Thursday, December 7, 2023

OnTrack - The Growing Miniature World of 1932 Franklin at Franklin Historical Museum

For the past two years, Scott Mason, a professional creator of miniature models and dioramas and a member of the Franklin Historical Commission, has been gradually creating the world of 1932 Franklin, centered on the historic depot that still sits at the heart of the town, just off of Depot Street.  

The original model, measuring about eight feet long and including the depot, coal company, piano factory building, and much more, was displayed last December and January. This year it is back, joined by a newly created model of the Thomson Press factory (current location of Station 117) and the railroad ‘roundhouse’, both located about a quarter mile to the east of the depot. Together they provide a mesmerizing window into the Franklin of nearly a century ago.

This miniature world exhibit, fascinating to young and old alike, will be on display until mid-January during the museum’s normal operating hours, Saturdays 10-1 and Sundays 1-4. 


Photo album of some of the view for the new section displayed as of Dec 2, 2023 ->    https://photos.app.goo.gl/XmDcRiygct5kg6Vh7

You can listen to Scott and I talk about the Train Town exhibit and how it came together in this episode ->  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2023/12/scott-mason-talks-about-train-town.html


loading off the spur to the Thompson Press
loading off the spur to the Thompson Press

The Franklin Library Reading Challenge for 2024 can bring rewards!

Via Franklin Public Library 

"Here in the Youth Services Department we love our special reading challenges - whether it's Book Bingo or Bookopoly - and that's why we are SO EXITED to be bringing you a year-long reading challenge for 2024!! 
Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate!
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For full details and to sign up visit https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-public-library/pages/2024-reading-challenge (link in bio).
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Happy Reading!"

The Franklin Library Reading Challenge for 2024  can bring rewards!
The Franklin Library Reading Challenge for 2024  can bring rewards!

3x Coach of Year Awards for Franklin High School

via FHS Athletics 

"Congratulations to these amazing FHS Coaches: Zach Brown, John Leighton, Kristin Igoe!! 
All three are  @MIAA033  Coach of the Year Recipients!!! Coach Igoe is also NFHS Section 1 Coach of the Year for GLax!!"

Congratulations to these amazing FHS Coaches: John Leighton, Kristin Igoe & Zach Brown
Congratulations to these amazing FHS Coaches: John Leighton, Kristin Igoe & Zach Brown

Sweet Retains role of Chair as Board of Health re-organizes (audio)

FM #1112 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1112 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares the Town of Franklin Board of Health Meeting held on Wednesday, Dec 6, 2023. All three board members participated; Harris, Cochrane, Sweet. Health Dept staff present were in the 3rd floor Conference room (not training room). 


Quick Recap:

Live reporting on the Board of Health meeting, follow along with the agenda #boh1206 https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf 


Motion to accept minutes of prior meeting, 2-0, 3rd member wasn't part at the time (although was at the meeting as a visitor). Minutes moved to be accepted as corrected adding a hyphen in Kim's name. Motion to nominate Bridget as chair, second, passes 3-0. Motion to nominate...


Jeff as Vice-chair, second, passes 3-0


New business, discussion on bylaw to amend code sewers. Town enforcing exterior grease traps, BoH will end up with more responsibility with this change. See agenda for doc details


Addition of the health director as enforcement, to issue fines. To also go before Town Council for approval before becoming effective


Motion to accept increase in maximum allowable cover as noted in agenda doc, for repair only. Second, passes 3-0


Inspector report, for November. Two recall inspections requested by State, to Dollar Tree to check compliance on recall of product


Only 14 flu cases confirmed since Aug 2023. Bingo at Central Park Terrace, food pantry visits monthly

Visiting with migrants at the hotel, checking on the patients, pregnancy follow up. 51 COVID cases confirmed for Nov. Weekly wellness updates sent out


Assisted with application for grant with Senior Center and will follow up to create the webpage as the grant was received


Health fair was well received at the library 


No comments, questions


Motion to adjourn, passes 3-0



The meeting runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to the Board of Health meeting Dec 6, 2023. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1112-franklin-ma-board-of-health-mtg-12-06-23



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The Board of Health agenda can be found ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/events/boh_agenda_and_packet_12.6.23.pdf 


Meeting packet (including individual reports) ->  not available for this meeting


My notes collected in a Twitter thread PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GwQinzNgDno9LssHaiy3dJaKGM3-zrm0/view?usp=drive_link 


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Sweet Retains role of Chair as Board of Health re-organizes (audio)
Sweet Retains role of Chair as Board of Health re-organizes (audio)

FHS' Zub, O'Connor, Welch & Carmignani recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Heidi Lawrence, King Philip

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Anya Zub, Franklin
Kelly O’Connor, Franklin
Rachel Welch, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Cassidy Carmignani, Franklin


For the complete listing for the Hockomock League (subscription required)

FHS' Zub, O'Connor, Welch & Carmignani recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars
FHS' Zub, O'Connor, Welch & Carmignani recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Girls Soccer All Stars

FHS' Cinelli named MVP; Cain, O'Leary, Scagliarini & O'Neill recognized as 2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars

Below are the official 2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars, selected by the coaches in the league.

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE MVP
Rex Cinelli, Franklin

HOCKOMOCK LEAGUE ALL STARS
Rex Cinelli, Franklin
Noah Cain, Franklin
Sean O’Leary, Franklin
Garrett Scagliarini, Franklin

Honorable Mentions
Andrew O’Neill, Franklin

For the complete listing for the Hockomock League (subscription required)

FHS' Cinelli named MVP; Cain, O'Leary, Scagliarini & O'Neill recognized as  2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars
FHS' Cinelli named MVP; Cain, O'Leary, Scagliarini & O'Neill recognized as  2023 Hockomock League Boys Soccer All Stars

3 Restaurant schedules Annual New Years Comedy Show - December 29 at 7 PM

via 3 Restaurant: 

"Cheers to the New Year!🥂

Join us Friday, December 29 at 7 PM to kick off New Year's weekend with our annual comedy show!

This event will feature a delicious dinner buffet, dessert, champagne toast, good laughs, and an even better time ringing in 2024✨

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (508) 528-6333"

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C0cPvGuRYq_/

3 Restaurant schedules annual comedy show - December 29  at 7 PM
3 Restaurant schedules annual comedy show - December 29  at 7 PM

Winter registration is open for classes, workshops, etc. at Lifelong Learning


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Browse our many Winter classes and sign up now!

For information and to register, visit:

Lifelong Community Learning Classes

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Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street, Room 137, Franklin, MA 02038

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Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information



Consumer Alerts from the Federal Trade Commission

By Alvaro Puig

QR codes seem to be everywhere. You may have scanned one to see the menu at a restaurant or pay for public parking. And you may have used one on your phone to get into a concert or sporting event, or to board a flight. There are countless other ways to use them, which explains their popularity. Unfortunately, scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal personal information. Here's what to know.

Read more ->  https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information


Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information
Scammers hide harmful links in QR codes to steal your information

Franklin TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) schedule for Thursday, Dec 6, 2023

  • wfpr.fm or 102.9 on the FM dial = Thursday

9:00a/12:00p/6:00p   A Priest, A Minister, and a Rabbi

10:00a/1:00p/7:00p   Frank’s Music – Frank Falvey and Jim Derick

11:00a/2:00p/8:00pm   Frank Presents – Frank Falvey Presents

  • Franklin All Access TV - Our Public Access Channel (Comcast 6, Verizon 26) = Thursday

8:00 am Veterans' Call: VA Pension
9:00 am Second Sunday Speaker Series: Wrentham 350
10:30 am SAFE Coalition: New Facility
11:30 am Cooking Thyme: Fish
12:00 pm Brook'n'Cookin: Meatballs
12:30 pm ArtWeek: Theater in the Open
1:30 pm Pizzapalooza: Margherita Pizza
2:00 pm New England Candlepins: Summer 2018 Show 6
3:00 pm Riffin' on Main Street: Erin Gallagher
4:00 pm Winning Ways with the MIAA: Districts
4:30 pm Veterans Day Luncheon 2023
7:00 pm Extended Play Sessions: Season 10 Show 4 - Dicenso Clark
8:00 pm Frank Presents: Jay Elias Pt 1
9:30 pm The Black Box: Newsies

  • Franklin Pride TV - Our Educational Channel        (Comcast 8, Verizon 28) = Thursday

7:00 am Public School Concert: Horace Mann Winter Music 2022
8:30 am Public School Event: Annie Sullivan Winter Music 2022
10:00 am FHS Varsity Swimming: v Taunton 01-13-22
1:00 pm All-Town Showcase 2022: Band
2:30 pm ArtWeek: Art + Music
3:30 pm Critical Conversations: Social Media
6:00 pm FHS Girls Varsity Soccer: v King Philip 10-13-23
8:00 pm Public School Concert: MICCA Showcase Pt. 2 03-14-18

  • Franklin Town Hall TV - Our Government Channel (Comcast 9, Verizon 29) = Thursday

8:00 am Conservation Commission: 11-30-23
12:00 pm Master Plan Committee 11-29-23
2:00 pm Conservation Commission: 11-30-23

Get this week's program guide for Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm) online  http://franklin.tv/programguide.pdf   

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Franklin Cultural District: school concerts, dance performances, comedy, Train Town, cookie walk, & more as #artshappenshere


Wednesday, December 6

10:00am Veterans Coffee Social (Franklin Senior Center)

1:00pm Senior Scribblers (writing group) (Franklin Senior Center)

6:00pm Horace Mann Middle Sch Concert (Horace Mann Middle School)

6:30pm Franklin Art Association (Franklin Senior Center)


Thursday, December 7

Faculty Dance Works
Faculty Dance Works
6:00pm Open Mic (67 Degrees Brewery)

6:30pm Franklin LGBTQ Alliance - monthly meeting (Franklin Public Library)

7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (ticketed event) (Dean College)

7:00pm FHS Chorus & Orchestra Concert (Franklin High School)


Friday, December 8

1:00pm Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Matt Zajac (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

7:00pm Faculty Dance Works (ticketed event) (Dean College)


Saturday, December 9

Holiday Cookie Walk
Holiday Cookie Walk

9:00am Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:00am FUSF Holiday Cookie Walk (262 Chestnut St)

10:00am Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

10:00am RISE Up - social gathering (Franklin TV Studio)

1:00pm Library "Books by the Bag Sale" (Franklin Public Library)

6:00pm Yatra Band (live music) (67 Degrees Brewery)

7:00pm SMILE FRANKLIN, MA - A Stand-Up Comedy Residency (Box Seats)

8:00pm The Rescignos: Franklincense (THE BLACK BOX)


Sunday, December 10

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free) (Franklin Historical Museum)

Train Town Franklin; Part 2
Train Town Franklin; Part 2

1:00pm Train Town Franklin; Part 2 (Franklin Historical Museum)

1:15pm Second Sunday Speaker (Franklin Historical Museum)


Tuesday, December 12

7:00pm FBRTC Meeting (67 Degrees Brewery)


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The Franklin Art Association Art Gallery remains open for viewing (and purchasing the art displayed) during business hours at Escape into Fiction (Main St, Franklin)

Visit the Cultural District page ->  https://www.franklinculture.org/

Find the full Community event calendar   https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

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 Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar
The School district calendar is found  https://www.franklinps.net/calendar-by-event-type/26 

Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you? Dec 14, from 4:30 to 7 PM

The Friends Of Franklin Elders and the Franklin Senior Center presents Winter Wonderland 2023.

Come out for an evening of holiday cheer to see a display of beautifully decorated Holiday Trees and decor while enjoying 
Live Entertainment, 
Hot Cocoa & Cookies,
a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus!

Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, December 14, 2023 from 4:30 to 7 PM at the Franklin Senior Center

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder or to share ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ip5Mj6txpTWrgH2WSjriHYS2-VavFbEQ/view?usp=drive_link

You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you?
You're going to Winter Wonderland 2023 aren't you? 

Faculty Dance Works scheduled for December 7 - 8, 2023

"Join us for two energetic and exciting evenings of dance, featuring outstanding works conceived by the Joan Phelps Palladino School of Dance faculty and renowned guest artists.  
Dean College Dance students will perform in a diverse variety of dance styles, from modern dance to ballet to tap and more."

Tickets available via the Box Office ->   https://ci.ovationtix.com/36211/production/1174829 

Faculty Dance Works scheduled for December 7 - 8, 2023
Faculty Dance Works scheduled for December 7 - 8, 2023