journey because of Dana-Farber. They have allowed me to see milestones in life that I may not have seen without their care!"
"For 36 years, the Jimmy Fund Walk has been a cornerstone of support for lifesaving cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber," said Caitlin Fink, vice president of The Jimmy Fund.
"Every participant contributes directly to advancing lifesaving research and critically important cancer care. Walk Day is more than just an event—it's a celebration of hope and the shared commitment of the Jimmy Fund community."
One Walk, Four Distances, For All Cancers
The Jimmy Fund Walk takes place along the famed Boston Marathon® course, and participants have the flexibility to choose from four distance options: 5K walk (from Dana-Farber's Longwood Medical Campus); 10K walk (from Newton); Half Marathon walk (from Wellesley); and Marathon walk (from Hopkinton). Walkers who prefer to participate virtually can complete their chosen distance from any location.
Whatever route participants choose, they will be supported by hundreds of volunteers and treated to refueling stations with refreshments throughout the course. Walkers will be motivated by poster-sized photographs of Walk Heroes that appear along the course as inspiration. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more.
To register for the Walk (#JimmyFundWalk) or to support a walker, visit www.JimmyFundWalk.org or call 866-531-9255. Registrants can enter the promo code NEWS for $5 off the registration fee. All registered walkers will receive a bib, medal, and a Jimmy Fund Walk T-shirt. You can also sign up to volunteer on Walk day.
The Jimmy Fund, established in Boston in 1948, is comprised of community-based fundraising events and other programs that, solely and directly, benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's lifesaving mission to provide compassionate patient care and groundbreaking cancer research for children and adults. The Jimmy Fund is an official charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Pan-Mass Challenge, and the Variety Children's Charity of New England. Since 1948, the generosity of millions of people has helped Dana-Farber save countless lives and reduce the burden of cancer for patients and families worldwide. Follow the Jimmy Fund on Facebook, X, and Instagram: @TheJimmyFund.
About Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment. Dana-Farber's mission is to reduce the burden of cancer through scientific inquiry, clinical care, education, community engagement, and advocacy. Dana-Farber is a federally designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School.
Dana-Farber provides the latest treatments in cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center. Dana-Farber is the only hospital nationwide with a top 5 U.S. News & World Report Best Cancer Hospital ranking in both adult and pediatric care.
As a global leader in oncology, Dana-Farber is dedicated to a unique and equal balance between cancer research and care, translating the results of discovery into new treatments for patients locally and around the world, offering more than 1,100 clinical trials.
Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 087 - Staycation, Bagels, Love, The Thousand Hour Lesson, and the Answer is 42 (audio)
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| Senior Story Hour - WFPR |
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
What do you call a fake noodle?
What do you call a fake noodle? An impasta!
While that's just a silly joke, our need for pasta is very real. Our shelves are looking a little bare, and we could really use your help to stock up on pasta for families in our community.
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| What do you call a fake noodle? |
Please consider donating a box or two. You can drop off donations at The Pantry, or for an easy way to give, check out our Amazon Wishlist -> https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2SIL7UR08ZZUC?ref_=wl_share
You can also mail nonperishable donations to:
Franklin Food Pantry
c/o Postal Center
279 E Central St PMB 288
Franklin, MA 02038
Thank you for helping us fight hunger with something as simple and comforting as a bowl of pasta.
Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DOgqpjPjcvZ/
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