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| 6/23/26 | ![]() FM #1772 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 06/17/26 | This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 members participated in Chambers. The meeting recording runs about 1 hours and 40 minutes--------------Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/7ofs1YHsfj8?&t=66 The agenda and documents released for this session - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-2368My notes in one PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RUd2GRsw73fPm4FS9hC690X-hR_aIM4s/view?usp=drive_link Photos of the swearing in's - https://photos.app.goo.gl/U8E77Df5E6pp41iBA -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() FM #1771 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 06/10/26 | This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 members participated in Chambers. The meeting recording runs about 4 hours and 45 minutes--------------Franklin TV video is available for replay https://www.youtube.com/live/qrKpQCBSomk?&t=170 The agenda and associated materials can be found - https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2357 My notes in one PDF can be found - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EPl6-K3022R4Jzy0uObq2AyvHbqrl9lS/view?usp=drive_linkTown Council meeting 6/10/26 - recap & videohttps://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/town-council-takes-almost-5-hours-to.html Vote tally for 6/10/26 meeting - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/vote-tally-of-more-than-40-votes-taken.html -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() FM #1770 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 06/21/26 | This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of June 21, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead June 21 through June 27, 2026The look back at the week that was June 14 through June 20, 2026 --------------The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weeklyhttps://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/the-budget-is-behind-us-summer-is.html --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/21/26 | ![]() FM #1769 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 06/18/26 | This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Michael LeBlanc. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meetings of June 17 and June 10, 2026. Yes, in reverse order.We focus on two questions:ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topicsJune 17 meetingSwearing of backfill new hiresBudget closeout for FY 2026June 10FY 2027 budget approved by 6-3 voteCapital budget approved by 9-0CPA funding approved 7-2 voteStrategic investment to grow revenueThe conversation runs about 50 minutes. Let’s listen in--------------Franklin TV videos for replay Town Council - June 17 - recap & video link https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/town-council-witnesses-backfill-new.html Town Council - June 10 - recap & video link https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/06/town-council-takes-almost-5-hours-to.html --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() FM #1768 - Franklin Public Schools 2025-26 School Year Closeout - 06/15/26 | This session of the radio show shares my discussion with School Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Operations Director Colin Boisvert. We recorded our conversation in the FPS Central office conference room on Monday, June 15, 2026. Key topicsClosing out the 2025-2026 school yearSchool budget complete, summer work back to ‘normal’Summer projects across the schools to get ready for SeptemberReflections on last summer, plans for summer 2026The recording runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen to our conversation.--------------School budget page - https://www.franklinps.net/documents/about-us/school-district-budget(2)/fy2027-budget/860340 One page summary - https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2a015b07-c2a9-4913-ab84-2c2b384961b1/FY27-FPS-1-pager-Budget-Request.pdf?disposition=inline Facilities presentation - (add link when available) Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() FM #1767 - Chalkboard Chat - 06/16/26 | This session shares my conversation with School Committee members Reis Hansen and Stephen Karunakaran. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Our conversation covered the following topics from the School Committee meeting of JUne 9, 2026:Strawberry Stroll, Kickball Tournament, field day, and other events coming upSuperintendent review and evaluation processFacility updates to get to the redistricting, and next steps this summerWorking group report on artificial intelligenceOur conversation runs about 47 minutes. Let’s listen--------------School Committee page (with contact info) - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/school-committee School Committee subcommittee assignments - https://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/hgHgIZ5L_iY?&t=235 The agenda document https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2356 The presentations documents should be posted in a couple of days to this folder https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/june-9%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/28109200 Photos of the Facility presentationhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/t3rkbwCxnDm6A9Wy6 Photos of the AI discussion presentationhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/TqNxhuTk8og7WqRp8 My notes from the meeting in one PDF https://drive.google.com/file/d/10XRFLsUqujf3Z3QPzGOKU6cEOS-mWuoS/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() FM #1766 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 06/09/26 | This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 6 members of the Committee participated, 1 absent. Quick recapPresentation and discussion on Facilities focused on school projects completed as part of the redistricting, and those left remaining, some of which are funded, some are pending funding and some are for futurePresentation and discussion on the potential intentional implementation of AI as an educational tool as well as how to use AI being taught to the students. The work over the last four months has developed 4 main principles to guide the further discussion and planning. Additional updates will be made as progress is madeSuperintendent evaluation was discussed and approved. The doc with the feedback, goals and accomplishments is to be posted to the Schools page soonThe Committee entered into Executive Session not to return to open meeting for contract negotiations approx. 10:30 PMLet’s listen (approx. 3 hours & 15 minutes)--------------Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/hgHgIZ5L_iY?&t=235 The agenda document https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2356 The presentations documents should be posted to this folder https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2025---26-meeting-packets/june-9%2C-2026-sc-meeting-packet/28109200 Photos of the Facility presentationhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/t3rkbwCxnDm6A9Wy6 Photos of the AI discussion presentationhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/TqNxhuTk8og7WqRp8 -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() FM #1765 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 06/09/26 | This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, June 9, 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 and Paula Marano also participated.Quick recap:discussion on new policy from DESE on seclusion and isolation needs to amend our current policy for implementation effect Aug 2026grant also received to help with training personnel for implementation. Only 1 of many districts to receive a grant suggestion to remove one line that seems to be duplicate with the paragraph below suggestion on wording around a timeline for submitting a complaint for investigation by the district motiondiscussion on intentional use of technology, work being done during the summer. also an update on AI tonight. Student data privacy agreement (SDPA) needed by district before a software tool is introduced, otherwise as in case with Google Maps (an exception) parents need to sign off ondiscussion on SchCmte meeting agenda, order, and guidelines; adding committee comments, possibly removing 'good of the order' to use more kitchen English to make it more easily accessibleMotion to adjourn, passes 3-0 The recording runs about 53 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------School Committee Subcommittee assignmentshttps://www.franklinps.net/o/fpsd/page/subcommittees-and-liaisons The meeting agenda can be found -> https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-2355 My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QDlmPF_aMWfY7xcOtUNWNnGE9m740rYv/view?usp=drive_link -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() FM #1764 - State Rep Jeff Roy Explains the Audit Issue - 06/11/26 | This session shares my conversation with State Representative Jeffrey Roy. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, June 11, 2026.We talk about Background on the audit issueWhat info is available today including annual auditsThe Supreme Judicial Court hearing on the Auditor vs. the Attorney GeneralLegislation enhancing the audit process in light of the decisionRecords request process outlinedThe show notes include links to the presentation doc and supporting material. The recording runs about 47 minutes, so let’s watch and/or listen in.--------------Presentation document - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TfRPWL7MprCn0AGkEiai7KmH6o_9eLdv/view?usp=drive_link Audit types - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audit What is the “GAGAS” or Yellow book ? https://www.gao.gov/yellowbook Details of the legislation discussed H.5469 - https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5469 Representative Roy’s House page - https://malegislature.gov/People/Profile/JNR1 The full Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) video session - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvtF3hgWgOc SJC audit ruling (extracted from the full docket)https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dnJpSOKv4_edgRaBQT_V77cz7Ta0FKl7/view?usp=drive_linkThe link to the Climate bill public website reference: BU Student generate project archive with the info on the development of the major MA climate legislation passed in 2022 by Gov Baker -> "Chapter 179, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind"https://sites.bu.edu/masslaw/2023/02/10/chapter-179-an-act-driving-clean-energy-and-offshore-wind/ -------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() FM #1763 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 06/14/26 | This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of June 14, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead June 14 through June 20, 2026The look back at the week that was June 7 through June 13, 2026 --------------The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weeklyhttps://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/the-town-of-franklin-has-fy-2027-budget.html --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
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| 6/13/26 | ![]() FM #1762 - Economic Development Subcmte Mtg - 06/04/26 | The Economic Development Subcommittee met on Thursday, June 4, 2026 as scheduled. Committee Vice-Chair Morrongiello, Griffith & Malloy were present for this session, Chair LeBlanc was away.Quick recap:Cory Shea to talk about the events, Restaurant Week underway, good social interactions, PorchFest on Saturday June 6, about 50 performers and 30+porches; after the music you can also visit a restaurant as the week ends on Saturday.Tricky trying to put the pieces together from a regional aspect for an international event, lots of connections made, lessons learnedMain St will be closed between St Mary's and the Franklin Federated Church. The jumbotron will be at Hayward Manor; Live performances scheduled; Info on schedule details, parking etc will be posted on June 22After the watch parties, Pride on June 27, then into the 4th of July Celebration… Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common during the summer, then Harvest Festival in Sept and wreath of Franklin date TBD Nov, DecMetroWest guide for the watch parties coming out , Town has an ad placed in it as it will be spreading quite a bit.Discussion on goals vs work plan, should it be 2 or one.Why is there a distinction?Solid waste master plan required for the town dump, consent order from DEP so it is already being workedThe meeting runs about 71 minutes. —-----------Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/live/HJsDcLu_-xk?&t=161 The agenda here - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2343 My full set of notes taken during the meeting - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WMctKdP3zMR8fJSIsIDFplpBCbQdfBhd/view?usp=drive_link --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowThrough this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.For additional information, please visit www.franklin.news/ or www.Franklinmatters.org/ If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() FM #1761 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 06/03/26✨ | Finance CommitteeBudget+4 | — | Finance CommitteeResolution 26-27+3 | Franklin (MA) | Finance CommitteeFY 2027 budget+3 | — | 2h 50m 10s | |
| 6/9/26 | ![]() FM #1760 - Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball - 06/05/26✨ | kickball tournamentcommunity event+3 | Chris Stickney | Franklin FathersAmerican Legion Post+1 | Franklin TV & Radio studioBeaver Pond Field | Eddie Grantkickball+3 | — | 21m 28s | |
| 6/8/26 | ![]() FM #1759 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 06/02/26✨ | Town Councilbudget discussions+4 | Max Morrongiello | Franklin TVFranklin Public Radio | Franklin | Town Councilbudget hearings+5 | — | 32m 21s | |
| 6/7/26 | ![]() FM #1758 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 06/07/26✨ | weekly news briefinglocal government+3 | — | Franklin Public RadioFranklin.TV+3 | Franklin | Franklinnews+5 | — | 3m 46s | |
| 6/7/26 | ![]() FM #1757 Representative Jeff Roy - a Legislative Update - 06/04/26✨ | legislative updatebudget+4 | Jeffrey Roy | Franklin.TVFranklin Public Radio+1 | — | legislative workbudget+4 | — | 36m 49s | |
| 6/6/26 | ![]() FM #1756 - Franklin (MA) Passport Acceptance Office - 06/01/26✨ | passport acceptancegovernment services+3 | Sue Regan | Franklin TV & Radio | Franklin (MA)Franklin area | passportacceptance office+5 | — | 25m 24s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() FM #1755 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 06/03/26✨ | public healthcommunity services+5 | — | New England ChapelUnited Methodist+3 | Franklin (MA) | Franklin MABoard of Health+5 | — | 48m 33s | |
| 6/4/26 | ![]() FM #1754 - Franklin Senior Ctr - June 2026 Highlights - 05/27/26✨ | senior center activitiescommunity events+3 | Jillian RochatMary Hynes | Franklin Senior Center | Franklin | Franklin Senior CenterJune 2026+5 | — | 29m 05s | |
| 6/3/26 | ![]() FM #1753 - Franklin (MA) Pride Flag Raising Ceremony - 05/31/26✨ | Pride Flag RaisingCommunity Event+4 | — | Franklin.TVFranklin Public Radio+1 | FranklinTown of Franklin Municipal Building | Pride FlagFranklin MA+5 | — | 38m 03s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() FM #1752 - Franklin Public Library - June 2026 Highlights - 05/26/26✨ | library eventscommunity outreach+3 | Mitzi Gousie | Franklin Public Library | — | Franklin Public LibraryMitzi Gousie+3 | — | 27m 36s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() FM #1751 - Talk Franklin - 05/28/26 | This session of the radio show shares our “Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We recorded our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Key topicsUpdates to the FY 2027 budgetHealth care overviewFinal stretch for budget approvalFinance Cmte Jun 3Town Council Jun 10Town Council Jun 17The recording runs about 1 hour & 5 minutes. Let’s listen to our conversation.--------------Summary memo on budget changes - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/town-administrator-memo-to-finance.html Town of Franklin page - https://www.franklinma.gov/ FY 2027 budget page - https://www.franklinma.gov/Archive.aspx?ADID=577 Community calendar https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar --------------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 neighborsIf you don't like something here, please let me knowAnd 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 doThrough 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 comThe 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!------------------You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters" | — | ||||||
| 6/1/26 | ![]() FM #1750 - Chalkboard Chat - 05/27/26✨ | school committeebudget discussions+3 | Paul Griffith | Franklin.TVFranklin Public Radio | — | school committeebudget+5 | — | 45m 12s | |
| 5/31/26 | ![]() FM #1749 - Town Council Communications Subcmte Mtg - 05/28/26✨ | Town CouncilCommunications+3 | Caroline GriffithJane Callaway-Tripp+2 | Franklin.TVFranklin Public Radio | Franklin | Town CouncilCommunications Subcommittee+3 | — | 3h 50m 17s | |
| 5/30/26 | ![]() FM #1748 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 05/31/26✨ | weekly news briefingoutlook+3 | — | Franklin Public RadioFranklin Matters Weekly | Franklin | Franklinnews+4 | — | 3m 39s | |
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