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 #1819 - Franklin Fire 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Svc - 09/11/26
<p>This session of the radio show shares the Franklin Fire Dept 25th Anniversary 9/11 Memorial Services. Franklin Firefighters Local along Franklin Police Dept conducted the services at the headquarter fire station, downtown Franklin, September 11, 2026. </p><p>Speakers in order</p>Chaplain Bob Poitras State Representative Jeff Roy and State Senator Becca Rausch Deputy Police Chief West, and Police Chief TJ Lynch Fire Chief Charkes Allen <br/><p></p>Musical performances of the National Anthem, Amazing Grace, and Taps performed by Franklin High School students guided by Dianne Plouffe<br/><p>The conversation runs about 40 minutes. Let’s listen in</p><p>...
FM #1818 - Town Council Quarterbacking - 09/04/26
<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 Friday, September 4, 2026. Our conversation condensed the Town Council meeting of September 2, 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>Approval of Police Chief James WestExcess sewer capacity sold to Medway, MillisTown properties, presentation by Kate Hinckley GIS, then discussion on the key decisions; siting the Police Station, then what...
FM #1817 - Franklin (MA) School Cmte - Policy Subcmte Mtg - 09/08/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) School Committee Policy Subcmte meeting held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. All 3 members (Dave Callaghan (Chair), Al Charles, Reis Hansen) participated in the session held in the 3rd floor training room. Superintendent Giguere, Dr Tina Rogers, and Dr Bob Dutch also participated.</p><p>Quick recap:</p>Discussion on the recent release of new model policies, procedures and guidance by the Healey-Driscoll Administration today to help K-12 schools and child care programs respond to civil immigration enforcement, protect confidential information and implement the PROTECT Act ahead of the 2026–2027 school year. The District already had internal pr...
FM #1816 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - P3 of 3 - 09/02/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 7 members participated in Chambers, 2 remotely so all votes were via roll call.</p><p>The meeting recording is divided into 3 parts</p><p>Part 1 - opening through to Police Chief appointment (approx. 90 minutes)</p><p>Part 2 - other appointments, excess sewer capacity discussion and Legislation for action (approx. 50 minutes)</p><p>Part 3 - presentation on TOwn of Franklin properties by Kate Hinckley, GIS and discussion on the key decisions to be made; Police station site, then...
FM #1815 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - P2 of 3 - 09/02/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 7 members participated in Chambers, 2 remotely so all votes were via roll call.</p><p>The meeting recording is divided into 3 parts</p><p>Part 1 - opening through to Police Chief appointment (approx. 90 minutes)</p><p>Part 2 - other appointments, excess sewer capacity discussion and Legislation for action (approx. 50 minutes)</p><p>Part 3 - presentation on TOwn of Franklin properties by Kate Hinckley, GIS and discussion on the key decisions to be made; Police station site, then...
FM #1814 - Franklin (MA) Town Council Mtg - P1 of 3 - 09/02/26
<p>This session shares the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. 7 members participated in Chambers, 2 remotely so all votes were via roll call.</p><p>The meeting recording is divided into 3 parts</p><p>Part 1 - opening through to Police Chief appointment (approx. 90 minutes)</p><p>Part 2 - other appointments, excess sewer capacity discussion and Legislation for action (approx. 50 minutes)</p><p>Part 3 - presentation on TOwn of Franklin properties by Kate Hinckley, GIS and discussion on the key decisions to be made; Police station site, then...
FM #1813 - FM Weekly Outlook & Lookback Combo - 09/06/26
<p>This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of September 6, 2026. </p>The outlook for the week ahead September 6 through September 12, 2026The look back at the week that was August 30 through September 5, 2026 <br/><p>--------------</p><p>The text and links referenced can be found at Franklin Matters Weekly</p><p>https://www.franklinmattersweekly.org/2026/09/labor-day-gives-us-long-weekend-and.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 #1812 - High School Entrepreneurs - SNND Events - 08/31/26
<p>This session of Franklin Matters shares my conversation with Saumy Jani and Andrew Bairos. As freshmen at FHS, they created SNND Events to make money and have been successful doing so. We had our conversation via Zoom on Monday, August 31, 2026. </p><p>Discussion items: </p>How they startedHow they networked and expandedAdvice for other students, start early<br/><p>The conversation runs about 18 minutes. Let’s listen in </p><p>--------------</p><p>SNND Events web page - https://snndevents.com/ </p><p>Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/snndevents/ </p><p>--------------</p><p>We are now pr...
FM #1811 - Commission On Disability Mtg - 09/03/26
<p>This episode shares the Franklin Commission on Disability Meeting held on Sep 3, 2026 at the Franklin Senior Center. The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm at the Senior Center. The group managed to practice a safe exit and added planning for disability accommodations (as needed) for Town facilities and public events to their list of topics.</p><p>Quick recap:</p>Discussion on a backup clerk for this session, initially John, then Julie took notes.Update on the accessibility working down at the Town level, becoming more formal, coordinating multiple departments as needed, likely meeting quarterly to work on...
FM #1810 - Joint Budget Subcmte Mtg - 08/13/26
<p>This session shares the Joint Budget Subcmte Meeting held on Thursday, August 13, 2026. </p>TA Jamie Hellen provides a budget update https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10586/3a-MEMO---FY27-Update-and-Five-Year-Forecast- five year forecast more accurate based on the process https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10582/03b-1-Five-Year-Fiscal-Forecast---Control-Summary-Forecast Discussion on goals https://ma-franklin.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/10588/04-JBSC-2026-27-Goals Consensus developed around three goals;, in my kitchen English wording - (1) education/awareness of the Town finances (2) alignment on the structural deficit for 3 years (3) potential solutions or strategy to resolve such deficit in that time. Additional wordsmithing being done by the committee...
