Franklin (MA) Matters

This session shares the first part of the International Overdose Awareness Day candle light vigil held by the SAFE Coalition on Sunday, August 31, 2025. The vigil was held on the Franklin Town Common. This first part was conducted from the stage at the gazebo. The second part, recorded by Franklin TV, was held right near the flags planted on the Common.  SpeakersJennifer Knight-Levine,  CEO | Co-FounderJim Derick, Director of Family Recovery | Co-FounderRev Doreen Oughton, Franklin Federated ChurchAnthony, member of SAFE Coalition with his recovery storyThe recording runs about 20 minutes, so let’s listen in.--------------For more about the SAFE Coalition, visit their web page -> https://www.safecoalitionma.org/ International Overdose Awareness Day -> https://www.overdoseday.com/ Photo album -> https://photos.app.goo.gl/eUJRuDrhDoZfSMp18 -------------We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) or 102.9 on the Frank