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Showing posts with label friends. Show all posts

Monday, March 18, 2024

Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3 - Not just for Newcomers . . .

Join us at our next bi-monthly gathering on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

Please join us as we host Franklin’s Town Administrator Jamie Helen, and Franklin’s School District Superintendent Lucas Giguere. They’ll be updating us on what’s going on in our town and in our schools. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get answers firsthand … bring your questions!

We’re meeting a week earlier than usual to accommodate our speakers. This is one of our favorite events of the year … join us to learn new things, meet new friends and have fun in our community.

We meet at Escape Into Fiction from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. The bookstore is in downtown Franklin, 12 Main Street. Arrive early to take advantage of their wonderful selection of books, puzzles, games and gifts for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.

Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3  - Not just for Newcomers . . .
Next Newcomers & Friends meeting features Hellen & Giguere - April 3  - Not just for Newcomers . . .

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. In addition to our bi-monthly meetings, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

Look for us on social media for more information: https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends/ https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Sunday, December 3, 2023

Furry-friends Dog Park Updates - meeting Dec 7 at 6:30 PM

"I'm resigning from being president of Furry-friends Dog Park as of December 31st. Been involved with the dog park for 11yrs. 
We're having a Dog Park meeting at the The Franklin Library on December 7 at 6:30 PM upstairs conference room. 
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year"

 

Furry-friends Dog Park Updates - meeting Dec 7 at 6:30 PM
Furry-friends Dog Park Updates - meeting Dec 7 at 6:30 PM

Saturday, October 28, 2023

48th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is scheduled for Saturday, November 18

The 48th Annual Franklin Newcomers & Friends Craft Fair is set for Sat. November 18, 2023 from 9 AM to 3 PM.
Craft Fair
Craft Fair

It will be held at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School, 147 Pond St., Franklin at the school’s main lunchroom / community space.

This popular and well-established event features hand-crafted items from artists throughout New England. You’ll find a great selection of items for your home, for gift-giving, specialty foods, and more.

The club accepts donations for the Franklin Food Pantry when you enter. The entry fee is $3 for people 12 years of age and older.

Find us on Facebook for club information and activities: Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club -> https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

For craft fair details: Franklin Newcomers Craft Fair

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Reminder: Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club May Meeting.

We typically meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month … we made a date change for this presentation. Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM. Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on online safety. The presentation will include information about her Office and what they do. It will also cover how to be safe online, whether it be on your smart device, social media or online banking, phishing emails and general protection from scams and identity theft.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Downtown Franklin. The presentation will start at 7 PM but feel free to come early to socialize, get some refreshments and shop.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. Our monthly meetings run September through May.

Additionally, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

As always, we are thankful for the generosity and kindness we receive from April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction. Our extended community is so fortunate to her and her business in Franklin. If you haven’t yet, please visit this gem of a book store!

Look for us on our Meetup page for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends

Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'
Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Monday, April 24, 2023

Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club May Meeting.

We typically meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month … we made a date change for this presentation. Join us on Wednesday, May 3rd at 7:00 PM. Robin Putnam, Events & Outreach Manager from the MA Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, will present on online safety. The presentation will include information about her Office and what they do. It will also cover how to be safe online, whether it be on your smart device, social media or online banking, phishing emails and general protection from scams and identity theft.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Downtown Franklin. The presentation will start at 7 PM but feel free to come early to socialize, get some refreshments and shop.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. Our monthly meetings run September through May.

Additionally, we hold fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year.

As always, we are thankful for the generosity and kindness we receive from April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction. Our extended community is so fortunate to her and her business in Franklin. If you haven’t yet, please visit this gem of a book store!

Look for us on our Meetup page for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends

Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'
Not just for Newcomers . . . Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club - Meeting on May 3 - topic 'online safety'

Monday, April 3, 2023

Reminder: The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club April Meeting.

To accommodate one of our favorite speakers, we made a date change. Join us on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM to hear updates from our Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen. We're hoping to also have our School Superintendent, Lucas Giguere, but are awaiting confirmation from him. Don’t miss this opportunity; bring your questions!

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub


The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere
The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club April Meeting.

To accommodate one of our favorite speakers, we made a date change. Join us on Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 PM to hear updates from our Town Administrator, Jamie Hellen. We're hoping to also have our School Superintendent, Lucas Giguere, but are awaiting confirmation from him. Don’t miss this opportunity; bring your questions!

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub


The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere
The Newcomers & Friends April Meeting features updates from Jamie Hellen & Lucas Giguere

Friday, March 3, 2023

Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club March Meeting. This month we’re having a game night …come have fun, socialize and get to know new friends.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin on Wednesday, March 8 at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. 

Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction
Newcomers & Friends schedule a game night for Weds, March 8 at Escape Into Fiction

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

The Friends of Franklin Library Announce Scholarship Award to Gwenne Balcius

Gwenne Balcius has won The Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters. Balcius, a 2022 Franklin High School graduate, received $1,000 toward the cost of her college education.

Balcius was selected as the contest winner based on her essay about someone who inspired her. Rather than identify a lone individual, Balcius wrote about the many librarians she encountered during her military family's moves from California to Virginia to Massachusetts. 


"I ask you to consider the collective influence of every librarian I crossed paths with over the course of my life … the librarians with their subtle encouragement as I checked out mountains of books in Carlsbad, the librarian who became one of my first friends in Chesapeake, and the librarians who helped me feel at home in a place I knew I wouldn't stay long," Balcius wrote in her winning essay.


Now in her first year at Clark University in Worcester, Balcius is studying education with plans to pursue an advanced degree in library science. Her goal is to one day become a librarian as inspiring as the ones who influenced her along her own journey.


"In 2022, we received over 30 applications to review and essays to read," said Lisa Rein, president of FoFL's board. "The prompt we chose this past year reflects the continuing challenges from a pandemic and the heroes who help us navigate difficult situations. Gwenne's essay was so heartfelt and aligned well with her affection for libraries and the librarians who work there."


The Friends of Franklin Library, an independent, non-profit organization committed to supporting the Franklin Public Library, established its scholarship program in 2014. The annual scholarship is part of several efforts undertaken to honor the late Wilma Winters, a longtime Franklin resident and library supporter. Winters, who had a long career in higher education, worked for many years as a librarian, including at Boston University Medical School and Harvard's School of Public Health. She spent her retirement years volunteering at the Franklin Public Library.


The scholarship program has assisted college-bound Franklin students in each of the past eight years. It will be awarded again this year to a member of the Class of 2023. Essay entries will be coordinated through the school's guidance department.

Members of the Friends of Franklin Library's board recently presented Gwenne Blacius, left, with a check for winning the Friends' annual essay contest
Members of the Friends of Franklin Library's board recently presented Gwenne Blacius, left, with a check for winning the Friends' annual essay contest

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club February Meeting. Club member Gloria Lee, a licensed acupuncturist, is going to share information about her field. She’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about acupuncture.

Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin on Wednesday, February 8th at 7:00. Light refreshments will be served. Come early and browse/shop the store or grab a bite beforehand nearby. No need to be a newcomer to the area, come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas. Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

We are so thankful for the generosity and kindness that April Rock, Owner, Escape Into Fiction, has bestowed on us this year. She’s more than humble so it might not be known to you how generous she is to our community. Teachers especially should know that she keeps a Teacher Wish List at the register. All Teachers are welcome to sign up. If you are a teacher, April is an amazing resource for you and your classroom.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information. 

Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction
Not just for Newcomers . . . acupuncture insights on Feb 8, 2023 at Escape Into Fiction


Get some fudge for Valentine's Day and help the Friends of the Franklin Library; orders due Feb 3, 2023

The Friends of the Franklin Library has partnered with The Fudge Lady of Uxbridge for a fudge sale. You will be able to choose from 14 delicious specialty fudge flavors. With Valentine's Day coming up, this is the perfect gift for that special someone, your friends, family, co-workers or yourself. (Treat yourself!) 
 
All proceeds will help the Friends of the Franklin Library continue to support and fund a variety of library-run programs, services, and initiatives at our beloved Franklin Public Library. 
 
OK - are you ready to order your tasty treats? Great, here's how: 


2.     Print the form and choose which types of fudge you'd like (hard choices!) 

3.     Mail your form and check to the below address: 
Friends of the Franklin Library 
PO Box 147 
Franklin, MA 02038
4.     Pick up your delectable fudge during one of the pick-up times

5.     Share (or don't - we won't tell!) 

All orders are due by Friday, February 3 and will be ready for pick up ahead of Valentine's Day. 
 
We thank you for your continued support! 
 
Best, 
Friends of the Franklin Library 




Get some fudge for Valentine's Day and help the Friends of the Franklin Library
Get some fudge for Valentine's Day and help the Friends of the Franklin Library

Friday, January 13, 2023

From the Friends of the Franklin Library - Some Sweet News!


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From the Friends of the Franklin Library - Some Sweet News!

 

As a previous supporter of the Friends of the Franklin Library, we wanted to let you know about our fundraising initiative going on now - and it's a sweet one! 
 
The Friends of the Franklin Library has partnered with The Fudge Lady of Uxbridge for a fudge sale. You will be able to choose from 14 delicious specialty fudge flavors. With Valentine's Day coming up, this is the perfect gift for that special someone, your friends, family, co-workers or yourself. (Treat yourself!) 
 
All proceeds will help the Friends of the Franklin Library continue to support and fund a variety of library-run programs, services, and initiatives at our beloved Franklin Public Library. 
 
OK - are you ready to order your tasty treats? Great, here's how: 
1.     Click here for the order form 
2.     Print the form and choose which types of fudge you'd like (hard choices!) 
3.     Mail your form and check to the below address: 
           
         Friends of the Franklin Library PO Box 147 Franklin, MA 02038

4.     Pick up your delectable fudge during one of the pick-up times
5.     Share (or don't - we won't tell!) 

All orders are due by Friday, February 3rd and will be ready for pick up ahead of Valentine's Day. 
 
We thank you for your continued support! 
 
Best, 
 Friends of the Franklin Library 


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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Franklin Public Library: December 2022 News & Events

Library Hours

The Library's regular hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The library will be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23rd, and Saturday, December 24th for Christmas Eve. The library will also be closing at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 31st for New Year's Eve. The library will be closed on Sunday, December 25th and Monday, December 26th for Christmas Day (observed).

Franklin Library Book Sale
Friday, December 9th ,  1:00-5:00 p.m.  Saturday, December 10th , 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon.
All books are just one dollar!

Bag Sale - $5 A Bag—Saturday, December 10th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Come fill a brown bag with all the books you can!
 

Volunteer Tutors Needed for ESL & Adult Literacy Program

The Franklin Public Library is starting an English as a Second Language and Adult Literacy Program to serve Franklin and its surrounding communities. If you have the time and interest to help adult learners improve their English, reading, writing, speaking and listening, please consider volunteering!

To volunteer, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, have patience, and be able to speak English clearly. Prior teaching experience is not required. Volunteer Tutors will be given training and all supporting materials will be provided. The time commitment is one orientation session, 18 hours of tutor training, and to meet with your student 2 hours per week for one year. Volunteers and students do not need to be Franklin residents. If interested, please contact Assistant Library Director Kim Shipala at kshipala@minlib.net, or fill out the registration form on the library's website .

 

Volunteers Needed for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Volunteers are always needed for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs… better known as VITA and TCE. Many volunteer roles are available. You can help as a greeter, an interpreter or a computer specialist. Most of all, we need tax preparers!

Learn more & Sign up at: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/irs-tax-volunteers

For more information, please contact Mitzi Gousie at mgousie@minlib.net .

 

From the Friends of the Franklin Library...

The holiday season is upon us, and we have a lot to be thankful for this year. Like so many, the Friends took some time to reflect on the past year and the activities we've been fortunate to participate in.

Here is a look back at some of our highlights:

  • 200 museum passes for The Butterfly Place
  • National Library Week - Library Staff Appreciation Brunch
  • In-Person event with Nancy Rubin Stuart author of Poor Richard's Women: Deborah Read
  • Franklin and the Other Women Behind the Founding Father 
  • Annual $1,000 Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship to a graduating FHS '22 Senior
  • Farmer's Market Booth with Summer Bucket of Fun Raffle Prize 
  • Harvest Festival Booth with over 400 books given away
  • Raffle Baskets at this year's Health Fair
  • Comics 4 Culture teen event 
  • Tables and chairs for the library's new outdoor patio space

Were you able to enjoy any of the above programs or find yourself frequenting our Library? Why not play an active role in supporting the amazing programs offered to our local community. Here are ways that you can show your support:

1.      Become a Friend! We would love to add more Friends to our group. We have several committees which you can choose from or be more of a supporting member. 

2.      Make a donation in the name of your favorite bookworm. Have that one Franklin person on your holiday list who is hard to buy for? Why not make a donation in their name that will support their local library?

3.      Take advantage of your company's employee match program. Many companies offer matching gift programs to encourage employees to contribute to charitable organizations.

All membership dues and contributions are tax deductible and will go directly to supporting the Franklin Public Library's collections and programs.

To join the Friends or make a donation, CLICK HERE.


Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/december-2022-franklin-library-news-events

Franklin Public Library: December 2022 News & Events
Franklin Public Library: December 2022 News & Events

Monday, November 21, 2022

Franklin Newcomers & Friends annual Yankee Swap scheduled for Dec 14, 2022

Not just for Newcomers . . .

Come join your Franklin friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends annual Yankee Swap and Holiday Party.  Join us at Escape Into Fiction Book Store, 12 Main Street, Franklin on Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00. 

Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club
Franklin Newcomers
and Friends Club
 To participate in the swap, bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) and get one in return during the swap - you never know what you'll get!  Light refreshments will be served.

No need to be a newcomer to the area.  Come make connections in your community.

We are a multi-generational, member-driven organization, offering a wide range of activities, and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.   Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

Friday, September 23, 2022

VETERANS' EXPO - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - 10 AM to 2 PM at the VA Brockton Campus

VETERANS' EXPO - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 

- 10 AM - 2 PM at the VA Brockton Campus

Vets, Troops, Family & Friends are Invited! NEW COVID Boosters!

Live Bands, Music, Free Food, Fun Prizes! Jobs & Career Fair! 

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/veterans-services/news/veterans-expo-saturday-september-24-10-am-2-pm-va-brockton-campus

VETERANS' EXPO - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. VA Brockton Campus!
VETERANS' EXPO - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. VA Brockton Campus!

Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Franklin Newcomers & Friends: We have a new home !!! - Join us Sep 14 at Escape Into Fiction

Not just for Newcomers . . .

 

The Newcomers are back …. with a NEW time and location!!

 

The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Club will be holding their monthly meetings at Escape Into Fiction at 12 Main St in Franklin. They'll be meeting earlier . . . now at 7 PM.  The first gathering of the 2022/2023 season is on Wednesday, September 14

Any resident of Franklin, or a surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, is invited to attend. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from September through May. Additionally, many fun and varied events are held to stay connected throughout the year.

No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP.  Come make connections in your community.  This is a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all.  It is a member driven organization and new faces and new ideas are always welcome. 

Franklin Newcomers & Friends: We have a new home !!! - Join us Sep 14 at Escape Into Fiction
Franklin Newcomers & Friends: We have a new home !!! - Join us Sep 14 at Escape Into Fiction

Mark your calendar for the return of The Franklin Newcomers and Friends Annual Craft Fair.  It will be held on November 5th at Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School.  We are still accepting applications for crafters.  All items must be handmade.  Please contact franklincraftfair@gmail.com for more information and an application.

For more information about Newcomers, please see the "About" portion of their Meetup or Facebook pages.

https://www.meetup.com/franklin-newcomers-friends          

https://www.facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Sunday, May 8, 2022

Furry Friends of Franklin Dog Park need your help Sat, May 14 to spread some mulch

Dacey Field dog park
Dacey Field dog park

"Hello dog lovers. Save this date.  
Furry Friends of the Franklin Dog Park Volunteer Committee needs your help on Saturday May 14th at 9:30 am to spread 30 yards of fresh wood chips.  
We need shovels, rakes, and wheelbarrows. Refreshments will be there for those who help and Gino’s famous peanut butter, blueberry dog biscuits for our furry friends.  
Thanks.  "

Shared from Facebook ->   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1551606135109407/permalink/3157913507811987/ 


Sunday, April 17, 2022

Newcomers & Friends: Bringing Earth Day Home - Apr 20

We are pleased to announce that Lisa Mosczynski and Susan Speers, volunteers with Metacomet Land Trust, will be joining us with a program on “Bringing Earth Day Home.”  The program will introduce the conservation group, with a focus on its work to preserve open space in Franklin since 1988. Metacomet is a member-supported nonprofit which serves 15 towns and is based in Franklin. 

To mark the 52nd anniversary of Earth Day on April 22nd, Mosczynski and Speers will share a slide presentation on the group’s conservation work, education programs, and behind the scenes assistance to landowners and towns wishing to permanently preserve natural habitat. Metacomet’s local efforts include helping Franklin to connect town open space and Metacomet’s land. Metacomet is a 501-(c)-3 charity. More information can be found at www.MetacometLandTrust.org.

Bringing Earth Day Home
Bringing Earth Day Home

We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors.  Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30.  Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided.  No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. Come make connections in your community.  We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.  

Newcomers and Friends Club: April Meeting Update
Newcomers and Friends Club

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub


Thursday, March 17, 2022

Not just for Newcomers: Meeting to feature Hellen and Ahern - March 23

We are pleased to announce that Jamie Hellen, Town Administrator, and Dr. Sara Ahern, School Superintendent, will be speaking at our March meeting. Our town budget, construction, commercial and residential development are just some of the topics that Jamie will address. There’s also a lot going on in the school system for Sara to discuss. There will be no shortage of topics . . . come bring your questions!  It’s an informal meeting and a great opportunity to practically have a one on one conversation with these community leaders.

We welcome you to come join your friends and neighbors at the Franklin Newcomers and Friends March Monthly Meeting.  Meet us upstairs at "3" Restaurant on Wednesday, March 23 at 7:30, one week later than our usual 3rd Wednesday of the month.  Hot and cold appetizers and beverages are provided.  No need to be a newcomer to the area . . . and no need to RSVP. 

Come join us and have fun while you make connections in your community.  We are a multi-generational club offering a wide range of activities for all ages with an emphasis on fun and camaraderie. We are a member driven organization and are always excited to welcome new faces and new ideas.  

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers Club, are welcome to join us. We run our meetings September through May, typically meeting the 3rd Wednesday of the month. We also hold many fun and varied events throughout the year to stay connected.

Look for us on our Meetup and Facebook pages for more information.

https://www.meetup.com/Franklin-Newcomers-Friends https://facebook.com/FranklinNewcomersFriendsClub

Hellen and Ahern (with Miriam Goodman in the middle) presenting to the Joint Budget Subcommittee March 10, 2022
Hellen and Ahern (with Miriam Goodman in the middle) presenting to the Joint Budget Subcommittee March 10, 2022

Friday, March 4, 2022

Attention FHS senior class: Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship Opportunity

Friends of the Franklin Library Scholarship Opportunity

Attention FHS Class of 2022! The Friends of the Franklin Library will once again be providing a $1,000 scholarship to a college-bound graduating senior from Franklin High School. 

The scholarship, in memory of Wilma Winters, will be awarded to a student who is a Franklin resident, has done well academically, and has contributed to both FHS and the Franklin community. 

Applications, including this year's essay prompt, will be available from the FHS Guidance Department in early March. We look forward to reading your submissions! 

For more information, please contact fofl02038@gmail.com .


Shared from Town of Franklin page -> https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/news/friends-franklin-library-scholarship-opportunity

Lisa Rein, left, a Friends of Franklin Library board member, presents a check to Emily Vinson, winner of the Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters
Lisa Rein, left, a Friends of Franklin Library board member, presents a check to Emily Vinson, winner of the Friends of Franklin Library Scholarship in Memory of Wilma Winters for 2020

Angelina Silva-Perez (front) poses with members of the Friends
Angelina Silva-Perez (front) poses with members of the Friends for the 2021 scholarship