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Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Welcome to National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) 2026
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday, March 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:
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| 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
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| Franklin Public Radio wfpr.fm Schedule for Tuesday |
Franklin TV schedule for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Your local Public, Education & Government "PEG" station)
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Battleship Cove: Preserving the Fleet
7:30 am Once Upon A Town: The James Stewart Block
9:00 am ArtWeek: Art + Music
10:00 am Frank Presents: Christel Akouri
12:00 pm Brooke'n'Cookin: Mac'n'Cheese
12:30 pm Cook with Linda: Pork Tenderloin
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Emergency Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2019 Show 7
3:00 pm Candlepin New Generation: Show 11
3:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
5:30 pm Celebrate with Pride 2025: Sioo
9:00 pm Franklin History: Tommaso Juglaris
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = TUESDAY
7:00 am Lifelong Winter Music 2026
8:30 am FHS Concert Hour 02-25-26
10:00 am ArtWeek: Art + Music
11:00 am FHS Winter Jazz 01-27-26
1:30 pm FHS Girls Varsity Hockey v Norwood 01-24-26
3:00 pm Critical Conversations: Student Wellbeing
8:30 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Pete Smith
9:30 pm FHS Theater Company: Cinderella
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = TUESDAY
8:00 am School Committee 02-24-26
12:00 pm Finance Committee 02-25-26
2:00 pm School Committee 02-24-26
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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Monday, March 2, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Monday, March 2, 2026 ???
Monday, March 2 = Town of Franklin (birthday)
- Regular curbside trash/recycle schedule for this week
- Free overflow bags at DPW Admin building, 257 Fisher St
- Hours added at Beaver St Recycling Ctr https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/03/reminder-regular-curbside-schedule-for.html
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| Library & Senior Center events |
For additional details on Library events ->
For additional details on Senior Center events ->
Note: Senior Center checking on why their events are suddenly being shown as "All Day". You can use the monthly newsletter for specific program/event times
*** Town Meetings today ***
Library Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2157
Recreation Department Meeting
Monday, March 2 Time: 7:00 PM
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03022026-2158
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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
The School district calendar is found https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendar
"Healing Power of Flowers" is the Focus of the Franklin Garden Club Meeting - March 3, 2026
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| "Healing Power of Flowers" |
In this wonderful and innovative presentation, participants will learn how creating with flowers and color can increase memory and improve well-being. The author of “Flowering Your Mind,” Faith draws on decades of experience in dementia care and a lifelong passion for art, to offer a unique and powerful approach to enhancing cognitive well-being through creativity and nature. Her engaging presentation explores how working with flowers and color can boost memory, uplift mood, and promote brain health.
Faith has held memberships to The Pressed Flower Guild of Great Britain, The International Pressed Flower Art Society, and the Worldwide Pressed Flower Guild for two decades. Through her innovative programs and global workshops, she inspires caregivers, professionals, and creative minds alike with tools that transcend language and touch the heart.
Save the date for the Lady Trail Spring Walk - April 25
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| Save the date for the Lady Trail Spring Walk - April 25 |
Save the date for our Ladybug Spring Trail Walk kickoff date! April 25th we kick off spring, welcome the warm weather, and encourage folks to EXPLORE downtown by walking our ladybug trail!
Following the map, you can spot all landmark ladybugs within the cultural district.
Make it a game or an excuse to get some fresh air and explore what our downtown has to offer.
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SAFE Coalition: Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April
Back to Life: Youth Theater Project Starting this April
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| Back to Life - Youth Theater Project Starting this April |
Time: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
Location: SAFE Adolescent Wellness Center (Franklin)
Ages: 13–18
This spring, SAFE is partnering with Drug Story Theater to bring a powerful new program to the Adolescent Wellness Center.
Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is a free, 6-week theater program for teens ages 13–18. Starting April 2, participants will meet weekly to rehearse and perform an original play that tackles some of the hardest conversations facing young people today: substance use, fentanyl contamination, friendship, and asking for help.
Whether a teen wants to be center stage or help behind the scenes with lighting, sound, or set design, there's a place for them in this program. No theater experience is needed!
The series wraps up with a public performance on May 7, followed by a community talkback with Dr. Joseph Shrand, a nationally recognized expert in adolescent addiction. It's an opportunity for teens to not only express themselves creatively, but to become real educators in their communities, helping audiences understand overdose prevention and destigmatizing the use of Narcan.
If you know a teen who would benefit from this program, we'd love for you to share it with them. Registration is open now - https://www.safecoalitionma.org/get-support/youth-theater-project?blm_aid=465921
Back to Life: Youth Theater Project is made possible by the generous support of Mass Cultural Council, Lawson Charitable Foundation, and Community Health Systems Foundation.
Reminder: Regular curbside schedule for this week; Beaver St Recycling Ctr hours added
"Good morning! Working with the Town Administrator and members of the Town Council, the following is planned to help folks that have been affected or will be affected by a trash and recycling missed pick-up or cancelled pick-up last week or this upcoming week caused by the Blizzard of 2026.
To get these free overflow bags, come to the Franklin Public Works Administration Building at 257 Fisher Street with an ID.
Additionally, the Beaver Street Recycling Center will be open the following hours next week:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9AM to 2:30PM
- Wednesday from 9AM to 6PM
This will allow the affected residents mentioned above to drop off trash or recycling if needed. A sticker is not required, but please bring an ID."
FHS Theater Co performance of "Animal Farm" advances to METG semi-finals
I took the opportunity to watch the preview performance of "Animal Farm" on Friday night. The FHS Theater Co did an amazing performance. The message of the performance is both earie and timely.
Updated 3/2/26 - adding the all-star awards for cast and crew recognitions
They performed at the METG competition on Sunday and advanced to the Semi-finals. Congratulations!
The METG competition page for the preliminaries (with results)
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| FHS Theater Co cast & crew of "Animal Farm" |
Updated 3/2/26 - adding the all-star awards for cast and crew recognitions
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| the all-star awards for cast and crew recognitions |
The program with the cast and crew as well as all the pages of local sponsors is available in PDF. Please support the sponsors - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lZmKFgyhtT4Aj0qen0Alnw1Qza-92Gxg/view?usp=drive_link
Michael Walker-Jones recognized with 2026 Black Excellence Award
via State Rep Jeff Roy:
"It was my great honor to nominate Franklin’s own Michael Walker-Jones for a 2026 Black Excellence Award, celebrated at the State House alongside the Black & Latino Legislative Caucus.
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| (L-R) Michael Walker-Jones, State Rep Jeff Roy |
A devoted family man who raised four accomplished children, Michael embodies the principle that strong communities are built through connection, engagement, and service. Whether through broadcasting, advocacy, or one-on-one conversation, he remains an accessible and trusted voice working toward a more informed and equitable society.
During the ceremony, we also had the pleasure of sitting with Onawuni Jean Moss, the honoree nominated by Representative Mindy Domb. During the singing of Lift Every Voice and Sing — often called the Black National Anthem — she moved the entire room with a powerful and inspiring accompaniment of the performance. Be sure to watch the video below.
Congratulations to Michael and all the other awardees."
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FHS Cheerleaders take home yet another trophy; on to States next week !!!
FHS Cheerleading are the 2026 Winter South Regional Large CoEd Champions!
They compete at the State Championship next Sunday 3/8 at Worcester State!
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Norfolk County Real Estate Activity Shows Steady to Start 2026
Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O'Donnell reported that real estate activity in Norfolk County remained steady in January 2026, with slight fluctuations among key indicators compared to the same period last year.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds recorded 7,907 documents in January 2026, a slight uptick of 1% from January 2025, though 22% lower than activity levels seen in December 2025.
"Document recordings for January held close to last year's levels," stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds, William P. O'Donnell. "Real estate activity typically slows at the start of the year following December's end‑of‑year surge. Even so, the steadiness in year‑over‑year document volume demonstrates that engagement in the real estate market remains consistent throughout Norfolk County."
A total of 1,124 deeds were recorded in January, representing a 2% decrease compared to January 2025. Despite fewer transactions, overall sales volume demonstrated a notable increase. Total commercial and residential real estate volume reached $710 million, a 10% increase compared to January 2025.
"With the overall volume of real estate sales increasing even as fewer transactions took place suggests that higher‑value properties continue to play a significant role in the market," noted Register O'Donnell. "With a limited inventory of available property, the transactions that do occur tend to involve higher‑value properties, which is reflected in the overall sales volume. These numbers also reveal higher prices for real estate due to limited sales inventory in the Norfolk County communities."
The average sale price for all commercial and residential properties in January 2026 was $1,498,107, a 21% increase compared to January 2025 and a 4% increase compared to December 2025.
"Sale prices at the start of the year remained elevated," said Register O'Donnell. "While this continues to present challenges for some prospective buyers, it also reflects the desirability of living and doing business in Norfolk County."
Lending activity also saw encouraging growth when compared to last year. The Registry recorded 1,251 mortgages in January, an increase of 10% from January 2025, but down 29% from December 2025. Total mortgage indebtedness for the month amounted to $929 million, a 19% rise from the same period last year.
"The increase in mortgage activity indicates that many residents are securing financing for purchases or refinancing existing loans," said Register O'Donnell. "This level of activity suggests that homeowners and buyers remain willing to invest, supported in part by borrowing costs easing from the highs seen in 2023."
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds has been closely monitoring the foreclosure market. In January 2026, there were 3 foreclosure deeds recorded as a result of mortgage foreclosures taking place in Norfolk County, down from the 4 recorded in January 2025. However, there were 24 notices to foreclose, the first step in the foreclosure process, which is an increase from the 20 recorded in January 2025.
"Unforeseen events can happen to any of us, and sometimes these events can have severe emotional and financial impacts. I urge anyone struggling to pay their mortgage, or who knows someone in this situation, to reach out to one of the non‑profit organizations listed on our website, www.norfolkdeeds.org," said Register O'Donnell.
For those seeking help, the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds partners with Quincy Community Action Programs (617‑479‑8181 x376) and NeighborWorks Housing Solutions (508‑587‑0950) to assist residents facing mortgage challenges. Homeowners may also contact the Massachusetts Attorney General's Consumer Advocacy and Response Division (CARD) at 617‑727‑8400.
"The stable start to the year, combined with growth in document volume and mortgage activity, reflects the continued resilience and desirability of the real estate market in Norfolk County," said Register O'Donnell. "As the year moves forward, we hope to see last year's positive trends continue."
To learn more about these and other Registry of Deeds events and initiatives like us on Facebook at facebook.com/NorfolkDeeds, or follow us on X at x.com/NorfolkDeeds and Instagram at instagram.com/NorfolkDeeds.
The Norfolk County Registry of Deeds is located at 649 High Street in Dedham. The Registry is a resource for homeowners, title examiners, mortgage lenders, municipalities and others with a need for secure, accurate, accessible land record information. All land record research information can be found on the Registry's website www.norfolkdeeds.org. Residents in need of assistance can contact the Registry of Deeds Customer Service Center via telephone at (781) 461-6101, or email us at registerodonnell@norfolkdeeds.org.
Reminder: Franklin Art Association Meeting March 4 features demonstration by Rachel J. Diamond Calow
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| Reminder: Franklin Art Association Meeting March 4 features demonstration by Rachel J. Diamond Calow |
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Every Friday in March Pizza and paint at Creative Corner
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| Every Friday in March Pizza and paint at Creative Corner |
Friday Family Fun! Every Friday in March Pizza and paint !
Register today ! www.creativecornerartstudiofranklin.com
The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW): Episode 310 - Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards (audio)
Hosts Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi explore all things wine with you!
Uncorking a New Way to Learn with Mistral Wine Cards
In this episode of The Wonderful World of Wine (WWW), Kim and Mark sit down with Seth Cysewski, the visionary founder and inventor of Mistral Wine Cards. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by complex wine books or tired of staring at a screen to learn about your favorite vintage, this conversation is for you!
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| Seth Cysewski |
📚 Inside the Episode:
- The Digital Fatigue: Seth explains why digital wine education often falls short and how physical cards create a more lasting, sensory connection to wine knowledge.
- The Mistral Format: We explore the design and content of the cards—built for everyone from the "wine geek" to the casual consumer.
- A Tool for the Trade: Discover how wine shops, restaurants, and brands are using these cards to enhance the customer experience and streamline staff training.
- Stop Chasing Trends: Seth shares his provocative take on why the wine industry needs to stop following fads. Plus, he reveals his surprising plan for what he’ll do if Mistral Wine Cards become a trend themselves!
- The Big Picture: A look at the future of the brand and the many creative ways to integrate these cards into your wine journey.
🔗 Get Your Deck! - Ready to take your wine knowledge offline? You can learn more and purchase your own set at: 👉 www.mistralcards.com
For more episodes and wine resources, visit us at: 👉 www.thewww.wine
Corporation for Public Broadcasting shuts down
"Today (3/1/26), the Corporation for Public Broadcasting formally dissolved as a corporate entity.
For nearly 60 years, CPB stewarded the federal appropriation for public media in ways that enhanced the lives of all Americans, ensuring everyone, regardless of where they live or how much they earn, has access to public media and the essential services it provides, free of charge. As a whole, public media provided such value, at so little cost to the taxpayer, that it received bipartisan support for decades and few thought it would be defunded.
However, throughout 2025, CPB and public media became the target of heightened, relentless partisan attacks with the goal of defunding CPB. Millions of Americans who value their public media station and recognize that public media's trusted, educational and informational content is vital to our democracy, expressed support for public media and petitioned Congress to preserve federal funding for CPB.
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Against the wishes of the majority of Americans, in July 2025, Congress defunded CPB by passing the Rescission Act of 2025 — a maneuver that enabled Congress to "claw back" already appropriated funds by just a single-vote margin.
Since then, CPB has survived mainly on private donations because Congress failed to provide basic closing costs. The CPB team has worked with unwavering professionalism to honor existing commitments and distribute remaining grants to local stations, producers, PBS, and NPR, even when only a handful of us remained. We mark their dedicated service with respect and gratitude.
Some have asked if CPB could survive on private donations alone until a more favorable political climate emerges that would favor restoring funding to CPB. The CPB Board of Directors gave very careful consideration to many options and concluded that dissolution was the only responsible path.
The longer CPB tried to exist without funding, the greater the probability that our remaining funds would never reach the public media system. Moreover, we grew increasingly concerned that funding directed to public media could become subject to new content restrictions, and that compliance would further harm stations and erode the trust we worked decades to build.
These risks were real and dangerous, and we would not allow them to take shape.
We could have survived by complying with demands for political control over news coverage, by rewriting history, by limiting the stories and information shared with the American public, by abandoning diverse talent, or by supporting content that increases divisiveness through disinformation.
But the American people deserve more. So, CPB took its last stand.
We invested in the innovative, sustainable solutions that will empower public media to survive in our absence.
Since October, we have provided over $170 million in funding into organizations, stations, and programs with the power to carry public media forward.
We made strategic investments that preserve public media’s legacy and strengthen its future, safeguarding the American Archive of Public Broadcasting so our shared civic history endures; maintaining national distribution of locally produced programming through American Public Television; supporting trusted, research-backed educational content; commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary through StoryCorps; and advancing rigorous research that documents public media’s impact and role in supporting our democracy.
All of these measures reflect CPB’s enduring purpose: to strengthen education, preserve democratic memory, amplify local voices, and ensure that public media remains valuable to the public it serves.
The Board took the heart-wrenching but necessary step to dissolve this venerable institution not only for financial reasons but to protect CPB from continued attacks or other interventions that would diminish the institution, as has occurred at other federally funded agencies.
We are grateful for the public's decades of support for our mission and work, and thankful for your continued support to local stations struggling in the wake of the rescission.
The Public Broadcasting Act, which envisioned a public media system that put the public interest above profit, still exists. Let us look to a future when public media funding is restored in ways that honor that mission.
Thank you."
"Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else." - Mister Rogers
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