What's happening in Franklin, MA: Sunday, March 16, 2025 ???

Sunday, March 16

* "Look Up" Gallery (Franklin Public Library during open hours)

7:30am All You Can Eat Breakfast (Franklin Rod & Gun Club)

11:00am Sunday Brunch (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm “Stand Out” mini-demonstration to support Ukraine and American support for Ukraine 

2:00pm Weekend Watercolor (registration required) (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm FPAC: Mel Brooks "The Producers" (THE BLACK BOX)

7:00pm Rehearsal for Distinguished Young Women (Patti Eisenhauer Dance Center)

8:00pm Jambag (live music) (Teddy Gallagher's Irish Pub)

** NO Town Meetings today   **

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Why are there multiple calendars?

What's happening today in Franklin? 

Respectfully, the Library and Senior Center calendars are too full of events to include all their events so we tend to focus on the major events. Town and School meetings are also kept separate. Links for all the calendars are shared here:

Find the full Community event calendar  https://bit.ly/FranklinCommunityCalendar

If you have an event to add to the calendar, you can use the form to submit it for publication:  https://bit.ly/Submit2Calendar

The Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=37&showPastEvents=false

The Town meeting calendar is found  https://www.franklinma.gov/Calendar.aspx
The School district calendar is found  https://franklinpublicschooldistrictma.sites.thrillshare.com/o/fpsd/page/school-calendars

2 times to get your Questions Answered: Mon, Mar 17 - 6:30 PM at the Library and / or Weds, Mar 19, 11:00 AM at the Senior Center; both with Remote option

What is going on with .... ?

What happened to ....?

How come .... ?

Join Steve Sherlock, Franklin Matters & wfpr.fm Community Information Director (volunteer), for an informal and informative Q&A session. 

What is the session about?

• Steve provides some updates on what's happened in the past month in the first 10-15 minutes, then opens the floor to answer whatever questions you have.

When: Monday, March 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM  

Where: Franklin Public Library (Community Room) and via Zoom

  Or

2 times to get your Questions Answered

When: Wednesday, March 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM  

Where: Franklin Senior Center (2nd floor conf room) and via Zoom

If you want the Zoom link, please use this form, or check with the Library/ or Senior Center front desk, or email me:  https://forms.gle/Nh8RxkMtG1J1DGwj9

Download this flyer as a reminder or to share -> 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FCj7dKJmAdCgLHYOA4mGelLZJ__B7Qd_/view?usp=drive_link

This Chalkboard Chat condenses the Mtg of March 11 & the Joint Budget Sessions (audio)

FM #1406 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1406 in the series. 

This session shares my conversation with School Committee Chairperson Dave Callaghan. This is a new episode of our continuing “Chalkboard Chat” series. We had our discussion virtually via Zoom on Thursday, March 13, 2025. We had the opportunity to recap the Joint Budget Listening Sessions and the School Committee meeting of March 11, 2025. 

 

We cover 

• Recognition of multiple sets of students for accomplishments in (arts, writing, painting, ceramics), and for those in the DECA program who were State champions

• The redistricting facility update was talked about. The doc itself was posted on Wednesday. It lays out the process in 3 phases of immediate, near term, and long term apparently in detail.

• The Transportation update was good, ultimately while some more students are expected to ride the bus, with the redistricting, travel times should be improved, and potential for 2 less buses remains. Now, this is a model based upon current students in the district. The key will be the bus enrollment/payment process beginning in April, that closes at the end of school in June to confirm the bus routing that would really be required.

• The consideration of fees was a discussion only topic. This doc was posted on Wednesday. There was discussion of going to 4 tiers of sports fees (rather than 3). Hockey effectively moves to its own tier. Busing fees are being considered for reduction from $500 to $387 with a return of the family cap, and capping at $1000.

• A summary of the Joint Budget recommendation for the override of $3.8M on June 3 will be taken up by the Town Council at their March 19 meeting.

The recording runs about 35 minutes, so let’s listen in. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1406-chalkboard-chat-03-13-25/

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Contact info for Dave Callaghan -> callaghand@franklinps.net   

School Committee Meeting Info

Franklin TV video for replay -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocJsUiAaOw0 

The agenda doc -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5388334/SCAGENDA_3-11-25.pdf 

Meeting packet (other docs as they are released after the meeting will get posted here) -> https://www.franklinps.net/documents/departments/school-committee/meeting-packets/2024---25-meeting-packets/march-11%2C-2025-sc-meeting-packet/770110 

Transportation update -> https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5408487/Franklin_Public_Schools_Reorganization_Transportation.pptx.pdf 

Facility projects update -> 

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5408488/Capital_Projects_and_Facilities_Improvements.pdf 

Fees analysis for discussion only ->

https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/FPSD/5408662/3_11_25__SC_Meeting_FY25_FEE_ANALYSIS___FY26_FEE_CONSIDERATION_-_FY26_Fee_Recommendations.pdf 

My full set of notes taken during the meeting can be found in one PDF ->

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IMCqlD8Uouxkf0bB0ZuwRY8uZoH-o576/view?usp=drive_link 

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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

• And if you have interest in reporting on meetings or events, please reach. We’ll share and show you what and how we do what we do

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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This Chalkboard Chat condenses the Mtg of March 11 & the Joint Budget Sessions  (audio)

Franklin TV: Basketball!

Franklin is in the Finals!

by Pete Fasciano, Executive Director 03/16/2025

Game ON!

Our Franklin Panthers are in the MIAA Division 1 basketball Finals against Newton North Tigers. It all happens at Tsongas Arena, Sunday evening, 6pm and Franklin Public Radio will carry the game live on 102.9fm and streaming on our website, wfpr.fm.

Franklin TV: Basketball!

Our Panthers are the #1 seed and Newton North  is the #3 seed.

This is Franklin’s 4th attempt to capture the State Championship title since 2017. Past losses were against Cambridge Rindge and Latin, Mansfield, and North HS of Worcester. Franklin – looking to win their first boys basketball state title.

GO PANTHERS!

And – as always –

Thank you for watching.

Thank you for listening to wfpr●fm. 

And staying informed at Franklin●news.

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

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Tickets on sale for the All Night Party - FHS Class of 2025

All Night Party - FHS Class of 2025

"Purchase your all night party tickets now!!! 

Link in bio to purchase and for more information"

Tickets ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TTz82c3FBbJPZ6KIEtUKKXiRu-FK4JV_/view

Volunteer to help ->   https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bo-zn2E5JAYisuYDVDNstEqhyGYiOZCQTcGFkBIZXhM/edit?tab=t.0

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DHKLd-3y2KX/

Class of 2028 fund raising at Papa Ginos, - Tuesday, March 18 from 4 to 9 PM

Class of 2028 fund raising at Papa Ginos

 

"Help the Class of 2028 by placing an order on Tuesday, March 18 from 4 to 9 PM"

Shared from ->   https://www.instagram.com/p/DHJreGNpbC9/

Franklin Senior Center Closure Extended Through March 18th

Transportation Services available; Main phone line open

The Franklin Senior Center will remain closed through March 18, 2025, as we put the finishing touches on the facility. The work crew has done an outstanding job, completing the project on schedule. This brief extension reflects the town’s commitment to ensuring you return to a space that’s not just improved, but fully prepared, refreshed, and deep cleaned—better than when you left it.

“We appreciate the incredible work of our Facilities Department in completing this much-needed project,” said Sarah Amaral, Director. “Their dedication has been outstanding, and we want to take the extra time to make sure the center is in top shape when we welcome everyone back.”

The new reopening date is Wednesday March 19, 2025, and we are excited to greet our community with a warm and inviting space. To celebrate, we will still be hosting our Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner, prepared and served by the Franklin Fire Department, now scheduled for March 20th.

Franklin Senior Center Closure Extended Through Mar 18

During this extended closure, the only programs available will be our transportation services. We sincerely appreciate the patience and understanding of our seniors, families, and supporters during this time. For questions, transportation assistance, or to receive robocall updates, please call the Senior Center at 508-520-4945.

For the latest updates, visit:

• Franklin Senior Center Webpage: https://www.franklinma.gov/583/Franklin-Senior-Center-Council-on-Aging

• Franklin Senior Center Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/franklinseniorcenter

Memory Cafe on Wednesday March 19 features Kalifornia Karl

Memory Cafe on Wednesday March 19

Hello All,

We look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday March 19th at 1pm at our "Where's The Toast?!" Memory Cafe.  

You MUST RSVP to attend this wonderful, free event.

Kalifornia Karl will be entertaining us this month! 

--

Ariel Doggett

Programming / Volunteer Coordinator

Phone: 508-520-4945

Fax: 508-520-4917

https://www.franklinma.gov/fsc

    

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklon Police help celebrate Joan's 92 birthday

(L-R) Callie, Joan, Andressa (FPD Photo)

"Happy 92nd Birthday to the fabulous Joan! 🎂🎉 This week, Officer Andressa Rosa and Clinician Kallie Montagano stopped by with a card and flowers to help celebrate. It’s become a birthday tradition, and honestly, we’re starting to think Joan is aging backwards! I mean, she’s practically glowing! Meanwhile, Officer Rosa and Clinician Kallie are still trying to figure out how to keep up with her youthful energy. 😄

Building strong community relationships is our favorite part of the job, and it’s moments like these that remind us how important they are. Our officers and clinicians strive to create these special connections, and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate Joan’s milestone together! Here’s to many more years of defying age, Joan! Happy Birthday!"

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

Nicholas Kitchen, in recital in Attleboro at the Chaminade Shubert Club - March 16

3/16 in Attleboro

An invitation to Nicholas Kitchen in recital at the Chaminade Shubert Club Dear Friends of LiveARTS, We would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for a concert presented by our sister organization, the Chaminade Schubert Club of Attleboro. This concert will be a spectacular recital by the celebrated violinist Nicholas Kitchen, featuring selections from the six Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin, by J.S. Bach. The concert will be Sunday, March 16th, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at Murray Unitarian Universalist Church, 505 North Main Street, Attleboro, MA 02703. Murray Church is handicap accessible, with adjacent parking available. This concert is free, though donations are appreciated. For more information: chaminademusicclub.org Many thanks, Ann Sears Artistic Director, LiveARTS Copyright © 2022 LiveARTS, Franklin, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: LiveARTS, P.O. Box 678, Franklin, MA 02038

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Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday, March 16, 2025

Yes, Franklin has it's own radio station -> wfpr.fm. Franklin Public Radio has a brand new schedule for the locally produced shows that fill our air waves. 

It ia available anywhere, anytime at wfpr.fm or in the local Franklin, MA area at 102.9 on the FM dial.

Tune in to listen to the following:

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

Franklin Public Radio - wfpr.fm schedule for Sunday