"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7-9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community."
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 *
Thursday, February 22, 2024
One Franklin: Community Coffee Conversations at Birchwood Bakery from 7 to 9 PM today
Monday, February 5, 2024
Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin
"Beginning Feb 22, then continuing every other Thursday 7 to 9 PM. One or more members of One Franklin will be at Franklin’s Birchwood Bakery to connect, discuss the latest developments around an override proposal and to just have good conversations at a great spot in town.
All are welcome to come by and say hi ultimately we are all working together for the same outcome… One Franklin, where everyone benefits from our united effort to nurture and value our community. "
Next conversation, Thursday Feb 22
For more information about One Franklin -> https://onefranklinma.com/
Community Coffee Conversations: One Franklin |
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Franklin Cultural District: Veterans wreath ceremony, Coffee & Conversation, CD release party among the list as #artshappenhere
2:30pm GARTA public hearing (Franklin Senior Center)
6pm Open Mic Night @67 Degrees Brewing
Wreath Ceremony |
Friday, January 26
9:00am Wreath Ceremony (Franklin Veterans Walkway on the Town Common)
3:00pm Coffee & Conversation with President Elmore (Franklin Public Library)
6:30pm An Evening with Spirit with Psychic Medium Cathy Ripley Greene
Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band |
Saturday, January 27
10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
7:00pm Live Music and CD Release by Second Son Band (First Universalist Society of Franklin)
1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
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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 Cultural District: Arts are happening here! |
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Part 1: Banned Books: Libraries and Schools Talk at Dean, then Part 2 Community Conversations at the Library
The Library will be @DeanCollege's Banned Books: Libraries and Schools Talk on October 5th from 5-6 PM at the Atrium in the Student Center.
Be sure to join us after at the Library for Community Conversations at 6:30!
Shared from -> https://twitter.com/FrkPublicLib/status/1708899073154072666
Ben Franklin's books |
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Franklin Library Community Conversations event Oct 5
Saturday, May 6, 2023
Reminder: Join Cobi & I for a walk and talk about Franklin today (5/06/23 at 10:30 AM)
- Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday
- Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty)
- Wheels and paws are welcome to come along
Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM |
Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM
- Dress for the weather whatever it is or forecasted to be for Saturday.
- Bring along water (talking makes one thirsty).
- Wheels and paws are welcome to come along.
Franklin's first participation in the national annual @janeswalk, in honor of the late social activist Jane Jacobs - May 6, 10:30 AM |
Thursday, March 30, 2023
FPL Community Conversations March 30, at 6 PM - This month’s topic: Food Insecurity!
Saturday, March 18, 2023
Converse and Conserve Workshop - Location Change: Room 326A
Please note that the Converse and Conserve Workshop will now take place in Room 326A at Town Hall, instead of Council Chambers.
Your land is a part of your legacy. Deciding what will happen to your land after you are gone is the next critical step of being a good land steward and furthering that legacy. Who will own your land and how will it be used? What will your legacy continue to be? These are questions that the "Converse and Conserve" workshop on Wednesday, March 29 from 4p-6p at Town Hall, Room 326A can answer for you.
Join the Franklin Conservation Department, Franklin Assessor's Office, Franklin Agricultural Commission, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, Metacomet Land Trust, and DDCRW Law in learning about your options. Come learn about applicable tax incentive programs for forestland, agricultural land, and open space; learn about resource management for your natural environment; and even learn how to endow your land to ensure its lifelong protection. Estate planning, whether for now or for the future, is not just for the wealthy or for those who own "estates" – if you own land, then estate planning is a necessary and valuable step to ensure that the legacy of your land is a positive one!
Food and beverages will be provided by Birchwood Bakery & Kitchen.
RSVP for a free gift.
For more information or to RSVP contact bgoodlander@franklinma.gov/(508) 520-4847
Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation/news/converse-and-conserve-workshop-location-change-room-326a
Converse and Conserve Workshop - Location Change: Room 326A |
Monday, December 19, 2022
"A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony" - Franklin TV schedule for week of 12/19/22
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony was held at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022.
Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.
The audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022. Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-896-a-conversation-of-hope-12-11-22
The replay is available this week
- Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 8, Verizon 26)
TUESDAY = 7:00 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony WEDNESDAY = 6:00 pm Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony FRIDAY = 7:30 am Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony
L-R: jamele adams, Rabbi Elise Winick, Rabbi Tom Alpert |
Sunday, December 18, 2022
Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM
Folks of all ages are welcome to join us one Thursday each month as we unpack, discuss, and engage with topics relevant both within our community and beyond. Come with an open mind, leave with plenty of food for thought!
This week, we meet on Wednesday (12/21/22) instead.
This month's topic: "I wish you knew..." Connecting through Generation Gaps
Join the "Community Conversations" at the Library, Wednesday, Dec 21 - 6 PM |
Monday, December 12, 2022
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11. 2022 (audio)
FM #896 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 896 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony conducted at the Temple Etz Chaim on Sunday, Dec 11, 2022.
Hosted by Rabbi Tom Alpert, moderated by Rabbi Elise Winick, and instigated by jamele adams and less than 20 people participated in person. Due to technical difficulty it was not available via live stream as planned. The video was recorded by Franklin TV for future broadcast and replay.
The meeting audio recording runs 1 hour and 20 minutes, so let’s listen to the Conversation of Hope Dec 11, 2022.
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Conversation notification -> https://www.franklinmatters.org/2022/12/reminder-conversation-of-hope-black.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?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
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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Saturday, December 10, 2022
Reminder: A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11 at 7 PM
- You should be able to find it on your "All Access" channel either Comcast 8 or Verizon 26
- You can also find it on All Access YouTube Channel as "Live" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCahhxS6rENnYA3iH0pgf0jA
Via Temple Etz Chaim:
"December 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Come attend a special presentation at 900 Washington St in Franklin.
Rabbi Alpert will be among those presenting."
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11 at 7 PM |
Thursday, December 1, 2022
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11 at 7 PM
Via Temple Etz Chaim:
"December 11, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Come attend a special presentation at 900 Washington St in Franklin.
Rabbi Alpert will be among those presenting."
A Conversation of Hope: Black & Jewish Voices in Harmony - Dec 11 at 7 PM |
Sunday, November 27, 2022
Conversation with Franklin (MA) School Superintendent Lucas Giguere - 11/17/22 (audio)
FM #886 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 886 in the series.
This session of the radio show shares my first recorded conversation with Franklin School Superintendent Lucas Giguere. We had our conversation in person at a Central Office conference room in the Municipal Building on Thursday, November 17, 2022.
At a high level our topics were
5 months in, how are you doing?
Student behavior, reaching out to parents & community for help
Vaping, substance use
Social media and critical conversations
Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) deep dive and overall program
Redistricting approach and process has started
The recording runs about 39 minutes Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-886-franklin-ma-school-supt-l-giguere-11-17-22
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Superintendent’s page -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/superintendent
Superintendent’s letter to parents & community -> https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/10_25_22_supt_report_to_sc.pdf
Critical conversations videos ->
- Substance use and Mental Health Forum - https://youtu.be/3CIOXT3BlMU
- Social media - https://youtu.be/vhhfGFJkXPI
DEI page (with link to plans, etc.) -> https://www.franklinps.net/district/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Redistricting page -> https://www.franklinps.net/school-committee/2023-redistricting-advisory-committee
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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?
If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
If you don't like something here, please let me know
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"