Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday, November 6, 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 Thursday

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events 

• This segment shares a combination of 2 recent conversations: 1 with Mitzi Gousie previewing the November events at the Library; the 2nd with Don Krishnaswami on the revitalization of the LiveARTS String Quartet and it's first performance (for free) at the Historical Museum, Nov 16

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" features David Bowie's most successful album, "Let's Dance", released on April 14, 1983.  The album includes top hits: "Let's Dance";  "China Girl";  "Modern Love"; and "Without You".  Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Bowie was acclaimed by critics and musicians, particularly for his innovative work during the 1970s.  
• We have a special Guest DJ, Taylor Tremblay, our wfpr.fm Sound Engineer, will join Pauly G and The Vibe to DJ the Bowie Playlist Hour.  Enjoy the magic of David Bowie."

Find the playlist ->  https://tinyurl.com/TurntablePlaylists

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, November 6, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

• Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = THURSDAY

9:00 am Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

10:30 am Pickleball Tournament: Pickleball Tournament

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Steve Sherlock

7:00 pm Frank's Musings: Gaza

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Crookston

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022

8:30 am FHS Winter Music: Band 2024

10:00 am FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

12:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Taunton 10-14-25

2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts

8:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 10-30-25

12:00 pm Finance Committee 10-22-25

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 10-30-25

7:30 pm Zoning Board of Appeals  CHAMBERS  966 7156 4918

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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What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 ???

Wednesday, November 5

10:00am Free Haircuts for Veterans (Franklin Senior Center)

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

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

For additional details on Senior Center events ->   

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

**   Town Meetings today   **

BOARD OF HEALTH MEETINGS

Wednesday, November 5 Time: 5:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11052025-1990 

CANCELED Finance Committee Meeting

per source: lack of quorum for this session, 2 were already to be missing, 2 noted they would miss this afternoon, leaving only 5. Really wanted all of them to participate in the Technology discussion.

Wednesday, November 5 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11052025-1992

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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

The winds of change have landed in Franklin (Unofficial results of Biennial Election, Nov 4 2025)

Photo copy of the results for now, more details and a PDF version shortly.

All unofficial per Town Clerk Nancy Danello 

6380 6387 voters, 24.5% of the 26,126 registered total (per official tally, no change in percent)

Pictures taken on Tuesday night at FHS 

https://photos.app.goo.gl/gAZ9upXsg9oMD8BJA

Official results have been released (minor changes in vote totals)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AMPK0IoyflqI1-cMX2rAduNtIqjJHZd9/view?usp=drive_link

Board of Health write in results

• ***** DIANE DADDARIO - 1980
• CHRISTINE MUCCIARONE - 462
• BOB MYERS - 201

The PDF file for the Unofficial Results  (Updated - 11/5/25 AM)

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_X3wU3RrMMtSLl67paURyw-bQh3GSQ22/view?usp=drive_link

Town Clerk Nancy Danello announcing the unofficial results: Audio link  -> 

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1569-franklin-ma-unofficial-biennial-election-results-11-04-25/

Election Collection - 2025

What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

What's happening at the Historical Museum in November ???

"Come check out this month's Historic Happenings at Franklin Historical Museum!

Open Saturdays 10am - 1pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm.

Find out more at https://www.franklinmuseum1778.org/

and follow our Facebook for event updates: https://www.facebook.com/people/Franklin-Historical-Museum/61577107304816/#."

Shared from ->    https://www.instagram.com/p/DQm0rPgEted/

Art Pharmacy check in scheduled for Nov 14; Report now available

Art Pharmacy check in scheduled
for Nov 14; Report now available 

"The Art Pharmacy Quarterly Report highlights the program’s impact, artist partnerships, and community engagement, offering a snapshot of participation trends and future goals as it grows within Franklin’s creative economy."


For the full report = Art Pharmacy report ->    https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7495/Quarterly-Report-with-our-Partners-at-Art-Pharmacy?bidId=

Register for the November 14th program -> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-pharm-community-check-in-tickets-1821512365519

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DQl_pLEFRZ7/

The annual Pantry Elves Campaign is getting ready to start, are you going to join?

annual Pantry Elves Campaign

"Attention middle school, high school, and college students: are you looking to support The Pantry and earn community service hours? 

Join our annual Pantry Elves Campaign! The need for food assistance is at an all time high - but you can help fight food insecurity and bring hope to families and individuals in the Franklin area.

 

Visit our website to learn more!" 

Register by Dec 1, 2025; Pantry Elves info ->   https://www.franklinfoodpantry.org/get-involved/volunteer/pantryelves/

Shared from ->https://www.instagram.com/p/DQnAtypkUdf/

Reminder: Town-Wide Curb Event - Nov 8 to Nov 9

Reminder: Town-Wide Curb Event - Nov 8 to Nov 9

Just a reminder, the Town-Wide Curb Event is this coming weekend. 

Please join the event page if you'd like to add your address or see the list of households participating. Thank you!

Event page ->   https://www.facebook.com/share/1LUs9tH4Tj/?mibextid=wwXIfr

SAFE Radio (wfpr.fm) : Reed Reynolds (audio)

In this episode, Jim Derick and Anne Bergen invite Reed Reynolds to discuss his story, starting from childhood traumas, to drinking and drug use in high school, to his road to recovery in adulthood.

Audio link -> https://player.captivate.fm/episode/40534aa8-de30-4904-827b-01338b3ab3ad

SAFE Radio: Reed Reynolds (audio)

What is SAFE Radio?

SAFE Radio (a product of the SAFE Coalition) will examine the disease of Substance Use Disorder. Each week the program will feature guests that are subject matter experts covering topics such as treatment options, coping strategies and recovery. The SAFE Coalition exists to provide pathways for support, education, coping mechanisms and treatment options for Substance use Disorder.

For more about the SAFE Coalition ->  https://www.safecoalitionma.org/

Find more SAFE Radio episodes in your favorite podcast app or online at ->    https://safe-coalition.captivate.fm/episodes

Musicians needed to help celebrate A-Wreath-of-Franklin on Dec 13

Musicians needed to help celebrate
A-Wreath-of-Franklin on Dec 13

"Calling all #musicians! #AWreathofFranklin⁠

⁠

The volunteers of A-Wreath-of-Franklin are looking for talented performers to play festive, holiday-themed music on December 13th throughout downtown.⁠

⁠

Interested? Email Cory Shea at cshea@franklinma.gov⁠"

Shared from ->    https://www.instagram.com/p/DQoqwfljQR6/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, November 5, 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:

 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday

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 with Lyn O'Brien as we talk about the Caregivers Appreciation Day scheduled for Nov 7 at the Franklin Senior Center  ->   https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/caregivers-appreciation-day-scheduled.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 Kim & Mark talk with Kiana Keys author of the Unpolished Grape ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_0704938505.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, November 5, 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: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

8:30 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Uncas

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Charlie Guay

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Scones

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Green Bean Casserole

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 7

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 4

3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Immigration and the Courts

5:30 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac

9:00 pm Circle of Friends: Joe Crookston

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

7:00 am FHS Winter Band 2022

8:30 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:00 am Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

12:30 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Taunton 10-14-25

2:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

6:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

8:30 pm FHS Varsity Football v Milford 10-31-25

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

8:00 am Town Council 10-29-25

12:30 pm Finance Committee 10-22-25

2:00 pm Town Council 10-29-25

7:00 pm Finance Committee  CHAMBERS  810 3671 1379

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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