Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac (YouTube) from the archives

A re-post of Episode 2 of the Franklin Almanac from the archives in 2017.


Polikseni Manxhari covers four stories in the new episode of Franklin Almanac now available from Franklin TV. Broadcast on Franklin cable channel at noon and 7:00 PM. You can also view the show via YouTube.

• Make Change for Change
• The 40% Club at Franklin High School
• Milford new radio station MyFM 101.3
• The story behind the new video for Jamie Barrett's song "The City called the Town of Franklin" produced by Chris Flynn

Jaime Barrett

MassCEC's HeatSmart Mass Program Overview - via webinar Aug 1

Access webinar recording and slides

HeatSmart Mass Technology and Program Overview Webinar MassCEC is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, August 1st 3:30 - 5:00 PM, to provide an overview of the HeatSmart-eligible heating technologies and the HeatSmart Mass program, as well as to answer questions about the recent HeatSmart RFP. HeatSmart Mass is a community-based outreach and education program that encourages the adoption of clean heating and cooling technologies, including air-source heat pumps, ground-source heat pumps, modern wood heat, and solar hot water. Webinar Details: When: August 1, 2018, 3:30 - 5:00 PM Presenters: Josh Kessler, Lisa Dobbs, and Jonah Ury from MassCEC All inquiries related to HeatSmart Mass should be submitted by email to HeatSmartMass@masscec.com. Best, The HeatSmart Mass Team  Click here to register for the webinar https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4302753329880930050?mc_cid=648460a536&mc_eid=952cc7b7a1 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center   Grow the state's clean energy industry while helping to meet the Commonwealth's clean energy and climate goals. Copyright © 2018 Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: 63 Franklin Street, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02110 Phone: 617-315-9300 Fax: 617-315-9356

"So we have the remembering self and the experiencing self, and they're really quite distinct"

"Using examples from vacations to colonoscopies, Nobel laureate and founder of behavioral economics Daniel Kahneman reveals how our "experiencing selves" and our "remembering selves" perceive happiness differently. This new insight has profound implications for economics, public policy -- and our own self-awareness."

https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_kahneman_the_riddle_of_experience_vs_memory

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 7/27/18 - THU 8/2/18

FRIDAY 7/27/18

9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library

10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
11:30am   Lunch Special and Comedy Film @ Franklin Senior Center

12-6pm   Farmers Market @ Town Common

12:30pm   Farmer’s Market Rocks (decorate kindness rocks) @ Town Common

8pm   Black Box Jazz: Kenny Hadley Big Band @ The Black Box

SATURDAY 7/28/18

10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

10:30am   Animal World Experience @ Franklin Public Library

2pm   Chess Group @ Franklin Public Library

SUNDAY 7/29/18

8am   FREE Yoga at the Beach @ Chilson Beach, Beaver Pond  

1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7pm   OCC Concert (note the venue): The Brothers Four @ Orpheum Theatre, Foxborough

MONDAY 7/30/18

7:45am   Franklin Police Association 3rd Annual Golf Tournament @ Franklin Country Club

10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library

1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library

3pm   Memory Cafe @ Franklin Senior Center

TUESDAY 7/31/18

All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library

1pm   Harry Potter Party @ Franklin Public Library

WEDNESDAY 8/1/18

All Day   Minuteman Network Library Crawl/Scavenger Hunt @ Franklin Public Library (and participating libraries)

1pm   Book Tasting Event @ Franklin Public Library

6pm   Concert on the Common: DJ Mike Rutkowski @ Franklin Town Common
6pm Movie Night @ Franklin Public Library

6:30pm   Friends of the Library Meeting @ Franklin Public Library

THURSDAY 8/2/18

9:30am   Baby Tummy Time @ Franklin Public Library

10:30am   Pre-K Story and Craft @ Franklin Public Library

5-8pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open

7pm   Healing Hearts Community Support Group @ Franklin YMCA

For the Town of Franklin Public Calendar click HERE.

For all other events and Franklin happenings click HERE.

*To submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this FORM

MBTA: Notice: T-Alerts Account Transition

Dear T-Alerts Subscriber,

We recently rebuilt our T-Alerts system from the ground up to make it easier to sign up for alerts relevant to your trips.

And, after a testing phase, we're ready to roll it out to everyone. As part of this process, we need to turn off the old T-Alerts system at the end of August—which means you'll stop receiving any alerts you signed up for with this system.

To continue receiving service alerts, you will need to sign up for T-Alerts Beta.

Learn more about T-Alerts Beta  https://mbta.com/about-t-alerts-beta

Sign up for T-Alerts Beta   https://beta.alerts.mbta.com/?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_campaign=email

If you've already signed up for T-Alerts Beta, that's great!  You don't need to do anything else right now.

Note: Signing up for a T-Alerts Beta will not automatically delete your previous T-Alerts account. To prevent duplicate alert notices, you may want to delete your account now.

Sent by the MBTA.

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MBTA: Notice: T-Alerts Account Transition

Episode 1 of the Franklin Almanac (YouTube) from the archives

A re-post of the first episode of the Franklin Almanac originally posted Jan 23, 2017. Polikseni has moved on to a regular weekend position with a TV station in Vermont.

If you missed the first episode of the newly developed Franklin TV program, Franklin Almanac, you can now view it via YouTube.

Franklin Almanac Episode One with Host Polikseni Manxhari: https://t.co/8a33t01W9Z via @YouTube

— Polikseni Manxhari (@realpolikseni) January 22, 2017

At about 14:00 minutes, I sit with Polikseni to tell her the Franklin Matters story.

http://franklin.tv/

Why you should be news literate!

"Today, information moves around us in many forms, every hour of every day. Even if we do not seek out news on our own, we often receive it anyway, instantly, on our phones. 

So how can we manage this mountain of information so that fake news does not mislead us? 

We believe this requires news literacy. News literacy is the ability to use critical thinking skills to judge news reports. Are they credible? Can you rely on the reports to be true?"

https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/news-litaracy-introduction-news-through-time/4387984.html

Several Franklin Youth Baseball teams play for Hockomock championship games

Franklin Youth Baseball Organization posted to Facebook:

Hockomock championship games were rescheduled for Friday night! Go watch these Franklin teams battle it out for the Hock title! Best of luck boys! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

13u American at Fletcher 5:30 pm
13u National at Franklin High 5:30 pm
12u National at Easton 5:30 pm
11u National at Easton 5:30 pm
10u National at Easton 5:30 pm

*Easton games are played at Militia Park

https://www.facebook.com/franklinyouthbaseballorganization/posts/2259381560758495

Several Franklin Youth Baseball teams play for Hockomock championship games

Encore Music Academy’s “EnHarmonix” Recording Ensemble to Perform the National Anthem at the Pawtucket Red Sox

Local music school, Encore Music Academy and Recording Studios, will be heading to Rhode Island with their very own recording ensemble, the Encore EnHarmonix, to perform the national anthem this Saturday, July 28th, at McCoy Stadium for the 6:15 Pawtucket Red Sox baseball game!

Encore EnHarmonix

The local Franklin group, comprised of students ages 8 to 18, will be performing as part of a fundraiser for the Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that raises money for scholarships and subsidies for students and programs of music everywhere.

50% of all ticket sales will go directly toward EMEF’s mission, if you simply sign onto www.ticketreturn.com with the username EMEF and password "pawsox", to purchase your tickets!

Saturday’s game will include fireworks, and with your purchase of each $10 ticket, you will also receive a $2 concessions voucher when you use the link and login information above. Grab your tickets today to support a good cause, and have a great summer evening out for the whole family!

To learn more about Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc., please visit: www.wesupportmusic.org

Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc

MassDOT: (Updated Links) Comm. Ave Bridge Project Reminder: Shutdown: July 26 to August 11: Significant Impacts to Comm. Ave, I-90, and the MBTA

2018 Construction Shutdown: July 26 – August 11

Significant Impacts to Comm Ave, I-90, and the MBTA

This is a reminder that the 2018 Construction Shutdown for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project is beginning, Thursday, July 26, at 7:00 PM and will continue through 5:00 AM on Saturday, August 11. Please note the construction-related impacts below:

For Drivers:

I-90 (Mass Pike) Users:
        •       Lane reductions on I-90 between the Allston Interchange and the Beacon Street Overpass in
                Boston from 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6:
                        o       Peak hours: reduced to two lanes in each direction
                        o       Off-peak hours and weekends:
                        o       Weekends of July 27-30 and August 3-6 (9:00 PM each Friday to 5:00 AM each  Monday)
                                        •       One eastbound and two westbound lanes open, or one westbound
                                                and two eastbound lanes open
                        o       Weekdays, July 30-31 (during eastbound shift): 7:00 PM to 5:00 AM
                                        •       One eastbound lane open and two westbound lanes open
                        o       Weekdays, August 2-3 (during westbound shift): 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM
                                        •       One westbound lane open and two eastbound lanes open
        •       Ramp closures on I-90 in Boston from 9:00 PM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 6:
                        o       The I-90 Eastbound on-ramp from Cambridge Street/Soldiers Field Road will be closed during this entire period.
                        o       The I-90 Westbound Exit 20 off-ramp to Brighton/Cambridge will be closed intermittently.
                        o       See the "I-90 (Mass Pike) Ramp Closures Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx
        •       I-90 will be fully restored to four lanes in each direction by 5:00 AM on August 6.

        Commonwealth Avenue Users:
        •       Commonwealth Avenue (between Packard's Corner and Kenmore Square) will be closed to vehicular through traffic (local access only) from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. Access will be maintained for businesses and abutting properties.
        •       See the "Commonwealth Avenue Closure Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx

                Boston University (BU) Bridge Users:
        •       The BU Bridge will be closed to vehicular and bus traffic from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11.
        •       See the "Boston University (BU) Bridge Closure Detour" on the Traffic Management page
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/highway/HighlightedProjects/CommonwealthAvenueBridgeReplacement/TrafficManagement.aspx

For Pedestrians and Bicyclists:

Pedestrians and bicyclists will have full access across the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge on the eastbound side throughout construction. There will be additional Blue Bikes stations on Commonwealth Avenue during the shutdown (see below).
        •       The Pedestrian Routes and Detours map shows the minor pedestrian detour that will be in place to keep pedestrians safely away from the work zone:
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/Ped_Detour.pdf
        •       The Bicycle Routes and Detours map shows the bicycle routes that will be in place. Bicyclists heading north and south between Mountfort/Essex Street and the BU Bridge will follow a minor detour route: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/BikeDetourMap.pdf
        •       See the Walk and Bike Times Map:
                http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/WalkBikeTimeReduced.pdf

For MBTA Green B Line Users:

The Green B Line will be replaced with shuttle buses between Babcock Street and Blandford Street Stations from 5:00 AM on July 27 to 5:00 AM on August 11. See the MBTA project website for additional information: https://www.mbta.com/projects/commonwealth-avenue-bridge-replacement#greenlineb.

For MBTA CT2 and 47 Bus Users:

MBTA Bus Routes CT2 and 47 will be detoured from the normal routes from 7:00 PM on July 26 to 5:00 AM on August 11. The Route 57 Bus will operate its normal route.
        •       See the Route 47 detour map: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/CommAve_Shuttle_Map_47.pdf
        •       See the Route CT2 detour map: http://www.massdot.state.ma.us/Portals/8/docs/HighlightedProjects/CommAveBridge/CommAve_Shuttle_Map_CT2.pdf
        •       See the MBTA project website for additional information: https://www.mbta.com/projects/commonwealth-avenue-bridge-replacement#greenlineb.

For MBTA Commuter Rail Framingham/Worcester Line Users:

During the weekends of July 28-29 and August 4-5, there will be no train service between Framingham and South Station.
        •       Free bus shuttles will replace train service between Framingham and Wellesley Farms. After Wellesley Farms, the shuttle bus will then continue nonstop to Riverside, where riders can connect to the Green D Line.
        •       In addition to the local shuttles, express shuttle service will be available between
                Framingham and Riverside.
        •       See www.mbta.com/worcester for more information and view a detailed shuttle schedule.
        •       Service will be maintained during weekdays.

For Amtrak Lakeshore Limited Line Users: Amtrak's Lakeshore Limited Line/Chicago will be replaced by shuttle buses between South Station and Albany, NY with stops in Springfield and Worcester for the weekends of July 28-29 and August 4-5.

MassDOT Encourages Active Transportation

There will be pedestrian and bicycle wayfinding signage at all Green Line shuttle bus stops on Commonwealth Avenue to encourage active transportation, especially for short trips. This will help optimize shuttle bus operations by shortening bus wait times and headways.

Additional Blue Bikes Service
MassDOT is partnering with the City of Boston to provide an additional temporary Blue Bikes station at Silber Way on Commonwealth Ave during the construction period.

Other nearby stations include:
·         Kenmore Square
·         BU Central - 725 Commonwealth Ave
·         Commonwealth Ave at Amory St
·         Commonwealth Ave at Babcock Street
·         Packard's Corner - Commonwealth Ave at Brighton Ave
·         Lower Cambridgeport at Magazine St
·         Longwood and Binney

Valet service will be provided as follows:
·         Commonwealth Ave at Babcock St - 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
·         Longwood and Binney - 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
·         Silber Way – 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Get Ready to Ride
Download the Blue Bikes app on the App Store or Google Play to find a station near you. For a limited time, Blue Bikes is dropping their Single Trip Pass to  from July 26 - August 11,
available in the Blue Bikes app. For more information, visit bluebikes.com.

Please see the project website, www.mass.gov/massdot/commavebridge, for more information.

Please share this advisory with anyone you think may be interested in the project, and encourage them to sign up for email alerts for traffic updates and meeting announcements:
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MADOT/subscriber/new?topic_id=MADOT_77%27

For any questions or comments, please contact Jim Kersten, Deputy Chief of Staff,
MassDOT Highway Division, at 857-368-9041 or by email at CommAveBridge@dot.state.ma.us.

Sincerely,
Commonwealth Ave Bridge Replacement Project Team

Thank you,
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Comm Ave Bridge Project Update: I-90 Lane Reductions
and Ramp Closures begin July 27

Franklin Residents: The Town Hall Elevator is currently shut down until further notice for repairs

The Town Hall Elevator is currently shut down until further notice for repairs. 

 If you need accommodations please contact the Town Administrator at 508-520-4949

Franklin Municipal Building, 355 East Central St

This was shared from the Town of Franklin page

http://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/town-hall-elevator-currently-shut-down

Concerts on the Common: Electric Youth and Ariel, Littlest Mermaid

July 25
Electric Youth
Ariel, Littlest Mermaid

The main program is scheduled to run on Wednesday from 6:30 PM  - 8:30 PM. The Children's Programs from 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM.

You can download a copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oG2-XOINB4ziJgVbf_4N0B6MNJCrG_SJ/view?usp=sharing

Concerts on the Common: Electric Youth  Ariel, Littlest Mermaid - July 25

The concerts will use the new stage. Franklin's Town Council authorized the purchase last year and it has arrived in time to be used this summer.

full stage view

38th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic - Sep 15

Just a reminder that on Saturday, September 15, 2018, the 38th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic 5K Road Race for the benefit of residents at Wrentham Developmental Center, Wrentham, mass. will be held. 

I hope that you and your friends can join us again to support such a worthy cause. Pre-registartion is up and running through Runreg.com
https://www.runreg.com/36th-annual-crackerbarrel-classic-5k-road-racewalk

See you soon and have a great day!

Thanks,
Rich Katno
Crackerbarrel Classic Race Director

38th Annual Crackerbarrel Classic  5K Road Race