Franklin Matters

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Emily & Jillian reveal what's inside the Senior Center newsletter for September 2025 (audio)

FM #1496 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1496 in the series.

This session shares my conversation with Emily Dellorco and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

September 2025 newsletter

We talk about

All the key event highlights for September

The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.

The Senior Center hours have changed, they will no longer be open late on Wednesdays. They're open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM each day Monday through Friday.

The recording runs about 24 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1496-franklin-senior-center-sept-2025-highlights-08-14-25/

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Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging

September 2025 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/6621/FSC-Septemeber-2025-Newsletter?bidId=

The newsletter archive page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/585/Connection-Newsletter

Senior Center calendar view (just FSC events) -> https://franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

Subscribe to the newsletter -> by calling 508-520-4945

My Active Center -> https://myactivecenter.com/

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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 it!

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FREE "Stop the Bleed" class - September 11 at the Franklin Fire Station #1

FREE "Stop the Bleed" class - September 11
at the Franklin Fire Station #1

The Franklin Health and Fire Department is having another FREE "Stop the Bleed" class for community members on September 11 from 3 PM - 4 PM at the Franklin Fire station.

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share -> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dthFs44PgqF5xmsvQeeG-JOvAhbPQ3aB/view?usp=drive_link

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The Wines of McManis Vineyards - Sep 18

Join us for an exclusive Franklin Wine Club event, "Exploring The Wines of McManis," where we'll delve into the world of this renowned family-owned and operated winery. The McManis family, with a five-generation history of farming, is dedicated to producing high-quality, estate-grown wines using sustainable, small winery methods. They are a proud participant in the Lodi Rules sustainable winegrowing program, demonstrating their commitment to protecting their land, workers, and community.

Franklin Wine Club: Exploring The
Wines of McManis Vineyards - Sep 18

Date: September 18

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location: The Franklin Liquors Wine Room

This will be a sit-down wine tasting and educational event. Our special guest host, Keely Abbott, will guide us through the fascinating history and philosophy of McManis Family Vineyards and introduce us to a selection of their exceptional wines, which include a wide range of red and white varietals.

RSVP is required for this event. Don't miss this opportunity to taste some incredible wines and learn about a winery that is building a legacy of quality.

Have you seen the Town of Franklin annual water quality report ???

The annual report should have arrived via regular postal mail. If you missed it, you can find a PDF copy for this year and prior years on the Town of Franklin Water & Sewer Division page

Current year -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5463/2024-Consumer-Confidence-Report

Prior year archive of reports -> https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?AMID=45

The image below (from the report) depicts the water process from the well to the tap

Have you seen the Town of Franklin annual water quality report ???

For additional insights and explanations, you can listen to the 3-part podcast series with Water Superintendent Doug Martin and Asst Superintendent Jake Standly as we covered the process from the well to the tap. For ease of finding the series, it is also posted on the Water & Sewer home page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/556/Water-Sewer-Division

PS - we also did a 3-part series on the sewer system from the flush to water treatment also found on the same page.

Jennifer Tefft has a solo performance scheduled for Aug 28 at 7 PM

via Jennifer Tefft:

"Another new venue for me this week!

Come help me make a good first impression at The Tap in Cumberland RI this Thursday night 7 PM"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DNyAPV62kpH/

Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025

Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions shares their
Wine tour calendar for the remainder of 2025

via Pour Richard's Wine & Provisions

Ladies and Gentlemen. Mark your calendars - We’ve got a busy few months and more to come.

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/16zyzchZ2m/

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, August 26, 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 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:

wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, Franklin Public Radio

Tuesday

SAFE Radio – Jim Derick and Dr. Anne Bergen Addressing issues of Drug Abuse Disorder

Jazz Journey – with Pamela Hines - An insightful tour of Jazz Greats in a golden era

Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday

Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, August 26, 2025 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am Joe Landry: Hurricane of 1938

9:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

10:00 am Frank Presents: Daniela Masters Pt 1

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Taquitos

12:30 pm Cooking with Linda: Meatballs

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

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 4

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm Riffing on Main Street: Steve Sherlock

4:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

6:00 pm Horace Mann PSA

6:30 pm Metrowest Symposium: Equity & Access in Arts & Culture

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

8:00 pm 4th of July 2025: Jamie Barrett

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

7:00 am Lifelong Music: Strings School 01-22-25

8:30 am Public School Event: FHS Summer Music 2021

10:00 am Mental Health: Amy Frigulietti

12:30 pm Public School Event: Remington Spring Music '22

2:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Lacrosse v Oliver Ames 04-02-25

4:30 pm Rec Basketball: 5th & 6th Grade Boys Championship 2025

8:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith

9:00 pm FHS Theater Company: Legally Blonde

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

8:00 am School Committee 08-12-25

12:00 pm Finance Committee 08-11-25

2:00 pm School Committee 08-12-25

7:00 pm School Committee CHAMBERS 832 6423 2582 Word 929570

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

Monday, August 25, 2025

What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, August 25, 2025 ??

Monday, August 25

Library & Senior Center events

For additional details on Library & Senior Center events ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

** Town Meetings today **

Planning Board Meeting

Monday, August 25 Time: 7:00 PM

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08252025-1869

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What's happening in Franklin, MA

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

2025-26 Dean College Theatre and Dance Single ticket sales start on September 1st

Good evening all,

Regular Single Ticket sales start on September 1^st for all of the 2025-2026 Theatre and Dance Season shows at Dean College via online sales at www.dean.edu/boxoffice. Single ticket types include Adult, Senior Citizen, Non-Dean Student, Dean Faculty/Staff, and Dean Students.

Here is a breakdown of the eight (four theatre and four dance) mainstage 25-26 season shows:

2025-2026 Performing Arts Season at Dean

The Wolves
Written by Sarah DeLappe
October 15-19, 2025 - Main Stage

A contemporary play that follows the experiences of a high school girls' indoor soccer team. The drama unfolds entirely during their pre-game warm-ups as nine teenage girls navigate complex issues of adolescence, identity, and social dynamics. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. (www.concordtheatricals.com).

Fall Dance Concert
October 31-November 1, 2025 - Guidrey Center

This performance showcases student choreography, celebrating the creative voices of Dean's dance majors and demonstrating a range of choreographic perspectives

Cabaret
Book by Joe Masteroff; Based on the play by John Van Druten and stories by Christopher Isherwood; Music by John Kander; Lyrics by Fred Ebb
November 12-16, 2025 - Main Stage
Daring, provocative, and exuberantly entertaining, this musical explores the dark and heady life of Bohemian Berlin as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Tams-Witmark (www.concordtheatricals.com).

Faculty Dance Works
December 5-6, 2025 - Main Stage

Two energetic and exciting evenings of dance, featuring outstanding works conceived by the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance faculty and guest artists.

Much Ado About Nothing
Written by William Shakespeare
February 18-22, 2026 - Main Stage
One of Shakespeare's last comedies, Much Ado About Nothing was first presented in 1598 and feels as contemporary as if it were written yesterday. The classic play is chock-full of surprises, laughs, relationships that feel familiar, and unforgettable characters navigating their way through impossible circumstances.

Choreographers' Concert
February 27-28, 2026 - Main Stage

Dean student choreographers will have selected works showcased and adjudicated by renowned industry professionals in this two-night concert. Join us to enjoy the creative talents of emerging choreographers in a full production setting. Friday evening's presentation will feature live commentary from guest artists following each work, while the program will be reprised as a regular concert on Saturday evening.

Please note: The performances may differ each night, so please ensure you attend the appropriate performance if you hope to see specific students.

The Prom
Book and lyrics by Chad Beguelin; Book by Bob Martin; Music by Matthew Sklar; Based on an original concept by Jack Viertel; Original Broadway Production directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw
April 8-12, 2026 - Main Stage
In this comedic and heartwarming musical, four Broadway stars come together to support a high school girl in a small town who faces backlash from the school's PTA for wanting to attend prom with her girlfriend. Winner of the Drama Desk Award for Best Musical, The Prom expertly captures all the humor and heart of a classic musical comedy with a message that resonates with audiences now more than ever. Presented through special arrangement with, and all authorized performance materials are supplied by, Theatrical Rights Worldwide 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036 (www.theatricalrights.com).

Dance Company
April 23-26, 2026 - Main Stage

Faculty and guest choreographers will showcase the impressive talent of Dean's dance majors through a variety of new and restaged dance works, featuring a diverse program of dance genres.

If there are any questions, please email Anna Proulx at aproulx@dean.edu. Thank you.

	David Rowell (he/his/him)
	Associate Professor / Program Coordinator – Arts Leadership
	508-541-1638 (office) \| drowell@dean.edu \| 850-443-5736 (cell)

		dean.edu

What "one" question would have for a candidate in the Town of Franklin Biennial Election Nov 4, 2025 ???

As the ballot gets closer to being finalized, we can take review the questions we have used in previous elections (link for 2023 & 2021 provided below) and see if there are any updates required.

You can make multiple question entries to ask your "one" question for each role. For example, the question for a Town Council candidate would likely differ from a Planning Board candidate.

You can help with this effort by submitting your "one" question for each candidate role with a 3 step process.