Franklin Matters Radio

This session shares my conversation with Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral and Activities Coordinator Jillian Rochat. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. We talk about All the key event highlights for February 2026 Van day trips planned for the year, touting those for March, April The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 . All 7 members of the committee were present. Quick recap: The committee and community got a preview of the FY 2027 school budget. Excluding the health care costs ($8.8M), they presented a 'level service' budget that stays within a 2.5% increase The discussions with the Town to transfer the health car...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins) 1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full dis...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins) 1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full dis...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1647 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and 2 appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals (approx. 2 hour 16 mins) 1648 - segment from the meeting covering the full dis...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of February 1, 2026 . The outlook for the week ahead Feb 1 through Feb 7, 2026 The look back at the week that was Jan 25 through Jan 31, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/01/franklin-news-in-5-minutes-02012026.html -----...

The robocall message from Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral with the news that the Center will open with a 2 hour delay, hence at 10 AM on Tuesday, Jan 27, 2026.

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 8 members of the Committee participated, 1 absent. The recording is in 2 parts: 1 for the economics of development, 2 for the capital budget Quick recap -> Board of Assessors and Town Staff: The Economics of Development , residential valuations are based upon residential property sales and comparables. Comm...

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 8 members of the Committee participated, 1 absent. The recording is in 2 parts: 1 for the economics of development, 2 for the capital budget Quick recap -> Board of Assessors and Town Staff: The Economics of Development , residential valuations are based upon residential property sales and comparables. Comm...

Franklin Senior Center Director Sarah Amaral with an update on the closure of the center for Monday, Jan 26 and other storm related updates.

DPW Director Brutus Cantoreggi with updates: Good Morning Franklin, this is Brutus Cantoreggi, your public works director calling about important information regarding the upcoming snow event that hopefully you have heard about! There is a lot going on, so get your pens and paper out for note taking! First thing first , working with the Franklin police, a full parking ban will be instituted today...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of January 25, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead Jan 25 through Jan 31, 2026 The look back at the week that was Jan 18 through Jan 24, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/01/snowmageddon-or-fern-take-your-pick.html ----...

This session shares my conversation with Lauren & Ryan Maloney. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Thursday, January 18, 2026 Our conversation covers Their journey from a few pets to a farm with over 40 animal rescues To let them live a good life The a ha moment for “More Farm Than Fancy” The product line to help with funding the animals care The recording runs abou...

This session shares my conversation with Scott Mason. We had our discussion in the Franklin TV & Radio Studio on Monday, January 12, 2026 Our conversation covers Trains & baseball Pawtucket Red Sox, Ben Mondor Playing in senior league Spring training for new season The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen in. -------------- Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station htt...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins) FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636) Teaching & Learning presenta...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins) FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636) Teaching & Learning presenta...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins) FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636) Teaching & Learning presenta...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins) the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633) and the friendly 40b...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins) the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633) and the friendly 40b...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins) the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633) and the friendly 40b...

This session shares the presentation by Joe Landry at the Franklin Historical Museum on Nov 15, 2025. “ The History of the Franklin YMCA .“ Joe was also recognized with the Mary Olsson Award for his contributions to the history of Franklin before his presentation began. Approx. 45 minutes -------------- When the video is available, that will be shared ------------- We are now producing this in col...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 . All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room. Supt Lucas Giguere and Dr Tina Rogers also participated. Quick recap: Opening discussion on an update to the remote participation policy which dated from pre...

This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Community Relations SubCommittee meeting held on Monday, January 12, 2026. The meeting was conducted via remote only. Al Charles (Chair), and members Stephen Karunakaran and Nadia Mausolf participated. Operations Director Colin Boisvert also participated, representing the Central Office. Discussion around Mission Statement / 2026 Goals Potentia...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of January 18, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead Jan 18 through Jan 24, 2026 The look back at the week that was Jan 11 through Jan 17, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/01/whatever-affects-one-directly-affects.html --...

This session shares my conversation with School Committee member Reis Hansen. We had our discussion via Zoom on Friday, January 16, 2026. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting January 13, 2026. Our conversation covered the following topics: Early insights on role as school committee member Subcommittee work on Policy & Horace Ma...