Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, February 4, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)

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

7:30 am     ArtWeek: Ed Iannuccilli

8:30 am Vera Meyer: Glass Armonica

10:00 am Franklin Art Association: Katie Kindilien

11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Lasagna

12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs

12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Broccoli Salad

1:30 pm     Pizzapalooza: White Pizza

2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 5

3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11

3:30 pm More Perfect Union: Susan Rodriguez McDowell

5:30 pm Martin Luther King: Music and Spoken Word

6:00 pm U. S. Army: Jazz Ambassadors 04-01-19

8:30 pm Circle of Friends: Kim Moberg & Jenna Nicholls

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

7:00 am Cultural Council: BT ALC Big Band

8:30 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026

10:00 am SAFE Coalition: Woody Geissman

11:00 am Middle School Winter Music: 2025: Band

1:30 pm     FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26

4:00 pm FHS Varsity Swimming v Taunton 01-09-26

8:00 pm FHS Varsity Wrestling: v Taunton 01-05-23

10:00 pm FHS Boys Varsity Basketball v Mansfield 01-27-26

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

8:00 am Town Council 01-21-26

1:00 pm Town Council 01-21-26

6:00 pm Town Council  CHAMBERS  885 5431 3626

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, February 3, 2026 ???

Tuesday, February 3

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

6:30pm Franklin Garden Club - monthly meeting (Franklin Senior Center)

Library & Senior Center events

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/calendar.aspx?CID=37,24&showPastEvents=false

Note: I do have an inquiry into the Senior Center on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". The Center isn't even open all day.

***  Town Meetings today   ***

Franklin School Committee- Special Meeting

Tuesday, February 3 Time: 6:00 PM

https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02032026-2116 

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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 Ridge Presentation scheduled for Friday, Feb 6

Franklin Ridge Presentation scheduled for Friday, Feb 6

Learn about Franklin’s newest senior housing opportunity! We’re excited to host a Franklin Ridge Presentation at the Franklin Senior Center, sharing details about a new senior housing development coming to Franklin. Franklin Ridge will be located at 40 Veterans Memorial Drive and this presentation will cover:

• The construction timeline
• The application process
• What to expect moving forward

🗓 Friday, February 6 ⏰ 1:30–3:30 PM 📍 Franklin Senior Center 10 Daniel McCahill St., Franklin The first hour will be a presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Can’t make it? Franklin TV will record the presentation. This is a valuable opportunity for residents, families, and caregivers to learn more — please help us spread the word!

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BmRsF8YZy/

Sarah & Jillian give us the scoop on what's happening at the Senior Center in Feb 2026 (audio)

FM #1651 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1651 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral and Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

 

We talk about 

• All the key event highlights for February 2026

• Van day trips planned for the year, touting those for March, April

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

The recording runs about 31 minutes, so let’s listen in.

Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1651-franklin-senior-center-feb-2026-highlights-01-21-26/

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

February 2026 newsletter -> https://www.franklinma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/8145/February-2026-Newsletter?bidId= 

Sarah & Jillian give us the scoop on what's
happening at the Senior Center in Feb 2026 (audio)

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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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 it!

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Senator Rausch Introduces Anti-ICE Legislative Package

Last week, State Senator Becca Rausch (D-Needham) introduced a legislative package of five bills designed to protect Massachusetts residents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ increasingly dangerous actions. After 2025 was their deadliest year in decades, only a month into this year, ICE and Customs and Border Police (CBP) have detained small children, ripped parents out of their children’s arms, dragged people from their homes into the cold, and killed Renée Good and Alex Pretti. 

State Senator Becca Rausch

“ICE’s recklessness defies both democracy and safety. Their actions are a gut punch to American values and human decency,” said Senator Becca Rausch. “We can and should pursue all of our options here in Massachusetts to protect our communities and ensure accountability. These bills aim to rein in ICE from operating with dangerous impunity and defend our civil and constitutional rights.”  

Three of Senator Rausch’s anti-ICE bills focus on immediately improving community safety.  

• An Act to get ICE out of families ensures that no parent of a minor child can be detained or held without an approved care plan for that child.  
• An Act to de-ICE Massachusetts law enforcement prohibits current ICE agents from serving in state and local police forces.  
• An Act to uncover ICE halts the state issuance of undercover license plates to ICE agents. 

The remaining two bills make it crystal clear that ICE is not above the law.  

• An Act to melt ICE defenses ensures that federal agency memos, including from ICE, cannot be used as a defense against civil or criminal liability under Massachusetts state law. 
• An Act supporting the pursuit of justice against ICE empowers anyone in the Commonwealth to sue ICE agents for violations of their constitutional rights. 

This anti-ICE suite of legislation would protect vulnerable children from being forced into abandonment by ICE, advance accountability, and help shield our communities in a moment of growing chaos and dangerousness in ICE operations. Last year, 32 people died in U.S. immigration custody. In January of this year alone, eight people were killed by ICE or CPB agents or died in their custody.  

This legislative package bolsters the continuing work across multiple state government branches to address ICE’s dangerous actions. Last week, Governor Maura Healey issued an Executive Order to prohibit the state from entering into any new 287(g) agreements with ICE and exclude ICE from using state property as staging areas. She also introduced robust legislation to prohibit ICE activity in schools, childcare centers, hospitals, and places of worship. Senator Rausch has also cosponsored several bills filed by her colleagues to place limits on ICE, including a bill filed by Senator Lydia Edwards to limit ICE actions at courthouses and an anti-mask bill filed by Senator Pat Jehlen that incorporates language Senator Rausch first filed as an amendment in October 2025. 

Now serving her fourth term in the Massachusetts Senate, Senator Becca Rausch represents the Norfolk, Worcester, and Middlesex District (Bellingham, Dover, Franklin, Medfield, Milford, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Plainville, Sherborn, and Wrentham). She is the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government, and the Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on the Census. 

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

Via Jennifer Rossing

Double Good Popcorn fund raiser order before Friday, Feb 6

"Hello everyone! The Franklin LGBTQ Alliance which I’m the treasurer of is holding a popcorn sale to raise money to throw their Pride festival, Celebrate with Pride, in June.

If you like popcorn, please consider ordering some from us and helping us meet our fundraising goal.

If you don’t like popcorn, please consider ordering some to be delivered as thank you gifts to teachers in the US.

Thank you!"

Order here by 6 PM Friday! -> https://s.dgpopup.com/0hd5r0w7

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CK5ZpFNPS/

Rotary schedules Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors Saturday, Feb 7

We’re looking forward to seeing our Franklin Seniors at this event!

Rotary schedules Valentine's Day Brunch for Seniors Saturday, Feb 7

Shared from -> https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CNxuAWSQS/

Paint Night scheduled by Amy Adams at the Curry House Feb 4

via Amy Adams

Paint Night scheduled by Amy Adams at the Curry House Feb 4

"The world feels heavy for a lot of people right now. In moments like this, taking time to refill your spirit is necessary.

This event is an invitation to step into a little light, reconnect with joy and good company to lift each other up.

If you’ve been needing a reset, let’s recharge together."

Register here: https://www.paintingvenus.art/event-details/rainbow-skies

Shared from ->    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/182oksfgPT/

Boston Globe: "Somerville’s secret weapon against snow"

"After 23.2 inches of snow, what’s a senior or person with heart problems supposed to do?

Somerville has figured out an answer, with a city program that matches homeowners in need with kids looking to make a few bucks by shoveling sidewalks, steps, and driveways. 

Boston Globe: "Somerville’s secret weapon against snow"

The city lets seniors and people with disabilities request help, and pairs them with a snow-shoveler between the ages of 14 and 19. The homeowner pays the shoveler in cash, at rates the city sets in advance.

For instance, clearing a sidewalk and steps is $25. Compare that to TaskRabbit, a site many people use to hire people for short one-off jobs, which says the cost of an average snow removal task arranged through the site is $118."

Continue reading the article at the Boston Globe ->

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/01/opinion/somerville-snow-shovel-teens/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Senior Story Hour - WFPR: Episode 097 - Heartbreak, Old Neighbors, Ornaments, Positivity, and the Living Room (audio)

In this episode, The Franklin Senior Center Writers Group shares stories, poems, and writings about heartbreak, an old neighbor named Eva, ornaments and other things that hold sentimental value, a journey to spread more positivity, and much more.

Audio link ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episode/episode-097-heartbreak-old-neighbors-ornaments-positivity-and-the-living-room

Senior Story Hour - WFPR

Senior Story Hour - WFPR = The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group

Steve Sherlock hosts The Franklin Senior Center Writer's Group for a monthly reading of short stories, essays, poetry and more. 

Find more episodes here (or on your favorite podcast app) ->  https://senior-scribblers.captivate.fm/episodes

Boston Globe: "Panera to close Franklin baking facility in March, eliminating 92 jobs"

"Panera Bread is closing its Franklin fresh dough facility in March, a move that will cut 92 jobs, the company said.

Boston Globe: "Panera to close Franklin
baking facility in March, eliminating 92 jobs"

“Panera is currently rolling out a new bakery-operating model to our cafes that ensures our delicious breads and sweet goods are available whenever our guests want them,” Alycia Gonzalez, Panera’s chief people officer, said in a letter to local and state officials on Jan. 22.

Under the new model, Gonzalez continued, “we partner with artisan bakers who use our recipes and high-quality ingredients to make our baked goods, which we finish in the cafe.”

As a result, the company’s baking facility on Beaver Street is closing down March 27, Gonzalez wrote."

Continue reading the coverage from the Boston Globe -> 

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/02/metro/panera-closing-massachusetts-baking-facility/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view

Patch also has coverage -> https://patch.com/massachusetts/across-ma/national-food-chain-lay-92-employees-close-ma-bakery-facility

Mass Poetry events for February, 2026

Mass Poetry events for February, 2026

via MassPoetry

"Love isn’t the only thing in the air this February — there’s poetry too!

Check out all these amazing poetry events going on all around Massachusetts during the month of February!"

Follow the link to view the various events in Mass

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUOIowbjj9n/

Or go directly to the February calendar

https://februarypoetryevents2026.sched.com/list/simple

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, February 3, 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:

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