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| The one and only DUCKY WUCKY is back |
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm schedule for Thursday |
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| (L-R) Pauly G, Taylor, and The Vibe |
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday
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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| Watch Listen Read all things that matter in Franklin MA |
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| Library & Senior Center events |
** Franklin Art Association Art Show and Sale Exhibit (Norfolk Public Library)
Norfolk County Advisory Board Meeting Notice
Wednesday, April 16 Time: 6:30 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1657
Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, April 16 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04162025-1682
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| What's happening today in Franklin? |
PorchFest is coming back to Franklin, and we want YOU to be a part of it!
This beloved community event transforms our neighborhoods into live music stages—where local musicians perform on porches, driveways, and front lawns, and neighbors stroll from house to house enjoying the sounds of everything from folk and rock to jazz and blues.
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| Franklin PorchFest 2025 |
Event Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025 (12 - 6pm)
Location: All around Franklin's Cultural District – wherever porches and music meet
Registration Deadline: April 30, 2025
Sign up at: Franklin.PorchFest.Info
Why host a porch?
Hosting a porch means you get a front-row seat to the action—literally! You’ll be matched with talented local performers, and your home becomes part of the magic that makes PorchFest so special.
Let’s fill the town with music, community spirit, and good vibes.
Don’t wait—register your porch TODAY and be part of the soundtrack of Franklin
- Thursday, April 17 from 8 PM through Friday, April 18 at 7 PMInspired by Sen. Cory Booker, Rev Kathy will read Scripture, pray, sing, and speak for 24 hours. You are invited to drop-in to the church anytime or to join on Facebook: stjohnsfranklinma
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| St John’s Episcopal Church |
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. 7 members participated, 6 in Council Chambers.1 remote (Sompally).
The audio for the meeting is split into 3 segments for ease of listening
Part 1 - #1426 = the beginning and ending of the meeting (approx. 43 minutes)
Part 2 - #1427 = the Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) update (approx. 52 Minutes)
Part 3 - #1428 = the Elementary schools redistricting update (approx. 1 hour & 16 minutes)
Quick recap:
ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal
Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYDXR58de1BmRCaa6
Elementary update ->
grade level 3-5 K-2
Washington Even Chalman Stefani Wasik
Lincoln Brad Hendrixson Keri Busavage
Photos of the slides as presented -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Cd9aV25fJ3eYrB8Z7
Discussion/ actions items -
School Choice Vote - I recommend to not accept School Choice students for the 2025-2026 School Year as discussed. For this year with redistricting underway, not at this time, open for more a stabile world; So moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
Foreign Exchange Student Vote - I recommend to not accept Foreign Exchange students for the 2025-2026 school year as discussed. Not the same as school choice; so moved, second, passes via roll call 7-0
Policy- 2nd Reading - Adoption/Elimination I recommend adoption / elimination of the following policies as discussed: 2nd Reading: ACA - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Elimination: ACA-R - Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex Under Title IX Including Sex- Based Harassment Per president executive orders; Via roll call 6-1 (Griffith - no)
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| ECDC update - Kimberly Taylor, Principal |
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Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/live/3rgXaYFUtNA?&t=100
The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04082025-1669
Documents released for this agenda after the meeting can be found -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/april-8%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/784309
My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QCIHgtiYGE6hjPEpDLKBhP2B1oYReHbu/view?usp=drive_link
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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
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And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. 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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