Kenneth Elmore, J.D. |
Providing accurate and timely information about what matters in Franklin, MA since 2007. * Working in collaboration with Franklin TV and Radio (wfpr.fm) since October 2019 *
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Dean College’s President Inducted Into The Martin Luther King, Jr. Collegium Of Scholars At Morehouse College
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Dean College will be the home of the first Ruth Solomon Symposium - June 21 & 22, 2024
- Identify risk factors and strategies to optimize dancer health and wellness;
- Translate dance medicine research to clinical practice and dancer training;
- Understand the multidisciplinary approach to the developing dancer;
- Incorporate nutrition and mental health in the assessment, treatment, and training of dancers;
- Understand innovative strategies for evaluating and treating dance related injuries including dynamic MSK ultrasound, EPAT, and orthobiologics; and
- Discuss and demonstrate various styles of dance and recommendations for injury treatment and prevention.
Dean College is a private, residential New England college grounded in a culture and tradition that all students deserve the opportunity for academic and personal success. A uniquely supportive community for more than 150 years, Dean has woven together extensive student support and engagement with exceptional teaching and innovative campus activities. Our graduates are lifetime learners who thrive in their careers, embrace social responsibility and demonstrate leadership. This is The Dean Difference. dean.edu
Thursday, March 28, 2024
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - April 4, 2024 - 7 PM
Celebration of Arts and Culture:
A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients
Franklin Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to invite you to the Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients!
Join for Music and Dance Performances, Congratulatory Remarks, Light Refreshments, and Networking Opportunities!
April 4, 2024 at 7:00PM
Alumni Memorial Hall, Dean College*
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/celebration-arts-and-culture-recognition-grants-and-funding-recipients-april-4-2024
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - April 4, 2024
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Holi Festival scheduled for Library lawn April 13
"Join the Franklin Public Library and Dean College for a special celebration of the Holi Festival, outside on the library lawn/Dean Grove!
Music, activities, and of course, COLOR!! Wear something that you don't mind getting messy!
In the event of inclement weather, the Rain date will be Saturday 4/27"
Holi Festival scheduled for Library lawn April 13 |
Sunday, March 24, 2024
Riffin' on Main St: James Johnston (video)
Dean College announces Commencement Speaker & Honorary degree recipients
Dean College announces Commencement Speaker & Honorary degree recipients |
Friday, March 22, 2024
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 22, 2023 to March 28, 2024
Saturday, March 23
10:00am Easter Bunny (Franklin Historical Museum)
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
10:00am Grieving Hearts Workshop (Franklin High School)
11:00am Beyond the Palmer Method – Learn about calligraphy (Franklin Historical Museum)
11:00am Master Plan Open House (Dean College)
1:00pm Kids Paint Party (sold out) (Franklin Public Library)
3:00pm Jessica Lepe (Author Event) (Escape Into Fiction)
6:00pm `Cinema 80’ Feature Films "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" (Franklin Historical Museum)
7:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
7:30pm Choreographers' Concert (sold out) (Dean College)
Sunday, March 24
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
3:00pm LiveARTS Concert: Romanul Duo (First Universalist Society of Franklin - FUSF)
5:30pm Ballet Franklin presents Cinderella (THE BLACK BOX)
Monday, March 25
10:00am Yankee Quilters Quilt Guild Charity Sewing (Emma's Quilt Cupboard)
6:30pm Self-Defense for Women and Teens Class (registration req'd) (Lifelong Learning)
Tuesday, March 26
2:30pm Rainbow Café (Franklin Senior Center)
7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)
Wednesday, March 27
1:00pm Senior Scribblers (recording session) (Franklin TV Studio & remote)
5:30pm Kenyatta Berry (Dean College)
7:00pm Laugh Boston Stand-Up Comedy Show (Glen Pharmer)
Thursday, March 28
1:00pm Henry the Juggler (Franklin Public Library)
6:00pm Franklin Art Association Opening Reception (Escape Into Fiction)
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If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication: https://forms.gle/oPdi8X3ZbHHyrHzo6
The School district calendar is found https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26
Franklin's Event Outlook: March 15, 2023 to March 21, 2024 |
158TH Dean College Commencement Ceremony Details | May 18, 2024
"The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00 AM in front of Dean Hall, along Awpie Way.
Review the information below to learn more about the ceremony -> https://www.dean.edu/alumni/commencement/
Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2024 |
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - Apr 4
The Franklin Cultural Council and Franklin Cultural District Committee would like to invite you to the Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients!
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients |
- Music and Dance Performances
- Congratulatory Remarks
- Light Refreshments
- Networking Opportunities
Celebration of Arts and Culture: A Recognition of Grants and Funding Recipients - Apr 4 |
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
2 Dean College Events for Women’s History Month
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Glenn Jones talks about what the Master Plan Update Committee is doing and the Open House March 23 (audio)
FM #1155 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1155 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Town Councilor Glenn Jones. Glenn is currently Chair for the Master Plan Update Committee. They have been working diligently for the past year to revise and update the “Master Plan” for Franklin.
The Committee is preparing for the Open House event, March 23. To be held at Dean College, 60 School St from 11 AM to 3 PM. Refreshments will be provided by Dean College.
We talk through the Master Planning process and what remains ahead of them.
The audio recording runs about 45 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Glenn on the Master Plan and come to hear more on March 23 at Dean College. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1155-master-plan-update-with-glenn-jones-03-05-24
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Master Plan Update Committee page ->
https://www.franklinma.gov/master-plan-update-committee
Inventory Report (Updated) -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/franklin_master_plan_inventory_assessment-rev_03-07-2024_ia_with_maps.pdf
Event info for March 23 -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-master-plan-open-house-march-23-2024
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Friday, March 8, 2024
Town of Franklin Master Plan Open House - March 23, 2024
Saturday March 23rd, from 11Am to 3PM, join us at Dean College for the Town of Franklin Master Plan Open House!
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-franklin-master-plan-open-house-march-23-2024
Town of Franklin Master Plan Open House - March 23, 2024 |
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Dean Student's Film screening at the Senior Center, Weds Feb 28 at 4:30 PM
"Please join us at the Franklin Senior Center tomorrow, Wednesday, February 28 at 4:30 PM for a Film Screening.
Join us for a screening of five short local history documentaries produced and edited by Dean College students in an innovative digital history course overseen by Prof. of History David Dennis in collaboration with Prof. of Communication, Gregg Seibert. Each film runs 5-8 minutes. Students will be at the screening to answer questions.
Sponsored by Dean College’s Humanities in Action initiative."
Dean Student's Film screening at the Senior Center, Weds Feb 28 at 4:30 PM |
Saturday, February 24, 2024
The 7th Annual Black Excellence Showcase at Dean College - Saturday at 7, Sunday at 1:30
The 7th Annual Black Excellence Showcase at Dean College - Saturday at 7, Sunday at 1:30 |
Thursday, February 22, 2024
"SHE LOVES ME" scheduled for performance by Dean Feb 28 through March 3
"SHE LOVES ME" scheduled for performance by Dean |