Franklin Matters Radio

We sat with Samantha Piette, entrepreneur creating Piette Petal Co, an artisanal florist operating on the internet and in pop up shops for now. We talked about her road to floral arrangements, the build up to Valentine’s Day and all that she offers. We recorded this virtually via Zoom on Monday, December 29, 2025. The recording runs about 22 minutes -------------- Piette Petal Co can be found -&gt...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of January 11, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead Jan 11 through Jan 17, 2026 The look back at the week that was Jan 4 through Jan 10, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/01/franklin-ma-news-in-less-than-5-mins.html ----...

This session of the radio show shares the Candlelight Vigil for Renee Nicole Good held on Thursday, January 8 , 2026. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common. Each of the speakers are introduced by master of ceremonies Rachel Plukas Erin Ferguson Ron Tibbetts Rev Beverly Waring State Rep Jeff Roy Michael Walker Jones The recording runs about 30 minutes. Let’s listen to the candlelight vigil...

This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, January 7 , 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. 2 board members were present (Daddario absent). Quick Recap: Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meeting Reads protocol statement re: Google meet Confirms participation via roll call Approval of Dec mi...

This session shares the Police Station Building Cmte Mtg held on Wednesday, January 6, 2026 . 2 members (K Alexander, G Premo) were absent. Quick recap: Refresh on membership: "The Town Administrator shall nominate all eleven members of the committee membership, to be ratified by the Town Council. The Chair of the Town Council shall select the Chair, Vice-Chair and Clerk. Terms of the committee sh...

We sat with Kim Simone and Mark Lenzi of the award winning Wonderful World of Wine show to explore wine tasting and podcasting. We recorded this virtually via Zoom on Thursday, December 18, 2025. While our conversation covers a broad range of topics, we start with Kim and Mark introducing themselves and their background in the wine industry. The recording runs about 51 minutes -------------- The W...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of January 4, 2026. The outlook for the week ahead Jan 4 through Jan 10, 2026 The look back at the week that was Dec 28 through Jan 3, 2026 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/01/we-have-wolf-moon-to-begin-new-year.html -------...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 28, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Dec 28 through Jan 3, 2026 The look back at the week that was Dec 21 through Dec 27, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/12/for-same-of-old-time-franklin-we-need.html --...

This session shares my conversation with Vice Chair of the School Committee Dave Callaghan . We had our discussion via Zoom on Monday, December 15, 2025. We condense and get into the explanations behind the key items from the recent School Committee meeting Dec 9, 2025. Our conversation covered the following topics: Policy Subcommittee meeting update FHS Volleyball team recognized for D1 State Cha...

This session shares my conversation with Mithun Pasham of Seniors Helping Seniors on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 . Our conversation was conducted in the Seniors Helping Seniors office on 31 Hayward St, here in Franklin. Our conversation covers Mithun’s path to this role How to get help from Seniors Helping Seniors How to join Senior Helping Seniors to provide help Let’s listen to my conversation...

This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Thursday, December 18, 2025. We talk about Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the month Closed on Sundays due to budget reduction Closing early Weds, Dec 31 and all day on Thursday, Jan 1 for New Years Book...

This session shares my conversation with Jillian Rochat from the Franklin Senior Center. We had our discussion in the Franklin Radio Studio on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. We talk about All the key event highlights for January 2026 Key teasers for February The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. The recording runs...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except the snow update (see 1613) and the charter discussion...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except the snow update (see 1613) and the charter discussion...

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 . The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated (1 remotely) for this 4 hour plus session. 1612 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, recognitions, alcohol license renewals and everything else except the snow update (see 1613) and the charter discu...

This session shares my conversation with Syed Azhar and Harsini Vijai of the Franklin (MA) Interact Club on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 . Our conversation was conducted in the Franklin TV & Radio studios. The Franklin Interact Club is a service club for teens in the Franklin area sponsored by the Franklin Rotary. You must be a Franklin resident and between the ages of 12 to 18 to be a member....

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 21, 2025. The outlook for the week ahead Dec 21 through Dec 27, 2025 The look back at the week that was Dec 14 through Dec 20, 2025 -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/12/twas-week-before-christmas-in-all.html -----...

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Dr. Carolyn Kuehnel and Dr. Cindy Ballou . We had our conversation in their office in downtown Franklin on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  Dr Carolyn Kuehnel is the owner of Kuehnel Psychological Services, PLLC. In the course of our discussion we covered Their individual road to this role The services they provide Supporting parents and f...

This session shares the Finance Committee meeting conducted Wednesday, December 12, 2025. All 9 members of the Committee participated, 8 in Council Chambers, with 1 remote; hence a roll call for required votes. Quick recap: Technology Director Tim Rapoza was the key presenter and outlined the technology requirements for licenses, hardware, and software which enable the Town and Schools to deliver...

This session of the radio show shares my recorded conversation with local author J.M. Celi . We had our conversation via Zoom to record the video & audio on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  Our conversation lets you find out more about Jamie and his third independently published work “ The Unlife of Lisa Cooper: Vengeance."   This is the second in the planned series of the vampire, Siobha...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 14, 2025.  The outlook for the week ahead Dec 14 through Dec  20, 2025 The look back at the week that was Dec 7 through Dec  13, 2025  -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/12/tis-season-to-wrap-th...

This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 . All 7 members of the committee were present.  Quick recap: FHS Volleyball team recognized for D1 State Championship for first time Student Services presentation Link to slides included below Capital budget presentation Link to slides included below Franklin (MA) School enrollment Yes, total of F...

This episode shares the voice message left from the Franklin Senior Center robocall touting the Winter Wonderland on Thursday, Dec 11, 2025.  “The Franklin Senior Center is hosting our 4th annual Winter Wonderland Community Event next week! It's on Thursday, December 11 from 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Come one, come all! The entire community is invited, we hope to see you there!  This is open to...

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of December 7, 2025.  The outlook for the week ahead Dec 7 through Dec  13, 2025 The look back at the week that was Nov 30 through Dec  6, 2025  -------------- The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2025/12/tax-rate-hearing-closes...

This session shares my conversation with the ownership team for the Body Fit Training fitness studio here in Franklin. We had our discussion in the studio after the sessions were completed for Saturday, November 29, 2025.  We started with a round of introductions and their role in the development (in order of introduction) KP (Kerry) Peterson Bethany Gerry Tom Gerry Patrick Murphy Our convers...