Franklin Matters Radio
What matters in Franklin MA - we follow the money sharing Town & School meetings, community events, and interviews to enable an informed resident & voter
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FM #1662 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 02/22/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of February 22, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead Feb 22 through Feb 28, 2026The look back at the week that was Feb 15 through Feb 21, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/02/from-quiet-week-to-full-week-of-meetings.html</p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. </p><p>This podcast is my public service effort for...
FM #1661 - Franklin Food Pantry - Food Is Medicine - 02/13/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Ann McGillis, Operations Director of the Franklin Food Pantry, and Stephanie Carlile, working part-time helping The Pantry as part of a grant. We had our conversation in person in the community room at The Franklin Food Pantry on Friday, February 13, 2026. </p><p>Discussion items: </p>Welcoming Stephanie Carlile, MS, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, LDN, to The PantryEmpowering clients with dietary options and dignity in choiceIntroducing Poppy the Puzzle Piece, a new mascot to help identify nutrient dense foodsPantry named Healthy Pantry Leader by Greater Boston Food Bank<br/><p>The...
FM #1660 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 02/12/26
<p>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, February 12, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 2026.</p><p>We focus on two questions:</p>ok, what just happened? What does it mean for Franklin residents and taxpayers?<br/><p>We cover the following key topics</p>After tabling the prior meeting minutes for a future meeting to add some questions that were asked but not reflected in the minutes, they approved a technical change for...
FM #1659 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 02/15/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of February 15, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead Feb 15 through Feb 21, 2026The look back at the week that was Feb 8 through Feb 14, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/02/school-vacation-brings-light-meeting.html </p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. </p><p>This podcast is my public service effort for...
FM #1658 - School Cmte Mtg - FY 27 Budget Hearing - 02/10/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. All 7 members of the committee were present. </p><p>Quick recap:</p>The committee conducted the budget hearing for 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. Multiple questions to clarify amounts, rational, and sometimes accounting moves were raised and discussed. Many compliments on the layout and clarity of the budget were provided to Supt Lucas Giguere and to Business Administrator Jana MelottiThe next step on the budget will be the School Committee...
FM #1657 - SchCmte - Community Relations Subcmte Mtg - 2/09/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin, MA School Committee Community Relations Subcommittee meeting held on Monday, February 9, 2026. The meeting was conducted via remote only. </p><p>Al Charles (Chair), and members Stephen Karunakaran and Nadia Mausolf participated. Operations Director Colin Boisvert also participated, representing the Central Office. </p><p>The agenda topics:</p><p>• Finalize Mission Statement</p><p>• JGPR Overview</p><p>• Website Usage Metrics</p><p>• Quarterly Community Engagement Update</p><p>• Newsletter Planning</p><p>The recording runs about 40 minutes, so let’s listen to the Community Relations Subcommittee meeting of February 9, 2026.</p><p>--------------</p><p>School Commi...
FM #1656 - Another First: Blood Pressure Kits at the Library - 02/09/26
<p>This episode shares my conversation with Town of Franklin’s public health nurse Alisha Sullivan. We talked virtually on Monday, February 9, 2026 about the blood pressure kits available at the Library. </p><p>Did you know high blood pressure is the #2 killer of MA residents?</p><p>Did you know you can check your own blood pressure at the Library?</p><p>A station is set up to take your blood pressure. You can even check out a device like you would a book or a video, or anything else in their Library of things.</p><p>Did you realize th...
FM #1655 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 02/08/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of February 8, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead Feb 8 through Feb 14, 2026The look back at the week that was Feb 1 through Feb 7, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/02/more-snow-more-cold-more-budget-winter.html </p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Franklin area radio dial. </p><p>This podcast is my public service effort for...
FM #1654 - Franklin Public Library - Feb 2026 Highlights - 02/04/26
<p>This session shares my conversation with Mitzi Gousie, Programming and Outreach Librarian with the Franklin Public Library. We had our discussion virtually on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.</p><p>We talk about </p>Reviewed the regular open hours, book sale and holiday scheduling for the monthClosed on Sundays due to budget reductionClosed all day on Monday, Feb 16 for President’s DayLibrary events for February 2026In calendar order rather than by category this time around<br/><p>Registration for those events required should be done through the Town website, Library page. There are nefarious folks trying to convince folks otherwise via Facebook. Be...
FM #1653 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 02/04/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The meeting agenda was held in the 3rd floor training room as well as via Google Meet. 2 board members were present (Harris absent). </p><p>Quick Recap:</p>Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meetingReads protocol statement re: Google meetConfirms participation via roll callApproval of Dec minutes, moved, second, passes 2-0-1 (1 absent)No citizen commentsPlanning for a women's health fairLikely at New England Chapel, all women's health issues to be covered with vendors and info tablesAwaiting confirmation on a mo...
