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FM #1855 - FPS Student Achievement Sign Project - 11/06/26
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kelly Rys and Kevin Sullivan, Franklin High School parents and booster club supporters. We talk about their efforts fund raising for the proposed FHS student achievement sign.
“The Student Achievement Signage Project is a community-driven initiative designed to permanently recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our student-athletes, performers, and scholars.
The proposed signage will serve as a visible and lasting tribute to the hard work, dedication, and excellence demonstrated by generations of students.”
The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to my...
FM #1854 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 11/08/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of November 08, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead November 08 through November 14, 2026The look back at the week that was November 01 through November 07, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/11/veterans-day-splits-busy-meeting-week.html
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FM #1853 - FUSF's new minister Rev Chris - 10/28/26
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the new First Universalist Society of Franklin minister, Reverend Chris Scheller. We talk about his journey to ministry and his role here in Franklin.
The audio recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Reverend Chris.
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FUSF web page -> https://fusf.org/
Minister’s page -> https://fusf.org/who-we-are/minister/
Where is the FUSF meeting house? https://fusf.org/contact-us/
While FUSF is home to The Circle of Friends Coffeehouse ->...
FM #1852 - Town Council Communications Subcmte Mtg - 11/05/26
This session shares the Franklin, MA Town Council Communications Subcommittee meeting held virtually (via Zoom) on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Committee members: Caroline Griffith, Chair, Jane Callaway-Tripp, Vice Chair, Maxwell Morrongiello, Gene Grella and Elizabeth Kalaijian, Director of Communications and Community Engagement.
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
a. July 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes
b. May 28, 2026 Meeting Minutes
c. April 27, 2026 Meeting Minutes
3. Review and Discussion: next steps, priorities, and questions
a. Updated_2026-27_Comms Subcommittee Work Plan Draft
b. 2026-2027 Communications Subcommittee...
FM #1851 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 11/03/26
The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members participated; 2 in the 3rd floor training room, 1 remotely (with an intermittent audio connection), along with additional representation by the Health Department members (C Liberty, Director; G McNeil).
Quick recap:
Approval of minutes for October, so moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent, joined just after vote)Kids vaccine clinic successful, approx 30+ received, comfort dogs were presentDiscussion on Kratom around potential penalties given the change that it that Federal status for the drug has changed to “restricted”change penalties for Kratom and...FM #1850 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 11/03/26
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...FM #1849 - Energize Franklin Updates - 10/26/26
This session shares my conversation with Dave Rittenhouse and Marissa Bovie, both with the Energize Franklin group. We had our discussion virtually on Monday, October 26, 2026.
We talk about Energize Franklin
What has changed since we last talked Updated webpage Now using FacebookWhat hasn’t changed Information & testimonials to help Take action steps, small or largeThe recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Energize Franklin home page - www.energizefranklin.org/
You can email Dave at [email protected]
Prior recording (walk through of t...
FM #1848 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 11/01/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of November 01, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead November 01 through November 07, 2026The look back at the week that was October 25 through October 31, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/10/clocks-change-state-election-tuesday.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.
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FM #1847 - Franklin Public Library - Nov2026 Event Highlights - 10/20/26
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
We talk about
The regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthSunday hours (1:30 to 5 PM) returned in SeptemberBook sale weekend Nov 20 & Nov 21Closed on Nov 11 for Veterans DayClosing early Weds, Nov 25 (2:30pm)Closed Thursday, Nov 26 for ThanksgivingLibrary event highlights for November 2026In calendar order rather than by category this time aroundRegistration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library...
FM #1846 - MashUp Remarks - Rep Roy & M Tamasi - 10/27/26
This session shares individual remarks made by State Rep Jeff Roy and Michael Tamasi, President & CEO of Accurounds at the Annual Manufacturing Awardee Presentation held Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at GIllette Stadium.
The recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.
The full listing of awardees and the presentation audio can be found
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FM #1845 - Manufacturing MashUp Awards - 10/27/26
This session shares the Annual Manufacturing Awardee Presentation held Tuesday, Oct 27, 2026 at GIllette Stadium. State Senator Paul Feeney and State Rep Jeff Roy, co-chairs of the Manufacturing Caucus shared reading and presenting the awards.
The list of the awardees can be found
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XvaljLwPg_vElrK2XFP3ZK0jZBAlpEof/view?usp=drive_link
The recording runs about 95 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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FM #1844 - Direct Impact Checking with Safe Coalition - 10/27/26
This session shares my conversation with Jennifer Levine, Executive Director, SAFE Coalition and Danya Raphael, Vice President, Brand Experience, Direct Federal Credit Union. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
We talk about
Direct Impact CheckingAccount featuresLinked to one of 4 non-profitsSAFE CoalitionPFLAG Greater BostonThe Ellie FundRaising A Reader MassachusettsImportance of listening to serve the communityImportance of building relationshipsThe recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Direct Federal home page - https://www.direct.com
Press release on Direct Impact Checking - https://www.di...
FM #1843 - Franklin Senior Center -Nov 2026 Highlights - 10/20/26
This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator and Chasity Cheng, Deputy Director of the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Senior Center on Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026.
We talk about
All the key event highlights for Nov 2026Multiple program date changes due to Veterans Day, Nov 11Tax workoff program forms available at front desk or online Nov 30Winter Wonderland scheduled for Dec 10The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
The recording runs about 35...
FM #1842 - Town Clerk on the State Election 2026 - 10/23/26
This session shares my conversation with Town Clerk Nancy Danello about the 2026 State Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Our conversation covers:
Early voting ends on Friday, October 30Advance depositing scheduled for Oct 31 & Nov 1 (if necessary)Office closed on Tuesday November 3 to conduct the election at Franklin High School gymnasiumNovember 3 election voting hours from 6 AM to 8 PMUnofficial results expected some time after 9 PMOfficial results not until Nov 18, 2026Our conversation recording runs about 28 minutes, so let’s listen in
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Town Clerk page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/333/Town-Clerk-Elections-Division
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FM #1841 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/25/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of October 25, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead October 25 through October 31, 2026The look back at the week that was October 18 through October 24, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/10/your-couple-of-minutes-view-on-whats.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.
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FM #1840 - Boston Post Cane - L Dolitka - 10/22/26
This episode shares the Town of Franklin Boston Post Cane presentation to Lydia Dolitka by Town Clerk Nancy Danello. Recognizing Lydia as being the oldest Franklin, MA resident. State Representative Jeff Roy also presented a proclamation from the House of Representatives recognizing Lydia's youthful age.
Family and friends gathered for the brief ceremony at Magnolia Heights in Franklin, Ma on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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Wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boston_Post
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FM #1839 - MA State Senator Becca Rausch - 10/14/26
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with our State Senator Becca Rausch. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conf bridge on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
We cover some legislative updates and close with encouragement to prepare for the ballot questions, be patient, the ballot is 2 full sheets of heavy ballot paper with at least 3 sides of information.
The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Senator Rausch.
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2026 Ballot Question Primer - https://www.beccarauschma.com/ballotquestions26
Official Website -> https://www.be...
FM #1838 - School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 10/13/26
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Dr Tina Rogers also participated.
Quick recap:
discussion on the school grounds, community access allowed but not during school hours; The safety of students and schools takes priority; had been in policy discussion before but unsure of what happened as it never made it to the full committee, cross refs confirmed; vote to move to full Cmte...FM #1837 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 10/18/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of October 18, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead October 18 through October 24, 2026The look back at the week that was October 11 through October 17, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/10/early-voting-and-election-preparation.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 #1836 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 09/23/26
This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 8 members present, 1 absent (LoPresti).
Quick recap:
The meeting is Zoom only this eveningNetwork issues in the TV studio here as well as on Hutchinson St are preventing the cable and YouTube broadcasts. the recording will be processed after the meeting to be broadcast via cable and YouTubeUpdated during the session, YouTube did get enabledVotes to re-organize the leadership of the committeeNominations for Chair, one received, Ryan Lavorgna, vote passes 8-0-1 (1 absent)2 nominations for Vice-chair; Jennifer D'Angelo and Tom Sullivan, vote...FM #1835 - Children's Museum of Franklin Ribbon Cutting- 09/23/26
This episode shares the audio recording of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion to include 4,000 sq ft of outdoor space at the Children's Museum of Franklin on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher, founders/co-owners, get the group’s attention. We’re inside the museum as Cottage St is being ground up to repave so being outside for this speaker part of the ceremony would be a problem. They introduce the remaining speakers. After the speakers are complete, we gather outside for the formal ribbon cutting.
The recording runs about 17 minutes, let’s listen...
FM #1834 - 250th Anniversary Cmte Update to Town Council - 09/16/26
This session shares key segments of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 9 members participated in Chambers, 1 left not feeling well.
The key segments of the meeting recording are divided into 4 parts
Part 1 - Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry; presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/2f1TjPBcXfMxVthM8
Part 2 - State Rep Roy and Senator Rausch with a legislative update
Part 3 - Jen Levine with an update from the SAFE Coalition...
FM #1833 - SAFE Coalition Update to Town Council - 09/16/26
This session shares key segments of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 9 members participated in Chambers, 1 left not feeling well.
The key segments of the meeting recording are divided into 4 parts
Part 1 - Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry; presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/2f1TjPBcXfMxVthM8
Part 2 - State Rep Roy and Senator Rausch with a legislative update
Part 3 - Jen Levine with an update from the SAFE Coalition...
FM #1832 - Rep Roy & Senator Rausch Update to Town Council - 09/16/26
This session shares key segments of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 9 members participated in Chambers, 1 left not feeling well.
The key segments of the meeting recording are divided into 4 parts
Part 1 - Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry; presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/2f1TjPBcXfMxVthM8
Part 2 - State Rep Roy and Senator Rausch with a legislative update
Part 3 - Jen Levine with an update from the SAFE Coalition...
FM #1831 - Franklin Food Pantry Update to Town Council - 09/16/26
This session shares key segments of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 9 members participated in Chambers, 1 left not feeling well.
The key segments of the meeting recording are divided into 4 parts
Part 1 - Franklin Food Pantry Update - Tina Powderly, Executive Director, Franklin Food Pantry; presentation slides https://photos.app.goo.gl/2f1TjPBcXfMxVthM8
Part 2 - State Rep Roy and Senator Rausch with a legislative update
Part 3 - Jen Levine with an update from the SAFE Coalition...
FM #1830 - Franklin Public Library October 2026 Highlights - 09/22/26
This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
We talk about
Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthSunday hours (1:30 to 5 PM) returned on September 13Closed for the holiday Oct 12Book sale weekend Oct 23 & Oct 24 Library event highlights for October 2026In calendar order rather than by category this time aroundRegistration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks...
FM #1829 - Franklin Senior Ctr - Oct 2026 Event Highlights - 09/16/26
This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator and Mary Hynes, Executive Assistant. We had our discussion in the FranklinTV & Radio Studio on Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026.
We talk about
All the key event highlights for Oct 2026Senior Expo scheduled for Oct 2, programs canceled for the afternoon of Oct 1 to prepare for the ExpoExpo is scheduled from 10 AM to 1 PM on FridayTax workoff program forms available at front desk or online Nov 30The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter.
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This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM. 6 of the 7 members were present in Council Chambers, 1 participated remotely.
Quick recap
While the District Improvement Plan was reviewed last meeting, this session gets to the next level down, the school level plans. They started with ECDC, the Elementary k-2, then 3-5, then middle school and high school. Each administrator(s) presented the key 4 four goals. After all the initial presentations were made, the committee then in reverse order asked questions or commented on what was presented (high school, middle school, 3...FM #1827 - Franklin (MA) 250th Anniversary Celebration Discussion - 09/18/26
This session shares my conversation with Jayson Joyce, Chair of the 250th Anniversary Celebration Committee. We had our conversation in the Franklin TV Studio on Friday, September 18, 2026.
The recording runs about 39 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Website - https://franklin250.org/
Email - [email protected]
Presentation to Town Council Sep 16, 2026 https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10976/11e-PRESENTATION---250th-Committee
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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.
...FM #1826 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 09/20/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of September 20, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead September 20 through September 26, 2026The look back at the week that was September 13 through September 19, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/09/7-meetings-on-tap-this-week-leading-to.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 #1825 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 09/08/26 - Part 3 of 3
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 of the members were present in Council Chambers.
Quick recap
District Improvement plan updates by Central office departmentsPart 1 (includes meeting opening)Teaching & LearningStudent ServicesPart 2Business/Finance Human ResourcesLifelong Community LearningPart 3 (includes meeting closing)Operations (Transportation & Food Services)TechnologyLet’s listen to Part 3
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Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E
The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Ag...
FM #1824 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 09/08/26 - Part 2 of 3
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 of the members were present in Council Chambers.
Quick recap
District Improvement plan updates by Central office departmentsPart 1 (includes meeting opening)Teaching & LearningStudent ServicesPart 2Business/Finance Human ResourcesLifelong Community LearningPart 3 (includes meeting closing)Operations (Transportation & Food Services)TechnologyLet’s listen to Part 2
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Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E
The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Ag...
FM #1823 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte Mtg - 09/08/26 - Part 1 of 3
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 of the members were present in Council Chambers.
Quick recap
District Improvement plan updates by Central office departmentsPart 1 (includes meeting opening)Teaching & LearningStudent ServicesPart 2Business/Finance Human ResourcesLifelong Community LearningPart 3 (includes meeting closing)Operations (Transportation & Food Services)TechnologyLet’s listen to Part 1
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Franklin TV video available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtMItnThh5E
The meeting agenda can be found - https://www.franklinma.gov/Ag...
FM #1822 - Horace Mann Legacy Mtg - 09/14/26
This session shares the exclusive audio from the Horace Mann Legacy Subcommittee Meeting held on Monday, September 14, 2026. The meeting was held in the 3rd floor training room.
The recording runs about 90 minutes, so let’s listen in.
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Meeting agenda
https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09142026-2500
My notes in one PDF
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JBG7tGJHNGX8qAaOMWUGBDQb-NCa6Xr3/view?usp=drive_link
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FM #1821 - Chalkboard Chat - 09/10/26
This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chair Paul Griffith. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Our conversation covered the following topics from the School Committee meetings of August 11, August 25, and September 8, 2026. Across the 3 meetings we covered the following topics:
Lifeline learning activities for summerHiring statusTransportation updateHandbook and policies updatedDistrict Improvement Plan reviewed, feedback providedOur conversation runs about 35 minutes. Let’s listen
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August 11 meeting recap & links
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/08/school-committee-gets-multiple-updates_0343394204.html
August 25 meeting recap & links
https://ww...
FM #1820 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 09/13/26
This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of September 13, 2026.
The outlook for the week ahead September 13 through September 19, 2026The look back at the week that was September 6 through September 12, 2026--------------
The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly
https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/09/full-week-of-meetings-features-packed.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 #1819 - Franklin Fire 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Svc - 09/11/26
This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Fire Dept 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Services. Franklin Firefighters Local along Franklin Police Dept conducted the services at the headquarter fire station, downtown Franklin, September 11, 2026.
Speakers in order
Master of Ceremony - Josh ImpeyChaplain Bob PoitrasState Representative Jeff Roy and State Senator Becca RauschDeputy Police Chief West, and Police Chief TJ LynchFire Chief Charles AllenMusical performances of the National Anthem, Amazing Grace, and Taps performed by Franklin High School students guided by Dianne Plouffe
The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen in...
FM #1818 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/04/26
This session of the radio show shares our “Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Max Morrongiello. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Friday, September 4, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of September 2, 2026.
We focus on two questions:
ok, what just happened?What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?We cover the following key topics
Approval of Police Chief James WestExcess sewer capacity sold to Medway, MillisTown properties, presentation by Kate Hinckley GIS, then discussion on the key decisions; siting the Police Station, then what...FM #1817 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 09/08/26
This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room. Superintendent Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, and Dr Bob Dutch also participated.
Quick recap:
Discussion on the recent release of new model policies, procedures and guidance by the Healey-Driscoll Administration today to help K-12 schools and child care programs respond to civil immigration enforcement, protect confidential information and implement the PROTECT Act ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. The District already had internal pr...FM #1816 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - P3 of 3 - 09/02/26
This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 7 members participated in Chambers, 2 remotely so all votes were via roll call.
The meeting recording is divided into 3 parts
Part 1 - opening through to Police Chief appointment (approx. 90 minutes)
Part 2 - other appointments, excess sewer capacity discussion and Legislation for action (approx. 50 minutes)
Part 3 - presentation on TOwn of Franklin properties by Kate Hinckley, GIS and discussion on the key decisions to be made; Police station site, then...
