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Thursday, November 5, 2026
350 Mass Franklin Node schedules regular meeting Thursday, Nov 5 at 7 PM (hybrid)
Young artists looking for part-time work? Check out Creative Corner Art Studio
Curbside Yard Waste Pick-Up is the Week of November 16, 2026!
School Cmte Policy Subcmte approves policy chnages to bring to School Committee (audio)
FM #1850 - This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1850 in the series.
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room.Dr Tina Rogers, Paula Marano, and Elizabeth Morrison also participated.
Quick recap:
Discussion on the audit done to confirm what other policies need to be adjusted based upon the recent Freedom to Read Act changes. Using the MASC policies as a guideline, reviewed the proposed changes, approved the 3 to bring to the full Committee for first reading. Internal work on the underlying procedures is still underway ideally to be completed by the time the policies are approved
Next up, Patricia Middelman, Treasurer of SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) is present to talk about ensuring coverage for special education needs in any policy discussions. The group is coming back to life and will be attempting to have representation at Policy and School Committee meetings going forward.
(Editor’s note: this is not just any old group. Per Mass General Law, districts that receive funding for special education are required to have such a group. It had been very active then the past couple of years it went quiet as leadership/membership changed (parents of special ed students aged out of the program).
Next up, continuation of the fiscal policy discussion. Complete set would be sent to the Budget Subcommittee for their review and comment, then back to this committee for any final edits before bringing to the full committee likely in December
Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0, folks move to Chambers for full School Committee meeting
The recording runs about 50 minutes, so let’s listen in.
Audio link - https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1850-school-cmte-policy-subcmte-mtg-11-03-26/--------------
The meeting agenda can be found ->
https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10132026-2558
My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KQwwtCt2nwHOX2ny8ANnYDcVwCxGGsHZ/view?usp=drive_link
School Committee Policy manual - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/policy-manual
School Committee Subcommittee assignments
https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons
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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Thursday, November 5, 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.
8:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 6:00 PM - Franklin Matters Radio – Steve Sherlock covering Franklin, its local government, services, and events (Repeats Saturday at 3:00 PM)
- This week the Turntable Show re-airs the first show featuring "Mojo", the twelfth studio album by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, released on June 15, 2010.
- The Tom Petty Vibe Playlist Hour drops the needle on popular live and studio hits including: You Want To Be A Rock 'N' Roll; First Flash of Freedom; Lover's Touch; Here Comes My Girl; Lost Without You [Live]; It's Good To Be King; The Waiting; Tweeter and the Monkey Man; and The Trip to Pirate's Cove. Enjoy a replay of the 1st Turntable Show and music with amazing mojo!
Franklin TV schedule for Thursday, November 5, 2026
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
8:00 am Town Council 10-28-26
1:00 pm Town Council 10-28-26
6:00 pm Town Council 11-4-26 CHAMBERS 874 7637 4445
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
What's happening in Franklin, MA: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Board of Health Meeting
Wednesday, November 4 Time: 5:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11042026-2588
Town Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 4 Time: 6:00 PM
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_11042026-2593
Town of Franklin: Unofficial Results for Nov 3, 2026 State Election
Exploring Goldsmith Wine Selections for Thanksgiving (Wine Club Event)
Date: Thursday, November 19thTime: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PMLocation: The Wine Room at Franklin LiquorsHost: Roger Warner
Franklin voters and advocates share their views (video)
FHS field hockey & volleyball D1 seeds and initial playoff matches revealed
- Division 1 - #2 Franklin (15-1-2) will host #31 Durfee (10-7-1) on Thursday, 11/5 at 3:30.
- Division 1 = #5 Franklin (18-2) will host #28 Springfield Central (17-2) on a date and time to be announced.
School cafeterias were turned into haunted kitchens last Thursday and Friday (video)
Pop-Up Holiday Shop scheduled for Saturday, November 21, 2026
Who doesn’t love pizza? Help the FHS girls soccer team fudner raiser at Bar Pizza- Weds, Nov 4 from 4 to 8 PM
You can help the Franklin Music Boosters with their fund raiser at Dave's Hot Chicken on Friday, Nov 6
Make the most of the half day with lunch at Dave's Hot Chicken and support the Franklin Music Boosters!
Friday, November 6 -> 11 AM - 2 PM
See the flyer for all the details!
New Instagram account for Tri-County Athletic Dept
Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm Schedule for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Franklin TV schedule for Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = WEDNESDAY
Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = WEDNESDAY
Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf

















