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| Freshly made pizza for the kiddos !!! |
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| FHS Unified t-shirts for sale to show your support for KyleCares |
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| Heat requirements & renters rights reminder from Mass Attorney General's Office |
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| 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
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 Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = FRIDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = FRIDAY
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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FM #1600 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1600 the series.
This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present.
Quick Recap:
Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting
Reads protocol statement re: Google meet
Confirms participation via roll call
Approval of Nov minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0
Schedule of meetings for 2026, first Wednesday except Jul, Aug. Motion to approve, Second, passes 3-0
Motion to open hearing on tobacco regulations, moved, passes 3-0
Local rules not up to the minimum state standards
Adding some definitions, 2 items of interest footage from a site to a school being one
Discussion on limit of up to 6mg, in retail for all retail not just the adult establishments
Motion to accept amendment as discussed passes 3-0
Amendment to be voted on at the Jan meeting with an implementation date thereafter (1000 ft, 2 establishments grandfathered, restriction to up to 6mg)
Discussion on food inspection, how to handle a rating system like some communities have.
Can be challenging to administer never mind harmful to the business if taken out of context.
Inspection reports are kept by the restaurant on site and available upon request
Health reports
Flu cases finally starting to rise in county; Infant formula recall discussed
Possible choking class coming, pending final review of materials to ensure coverage and deliver in an appropriate timeframe (an hour or so)
Other items of interest
Health office hours at Senior center on Thursday
Coat drive underway, closes out Dec 6, giveaway coming up Dec 13
Future item, blood pressure cuff checks
Motion to adjourn passes, 3-0
The meeting runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting December 3, 2025.
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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12032025-2030
My notes captured in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GgGN4uzU93d01N_wRgOyAWeCvPKxXOi8/view?usp=drive_link
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| Board of Health reviews changes to tobacco regulations to be voted on in January 2026 (audio) |
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Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting
Thursday, December 4 Time: 4:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12042025-2029
Conservation Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 4 Time: 7:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Item/534?fileID=6990
Zoning Board Of Appeals (ZBA) Meeting (Zoom Only meeting)
Thursday, December 4 Time: 6:00 PM (Note time change)
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_12042025-2034
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| Carolyn and Henry Kuehnel |
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| Liam Vovk Seattle, WA, Carly Fredericks, Seattle, WA, Elizabeth Griffin, Seattle, WA, William Poole New York, NY |
The Franklin Food Pantry, Inc. offers supplemental food assistance, household necessities, and resource referrals to more than 1,880 individuals per year. The Pantry relies on donations and grants to purchase items and pay for daily operations, and partnerships with The Greater Boston Food Bank, Spoonfuls, and local grocery stores to achieve greater buying power and lower costs. Programs include Inside Shopping, Curbside Pickup, Emergency Food Boxes, Mobile Pantries, Home Delivery, Kids’ Snack Bags, Weekend Backpacks, Holiday Meals, and the SNAP match at Franklin Farmers Market.
The Pantry is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in good standing in Massachusetts, recognized by Charity Navigator as a Four-Star Charity, and awarded GuideStar’s Platinum Transparency ranking. The Pantry is located at 341 W Central St. in Franklin, MA on Route 140. Please visit www.franklinfoodpantry.org, or on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn for more information.