Franklin Matters Radio

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee Budget Hearing on Education , the 2nd of 4 sessions to go over the FY 2027 budget. The meeting was held in Council Chambers with 8 of 9 members present. Quick Recap: Time spent at the opening to answer questions carried over from the Facilities discussion on Monday Technology, Tim Raposa presents and answers questions Next up, Schools - S...

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat, Activities Coordinator and Emily Dellorco, Transportation & Volunteer Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for May 2026 Senior Center closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day Veterans Services coordinating for the Memorial Day parade and cer...

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee Budget Hearing on General Government , the 1st of 4 sessions to go over the FY 2027 budget. The meeting was held in Council Chambers with 8 of 9 members present. Part 1 runs about 2 hours 13 minutes Part 2 runs about 3 hours 11 minutes Let’s listen in -------------- The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/l...

This session of the radio show shares the Finance Committee Budget Hearing on General Government , the 1st of 4 sessions to go over the FY 2027 budget. The meeting was held in Council Chambers with 8 of 9 members present. Part 1 runs about 2 hours 13 minutes Part 2 runs about 3 hours 11 minutes Let’s listen in -------------- The Franklin TV video is available for replay - https://www.youtube.com/l...

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Lauren Mottley , owner of Brightlight Business Co. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Monday, April 20, 2026. We cover the following topics Lauren’s “Franklin story” How the “Brightlight” name came to be How the company is positioned to help How to get started The conversation runs about 41 minutes....

This session of the radio show shares our “ Town Council Quarterbacking” with Town Councilor Steve Malloy. We had our conversation in person at the Franklin TV & Radio Studios on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, April 15, 2026. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers? We...

This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on April 2, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meeting recording runs just about 1 hour Audio link - -------------- The meeting agenda - https://www.franklinma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04022026-2209 -------------- We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin. TV and Franklin Public Radio ( wfpr.fm ) or...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of April 19, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead April 19 through April 25, 2026 The look back at the week that was April 12 through April 18, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/04/school-break-patriots-day-marathon.htm...

This session shares my conversation with School Committee member Reis Hansen We had our discussion via Zoom on Monday, April 13, 2026. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting March 24, 2026. Our conversation covered the following topics: Lifelong learning update Student Opportunities Act Plan Vote Endorsement of Request for Statement...

This episode contains the audio recording of the Hometown Hero event held on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Held at the Town of Franklin Police Station to recognize Chief TJ Lynch as a Hometown Hero. Speakers in order of appearance: Franklin Town Administrator Jamie Hellen David Morales, general manager of Wellpoint, Franklin Chief of Police Thomas J. “TJ” Lynch; State Rep Jeff Roy -------------- The W...

The Economic Development Subcommittee met for the first time in this new Council term. Committee Chair LeBlanc, members Morrongiello, Griffith & Malloy present for this session. Town Administrator Jamie Hellen, Building Commissioner Gus Brown, and Planning and Community Development Director Morena Zelaya were also present The recording runs about 1 hour and 16 minutes. —----------- Franklin Ma...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 8 members participated, 7 in Chambers, 1 remotely, hence all votes were recorded via roll call. The meeting recording runs 2 hours and 27 minutes -------------- The Franklin Matters recap - https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/04/town-c...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of April 12, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead April 12 through April 18, 2026 The look back at the week that was April 5 through April 11, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/04/the-budget-discussion-blossoms.html ---...

This session shares my discussion with Donald Krishnaswami . We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, April 6, 2026 We discussed the LiveARTS String Quartet and their next concert set for May 17, 2026 at the Historical Museum at 3 PM. We talk about Website now available, likely to sell out Tickets and /or donations through website About the program and performers Natu...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM. All 7 members of the Committee were present in Chambers. Quick recap: Students scheduled for the pledge got to the meeting for the incorrect 6 PM start and will be rescheduled to another meeting Superintendent's report substitute nurses being looked for Winter sports round up earmark funded f...

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 Thursday, April 2, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, April 1, 2026. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?...

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 Monday, March 30, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, March 17, 2026. We focus on two questions: ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?...

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with (in order of introduction) Donna O’Neill Roberta Trahan Sally Grant Kim DeCrescenzo Carol Malachowski We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. We started with a round of introductions and then 2 questions: How did you first get involved with The Pantry What keeps you c...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Franklin School Committee (all 7 members also present) for both to participate with the presentation by the Dept of Elementary &am...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. The meeting was held in conjunction with the Franklin School Committee for both to participate with the presentation by the Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE)...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of April 5, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead April 5 through April 11, 2026 The look back at the week that was March 29 through April 4, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/04/budget-budget-budget.html --------------...

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, April 1 , 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. All 3 board members were present with the full compliment of Health Dept staff. Quick Recap: Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting Reads protocol statement re: Google meet Confirms participation vi...

This session shares the Franklin Public Schools Horace Mann Legacy Subcmte Mtg held on Monday, March 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM . Meeting chaired by School Committee Vice-Chair Dave Callaghan. Members Ruthann O’Sullivan (in person) and Reis Hansen (remotely) participated. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Director of Operations Colin Boisvert participated. Quick recap History of the chocolate chip cookie...

This episode shares my conversation with Franklin author, educator, and disability advocate Ali Rheaume . We met virtually on Thursday, March 19, 2026 to discuss her new book “ Buddy The Brain ”. We cover The book is available in multiple formats The origin story of the book Ali’s recovery journey and advocacy The video runs about 23 minutes, let’s watch (or listen) -------------- The landing page...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 29, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead March 29 through April 4, 2026 The look back at the week that was March 22 through March 28, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/be-wary-of-foolishness-april-1-arrives....