Social Security to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate to 100%

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced it will increase the default overpayment withholding rate for Social Security beneficiaries to 100 percent of a person’s monthly benefit. The Office of the Chief Actuary estimates this change will result in an increase in overpayment recoveries (i.e., a program savings) of about $7 billion in the next decade.

“We have the significant responsibility to be good stewards of the trust funds for the American people,” said Lee Dudek, Acting Commissioner of Social Security. “It is our duty to revise the overpayment repayment policy back to full withholding, as it was during the Obama administration and first Trump administration, to properly safeguard taxpayer funds.”

The agency strives to pay the right person the right amount at the right time, and issues correct payments to most beneficiaries. When an overpayment does occur, the agency is required by law to seek repayment.

SSA to Reinstate Overpayment Recovery Rate to 100%

As of March 27, the agency will begin mailing notices about the new 100 percent withholding rate, rather than the recent adjustment of just 10 percent. The withholding rate change applies to new overpayments related to Social Security benefits. The withholding rate for current beneficiaries with an overpayment before March 27 will not change and no action is required. The withholding rate for Supplemental Security Income overpayments remains 10 percent.

Continue reading about this change ->

https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-to-reinstate-overpayment-recovery-rate/?

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday, March 8, 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 ia 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:

Time/Day	Saturday
7:00 AM	Jazz Journey 1 - Hines
8:00 AM	Jazz Journey 2 - Hines
9:00 AM	Wine - Lenzi/Simone
10:00 AM	Frank's Music - Falvey
11:00 AM	Music
12:00 Noon	Music
1:00 PM	Wine - Lenzi/Simone
2:00 PM	FM Radio - Sherlock
3:00 PM	FM Gov - Sherlock
4:00 PM	FM News - Sherlock
5:00 PM	Frank Musings/Presents - Falvey
6:00 PM	Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG
7:00 PM	Turntable - Vibe/PaulyG
8:00 PM	Blues - Derick/Remissong
9:00 PM	Blues - Derick/Remissong
10:00 PM	Music

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Saturday

Watch, Listen, Read: Joint Budget Listening Session #4 - 03/04/25

This combines the video, audio, and transcript for the 4th of the 6 listenting sessions in advance of the possible override decision/discussion for the FY 2026 budget.

This is the fourth of 6 listening sessions scheduled through March 12, 2025 in advance of a decision on an override (yes, or no), when? and for what amount. The decision discussion is committed to be on the agenda for the March 19 Town Council meeting.

** Watch

video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCbOgOSGCAI 

** Listen

audio link ->  https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1393-joint-budget-listening-session-4-03-04-25/  

** Read 

Transcript prepared by Otter.ai and edited for speaker name accuracy. As the audio time stamp is also included you can synch the transcript to either the video or audio to catch the full spoken word.  PDF ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p--f1IFeDVCerj94dprC1nLinoGqMreR/view?usp=drive_link

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The agenda doc ->  https://franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02122025-1560

Updated FY 2026 budget document -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4593/2025-03-05-Town-Council-Preliminary-Budget-Presentation-v2 

Citizen discounts and exemptions -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/4418/Local-and-State-Assistance-Programs-PDF 

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Friday, March 7, 2025 ???

Friday, March 7

• "Look Up" Gallery (during open hours)

10:00am  Knitting Group (Franklin Public Library)

1:00pm Thrifty Threads (Franklin Federated Church)

3:45pm "Look Up" Gallery - Opening Event (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm FHS Jazz Cafe (Franklin High School)

7:00pm Friday night West Coast Swing Lesson (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

8:00pm Friday night West Coast Swing Dance (Franklin Elks Lodge #2136)

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

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-calendars

Rise Up Reminders: "Look Up Gallery" Opening Event - March 7 - 3:45 PM

Hey everyone,

Two quick reminders:

1. I'll be hosting an event at the Franklin Library, Friday, March 7, 3:45-4:45 PM to view my art gallery and celebrate Brain Injury Awareness Month. I'd love to have you join!!

2. There is NO Rise Up in March. We will resume in April, which will most likely be an outdoor gathering at the Sculpture Park for a special Accessible Earth Day event... stay tuned! 

Be well!

Rise Up Reminders: "Look Up Gallery" Opening Event - March 7 - 3:45 PM

Franklin PorchFest 2025 - Call for Bands and Porches: Register NOW Thru April 30!

Porchfest is coming back to Franklin, MA!! PorchFest an outdoor music event that will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM with a rain date of June 8th. 

Franklin PorchFest 2025

Come spend the day in Franklin’s beautiful Cultural District while listening to live music. Sole performers and full bands of all genres will be performing on porches and patios throughout the district. This walkable event is also the perfect opportunity to check out our local shops and restaurants. Public bathrooms will be available. 

If you would like to host a band or performer on your Porch or if you have a band or are a performer and would be interested in performing at Franklin PorchFest, go to Franklin PorchFest and register for the event.  All the information you need to register is on our website Franklin PorchFest. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram. 

Franklin PorchFest is made possible with investment funds granted from the Mass Cultural Council through the Franklin Cultural District and Town of Franklin. 

Save the date! Bands and Porches register now, we look forward to seeing you June 7th!  Web page -> https://franklin.porchfest.info/

Use of Opioid Settlement Funds to bring Art Pharmacy to Franklin "another first of many"

FM #1396 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1396 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Art Pharmacy Community Conversation held at THE BLACK BOX on March 5, 2025. Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy opened the event with 3 panelists who made brief presentations and then participated in a Q&A session.

Panelists:

• Michael Bobbitt, Mass Cultural Council

• Emily Devlin, Art Pharmacy

• Amy Friguiletti, Deputy Town Administrator

The Q&A session of this is not shared, the audio quality was not sufficient.

The presentation portion of the event runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen to overview of Art Pharmacy and how the Town of Franklin will be the first community to use their Opioid Settlement funds to  use this Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1396-art-pharmacy-community-comversation-03-05-25/

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** Presentation by Michael Bobbitt -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_g76jrwROR3wWehzLD5mDxrWk3zhk8Uo/view?usp=drive_link

Mass Cultural Council press release on Art Pharmacy -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/blog/introducing-the-first-statewide-social-prescribing-solution-in-the-u-s/ 

Mass Cultural Council -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/ 

Michael Bobbit -> https://massculturalcouncil.org/about/staff/michael-j-bobbitt-bio/ 

** Presentation by Emily Devlin -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFFjIH-x0lHx53F8MMwxatqg_JoDJ35F/view?usp=drive_link

Art Pharmacy ->  https://www.artpharmacy.co/ 

Emily Devlin -> https://www.artpharmacy.co/about 

** Town of Franklin ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/ 

Amy Friguilett -> https://www.franklinma.gov/159/Administrator 

Cory Shea -> https://www.franklinma.gov/916/Arts-Culture-and-the-Creative-Economy

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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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Use of Opioid Settlement Funds to bring Art Pharmacy to Franklin "another first of many"

FHS boys basketball tops Bridgewater-Raynham to return to D1 Final 4

Via Twitter, Franklin TV, and our subscription to HockomockSports.com, we share the results of the Winter sports competition for Franklin High School on Thursday, March 6, 2025

Boys Basketball = Division 1
#8 Bridgewater-Raynham, 50 @ #1 Franklin, 63 – Final

Josh Perry || HockomockSports.com Managing Editor, provides the game recap:

"Bridgewater-Raynham was never going to go quietly. The Trojans trailed by double digits after being held without a basket and to just a pair of free throws in the second quarter of Thursday night’s Div. 1 quarterfinal, but a 7-0 run to start the fourth saw the visitors trim the deficit to just six points.

Top seeded Franklin, last year’s D1 runner-up, needed a response to avoid the upset and book a second straight Final Four appearance.

Following a Deshawn Faulk dunk in transition, B-R had the ball under the Franklin basket with 3:30 to go. Jake Olmstead (17 points and five rebounds) picked off the inbound pass and he finished on the other end of the floor, pulling up and banking in a jumper. Wyatt Herndon then hustled to save a defensive rebound, hanging in the air and getting the ball to Caden Sullivan (24 points and 10 rebounds), who raced up the left sideline and finished at the rim.

 

The Franklin lead went from six with B-R in possession back up to double digits. The Panthers would close the game on a 14-7 run, including 8-of-10 at the line (after being 5-of-9 through three quarters), to close out a 63-50 victory."

Continue reading the article (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.com/franklin-boys-basketball-shows-finishing-touch-returns-to-final-four/

For a photo gallery from this game (subscription required)

https://hockomocksports.smugmug.com/2024-2025/Winter-2024-2025/Franklin-Bridgewater-Raynham-Boys-Basketball-03-06-25

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

Community Closet scheduled for Tuesday, March18

We have received an amazing amount of clothing donations in the last two months.

Community Closet scheduled for March18

Have a specific need?

Searching for a new look?

Curious about the Community Closet?

We'll be open on Tuesday, March 4 and 18 from 11 AM - 1 PM, or by appointment.

Take all that you want and/or need. It is all free.

To learn more about the Community Closet, including our current needs, how to donate and volunteer,, check out our March update at https://franklinumc.org/2025/03/03/community-closet-franklinumc-march-2025/?

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18gwJE7UVR/

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 2 - Jan 16, 2025 (video)

Jay Horrigan and Steve Dubzinski of the MIAA talk with 3 athletes of the month in this session, part 2 of 2

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s13wKj6v7oU

Winning Ways with the MIAA: Student Athletes Part 2 - Jan 16, 2025 (video)

FREE STOP THE BLEED CLASS scheduled for March 19

FREE STOP THE BLEED CLASS scheduled for March 19

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is having another free stop the bleed class for the community on March 19th from 3 PM - 4:30 PM at the Franklin Fire station. 

Please share the attached flyer and sign up link below!

Thank you very much! 

SIGN UP LINK:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-55535046-stop

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s4f0fbIC3AeM7FMreDJuAAyLUtek-YDq/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday, March 7, 2025

• wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Friday

Time/Day			Friday
7:00 AM	12:00 Noon	5:00 PM	Jazz
8:00 AM	1:00 PM	6:00 PM	FM News - Sherlock
9:00 AM	2:00 PM	7:00 PM	Talking Blues - Derick/Remissong
10:00 AM	3:00 PM	8:00 PM	Talking Blues - Derick/Remissong
11:00 AM	4:00 PM	9:00 PM	"The Vibe"

8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock
Franklin and its local government, services and events 

• This segment features the Town Council meeting of Feb 26, 2025 conducted in less than an hour (so they could go toexecutive session for negotiation strategy) https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/03/town-council-effectively-conducts.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

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Friday