Franklin Matters Radio

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Limited services during regular hours on Friday, July 3 Closed all day Saturday, July 4 for the holiday Library events for...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of July 5, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead July 5 through July 11, 2026 The look back at the week that was June 28 through July 4, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/ -------------- We are now producing this in collabora...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of June 28, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead June 28 through July 4, 2026 The look back at the week that was June 21 through June 27, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/franklin-is-off-to-great-start-to.html -----...

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV Studio on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for July 2026 Senior Center closed Friday, July 3 for the 4th of July Dates for the summer concerts on select Mondays in July/August The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calend...

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 thi...

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...

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, 2026 The look back at the week that was June 14 through June 20, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/the-budget-is-behind-us-summer-is.html ----...

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 r...

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 topics Closing out the 2025-2026 school year School budget complete, summer work back to ‘normal’ Summer projects across the schools to get ready for September Reflec...

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 up Superintendent review and evaluatio...

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 recap Presentation 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 future Presentation and discu...

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 f...

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 issue What info is available today including annual audits The Supreme Judicial Court hearing on the Auditor vs. the Attorney General Legislation enhancing the audit process in light of the decision Records request pro...

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, 2026 The look back at the week that was June 7 through June 13, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/the-town-of-franklin-has-fy-2027-budget.html...

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 re...

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, June 3, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 8 members present, 1 remote. All votes were recorded via roll call. Quick recap: Motion to recommend the adjusted FY 2027 budget $ 179,284,565 which uses free cash of $1m plus Second Clarification on going from $2.1 to $1.1 for use of free cash Passes 9-0 via roll call Resolution...

This episode shares my conversation with one of the founders of Franklin Fathers, Chris Stickney. We recorded in the Franklin TV & Radio studio on Friday, June 5, 2026 . Inaugural Eddie Grant Kickball Tournament, Sunday, June 14, 2026 Double elimination, teams of 10 Food trucks, refreshments, games for kids & families Fund raising for Franklin Fathers, the American Legion Post, and the Fra...

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 Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meetings of May 12 (with School Committee) and the 2 budget hearings (May 20, May 21). Yes, we skipped over the May 13 Council meeting. Oops! We f...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of June 7, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead June 7 through June 13, 2026 The look back at the week that was May 31 through June 6, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/06/porchfest-budget-strawberry-stoll-budget.html -...

This session shares my conversation with State Representative Jeffrey Roy. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, June 4, 2026. We talk about His legislative work on the budget, timing of the legislative session Prior work on higher education, current work on manufacturing Earmarks for Medway & Franklin including the World Cup Fan Zone Whole lot happening in Franklin now through...

This session shares my conversation with Sue Regan, Passport Acceptance Agent. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, June 1, 2026. We talk about Certification of the agent annually Schedule an appointment for new or renewal Bring the key certified documents required Photos available at the office The show notes include the link to the Passport Acceptance Office pag...

The Franklin, MA Board of Health met on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5 PM as scheduled. All three members were present in the 3rd floor training room with the full representation of the Health Department members. Quick recap: Approval of minutes for May 6, so moved, second, as amended (one minor name typo) Discussion on Health Dept page on Facebook , to share info Cooling center needed , with the Li...

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator and Mary Hynes, Executive Assistant. We had our discussion in the Franklin Senior Center on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for June 2026 Senior Center closed Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Teasers for summer concerts on select Mondays in July/August Teasers for other road trips comi...

This session shares the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony held on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Town of Franklin Municipal Building. Town Councilor Ted Cormier-Leger was the Master of Ceremonies and introduced each of the speakers. The recording runs about 38 minutes, so let’s watch/listen -------------- Advance notice of the ceremony https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/05/reminder-annual-town-of-frankli...

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction Closed all day on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth Closed all day Saturday, June 20...