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| Reminder Thrifty Threads Shop closed until Jan 9 |
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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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All Town and School facilities closed January 1
The trash/recycle curbside pick up is one day offset due to New Year’s
Those scheduled for Thursday will get picked up Friday
Those scheduled for Friday will get picked up Saturday
After 11 years of groundwork, the affordable senior housing project moves toward construction with an eye toward opening in late 2027
Through the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust, the Town of Franklin is proud to announce that the Franklin Ridge Senior Housing project has secured all necessary funding and construction-related approvals to commence the construction of this three-story, 60-unit affordable senior housing complex in November. 
Franklin Ridge Begins Construction
Over the past eleven years, the Town of Franklin and Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust have worked closely with JNJUHL & Associates, a local, affordable housing developer, to provide much needed affordable housing for Franklin’s senior community 62 years of age or older. Located adjacent to the Eaton Place senior housing complex, the Franklin Ridge housing development will consist of (54) One-Bedroom Units and (6) Two-Bedroom Units, in addition to community space that includes a community room with a kitchenette, library, a multi-purpose room and offices for management and social service staff.
"With the senior population in Franklin growing exponentially, the Town continues to be committed to providing high quality affordable senior housing which keeps our Franklin seniors within the community for the long-term” stated Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. “Seniors are an essential and valued component of this community, providing not only an important link to our past, but a viable element that continues to make a significant contribution through volunteering as well as supporting town activities and organizations. This project will allow income eligible seniors to right-size their living situation and stay in the community they love”.
With 70% local preference, which is the maximum percentage allowed under state regulation, the Town is focused on getting as many local eligible seniors as possible into the Franklin Ridge Senior Housing project upon its completion in 2027.
Jon Juhl, President of JNJUHL & Associates, continues “this project was truly a community effort: the Franklin Municipal Affordable Housing Trust is providing the land, as well as a significant financial contribution of $500,000 toward the project. The Town is also using over $320,000 in Community Preservation Act funding to leverage millions of dollars in federal and state funding from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. "
"This affordable housing project could not have been accomplished without the hard work and support of many Town Departments and Committees including the Town Administrator’s Office, Department of Planning & Community Development, Building Department, Conservation Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals; all with one goal in mind: to meet the supportive housing needs of seniors while building a green and sustainable project. Franklin Ridge will be just that: housing which has adaptive, accessible apartments, is 100% electric, and has solar back-up. It is a project that will benefit Franklin seniors –and our community—for many years to come.”
Franklin Ridge Senior Housing Project has been designed for seniors, age 62 and older, who meet income eligibility requirements. Construction will start this winter and occupancy is expected by mid-late 2027. Rental applications will be managed by The Community Builders, a Boston-based non-profit housing development and management company, starting in early 2027. Outreach sessions to the senior center and broader community will begin in 2026.
Technology, Dec 2025
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/12/finance-committee-gets-answer-on-how.html
Capital budget FY 2024
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/finance-committee-reviews-and-approves.html
Facilities, Dec 2023
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/finance-committee-takes-deep-dive-sorta_01138495076.html
Permitting & storm water credits Feb 2023
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/02/finance-committee-hears-from-town.html
Schools, Dec 2022 (audio)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/finance-committee-gets-some-financial.html
Schools, Dec 2022 (Video)
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/finance-committee-gets-to-better.html
Storm water utility fee March 2022
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/03/your-time-is-needed-now-to-pay.html
"Talk Franklin" series on individual departments/services
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| Town of Franklin: Government 101 series - what does Franklin do & how do they do it? |
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| Senior Center January 2026 newsletter and audio insights to special events |
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| Ben Franklin playing his glass armonica |
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| Thursday, January 1, 2026 -> Commuter Rail to operate on Weekend Schedule |
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| 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