Scott Mason shares his insights on the work of a Town Councilor (audio)

FM #1563 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1563 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason, 3 x former Town Councilor and twice Chair of the Town Council. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Our conversation covers 

• Learning curve of a Councilor

• Functioning with other councilors

• 

  Scott Mason

  only 1 of 9, takes 5 or 6 to get something passed

• Handling the myth of ‘found money’

• Impact and scope of decisions

The recording runs about 37 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1563-scott-mason-shares-town-council-insights-10-29-25/

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Scott’s contact info -> mailto:smason2@comcast.net 

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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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FHS football tops Milford 28 to 14 on Friday (video)

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School  on  Friday, October 31, 2025

Football = Franklin, 28 @ Milford, 14 – Final

Franklin TV video is available for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o223ZsJewTU

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required) 

https://hockomocksports.com/fridays-schedule-scoreboard-10-31-25/ 

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Check out the FPS Food Service video for Local Beef Nachos

"Click the Link to Check out our video for Local Beef Nachos.

https://youtube.com/shorts/-5L0YL7jHa0

On Wednesday October 29th all the Franklin Public School kitchens served Local MA Grass-Fed Beef Nachos from Weatherlow Farm, in Westport, MA.

We served it with all the fixings. The kids went crazy over it!"

Shared from -> 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1JXww7z7iF/

Franklin TV broadcast schedule for Biennial Election Candidate Interviews - Nov 2

Franklin Town Hall TV -  Our Government Channel

(Comcast 9, Verizon 29)

SUNDAY 11-02

2:00 pm Election 2025: Board of Health Write-In - Diane Daddario

2:30 pm Election 2025: Board of Health Write-In - Christine Mucciarone

3:00 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Jane Callaway-Tripp

3:30 pm Election 2025: School Committee - David Callaghan

4:00 pm Election 2025: Planning Board - Mark Mucciarone

4:30 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Kenneth Ojukwu

5:00 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Henry Reis Hansen

5:30 pm Election 2025: Planning Board - Mark Mucciarone

6:00 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Michael LeBlanc

6:38 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Max Morrongiello

7:00 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Patrick Sheridan

7:30 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Stephen Karunakaran

8:00 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Nadia Mausolf

8:30 pm Election 2025: Town Council - Robert Dellorco

9:30 pm Election 2025: School Committee - Paul Griffith

Download the PDF copy -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CLp0-Kxb4K8bHdbtMB5o5DYj1V8G6pz5/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Enhances Municipal Safety Measures with MIIA Grant

Funds will support town’s risk management efforts

The town of Franklin was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider, to support the installation of Samsara GPS modules that improve the town’s ability to track and manage fleet operations thereby enhancing the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of its public works operations.

With real-time GPS tracking, the town can monitor winter operations more closely and calculate salt and calcium usage with greater precision, ensuring materials are applied as economically and effectively as possible.

The technology also provides diagnostic information that enables faster identification and repair of town vehicle performance issues, reducing environmental impact and preventing more costly repairs. Additionally, integration with Franklin’s new fuel system enables more accurate fuel tracking and reporting, allowing the town to better understand and reduce its environmental footprint over time.

visit www.emiia.org 
and www.mma.org

“This grant is helping us improve how we manage operations, respond to maintenance needs, and make informed decisions about future vehicle investments,” said Jay Stearns, Franklin’s Fleet Manager. “With these new tools, we’re better equipped to serve residents, operate efficiently, and reduce our environmental impact.”

For the 2025 fiscal year, MIIA awarded $1 million to fund over 150 grant requests from members for public safety activities and equipment. Municipalities were able to conduct HVAC evaluations, purchase confined space safety equipment, and conduct boiler and water loss prevention measures, among many other initiatives.

 

“This grant is about real-world impact – helping municipalities reduce claims, safeguard municipal assets, and protect workers,” said Stan Corcoran, MIIA Executive Vice President. “Helping our members build safer communities is central to MIIA’s mission, and we’re pleased to support Franklin as it strengthens efforts to prevent losses and protect both employees and residents.”

MIIA is a membership service of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. As a mission-driven, member-led nonprofit, MIIA focuses on providing Massachusetts municipalities and other governmental entities with insurance coverage alternatives, quality risk management, and wellness programs.

For over four decades, MIIA has proudly supported its members in their efforts to build stronger communities, foster safer work environments, and implement programs that promote the health and well-being of their employees. For more information, visit www.emiia.org and www.mma.org.

2025 Biennial Election: Audio - Video Candidate Interviews in Ballot Order (updated)

2025 Biennial Election 

Audio & Video Candidate Interviews in Ballot Order

Video playlist on YouTube ->  https://bit.ly/2025-ElectionCollection

You can download the PDF ->    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wlklPHHqadplsxnwkC4ogV1AwVKEk5xh/view?usp=drive_link

Role	Audio	Video
Board of Health (write in candidates)
Christine Mucciarone	link	link
Diane Daddario	link	link

Role	Audio	Video
Planning Board
Mark Mucciarone	link	link
Eric Steltzer	link	link
Planning Board - Associate
William Lee IV	link	link
School Committee
David Callaghan	link	link
Al Charles	link	link
Paul Griffith	link	link
Ruthann O’Sullivan	link	link
KP Sompally	link	link
Henry Ries Hansen	link	link
Stephen Karunakarun	link	link
Nadi Masoulf	link	link
Town Council
Ted Cormier-Leger	link	link
Robert Dellorco	link	link
Glenn Jones	link	link
Tom Mercer	link	link
Patrick Sheridan	link	link
Jane Callaway-Tripp	link	link
Gene Grella	link	link
Caroline Griffith	link	link
Michael LeBlanc	link	link
Stephen Malloy	link	link
Max Morrongiello	link	link
Ken Ojukwu	link	link

There are a few candidates and position for which there is no audio or video. So if they are not listed here, we did what we could. Check with the candidates themselves for an answer.

2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election