Franklin Matters Radio

This session shares the audio of the No KIngs Rally on the Town Common in Franklin, MA on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The audio lets you be there to hear the multiple speakers and the two musical performances by Sioo and Toby. Rachel Plukas welcomed the group Michael Walker-Jones took over as master of ceremonies introducing the bands and the remaining speakers: Town Councilor Max Morrongiello Senat...

This session shares my conversation with David Butler, also known as “Vibe”. Vibe started with one show, Turntables (The Turntable Show) , in conjunction with Pauly G, and now does a separate (podcast) show called “ The Vibe ”. You can listen to both at wfpr.fm or on Soundcloud. We had our discussion at the Franklin TV Studios on Thursday, March 12, 2026. We talk about Creation of The Vibe experie...

This session shares my conversation with Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat and Amanda Rabbitt, Supportive Day Program & Special Projects Coordinator. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for April 2026 Senior Center closed on Friday, April 3 for professional development - tax return schedules will be mai...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Budget Subcmte Meeting held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6 PM. All 3 members participated in person in the 3rd Floor Training Room. Subcommittee Chair Paul Griffith, Ruthann O’Sullivan and Nadia Mausolf. Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated. Quick recap: The meeting provided a discussion on updates...

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Tuesday, March 17, 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 Monday, April 20 for Patriot’s Day Library events for April 20...

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The Committee meeting opened with 6 members present, 2 absent (1 open position reportedly to be filled soon). Quick recap: a healthy and engaging discussion on the policies, to be resumed at one of the budget hearings in April before making a recommendation on changes (if any) to the Town Council Presentation on...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members of the committee were present in the virtual session conducted via Zoom. Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt Tina Rogers, Asst Supt Paula Marano, School Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated. Colin Boisvert and Aaron Lenart, RD presented on the Food Services opera...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM. All 7 members of the committee were present in the virtual session conducted via Zoom. Superintendent Lucas Giguere, Asst Supt Tina Rogers, Asst Supt Paula Marano, School Business Administrator Jana Melotti participated. Colin Boisvert and Aaron Lenart, RD presented on the Food Services opera...

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 18 , 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 v...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 22, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead March 22 through March 28, 2026 The look back at the week that was March 15 through March 21, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/your-franklin-ma-news-for-week-of-marc...

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee meeting held on Monday, March 16, 2026. The meeting agenda had placed the session in the 3rd floor conf room so I was there. Chair Al Charles, member Nadia Mausolf and Operations Director Colin Boisvert were remote. Member Stephen Karunakaran was caught in another meeting and didn’t make it. Future meetings are...

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chair Paul Griffith. We had our discussion via Zoom on Thursday, March 12, 2026. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting March 10, 2026. Our conversation covered the following topics: Recognition of Chloe Bowser, essay contest winner (1 of 12) for the USS Massachusetts commissi...

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 Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, March 4, 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 realtors Barbara Scardino and Ted Cormier-Leger. We had our conversation virtually via Zoom on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. We talk about Their background as realtors Starting their team at Coldwell Banker The benefits of planning The support structure at Coldwell banker that they can leverage The conversation runs about 37 minutes. Let’s watc...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 15, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead March 15 through March 21, 2026 The look back at the week that was March 8 through March 14, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/major-meeting-this-week-joint-session.h...

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Thursday, March 5 , 2026. The meeting was held at the Senior Center. The meeting opened with a welcome by Chair Ali Rheaume. Quick Recap: Motion to approve previous meeting minutes, made, passed unanimously Discussion on AAB Non-Compliance Letters, some sites getting repeat letters, MBTA supposedly...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last (approx. 2 hr 7 mins) 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour limi...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1684 - The Opening, and all agenda items except the goals which they saved for last (approx. 2 hrs. 7 mins) 1685 - Discussion on the goals brings them right up to the 4 hour li...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 8, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead March 8 through March 14, 2026 The look back at the week that was March 1 through March 7, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/marching-forward-to-spring-day-by-day.html...

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Marsha Tait , Development Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, Jen Johnson, Development Associate , and Bill Donavan , (Director of A/V with Stage Edge). We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Monday, March 2, 2026. Discussion items: Tickets on sale for Party for the Pantry; March 28 at THE...

This session of the radio show shares our “ Talk Franklin” discussion with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen and Liz Kalaijian , the new Director of Communications and Community Engagement for the Town of Franklin. We recorded our conversation in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, March 2, 2026. Key topics Welcome Liz Quick updates on Town business Deep dive on Mass Municipal Association...

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, March 4 , 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 Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Committee opened with 5 members in Chambers and 1 remote. 2 members absent and 1 had just resigned that morning (and hopefully to be replaced before April budget hearings). Quick recap : Motion to approve the prior meeting notes, so moved, second, passes via roll call (1 remote) was 6-0-3 (2 absent, 1 res...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 1, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead March 1 through March 7 2026 The look back at the week that was Feb 22 through Feb 28, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/02/happy-birthday-town-of-franklin-248.html -----...

This session shares my conversation with Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat and Executive Assistant Mary Hynes. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for March 2026 Sign up for email delivery of the monthly newsletter The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to sub...