Planning Board Candidates Discussion with BEN4Franklin 10/30/25 (audio)

FM #1564 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1564 in the series. 

This session shares the discussion co-hosted by BEN 4 Franklin and Franklin Matters with the Planning Board Candidates.  We had our discussion virtually via the Zoom platform on Thursday, October 30, 2025.

 

Hosted by members of BEN 4 Franklin: Cobi Frongillo, Kimberly Mu-Chow, Gino Carlucci, Ndoumbe Ndoye, & Maxwell Morrongiello

• Planning Board candidates: Mark Mucciarone, Erik Steltzer

• Planning Board Associate candidate: William Lee, IV

Recorded & edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1564-planning-brd-candidates-discussion-with-ben4franklin-10-30-25/

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Visit BEN 4 Franklin's website to learn more about the group. Sign up for the newsletter, join the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday of the month at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio) 

BEN 4 Franklin

https://ben4franklin.org/    

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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 it!

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2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election

Franklin TV: Trunk or Treat

The haunting results are in.

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 11/02/2025

Franklin TV: Trunk or Treat 

some of the 40 pounds

Stalwart Steve Sherlock, Reporter-at-large was on the scene and reports that he had just about enough candy to cover the afternoon’s festivities. Same was true for us. With hundreds of zombies, ghoulies and ghosties haunting the high school parking lot, the Lions Club’s Trunk or Treat was a huge success.

Franklin.TV’s Taylor Tremblay and Steve as Franklin Matters joined many other haunted trunks. How much candy did they give out?

Almost forty pounds in all. (Wow!)

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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Franklin Fathers announce meet up for November 13

Hey Dads,

Here’s what’s coming up for the Franklin Fathers!

• Thursday, November 13 – Franklin Fathers Meetup

Franklin Fathers announce
activities for November

Join us at Teddy Gallagher’s for our next get-together. The Patriots take on the Jets on Thursday Night Football — we’ll plan to meet around 7:30 PM before kickoff at 8:15 PM. Come hang out, grab a drink, and cheer on the Pats (or Jets)!

Hope to see you at this event.

Side Note:  If you are not on our newsletter but want to be.  Email Mailto:FranklinFathersMA@gmail.com with the subject line 'Add Me'.  In the body of the email please provide your first and last name and we will add you to our mailing list.

– The Franklin Fathers

https://www.facebook.com/61580257836187/posts/pfbid0328kAqeGibb6M3R9Hynmc24r7qRzU67JbiuC4PWSSRGi5Nnmsy3Yau5Q8q99grjbpl/

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Opens Applications for the 2026-2027 school year

Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are now open!  

Click here to learn more about this regional public charter school for students in Kindergarten through Grade Eight and even apply now! 

https://www.bfccps.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=517821&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=993702

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Opens Applications for the 2026-2027 school year

St Mary's live stream re-enabled (finally)

It's a very busy weekend here at St. Mary Parish. 

St Mary's live stream re-enabled (finally)

Here is some long-awaited great news: our livestream is back up and running.

Masses in our primary worship space will be shared via livestream starting Saturday with the 4 PM Mass. 

The new service requires viewers to download Twitch. 

Here is the link: https://m.twitch.tv/stmarysfranklin/home

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/1Nd3uhbZnS/

Curbside yard waste pickup scheduled for week of November 10, 2025

Per the Franklin DPW: Curbside yard waste collection scheduled for the week of November 10

Curbside yard waste pickup scheduled for week of November 10, 2025

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Franklin Fire Dept Press Release on Response to Maple St Fire Nov 1

Franklin Fire Dept Press Release on Response to Maple St Fire Nov 1

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Creative Corner Art Studio November schedule

Creative Corner Art Studio November 2025 schedule

Via Creative Corner Art Studio

Events, workshop, and student programs for November! There's something fun for everyone! We hope to see you at the studio soon.

Learn more: www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, November 2, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a schedule full of 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

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

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Saturday, November 1, 2025 ???

Saturday, November 1

Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser     (order online for pickup Nov 25)

9:00am Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

9:00am Recycling Event (Franklin High School)

10:00am Trails Giving (White Barn Farm, Wrentham)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am Weekend Wiggles! (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Painting for Adults! (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

2:00pm Chess Club (Franklin Public Library)

7:30pm Fall Dance Concert (Dean College Main Stage Theater)

8:00pm Karaoke at The Raillery (Raillery Public House)

For additional details on Library events ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/942/Calendar-of-Events

** NO  Town Meetings today   **

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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

Do you have your tickets to the FPAC GALA on November 8 ???

Broadway’s Ben Cameron returns for a night out at THE BLACK BOX in downtown Franklin! 

Delight in a vibrant fundraising extravaganza of cocktails, dinner by 3 Restaurant, live and online auctions, interactive raffles, and performances by Broadway, NYC, and FPAC artists.

Gala proceeds support FPAC programming and THE BLACK BOX while encouraging the development of emerging artists. The Gala helps FPAC bring world-class talent to perform in downtown Franklin, amplifying the cultural fabric of MetroWest Boston.

CLICK HERE to purchase tickets and choose your meals. Tickets purchased after 5 PM October 31, 2025 will have limited meal options on a first-come, first served basis.

Gala tickets -> https://fundraiser.support/FPACGALA2025

2025 Biennial Election: Planning Board Candidate Discussion with BEN4Franklin (video)

Hosted by members of BEN 4 Franklin: Cobi Frongillo, Kimberly Mu-Chow, Gino Carlucci, Ndoumbe Ndoye, & Maxwell Morrongiello Planning Board candidates: Mark Mucciarone, Erik Steltzer Planning Board Associate candidate: William Lee, IV Recorded, edited by Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters/Franklin Public Radio

video link -> https://youtu.be/NDFpuQoKBpg

Visit BEN 4 Franklin's website to learn more about the group. Sign up for the newsletter, join the monthly meetings (3rd Thursday at 7 PM at Franklin TV Studio)

https://ben4franklin.org/

2025 Town of Franklin Biennial Election

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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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. 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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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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.