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 Jan 25th at noon and remain in effect until tomorrow Jan 26th at noon.

What does this mean to you? Please remove your vehicles from the roadways. Leaving your vehicle in the public right of way makes our job of clearing snow much more difficult, costs more money and potentially causes safety issues for not only us, but also you fellow residents. So be a good citizen and more your vehicle!

Secondly, all non- emergency town offices will be closed tomorrow Jan 26th due to the storm. Don’t worry, fire, police and most importantly public works will be working for you!

Finally, Get your pens and paper ready, the following might get a little complicated for some folks, your scheduled trash and recycling pick up will be delayed one day.

What does that mean to you?

1. Monday trash and recycling will be picked up on Tuesday,
2. Tuesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Wednesday,
3. Wednesday trash and recycling will be picked up on Thursday,
4. Thursday trash and recycling will be picked up on Friday,
5. And Friday trash and recycling will be picked up Saturday!

Finally if you don’t have to go out, please don’t while it's snowing.

If you do, please be safe.

Have an excellent public works day!!!

This episode combines the Franklin Public Radio news briefing spots for the week of January 25, 2026.

1. The outlook for the week ahead Jan 25 through Jan 31, 2026
2. The look back at the week that was Jan 18 through Jan 24, 2026

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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

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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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

1. Their journey from a few pets to a farm with over 40 animal rescues
2. To let them live a good life
3. The a ha moment for “More Farm Than Fancy”
4. The product line to help with funding the animals care

The recording runs about 36 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Follow “More Farm Than Fancy” on

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329150158885351

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/more_farm_than_fancy/

Visit their web page -> https://morefarmthanfancy.com/

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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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

1. Trains & baseball
2. Pawtucket Red Sox, Ben Mondor
3. Playing in senior league
4. Spring training for new season

The recording runs about 54 minutes, so let’s listen in.

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Recording for Train Town 1 - Franklin/Dean Station https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/talking-about-train-town-franklin-with.html

Photos of Train Town 1 https://photos.app.goo.gl/63swENWgBkK4xMrh8

Train Town 2 - Thompson Print & the railroad roundhouse https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html

Photos of Train Town 2 https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7

Train Town 3 - or “Franklin in Miniature”

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2025/11/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town-3.html

Photos of Train Town 3 or “Franklin in Miniature”

https://photos.app.goo.gl/6dX8gNB9q3yFfycW8

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you...

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.

1. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)
2. FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636)
3. Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)
4. 1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)
5. 1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (approx. 2 hrs 3 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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.

1. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)
2. FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636)
3. Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)
4. 1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)
5. 1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (approx. 2 hrs 3 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

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.

1. 1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)
2. FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636)
3. Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)
4. 1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)
5. 1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (approx. 2 hrs 3 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html

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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.

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

1. If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
2. If you don't like something here, please let me know
3. And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach out. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana" c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"