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 #1686 - Franklin (MA) Commission On Disability Mtg - 03/05/26
<p>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. </p><p>Quick Recap:</p>Motion to approve previous meeting minutes, made, passed unanimouslyDiscussion on AAB Non-Compliance Letters, some sites getting repeat letters, MBTA supposedly to be compliant in MayResource Document is live, getting feedback, led to discussion on calling the doc a “resource” or list of “services available”, renamed to “Disability-Related Services”Discussion on “Accessibility in Franklin” - working on a doc to list publ...
FM #1685 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 03/04/26 - P2 of 2
<p>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. </p>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 limit which they managed to stay within (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)<br/><p>--------------</p><p>Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) -></p><p>https...
FM #1684 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - 03/04/26 - P1 of 2
<p>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. </p>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 limit which they managed to stay within (approx. 1 hour and 55 mins)<br/><p>--------------</p><p>Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found (including link to Franklin TV video) -></p><p>https...
FM #1683 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 03/08/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 8, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead March 8 through March 14, 2026The look back at the week that was March 1 through March 7, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/03/marching-forward-to-spring-day-by-day.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 #1682 - Party for The Pantry - 03/02/26
<p>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. </p><p>Discussion items: </p>Tickets on sale for Party for the Pantry; March 28 at THE BLACK BOXOnline bidding for silent auction items opens March 19Bidding for travel opportunities opens the night of3 bands to provide entertainment - Fab 3, Karate Show, and South Street SixLight food items catered...
FM #1681 - Talk Franklin - 03/02/26
<p>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.</p><p>Key topics</p>Welcome LizQuick updates on Town businessDeep dive on Mass Municipal Association (MMA)Close with some musical fun (songs about communications)<br/><p>The recording runs about 59 minutes. Let’s listen to our conversation.</p><p>--------------</p><p>Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/</p><p>MMA pa...
FM #1680 - Franklin (MA) Board Of Health Mtg - 03/04/26
<p>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. </p><p>Quick Recap:</p>Chair Kim Mu-Chow opens the meetingReads protocol statement re: Google meetConfirms participation via roll callApproval of Feb minutes, moved, second, passes 3-0No citizen commentsRestricting the sale of tobacco products inspection violations discussion Report My Meal Report My Meal | Mass.gov link added to Town...
FM #1679 - Franklin (MA) Finance Cmte Mtg - 02/25/26
<p>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). </p><p>Quick recap:</p>Motion to approve the prior meeting notes, so moved, second, passes via roll call (1 remote) was 6-0-3 (2 absent, 1 resigned this AM)Discussion on the need to replace a fire engine which has frame corrosion and was taken offline. Discussion on an undercarriage wash to help prolong the life of the trucks and rest of the fleet with...
FM #1678 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 03/01/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of March 1, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead March 1 through March 7 2026The look back at the week that was Feb 22 through Feb 28, 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/happy-birthday-town-of-franklin-248.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 #1677 - Franklin Senior Center - March 2026 Highlights - 02/18/26
<p>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.</p><p>We talk about </p>All the key event highlights for March 2026Sign up for email delivery of the monthly newsletter<br/><p>The show notes include links to the Senior Center page, the calendar of events, and to subscribe to the monthly newsletter. </p><p>The recording runs about 33 minutes, so let’s listen in.</p><p>--------------</p><p>Franklin Senior Center page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging </p>...
