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By: Steve Sherlock

What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and interviews to enable an informed resident & voter

FM #1563 - Scott Mason shares Town Council Insights - 10/29/25
#1563
Today at 10:00 AM

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason, 3 x former Town Councilor and twice Chair of the Town Council. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

Our conversation covers 

Learning curve of a CouncilorFunctioning with other councilorsonly 1 of 9, takes 5 or 6 to get something passedHandling the myth of ‘found money’Impact and scope of decisions

The recording runs about 37 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Scott’s contact info -> smason2@comcast.net 

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We are now producing this in collaborat...


FM #1562 - Board of Health Write-In Candidate Diane Daddario - 1/27/25
#1562
Yesterday at 11:15 PM

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Board of Health write-in candidate Diane Daddario. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 27, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 18 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Diane Daddario

142 Lincoln Street

Email ->  mailto:diane.daddario@bmc.org 

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR_Xb_MOVkY

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL...


FM #1561 - Board of Health Write-In Candidate Christine Mucciarone - 10/20/25
#1561
Yesterday at 11:00 PM

This session of the radio show shares my conversation withBoard of Health write-in candidate Christine Mucciarone. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 20, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Christine Mucciarone

87 Hill Ave

Email ->  mailto:Mrsmooch829@verizon.net  

Video link ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fLPckZEuvdE 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ...


FM #1560 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 10/22/25
#1560
Yesterday at 7:00 PM

This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.  The agenda was the same as the one published for Oct 15 which was not held and rescheduled for the 22nd. All 9 of the members of the committee were present in Council Chambers for this session. 

Quick recap:

The recent Fire Dept promotions were sworn in. The promotions show the domino effect of the retirement of Chief McLaughlin.  Charles (Chuck) Allen moved up from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief, Sean Lovely took Chuck's former role as Battalion Chief, and Jaden Brodeur took Sean's former rol...


FM #1559 - Franklin Senior Ctr Nov 2025 Event Highlights - 10/21/25
#1559
Yesterday at 9:00 AM

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat from the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

 We talk about 

All the key event highlights for NovemberKey teasers for DecemberTax workoff program applications available, submit no earlier than Dec 1Winter Wonderland, Dec 11

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 37 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Franklin Senior Center page ->  https://www.fr...


FM #1558 - School Cmte Budget Subcmte Mtg - 10/28/25
#1558
Last Wednesday at 9:00 AM

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Subcmte Meeting held on Tuesday, Oct 28, 2025. All 3 members participated in person in the 3rd Floor Training Room. Supt Lucas Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, Paula Marano, and Jana Melotti participated. 

Quick recap:

The meeting provided an overview of the budget processTimeline, budget drivers, fixed costs, etc.

The recording runs about 51 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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School Committee Budget Subcmte agenda -> 

https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_10282025-1965 

Photos of the slides presented for the discu...


FM #1557 - DPW - Water & Sewer Project Updates - 10/21/25
#1557
Last Wednesday at 3:00 AM

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Doug Martin, Franklin’s Water and Sewer Superintendent and Jake Standly, the Assistant Water/Sewer Superintendent . 

We had our conversation in the Franklin Public Radio studios on Hutchinson St on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Our conversation covered updates on Water & Sewer projects previously discussed in each their own three-part series. 

The show notes include links to the Franklin water & sewer division page 

Let’s listen to this part of my conversation with Doug and Jake and learn about the updates to Franklin’s sewer and water pro...


FM #1556 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 10/27/25
#1556
Last Tuesday at 9:00 AM

This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Council Chair Tom Mercer. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge on Monday, October 27, 2025. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of October 22, 2025.

We focus on two questions:

ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?

We cover the following key topics

The recent Fire Dept promotions were sworn in. The promotions show the domino effect of the retirement of Chief McLaughlin.  Charles (Chuck) Allen moved up from Battalion Chief to Fire Chief, Sean L...


FM #1555 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 10/22/25
#1555
Last Monday at 9:00 AM

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, October 22, 2025. The Committee opened with 3 new members getting sworn in. The Committee also formally organized itself with votes to select George Conley as Chair, Natalie Riley as Vice-Chair and Lauren Nagel as Clerk

Quick recap:

The agenda could not be completed in the time allotted before the Town Council meeting at 7:00 PM. The planned 'deep dive' on Technology was the major item as it will be rescheduled to their Nov 5 meeting.During Citizen Comments, M Minnechelli spoke on the economics of development proposals, i.e. 444 E Central...


FM #1554-FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/26/25
#1554
Last Sunday at 12:00 PM

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of October 26, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Oct 26 through Nov 1, 2025

The look back at the week that was Oct 19 through Oct 25, 2025 

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/10/80-of-franklin-ma-registered-voters.html 

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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 F...


FM #1553 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 10/14/25
#1553
10/25/2025

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. All 7 members of the committee were present. 

Quick recap:

FHS club fair held, 35 clubs presented, looking to finalize what's active with signups and payments to confirm membership. If not all to operate there are additional proposals being developed that could be implemented in lieu of some that didn't make it. High school has a late bus confirmed, awaiting word from bus company on one for the middle schoolMiddle school working on confirming advisors and also setting survey to determine student club interest. Hopeful o...


FM #1552 - Chalkboard Chat - 10/16/25
#1552
10/22/2025

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, October 16, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of October 14, 2025. 

We cover 

Superintendent’s ReportBudget book, zero based budget effortTeacher evaluations underwayUpdate on clubs for FHS & Middle SchoolFHS club fair held, 35 clubs presented, looking to finalize what's active with signups and payments to confirm membership. If not all to operate there are additional proposals being developed that could be implemented in lieu of some tha...


FM #1551 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/19/25
#1551
10/19/2025

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of October 19, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Oct 19 through Oct 25, 2025

The look back at the week that was Oct 12 through Oct 18, 2025 

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/10/glorious-weather-weekend-leads-to-full.html 

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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 F...


FM #1550 - The 2025 Franklin Turkey Trot - 09/29/25
#1550
10/14/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Erin Campbell, Franklin Turkey Trot organizer and with Jen Johnson, Franklin Food Pantry Development Associate. We had our conversation at the Franklin Food Pantry at Edwin’s. 

We talk about the Turkey Trot coming up on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025. 

We talk about how the race has evolved, sponsorship opportunities, the community event itself, free raffle prizes in addition to awards by race age category & more.

New this year, a costume contest with prizes for best costume in different categories.

Disclosure: during the...


FM #1549 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/12/25
#1549
10/12/2025

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of October 12, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Oct 12 through Oct 18, 2025

The look back at the week that was Oct 5 through Oct 11, 2025 

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/10/a-full-week-of-meetings-arrive-this.html 

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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 F...


FM #1548 - School Committee Candidate Paul Griffith - 10/07/25
#1548
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Paul Griffith. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 57 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Paul Griffith

609-203-8202

mailto:paul.griffith.phd@gmail.com 

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/InpImgj62LA 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul <...


FM #1547 - School Committee Candidate Nadia Mausolf - 10/07/25
#1547
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Nadia Mausolf. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Nadia Mausolf

617-733-9179

mailto:nadiaet1@yahoo.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/KSiGm-COBdk 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1546 - School Committee Candidate Stephen Karunakaran - 10/07/25
#1546
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Stephen Karunakaran. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Stephen Karunakaran

617-480-2400

mailto:stephensam@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/Ai_K3VzN1Z0 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul <...


FM #1545 - School Committee Candidate Ruthann O'Sullivan - 10/06/25
#1545
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Ruthann O’Sullivan. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 6, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Ruthann O'Sullivan  

508-397-7785

mailto:ruthannosullivan@gmail.com 

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/UGuIVHpD29c 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1544 - Town Council Candidate Glenn Jones - 10/07/25
#1544
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Glenn Jones. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 32 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Glenn Jones

508-439-7011

mailto:glennfjones172@gmail.com 

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/PNP0WNu9Xzo 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1543 - Town Council Candidate Patrick Sheridan - 10/09/25
#1543
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Patrick Sheridan. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 9, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 12 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Patrick Sheridan 

781-801-3105

Mailto:pat_carl_sheridan@yahoo.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/vGIE0T02FTc 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-u...


FM #1542 - Town Council Candidate Robert Dellorco - 10/06/25
#1542
10/11/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Robert Dellorco. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, October 6, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Robert D. Dellorco 

774-571-5530

mailto:rddfranklintc@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/vpbc2g-Tb6Y 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul <...


FM #1541 - Planning Board Candidate - Eric Steltzer - 10/01/25
#1541
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Planning Board - candidate Eric Steltzer. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 22 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Eric Steltzer

781-264-3662

mailto:steltzerpb@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/SIbL1cXExCs 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1540 - Planning Board Candidate - William Lee IV - 10/01/25
#1540
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Planning Board - Associate candidate William Lee IV. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 29 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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William J. Lee, IV 

781-640-0363

mailto:wjlee52394@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/wKknGaOAwCU 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ...


FM #1539 - Planning Board Candidate - Mark Mucciarone - 10/01/25
#1539
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Planning Board candidate Mark Mucciarone. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 26 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Mark A. Mucciarone

774-571-9800

mailto:coachmooch@verizon.net 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/tfI_DMLKqPU  

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1538 - School Committee Candidate - KP Sompally - 10/03/25
#1538
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidateKP Sompally. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Thursday, October 2, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 16 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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KP Sompally

617-515-5149

mailto:sompally@gmail.com

Video link -> https://youtu.be/ZUKrETRrMRw 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul 

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FM #1537 - School Committee Candidate - Al Charles - 10/01/25
#1537
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Al Charles. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, October 1, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 26 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Al Charles

978-771-0128

mailto:alcharles@comcast.net 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/d77-ZT6e9XE 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul <...


FM #1536 - School Committee Candidate - Dave Callaghan - 09/29/25
#1536
10/09/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with School Committee candidate Dave Callaghan. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 29, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 27 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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David Callaghan

508-873-1472

mailto:dc.callaghan@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://youtu.be/JYLTZeS8x2E 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN-ul <...


FM #1535 - Town Council Candidate Tom Mercer - 09/30/25
#1535
10/07/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Tom Mercer. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 29 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Tom Mercer

Phone ->  401-529-0193

Email ->  mailto:tdmercer@verizon.net  

Video link -> https://youtu.be/uHr68nUawB8 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5M...


FM #1534 - Town Council Candidate Ted Cormier-Leger - 09/30/25
#1534
10/07/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Ted Cormier-Leger. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Ted Cormier-Leger

Phone ->   617-686-1265

Email ->  mailto:ted.cormierleger@gmail.com  

Video link -> https://youtu.be/AsY2oxiAF4k 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln...


FM #1533 - Town Council Candidate Jane Callaway-Tripp - 09/30/25
#1533
10/07/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Jane Callaway-Tripp. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 28 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Jane Callaway-Tripp 

Phone ->   774-571-101

Email ->  mailto:janeewc.jc@gmail.com 

Video link ->  https://youtu.be/UhG_8JwFLAI 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5...


FM #1532 - Town Council Candidate Michael Leblanc 09/29/25
#1532
10/07/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Michael LeBlanc. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 29, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Michael Leblanc

Phone ->  508-944-8300    

Email ->   mailto:leblanc.michael@comcast.net     

Video link -> https://youtu.be/OuY61pC1UBA 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5MN...


FM #1531 - Town Council Candidate Stephen Malloy- 09/29/25
#1531
10/07/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Stephen Malloy. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 29, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 33 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Stephen Malloy

Phone ->   617-820-8619

Email ->  mailto:Steve@sgmalloy.com  

Video link -> https://youtu.be/N0XZAb-TQO0 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgLAm3YOh0r7csln4dpZ5M...


FM #1530 - Chalkboard Chat - 10/03/25
#1530
10/06/2025

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion via Zoom on Friday, October 3, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the School Committee meeting of September 30, 2025. 

We cover 

Supt Report: continue to make adjustments to the traffic, Transportation website has an update for the school arrivals/Dismissals  https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/6062062/Start_of_School_Traffic_Information.pdf New page FEF legacy program, online form to accept donations ... Additional info being added as the progr...


FM #1529 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/05/25
#1529
10/05/2025

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio spots for the week of October 5, 2025. 

The outlook for the week ahead Oct 5 through Oct 11, 2025

The look back at the week that was Sep 28 through Oct 4, 2025 

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The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly

https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/10/use-light-town-meeting-schedule-to-take.html

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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...


FM #1528 - Hannah Sieber & TriTogeher- 09/25/25
#1528
10/05/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Hannah Sieber, Founder and Director of TriTogeher, to provide tutoring to students in foster care. We had our conversation virtually via the Zoom platform on Thursday, September 25, 2025. 

Discussion items: 

Hannah’s background and development of TriTogetherThe learning triangle: student effort, fundamentals, and strategiesTutoring session delivered virtually via ZoomSpreading awareness of this key serviceLooking for additional Massachusetts students who would benefitLooking for additional tutors, who can be anywhereStarting fund raising efforts to enhance the tutoring deliveryFree webinars with key speakers working in this arena

The conv...


FM #1527 - Franklin Senior Center Oct 2025 Highlights - 09/23/25
#1527
10/04/2025

This session shares my conversation with Sarah Amaral and Jillian Rochat, both with the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

We talk about 

All the key event highlights for October

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 43 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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

October 2025 newsletter -> https://www.frankl...


FM #1526 - Taryn Barlow - The Well Brain - 09/24/25
#1526
10/03/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Taryn Barlow, Cognitive Health Coach™ working at The Well Brain. We had our conversation virtually via the Zoom platform on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. 

Discussion items: 

Taryn’s background and road to the “well brain”Development of the “Cognitive Health Coach™”Process of delivering via H.O.P.E.

The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Taryn Barlow -> Cognitive Health Coach™ | The Wellbrain

Phone -> 774-498-9234

emailAddress -> thewellbrainslp@gmail.com 

Website ->  https://th...


FM #1525 - Town Council Candidate Gene Grella - 09/29/25
#1525
10/03/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Gene Grella. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Monday, September 29, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Gene Grella

Phone ->    508-878-1154

Email ->  mailto:gene.p.grella@gmail.com 

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UeeffDhuM4 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMg...


FM #1524 - Town Council Candidate Caroline Griffith - 09/25/25
#1524
10/03/2025

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Council candidate Caroline Griffith. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 25, 2025. 

The conversation runs about 42 minutes. Let’s listen in 

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Caroline Griffith

Phone ->    706-424-1874

Email ->  caroline.w.griffith@gmail.com  

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RCEEl6uyqI 

2025 Franklin Election Collection ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/08/election-collection-2025.html 

Video playlist for all candidates -> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL2XKlvMgL...