Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, July 23, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

8:30 am Strawberry Stroll 2026

9:30 am FSPA Spring Concerts Show 2 05-16-26

11:33 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:03 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:35 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Chicken Piccata Meatballs

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm Aging Boldfully: Fyzical

4:30 pm Veterans' Call: Tom Marcone

7:00 pm Celebrate with Pride 2026

8:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

9:00 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means

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

7:30 am     Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Ep 2 06-11-26

8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

10:30 am Tri County Graduation 05-28-26

12:30 pm All-Town Chorus & Orchestra 2026

2:00 pm FHSTC - Flowers for Algernon

3:00 pm FHS Varsity Softball v Sharon 05-04-26

9:00 pm FHSTC: Peter and the Starcatcher

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

8:00 am Conservation Commission 07-16-26

2:00 pm Conservation Commission 07-16-26

6:00 pm Economic Development Committee  CHAMBERS  867 7184 7369

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, July 22, 2026 ???

Wednesday, July 22

12:00pm SAFE Coalition's Adolescent Wellness Summer Drop-In Hours (SAFE Coalition 31 Hayward Street)

6:00pm    Once Upon a Town (audience opportunity)   (Franklin TV & Radio Studio)

6:30pm Bingo night (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

6:30pm Franklin Elks Bingo Night (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

7:00pm Smarty Pants Trivia (Raillery Public House)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Council on Aging Board Meeting - No Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 11:00 AM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2397 

Charles River Pollution Control District

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 3:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2420 

Tri-County School Committee Nomination Committee Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 5:15 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-2423 

Town Council Meeting

Wednesday, July 22 Time: 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-2421 

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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

Water Shut off on Mill St. - JULY 22 10:00 AM

MILL STREET ~ WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 10:00 AM 

Main shut down due to a service break on Mill St (Beth Rd to approximately 97 Mill St). 

Crews are at the location and beginning repairs. Please expect interruptions in water service.

Thank you for your understanding and patience while we work to resolve this issue as quickly as possible!

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Franklin Police Dept shares E-Bike Operation Rules and Law

The Town of Franklin E-Bike Users are required to follow general bicycle and e-bike laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under G.L. c. 85, § 11B3/4, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are treated the same as pedal-powered bicycles. Massachusetts Laws about Bicycles.

You’re riding a MOTORIZED BIKE! 

You must have a driver’s license, registration, and a moped license plate.

Any e-bike exceeding the power or speed thresholds of Class 1 or 2 or has been modified is considered a “motorized bicycle” under M.G.L. c. 90, § 1. Violators will be towed and face criminal charges. 

E-Bike operation is prohibited on:

• On sidewalks, unless expressly permitted by local ordinance
• NRC Trails
• Playing Fields
• Dirt Paths
• School Fields

E-Bike operation allowed on:

• Public Roads
• Bike Lanes
• Shared Paved Paths

Traffic Laws: Riders must follow traffic laws as motor vehicles & traditional bicycles, including obeying traffic signals, yielding to pedestrians, and riding safely and predictably.

Scooters Laws and Regulations: Users are required to follow general scooter laws enacted by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Under G.L. c. 90, § 1E

• Riders must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit. 
• Helmets are required.  
• Maximum speed is 20 mph.  
• No passengers allowed.  
• Riding not permitted after sunset or before sunrise.  
• Not allowed to be operated on sidewalks.

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Missed PorchFest 2026 ?? Check out some of the performances in this video recap (video)

Porchfest 2026 was held in Franklin on June 6, 2026

The schedule and details on the performances can be found - https://franklin.porchfest.info/map/#schedule

Video link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wlre--9Cq9Y

Video recording by Chris Leverone & Steve Sherlock

Editing by Chris Leverone

The FY 2025 Financial Audit gets presented to the Town Council (and us) on Wednesday, July 22

July 17, 2026

To: Town Council

From: Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator

RE: FY25 Financial Audit

Attached in the packet is the finalized FY25 Audit. A representative of CBIZ will be making a short presentation on the findings, which is also included in the packet.

For four consecutive fiscal years, the Town has consistently received unmodified audit opinions, the highest level of assurance auditors can provide on its financial statements.

All town financial audits are archived here - https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=36

Please let us know if you have any questions.

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Scheduled for the Town Council agenda at the July 22 session

11. PRESENTATIONS / DISCUSSION -

a. Presentation: FY25 Audit - Ben Wilkinson, Senior Manager, CBIZ   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10230/11a-FY25-Audit

i. Presentation slides   https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10231/11a-i---PRESENTATION-SLIDES---Town-of-Franklin-MA-2025-Audit-Presentation-07222026pptx 

New sculptures to be launched in the Franklin Sculpture Park - Thursday, Sep 10

via Franklin Cultural District

"Our Dept. is prepping for the launch of some new sculptures in the #FranklinSculpturePark!! 

Here is a lil’ sneak peek of the new maps more to come!  

SAVE THE DATE! For Thursday September 10th for Sculpture Welcoming ceremony! 

More details to follow "

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Get your zucchini ready to race Friday at the Farmers Market !!

Ready, set ... ZUKE!

There is more than fresh produce and local vendors waiting for you this Friday!

The Great Zucchini Race is almost here! From creative zucchini racers to fan favorite voting, its an afternoon fun for all ages.

Farmers Market - Friday, July 24 | 2:00 - 6:00 PM

Zuke Check-in: 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Fan Favorite voting: 4:00 to 4:30 PM

Race begins: 4:45 PM

Bring your friends, support local vendors, and don't forget to cast your vote for fan favorite!

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DPW announces Prospect St culvert repairs are complete, road re-opens

"Attention: The repairs at the Prospect Street culvert are complete, and the road is now open. 

Thank you for your patience."

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Franklin DPW's 2026 Hydrant Painting Opens for 2026

For more information, please visit: 

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/Annual-Hydrant-Painting-Event

It's time for the Franklin DPW's 2026 Hydrant Painting Event!

For more information, including event rules, application and frequently asked questions, please visit:

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/1160/Annual-Hydrant-Painting-Event

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New benches installed along the SNETT rail trail

"It's happening!"

For more about the Rail Trail Committee, visit their Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinBellinghamSNETT

or their webpage  https://www.franklinbellinghamrailtrail.org/

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, July 22, 2026

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 hour features my conversation with Mitzi Gousie as we talk about the event highlights for July 2026 at the Library    https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/mitzi-fills-us-in-on-all-that-is.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 Episode 320 - Unveiling Perfection: Napa’s New Icon with Jayson Hu  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/07/the-wonderful-world-of-wine-www-episode_0305566455.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, July 22, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Arts Advocacy: Fundraising

8:30 am Franklin Art Association: Katie Kindilien

10:00 am Metrowest FanZone: Groovestone

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lobstah

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Chicken Salad

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Chicken Piccata Meatballs

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Black Bean, Roasted Pepper & Garlic Pizzetta

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 6

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 9

3:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open

4:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

4:30 pm Strawberry Stroll 2026

6:00 pm Franklin 4th 2026: Ricky Brennan Jr.

8:30 pm Franklin Cultural Council: Pamela Means

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

8:30 am Middle School Spring Band 06-04-26

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: The Hamlins

11:00 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

3:30 pm Tri County Graduation 05-28-26

5:15 pm All-Town Chorus & Orchestra 2026

7:00 pm FHS Varsity Baseball v Attleboro 04-13-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 06-17-26

1:00 pm Town Council 06-17-26

5:15 pm  Tri-County School Appt Committee  CHAMBERS  848 5662 0995

6:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  817 9687 9137

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf 

Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Tuesday, July 21, 2026 ???

Tuesday, July 21

12:00pm Community Closet (Franklin United Methodist Church)

5:00pm Tuesday Night Cruise (Kings Brick Oven Pizza & Pub)

5:00pm Youth Open Track & Field Check-in (Franklin High School)

6:00pm Youth Open Track & Field meet (Franklin High School)

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/DocumentCenter/View/9890

***   Town Meetings today ***

Housing Authority

Tuesday, July 21 Time: 4:30 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2418 

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, July 21 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-2419 

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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

Franklin TV & Radio has a New Executive Director Liz Harkins (audio)

(L-R) Ray Auger, Pete Fasciano, Liz Harkins

via Liz Harkins

"I'm excited to finally share the recording of my interview with Ray in the Morning on Raydio!

It was a privilege to join Ray and Pete for a thoughtful conversation, and I'm grateful for the opportunity to share my story, discuss what matters most to me, and connect with his incredible audience. Ray has a genuine gift for creating meaningful conversations, and it was an honor to be part of his show.

If you missed the live broadcast this morning at 8:30 AM, you can listen to the full interview anytime here:

https://on.soundcloud.com/duZNBKBNQqniimYKKp

>I will work on my umms!!!

I hope you'll take a listen, and if something resonates with you, I'd love to hear your thoughts. A heartfelt thank you to Ray Auger for the invitation, his thoughtful questions, and for providing a platform that highlights important voices and conversations.

Please feel free to like, comment, and share with others who might enjoy the interview!"

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Raydio · Ray in the Morning - Franklin TV