Thursday, October 2, 2025

2025 Hydrant Painting Contest Winners announced !!!

Thank you to those who participated in our Fourth annual Hydrant Painting Contest!!

For pictures and locations of all the participants in 2025 please visit the Storymap -> https://tinyurl.com/3by4s2k6

Congratulations to this year's winners!
1. Under the age of 12 - Green Monster - Elle B.
2. Under the age of 12 - Rapunzel's Tower - Mae B.
3. 18 and over - Jaws 50th Anniversary - Kelly Q.
4. Judges' Choice - Red Winged Black Bird - Judy B.

Please visit Franklin's Annual Fire Hydrant Painting Contest story map to see all the amazing hydrants that were painted around Town over the last 4 years ->

Under the age of 12 - Rapunzel's Tower - Mae B
Under the age of 12 - Rapunzel's Tower - Mae B

Under the age of 12 - Green Monster - Elle B
Under the age of 12 - Green Monster - Elle B

18 and over - Jaws 50th Anniversary - Kelly Q
18 and over - Jaws 50th Anniversary - Kelly Q

Judges' Choice - Red Winged Black Bird - Judy B
Judges' Choice - Red Winged Black Bird - Judy B

School Committee conducts shortest meeting of the year - Sep 30, 2025 (audio)

FM #1523 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1523 in the series. 


This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present. 


Quick recap:


The recording runs about 43 minutes

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1523-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-09-30-25/

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Franklin Public Schools
Franklin Public Schools


Franklin TV video is available for replay -> 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39AoKQewDIA 


The Agenda doc -> 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6059542/SCAGENDA_9-30-25.pdf 



The packet folder also contains other docs released before or after the meeting

https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/september-30%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/855018 


My notes captured during the meeting -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NAnlr9uiozVLd9MK1ROfdltU9uOqsUwe/view?usp=drive_link 


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I hope you enjoy!

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Franklin Fire Dept announce receipt of FEMA grant for training

Franklin Fire Dept announce receipt of FEMA grant for training
Franklin Fire Dept announce receipt of FEMA grant for training
Franklin Fire (@FranklinMAfire) posted Mon, Sep 29, 2025:


The Franklin Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $119,023.63 grant through the @fema Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.  These funds will be used for training. 


shared from -> https://t.co/wXM6oLTbq4


Results of EOHLC Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey

"The Healey-Driscoll Administration has made it easier to build an ADU, just one part of our strategy to solve our housing crisis. And the data is clear: this one change is unlocking more housing while filling a need for many families.

The goal of the Affordable Homes Act was to give renters and homeowners greater choice over where they live and to lower their costs. This administration continues to use every available resource to help end our housing shortage. "
Continue reading the Press Release ->
 https://www.mass.gov/news/adu-applications-surge-statewide-under-governor-healeys-affordable-homes-act

Results of EOHLC Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey
  • Survey administered to municipal building inspectors July 9th-August 1st 2025
  • Application and permitting numbers for the period January 1st-June 30th, 2025
Results of EOHLC Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey
Results of EOHLC Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Survey

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, October 2, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fmFranklin 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:

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday
Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday


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 - first hour
10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - second hour

Turntable – "Enjoy a fun experience with co-hosts The Vibe and Pauly G sharing personal discussions about a featured rock n roll vinyl record (1st hour) and the best, all music Vibe Playlist (2nd hour)"  
  • The Turntable Show Album Hour features Dire Straits and their award winning 1985 "Brothers In Arms" record  
  • The Vibe Playlist Hour airs Dire Straits and their extremely unique sound & musical quality evolving from the "“Pub Rock" days in the U.K. with amazing performances recorded live   
Brothers In Arms was the first album to be certified ten-times platinum in the UK and is certified nine-times platinum in the United States.   With 5 major hits including "Money for Nothing" it is one of the all-time best records ever with over 30 million copies sold worldwide. 



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 Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: Overdose Awareness Vigil 08-31-25
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Ice Cream
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Brownies
12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Italian Sausage
1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 1
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4
3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: James Johnston
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
5:00 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture
7:00 pm Frank's Musings: Gaza
9:00 pm Circle of Friends: The Kennedys

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

7:00 am Public School Concert: FHS Chamber Music
8:30 am Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18
10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v Concord Carlisle 09-18-24
12:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Methuen 11-01-24
2:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Lord of the Flies
3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Referee Shortage 2
8:30 pm Franklin Footlighters: High School Musical Jr.

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 09-18-25
2:00 pm Conservation Commission 09-18-25
7:00 pm Conservation Commission  CHAMBERS  853 4820 5083

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
Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

Candidate Audio Recordings: Ken Ojukwu, Max Morrongiello, & Henry Reis Hansen

FM #1520


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Ken Ojukwu. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 22, 2025. 


The conversation runs about 26 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1520-town-council-candidate-ken-ojukwu-09-22-25/


Ken Ojukwu

Phone ->  917-763-2981

Email -> keno@sloan.mit.edu  


Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITtVdS-J5qc 



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FM #1521


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Max Morrongiello. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. 


The conversation runs about 20 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1521-town-council-candidate-max-morrongiello-09-23-25/


Max Morrongiello

Phone ->   508-456-7629

Email ->  max@votemax.us  

Website ->  Votemax.us 

 

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RCEEl6uyqI 



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FM #1522


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Henry Reis Hansen. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025.


The conversation runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1522-school-cmte-candidate-henry-reis-hansen-09-25-25/


Henry Reis Hansen  

Phone ->     203-536-1243

Email ->  schools@reishansen.com


Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYpm9NkOMIM 



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2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 


Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul