Franklin Matters Radio

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 Facebook What hasn’t changed Information & testimonials to help Take action steps, small or large The recording runs about...

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, 2026 The 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-elect...

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 month Sunday hours (1:30 to 5 PM) returned in September Book sale weekend Nov 20 & Nov 21 Closed on Nov 11 for Veterans Day Closing...

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 ------------- We are now producing this in collaboration...

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 min...

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 Checking Account features Linked to one of 4 non-profits SAFE Coalition PFLAG Greater Boston The Ellie Fund Raising A Reader Massachuse...

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 2026 Multiple program date changes due to Veterans Day, Nov 11 Tax workoff program forms available at front desk or online No...

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 30 Advance depositing scheduled for Oct 31 & Nov 1 (if necessary) Office closed on Tuesday November 3 to conduct the election at Franklin High School gymnasium November 3 election voting hours fro...

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, 2026 The 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-...

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 Thu...

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...

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 sch...

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, 2026 The 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-pr...

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 evening Network 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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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;...

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;...

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 month Sunday hours (1:30 to 5 PM) returned on September 13 Closed for the holiday Oct 12 Book sale weekend Oct 23 & Oct...

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 2026 Senior Expo scheduled for Oct 2, programs canceled for the afternoon of Oct 1 to prepare for the Expo Expo is scheduled from 10 AM to 1 PM o...

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 scho...

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. -------------- Website - https://franklin250.org/ Email - chair.250@franklinma.gov Presentation to Town Council Sep 16, 2026 https://ma-franklin.civicp...

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, 2026 The 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 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 departments Part 1 (includes meeting opening) Teaching & Learning Student Services Part 2 Business/Finance Human Resources Lifelong Community Learning Part 3 (includes...