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
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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"

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.

1. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)
2. the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633)
3. and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634)
4. 1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins)
5. 1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.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) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.

1. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)
2. the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633)
3. and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634)
4. 1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins)
5. 1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.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) Town Council meeting held on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 6 PM. All 9 Councilors participated for this 4 hour plus session.

1. 1632 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 36 mins)
2. the Facilities presentation & discussion (see 1633)
3. and the friendly 40b policy discussion (see 1634)
4. 1633 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the Facilities update from Kevin Harn (approx. 1 hr 27 mins)
5. 1634 - segment from the meeting covering the full discussion on the charter change process (approx. 1 hr 5 mins)

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/town-council-approves-amended-friendly.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 the presentation by Joe Landry at the Franklin Historical Museum on Nov 15, 2025. “The History of the Franklin YMCA.“

Joe was also recognized with the Mary Olsson Award for his contributions to the history of Franklin before his presentation began.

Approx. 45 minutes

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When the video is available, that will be shared

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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"