Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

8:30 am Michelle Piorier-Mozzone

10:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Scott Mason

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Red Pepper Soup

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

4:00 pm Aging Agenda Episode 1

5:00 pm Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

6:00 pm Franklin 4th: Full Circle

7:02 pm Franklin 4th: Jeff Pitchell

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Susan Werner

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

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

10:00 am ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

11:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

1:00 pm FHS Varsity Volleyball v Bishop Feehan 09-11-26

3:30 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

5:15 pm     25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

7:00 pm Varsity Football v Wachusett 09-10-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 09-02-26

1:00 pm Town Council 09-02-26

6:00 pm        Town Council live broadcast

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: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 ???

Tuesday, September 15

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

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

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

Franklin Senior Center Calendar for September

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BDUk1yeDL0SMHUNPnqRRZIcMq3Bvyxl2/view?usp=sharing

*** Town Meetings today ***

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Finance Committee Meeting

Tuesday, September 15 Time: 12:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-2510 

Design Review Meeting

Tuesday, September 15 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09152026-2499 

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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

FREE Hands-Only CPR instructional class - Wednesday, September 30

FREE Hands-Only CPR instructional class on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 4:00–5:30 PM.

Participants will learn how to recognize cardiac arrest and act quickly and effectively by performing Hands-Only CPR. The class includes hands-on practice and provides important skills that could help save a life.

Location: EOC Classroom, Franklin Fire Headquarters
40 West Central Street, Franklin, MA

Please note: This class is for educational purposes only and participants will not receive CPR certification.

To sign up, please use the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-65506759-handsonly

This Chalkboard Chat summarizes 3 School Committee meetings for you (audio)

FM #1821 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1821 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chair Paul Griffith.  We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2026. 

Our conversation covered the following topics from the School Committee meetings of August 11, August 25, and September 8, 2026.

Across the 3 meetings we covered the following topics:

• Lifeline learning activities for summer

• Hiring status

• Transportation update

• Handbook and policies updated

• District Improvement Plan reviewed, feedback provided

Our conversation runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen

Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-11821-chalkboard-chat-09-10-26/

Video link - https://youtu.be/l46DPWd-lGs

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August 11 meeting recap & links

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-committee-gets-multiple-updates_0343394204.html 

August 25 meeting recap & links

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-committee-welcomes-new_01995812623.html 

September 8 meeting recap & links

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/09/school-committee-gets-insights-on.html 

School Committee page (with contact info) - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee 

School Committee subcommittee assignments - 

https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons 

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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!

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FHS volleyball, field hockey, and boys soccer (video) teams post wins on Monday

Via Instagram, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Fall sports competition for Franklin High School on Monday, September 14, 2026

Boys Soccer = Milford, 0 @ Franklin, 1 – Final

– Senior Deacon Eglintine deposited a free kick from midfield over the keeper with just two minutes left to deliver Franklin a crucial division win against visiting Milford. Sophomore Varun Mathew was fouled just before midfield and as the Hawks retreated, Eglintine blasted one and got it over the diving goalie for the lone goal of the game.

Franklin TV video for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKgRSxo564I

Franklin, 8 @ Milford, 3 – Final 

– Franklin scored five times in the first half and cruised to a big win at Milford. Lily Strong scored three times before the break to help the Panthers pull away. Kyla Nashawaty scored all three goals for the Hawks in an even second half.

Field Hockey = Franklin, 2 @ Foxboro, 1 – Final

– Franklin rallied from a rare halftime deficit to prevail in a great battle on the road at Foxboro. Sophomore Mallory Feetham put the Warriors in front in the second quarter, but sophomore Cade Taccini pulled Franklin level in the third off an assist from junior Penelope Brady. Senior Caydence Canavan then scored the go-ahead goal in the fourth with just four minutes to go. Foxboro generated heavy pressure late, earning three corners in the final minute and putting shots on net on the first two before Franklin cleared the final chance wide after time expired. Junior goalie Elise Ackerman made four outstanding saves for the Panthers, while Franklin’s defense of senior Jossie Camp, juniors Clara Blongastainer and Sammy Feigen, and sophomore Rhian Schlitzer held firm down the stretch. “I am so proud of this team for rallying in the second half to come from behind and score two goals to win the game,” Franklin head coach Michelle Hess said.

Volleyball = Franklin, 3 @ Foxboro, 0 – Final

– Marley Lindenmeyer served up 12 aces and added three kills and five digs to power Franklin to another convincing win, sweeping Foxboro 25-7, 25-18, 25-10. Ellie Lindenmeyer dished out 10 assists to go with seven aces and three digs, while Phoebe O’Connor also had 10 assists and three aces. Emerson Delleo chipped in five kills, two aces, and seven digs, Gianna Laurello added three kills, an ace, and five digs, and Maeve Connelly finished with three kills and four aces.

For other results across the Hockomock League (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/mondays-schedule-scoreboard-09-14-26/

FHS Panther sports results shared via Twitter & subscription to HockomockSports.com

Santa Foundation Annual Gala scheduled for Friday, October 2

Dear Friends of the Santa Foundation,

The holiday season is almost here—and we can’t think of a better way to kick it off than by celebrating with the community that makes our mission possible!

Please join us for the Santa Foundation Annual Gala!

📅 Friday, October 2, 2026

🕕 6:00–10:00 PM

📍 Franklin Elks Lodge

🎟️ Tickets: $60 per person

It’s always a wonderful evening filled with great food, live music and raffles. New this year, we’re adding a sports-themed silent auction, as well as a live auction featuring some incredible prizes. It will be a magical evening—all while raising critical funds to help local families during the holidays.

Last year, the Santa Foundation provided holiday assistance to 860 families and more than 3,500 individuals across 34 communities. The need continues to grow, but together we can make a meaningful difference for families who need a little extra support during the holiday season.

✨ And Another Fun Way to Support Us This Year… Our Golden Ticket Raffle!

You do not need to attend the Gala to participate!

Only 100 Golden Tickets will be sold for $50 each, giving you incredible odds at winning one of three premium prizes:

🏔️ A 3-Night Stowe, Vermont Getaway — donated by the Kucich Family

🔥 A Premium Backyard Smokeless Fire Pit Experience — donated by Colonial Enterprises.

💇‍♀️ A Year of Beauty — donated by B’Luxe Hair & Makeup Studio

Three winners. Only 100 tickets.

Whether you join us at the Gala, purchase a Golden Ticket, or simply help us spread the word, you are helping the Santa Foundation continue a tradition that has always been at the heart of our organization:

Community helping community.

🎟️ PURCHASE GALA TICKETS:

https://www.sfjoy.org/products-and-events/p/the-santa-foundation-gala-october-2nd

✨ PURCHASE A GOLDEN TICKET:

https://www.sfjoy.org/products-and-events/p/golden-ticket-raffle

We hope you’ll join us on October 2nd as we celebrate the generosity of our community and officially begin another season of bringing joy, hope, and a little Christmas magic to local families.

With gratitude,

The Santa Foundation

Community Helping Community

REMINDER: Saturday, Sept 19 - Electronics Recycling Event !!

Join us for our Electronics Recycling Event!

📅 Saturday, September 19th, 9AM-2PM.

📍 St. Mary's Church - Parking Lot

201 Main Street, Franklin, MA 02038

We're accepting all electronics, appliances, ANYTHING with a plug or batteries, as well as reusable bicycles! ♻️ Items will be recycled responsibly for a small fee (see pricing details below).

Come help us reduce waste and keep hazardous materials out of landfills—rain or shine!

PART OF THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT St Mary's PARISH!

What You Can Bring/ Cost to You:

• $5 each: each for Computer Towers,Laptops, DVD Players, VCR’s, Small Printers, Stereos, Radios, Alarm Clocks, Speakers, Video Game Consoles, Table Lamps, Fans, Hair Dryers, Curling Irons, Projectors, Power Tools, Drills, Cameras, Clocks, Trophies, Frying Pans, Holiday Lights, Other Small Electronics.

• $10 each for Small Household Appliances, Vacuum Cleaners/Roomba, Toaster Ovens, Ceiling Fans, Floor Lamps, Air Fryers, Electric Grills, Hot Plates, Small Radiators, Keyboard Pianos, Coffee Makers, Ice Makers, Sewing Machines, Car Seats, Strollers.

• $20 each for Flat Screen Computer Monitors, Microwaves, Dehumidifiers, Air Conditioners, Water Coolers, Large Printers/Copiers, Leaf Blowers, Chainsaws, Heat Lamps, Artificial Christmas Trees, Fire Extinguishers, Propane Tanks (Empty).

• $25 each for TVs up to 26,” CRT Monitors, Outdoor Grills, Dorm Sized Refrigerators.

• $30 each for TVs between 26” and 35,” White Goods, Washing Machines, Dryers, Stoves, Dishwashers, Large Appliances, Large Yard Equipment,Treadmills, Exercise Equipment, Snow Blowers, Lawn Mowers, Rototillers, Large Generators, Motors, Water Tanks, Water Heaters.

• $35 each for TVs over 36,” Large Refrigerators, Ride-On Lawn Mowers.

• $40 each for Projection TVs.

• FREE! (Cash Donations Appreciated): Cell Phones, Bicycles (reusable please!), Video Game Media and Accessories, Wires, Cables, Chargers, Car/Truck Batteries, DVD’s, Keyboards, Tablets.

When you arrive, please follow the cones and directions from the workers. Bring your vehicle as close to the truck or dumpster as possible. Feel free to remain in your vehicle, our workers will unload your items for you.

Residents from all towns and communities are welcome to recycle. The event will be rain or shine. Computer hard drives will be destroyed during the recycling process, but can be removed on-site at the event for an additional charge. Cash payment is preferred, but checks will be an acceptable form of payments over $30.

For additional questions, Business Cleanouts or to work with us to host an event with your organization:    Greendayrecycling.net

Email: GreenDayRecyclingMA@Gmail.com

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19D99TWjWw/ 

What is the Infinite Pumpkin Patch at the Cultural Hub Tent ?? Saturday, September 26

"Join us at the Cultural Hub Tent for a colorful, collaborative art experience inspired by the playful pumpkins and polka dots of Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Guests of all ages will decorate paper pumpkins with bold patterns, bright colors, and lots of dots, then add them to our growing community pumpkin patch."⁠

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Volunteer Shifts: 12:00–5:00 PM: We’ll break the volunteer time into one-hour shifts, making it easy to lend a hand without missing out on the festival. Or volunteer for more than one shift if you’d like!⁠

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Grab a friend, bring a family member, and volunteer together! It’s a wonderful way to give back to the community while still leaving plenty of time to wander, explore, and enjoy the festival festivities yourselves. 🍂🎶🍎⁠

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✨ All ages welcome!⁠

🎃 Choose a shift that works for you.⁠

🤝 Bring a friend or family member!⁠

🍁 Give back, then enjoy the festival!

Volunteers Needed at the Cultural Hub Tent! Saturday, September 26th (raindate, Sunday, September 27th) from 12-5 PM. At the @franklindowntownpartnership #HarvestFestival⁠

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Email Cory Shea if you can participate, cshea@franklinma.gov

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"what they really want is for younger people to enthusiastically carry out the same ideas"

via Small Town Startup

"Over the last few weeks, I’ve been holding curiosity chats with small business owners, current and former city council members, chambers, Main Street organizations and others working inside small towns across the country.

One theme keeps coming up: some small towns say they want younger people involved, but what they really want is for younger people to enthusiastically carry out the same ideas that have been circulating for decades.

They want the energy, volunteer hours and fresh faces but not necessarily the questions, challenges or changes that come with them.

That is SO dangerous for a community (especially one that’s stagnant or declining). When younger leaders learn that participation requires silence and new ideas are treated like disrespect, they don’t keep showing up forever. They stop attending meetings, leave boards, move away, build elsewhere or decide their hometown simply isn’t interested in what they bring to the table.

Institutional knowledge matters as does experience. But experience should help new leaders avoid old mistakes, not force them to repeat old strategies. Respect cannot mean agreeing with the person who has been there the longest.

If we want genuine participation, we have to make room for genuine influence. That may mean term limits, dedicated seats for younger leaders, mentorship that works in both directions, meeting times with virtual options that accommodate working families and a willingness to test ideas without making people survive years of small-town politics first.

Younger people do not need to earn the right to care about the future they will inherit. Invite them in, listen when they speak and let them help build something new."

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Franklin Fire Department's National Preparedness Month: Build an Emergency Kit

National Preparedness Month: Time to put your Emergency Kit together !!

Build an emergency kit with essentials like water, food, a flashlight, first-aid supplies, medications, and a way to charge your phone.

Every household has different needs, so be sure to include items specific to your family, children, pets, or medical needs.

Explore local and national preparedness resources for tips on what to include: 

https://www.ready.gov/kit

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/build-an-emergency-kit 

Town of Franklin

Shared from - https://www.facebook.com/share/1ENujenVZQ/ 

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, September 15, 2026

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:

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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     Aging Agenda Episode 1

9:00 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

10:00 am Frank Presents: Joe Pagliarulo

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: French Toast

12:30 pm Learn to Cook with Linda: Cashew Shrimp

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: Meat-Lovers Pt. 2

2:00 pm New England Candlepins Summer 2023 Show 1

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Spring 2019 Show 2

3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:30 pm Franklin Matters: Maloney Farm & Forest

5:30 pm The Black Box: A Magical Night of Disney Classics

6:30 pm Jon Mitchell & Randy LaRosa: 12-Tone Music

7:30 pm Indian Rock Riding Park

9:00 pm Franklin 4th: Full Circle

10:02 pm Franklin 4th: Jeff Pitchell

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

7:00 am Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Chorus & Orchestra

10:30 am Battleship Cove: Inside the History Pt. 2

11:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26

1:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Soccer v Stoughton 09-30-25

3:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Field Hockey v King Philip 10-09-25

6:00 pm ArtWeek: Airmen of Note

8:30 pm 25th Anniversary Lions All-State Band

10:00 pm FHSTC: Urinetown

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

8:00 am School Committee 09-08-26

12:00 pm 250th Anniversary Committee 08-27-26

2:00 pm School Committee 09-08-26

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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