Sunday, October 12, 2025

Candidate Interview Audio Recordings: O'Sullivan, Karunakuran, Mausolf, & Griffith (audio)

FM #1545 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1545 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Ruthann O’Sullivan. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 6, 2025. 


The conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen in 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1545-school-committee-candidate-ruthann-osullivan-10-06-25/

Ruthann O'Sullivan  

508-397-7785

mailto:ruthannosullivan@gmail.com 


Video link ->  https://youtu.be/UGuIVHpD29c 



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FM #1546 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1546 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Stephen Karunakaran. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 


The conversation runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen in 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1546-school-committee-candidate-stephen-karunakaran-10-07-25/

Stephen Karunakaran

617-480-2400

mailto:stephensam@gmail.com 


Video link -> https://youtu.be/Ai_K3VzN1Z0 



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FM #1547 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1547 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Nadia Mausolf. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 


The conversation runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen in 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1547-school-committee-candidate-nadia-mausolf-10-07-25/


Nadia Mausolf

617-733-9179

mailto:nadiaet1@yahoo.com 


Video link -> https://youtu.be/KSiGm-COBdk 


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FM #1548 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1548 in the series. This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Paul Griffith. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The conversation runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen in https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1548-school-committee-candidate-paul-griffith-10-07-25/ Paul Griffith 609-203-8202 mailto:paul.griffith.phd@gmail.com Video link -> https://youtu.be/InpImgj62LA



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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


2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election
2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election
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Candidate Interview Audio Recordings: Dellorco, Sheridan, & Jones

FM #1542 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1542 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Robert Dellorco. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 6, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Robert D. Dellorco 
774-571-5530



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FM #1543 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1543 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 9, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 12 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Patrick Sheridan 
781-801-3105



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FM #1544 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1544 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Glenn Jones. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen in 

Glenn Jones
508-439-7011



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2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

Video playlist for all candidates -> 

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Franklin TV: Air, Water, Food, Truth

How long can one live without?

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 10/12/2025

We’ve all heard the survival ‘rule of three’. 3 minutes without air? 3 days without water? 3 days without food? The likelihood of death is regarded as imminent. With water and food scarce, we see the devastating effects of starvation in Gaza.

From Twelfth Night: If music be the food of love, play on. But what of truth?
If speech is the food of freedom, speak on. Abundant, unfettered speech feeds a free democratic society. This is the bountiful harvest of liberty – the ever-flowing cornucopia of open opinions. When speech runs free, we are free. This is why the first amendment in Our Bill of Rights is perhaps the most important amendment to our Constitution. Red ideas? Blue ideas? Other – independent ideas? It’s all good.

In our last election, then candidate Trump promised the restoration of free speech. Ummm, o-kaaay – Did not see that as an issue at the time, given .the many radical claims he was making at his rallies. Criticisms from the press and the left? Sure. That’s how it works? Curtailment? Abridgement? Silencing? No. Rally after rally, he bloviated at length, saying whatever he wished in the moment – freely.

Fifty years ago, when the Smothers Brothers sent an apology to President Johnson for their satirical jokes, he responded with a most memorable, elegant quote,

“It is part of the price of leadership of our great and free nation to be the target of clever satirists, You have given the gift of laughter to our people. May we never grow so somber or self-important that we fail to appreciate the humor in our lives.”

This is what true presidential leadership – and dignity of the office– looks like. The Smothers Brothers spoke truth to power. And power said it was all good. .

Today, we are seeing and hearing a systemic, increasingly aggressive suppression of ideas, opinions, and even hard facts that do not align with the current president’s mood of the moment. Over time, this suppression – this open war on open thought – continues to worsen.

It begs the question, when a society is denied the intellectual food of free speech – when our collective reason is stifled, starved for say – three months? Three years? At what point does democracy wither and die?

And – as always –
Thank you for watching. 
Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm.
And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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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Governor’s Supplemental Budget – Education Earmark Awards for Franklin Public Schools

via Superintendent Lucas Giguere

"I am excited to share that Franklin has been awarded two education earmarks under the Fair Share Supplemental Budget. Governor Healey’s Supplemental Budget, signed on June 24, 2025, invests in education and transportation across the Commonwealth, with funding directed toward projects that support students at every level.

The first earmark, $75,000, will support the replacement of a specialized transportation van. This funding enables us to continue updating our aging fleet, ensuring that students who require these services have access to safe and reliable transportation. Special thanks go to State Representative Jeff Roy for his advocacy in securing this important support.

specialized transportation van
specialized transportation van
The second earmark, $100,000, will support the first phase of improvements within our school courtyards, transforming them into outdoor learning environments and engaging spaces for students. These redesigned areas will enhance the interior spaces within the school footprint, creating safe, flexible, and inspiring environments for hands-on learning and social interaction. Special thanks to State Senator Rebecca Rausch for her advocacy in securing these important funds.

Details on the earmarks statewide can be found on the state’s website:

We are deeply grateful for this recognition and support. Thank you to our legislators and community partners for their continued advocacy on behalf of Franklin Public Schools.


FY26 MIIA Safety Grant

I would like to thank the Town of Franklin and Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and his staff for supporting Franklin Public Schools in submitting our proposal for additional two-way radios for our schools. The proposal was awarded in the amount of $9,945. These two-way radios help to support a safe learning environment for students and staff, and ensure quick and efficient communication throughout each school day and in the event of an emergency.


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Rail Trail Committee: October Monthly Meeting - Tuesday, Oct 14 at 7 PM


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October Monthly Meeting

Hello!  

Tuesday night we will have our monthly meeting at Franklin.TV, 23 Hutchinson Street, Franklin at 7pm.  We'd love to see you there!

The minutes from our previous meeting can be found here on our web site.

The agenda for this month's meeting is here.
 

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Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee
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We’re Open Monday (10/13/25) BUT Pre-Registration Required for Children's Museum of Franklin


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Holiday Pre-Registration
A rainy no-school day calls for pre-registration! Snag your spot ahead to guarantee entry on Monday, October 13. 
Guests and members add a "ticket" for every person in your party to ensure we have space for your group upon arrival. See you Monday!
 

Details & Register

 
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Time to get your Franklin (MA) Questions Answered: Weds, Oct 15, 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.

time to get your Questions Answered
Time to get your Questions Answered

When: Wednesday, Oct 15, 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/Nh8RxkMtG1J1DGwj9
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Remission Commission fundraiser calendar for November 2025


Remission Commission fundraiser calendar for November 2025
Remission Commission fundraiser calendar for November
"ANNOUNCING our Team Remission Commission November 2025 GIVING calendar!!! The cost is $25 for a calendar, and we pull names every day in November.

If you win your names goes back in the hat so you can win again! Help us hit our $50k team fundraising goal!

EVERY dollar goes to support the Jimmy Fund. Together we can kick cancers a$$!

To buy a calendar message me or comment on the post.

Please share to help us spread the word. 👀 at these prizes!!:





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Paint & Sip Night scheduled for Franklin Tile, Thursday, Oct 23

paint & sip scheduled for Franklin Tile, Thursday, Oct 23
Paint & Sip Night scheduled for
Franklin Tile, Thursday, Oct 23
Join the Franklin Tile crew for a fun-filled evening of creativity and relaxation as we paint & sip the night away with our talented friends from Creative Corner and Vine Farmer!

We'll be painting a beautiful ceramic trivet—a perfect handmade piece to bring home and use or gift!

What’s in store?
  • Sips provided by: Vine Farmer
  • Paint & Supplies by: Creative Corner

Come for the art, stay for the wine, and leave with something uniquely yours

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, October 12, 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:
 
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday


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 for Sunday
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday
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