Franklin Matters

Friday, November 7, 2025

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, November 7, 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 Friday

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 my conversation with Scott Mason as he shares his Town Council insights -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-shares-his-insights-on-work.html

9:00 AM, 2:00 PM, and 7:00 PM

10:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 8:00 PM - Talkin’ the Blues – Jim Derick & Nick Remissong. 2 hours of awesome blues music, info, interviews Showcasing the "Blues" as a basis for and influence of Country, Jazz and Rock and Roll, here and worldwide.

11:00 AM, 4:00 PM, and 9:00 PM - “The Vibe” show plays music for everyone searching for some enjoyment, some dance, a happy or thinking mood, and most importantly, having fun. Tune in to wfpr.fm and listen to “DJ Vibe” spin music across many genres and join this new vibing experience

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 Friday, November 7, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:00 am Franklin Art Association: Charlie Guay

8:30 am Frank's Musings: Gaza

10:00 am Aging Boldfully: Steve Sherlock

11:00 am Senior Connection: Disabilities Commission

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

4:00 pm Concerts on the Common: Matt Zajac

6:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

7:00 pm Ben Gardner's Boat

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

7:00 am Middle School Winter Music 2024

8:30 am Mental Health: Kallie Montagano & Sonja Wagner

9:30 am Public School Event: FHS Chorus & Orchestra 2023

1:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

2:00 pm FHS Winter Music: Band 2024

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 09-05-25

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella

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

8:00 am Zoning Board of Appeals 10-23-25

2:00 pm Zoning Board of Appeals 10-23-25

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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Thursday, November 6, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Thursday, November 6, 2025 ???

Thursday, November 6

9:00am Fallen Hero: Jay Stone Davis (Veterans Walkway, Franklin Town Common)

6:00pm Ladies Night Out Wine Tasting (Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions)

6:00pm LGBTQ Alliance Meeting & Friendsgiving (Franklin TV and Radio)

7:00pm 350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meeting (virtual ONLY) (~~First Universalist Society Franklin~~)

7:30pm Musical Bingo (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

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 **

Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting

Thursday, November 6 Time: 4:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1985

Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting

Thursday, November 6 Time: 7:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11062025-1975

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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

Fallen Hero Recognition: Jay Stone Davis - November 6, 2025 - 9 AM

Memorial event today (11/06/25) at 9 AM on the Town Common Veterans Walkway to honor Jay Stone Davis.

This program will include the placing of a Memorial Wreath for the day, the playing of Taps, a salute from those present, and a reading of whatever history may be available for that veteran. This is a way of keeping the memory of that veteran alive.

** Jay Stone Davis PVT. U. S. Army, World War I

Jay Stone Davis was born in East Haven Connecticut in 1883. He was employed in Springfield as a tool maker. He made his home with his mother in Franklin, and she was employed at Dean Academy.

Jay Davis entered the service from Franklin on April 26, 1918 and was assigned three weeks later to Motor Corps 16, Machine Gun Training Center at Camp Hancock.

He went overseas in August of 2918 and less than two months later fell in the action at Skenay, France on this date, 1918.

At the time of his death, no Next of Kin could be found and thus no Purple Heart Award could be given.

Pvt. Davis rests in 'Honored Glory" in the Meuse - Argonne Cemetery in Romagne, France, Plot H, Row 15, Grave 2.

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For the full published series of Fallen Heroes you can visit this link
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2013/08/franklin-fallen-heroes-series.html

Photo album of the Fallen Hero pillars along the Veterans Walkway

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oRGdmq9krLNEBnjJ7

The video series of recognition ceremonies for 2024 (YTD)

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/07/fallen-hero-recognition-ceremonies-for.html

Fallen Hero Recognition

Don Krishnaswami talks about the LiveARTS String Quartet free concerts on Nov 16 as part of a new vision (audio)

FM #1571 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1571 in the series.

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Friday, October 31, 2025.

We discussed the origin of the LiveARTS String Quartet and the new vision of performing 4 concerts a year. The first one at the Historical Museum, November 16, 2025 is Free.

The recording runs about 18 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1571-livearts-string-quartet-10-31-25/

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Don Krishnaswami talks about
the LiveARTS String Quartet

GoFundMe campaign -> https://www.gofundme.com/f/donate-to-lasq

Promo clip of quartet -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/watch-brief-clip-of-livearts-string.html

Resurgence of LiveArts String Quartet https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/10/announcing-resurgence-of-livearts.html

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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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School Committee conducts their last session of their elected term - 10/28/25 (audio)

FM #1570 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1570 in the series.

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present.

Quick recap:

Recognition of Erin Gallagher & David McNeill not returning
Pledge students, a nice touch
Policy first readings

Graduation requirements
Competency determinations

Superintendent’s Goals, aligned with District’s Goals
October 1 report, enrollment trends

The audio runs about 1 hour 33 minutes. Let's listen in ->

https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1570-franklin-ma-school-cmte-mtg-10-28-25/

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Franklin TV video is available for replay ->

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtitdxM_a2A

The agenda doc ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1977

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/october-28%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/859754

My full set of notes in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-utM6sD6UggBNAMgWnQsG0g_lfmqo-on/view?usp=drive_link

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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

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 volleyball, girls & boys soccer teams all post wins on Weds to advance in playoffs !!!

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Boys Soccer = Division 1 = #22 Franklin, 3 @ #11 Wellesley, 2 – Final (PKs)

https://x.com/_FranklinSoccer

Panthers Win Great team win in penalties Jason Proenca with the first goal from Josh Rappa
Then a smashing banging goal from Aidan Araujo courtesy of Jason Proenca
Zach O’Mahony O’Sullivan with the game winning pen To Casey Flynn for his brilliant penalty saves

Girls Soccer = Division 1 = #27 Shrewsbury, 2 @ #6 Franklin, 4 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

Out in the stadium @fhsgvsoccer is taking on Shrewsbury. At the half Franklin leads 1-0.
Shrewsbury ties it up but Franklin answers back in seconds. @fhsgvsoccer leads 2-1 with 23:45 left in the game.
Lily Strong puts one in the back of the net for @fhsgvsoccer. Shrewsbury answers with a goal of their own. Franklin leads 3-2 with 18 min remaining.
Gwen Holland adds another goal to the board for @fhsgvsoccer Franklin leads Shrewsbury 4-2 less than 8 min remaining.
4-2 final Franklin over Shrewsbury. Franklin will advance to the sweet 16 and face Lincoln Sudbury.

Volleyball = Division 1 = #12 Lincoln-Sudbury, 0 @ #5 Franklin, 3 – Final

https://x.com/FHSTrainingRoom

@Franklin_VBall takes on Lincoln Sudbury in the round of 16. Panthers taking an early lead in the first set 8-4 Time out LS. @Franklin_VBall leads 16-11 in the first set.
Franklin takes the first set 25-18 over LS
LS began the second set with a 4-0 lead but Franklin came back fast and now leads 7-5.
Panthers take set 2 over LS 25-18. Franklin leads the series 2-0 as we head to the 3rd.
Franklin takes the third set 25-14 over LS. Final score @Franklin_VBall 3 Lincoln Sudbury 0. Franklin will advance to the Elite 8 vs the winner of Andover/Bishop Feehan.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/wednesdays-schedule-scoreboard-11-05-25/