Sign up to perform with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department at PorchFest - June 1

You have heard that Franklin Porchfest 2024 will be held on June 1 (rain date June 2). You can sign up to join the "Community Side by Side Performance" with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department for this event.

Whether you  have not performed since High School or you are a professional musician, come perform side by side with our talented FHS Symphony Orchestra, Band, and Chorus in a performance of "God Bless America" at the Franklin Porchfest on June 1! 

Rehearsals will take place at FHS:

• Wednesday, May 15 - 6-7 PM Room 131 @ FHS
• Wednesday, May 29 - 6-7 PM Room 131 @ FHS

Performance

• Saturday, June 1 (rain date Sunday, June 2) at the Franklin Town Common 3:15 PM (Time subject to change)

Final details will be sent to those who sign up by May 9.

Sign up here to sing -> https://forms.gle/g6us4yQ89nHqehW29

Sign up to perform with the Franklin Public Schools Music Department at PorchFest - June 1

Download a copy of the flyer to share or as a reminder ->  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xM4CWqmG3Lh7r2ALRcRrPYuRWvdFUfBi/view?usp=drive_link

Beaver Street Interceptor - detour update for week beginning April 8, 2024

Beaver Street Interceptor

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE:

The contractor has made great progress this week, so starting Monday April 8th Old West Central between Rt. 140 to Pond Street will be back open to two way traffic. The dead end section of Old West Central serving Ledgewood Condominiums and Franklin Crossing will continue to be closed at Tri-County Drive.  Those residents will continue to use the right hand turn only detour onto Rt 140 by the
Dunkin Donuts. 

For Monday only, the entrance to Tri-County Drive at Old West Central will remain closed.  All Tri-County traffic will need to enter and exit via the Pond Street Entrance.  

We appreciate the public's continued support and understanding and will
continue to communicate regularly via social media, our dedicated email list, and the construction map below as work progresses.

BEAVER STREET INTERCEPTOR HOTLINE: 508-553-5526
(PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL RETURN YOUR CALL)
EMAIL: BSI-info@franklinma.gov 

Interactive construction detour map & updates

 

Beaver Street Interceptor Rehabilitation/Replacement Project

This project consists of the replacement and repair of Franklin's largest piece of sewer infrastructure,
originally constructed in 1914.

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/water-sewer-division/pages/beaver-street-interceptor

Department of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Relaunches ‘Call for Artists’ for public Sculpture Park

Calling all artists and creatives! 

The Town of Franklin Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Department is excited to announce the opening wave of our Spring 2024 ‘Call to Artists’ for the Franklin Sculpture Park. 

This exhibiting opportunity aims to transform our town’s public space into vibrant expressions of art, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists. Whether you're an established artist or emerging talent, we invite you to be part of this exciting opportunity.

Selected artworks will become integral parts of our town’s cultural landscape, enriching the lives of residents and visitors alike. This is a chance to leave a lasting impact on the community and contribute to its cultural vibrancy.

‘Call for Artists’ for public Sculpture Park

Artists interested in submitting their work can find more information and access the application process on the website https://www.franklinculture.org/home/news/public-art. The submission deadline is June 1, 2024 at 9 PM.

Join us in making Franklin a canvas of creativity! For inquiries or further information, please contact Cory Shea, Director of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy. 

About The Town of Franklin Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy Department:

The arts and culture sector plays a vital role in enriching the fabric of the Franklin community as we strive to build a vibrant and inclusive municipality. Investing in arts and culture initiatives is essential for driving economic development, strengthening social cohesion, and nurturing a sense of identity among community members.

 

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin School Committee

April 9, 2024 - 7:00 PM

Municipal Building – Council Chambers

Call to Order        Mr. Callaghan

Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence

I. Routine Business

A. Review of Agenda

B. Payment of Bills Mr. Callaghan

C. Payroll Mr. McNeill

D. FHS Student Representative Comments

E. Superintendent’s Report

II. Guests/Presentations

A. Horace Mann Highlights

III. Discussion/Action Items

A. FY25 Budget Vote

I recommend approval of the FY25 School Budget in the amount of

$81,319,261.00 as discussed.     https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/uploads/discussion_action_a_-_fy25_budget_vote.pdf

B. School Choice Vote

I recommend that the School Committee not accept new School Choice students for the 2024-2025 School year as discussed.  

C. Policy – 2nd Reading / Adoption

I recommend adoption of policy JFABB – Admittance of Foreign Exchange Students as discussed.

IV. Discussion Only Items

A. none

V. Information Matters

A. School Committee Sub-Committee Reports

B. School Committee Liaison Reports

VI. Consent Agenda

A. Approval of Minutes

I recommend approval of the minutes from the March 19, 2024 School

Committee Meeting as detailed.

B. FEF Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,500.00 from the Franklin Education Foundation for supplemental supplies as detailed.

C. Keller Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $6900.00 from the Keller PCC for Field Trips as detailed.

D. Music Gifts

I recommend acceptance of two checks totaling $455.00 from Music parents as detailed:

$40.00 Parent In-house enrichment

$415.00 Parents Field Trip

E. Oak St. Recurring Prov. Children’s Museum Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 1st graders to the Providence RI Children’s Museum on May 2, 2024 as detailed.

F. Oak St. Recurring RW Zoo Field Trip

I recommend approval of the request of Brad Hendrixson to take 2nd graders to Roger Williams Zoo in Providence, RI on June 6, 2024 as detailed.

G. ASMS Gift

I recommend acceptance of a check for $3,760.00 from the ASMS PCC for field trips as detailed.

VII. Good of the Order

VIII. Citizen’s Comments

IX. New Business

To discuss any future agenda items

X. Adjournment

Agenda doc (contains remote participation info) ->  https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/scagenda_4-9-24.pdf

Meeting packet folder (contains other doc for this meeting, some posted after the meeting)

https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/april-9-2024-school-committee-meeting-packet

Franklin, MA: School Committee - Agenda for the meeting scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 7 PM

Franklin, MA: School Committee subcommittee meetings - April 9 & April 10

• Policy Subcommittee

Event Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 6:00 PM

https://www.franklinps.net/sites/g/files/vyhlif4431/f/agendas/4_9_24_policy_subcommittee_agenda_.pdf

• Community Relations Subcommittee Meeting

Event Date:  Wednesday, April 10, 2024 - 6:00 PM

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

Franklin, MA: School Committee subcommittee meetings - April 9 & April 10

Arts & Culture report discussed, new Arts & Culture Director introduced in the session Wednesday, April 3, 2024 (audio)

FM #1167 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1167 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares the Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Town Council as they released their final report on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  The meeting was held at the Council Chambers and broadcast by Franklin TV via cable (Verizon & Comcast), as well as Zoom and live stream to YouTube.   

Chair Cobi Frongillo, members Melanie Hamblen and Ted Cormier-Leger.

Cory Shea, new Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy introduces what she is up to in her early days here.

The meeting runs about 45 minutes (brief tech difficulty in the opening minutes with an echo was resolved).     Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1167-franklin-town-council-arts-culture-subcmte-mtg-04-03-24

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Franklin TV recording on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPz7IPBOqAc 

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._arts_culture_20240130_170221_0000.pdf 

Arts & Culture subcommittee report -> https://www.franklinculture.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif596/f/uploads/arts_culture_20240403_195555_0000.pdf 

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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 www.franklin.news/ or  www.Franklinmatters.org/ 

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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Arts & Culture report discussed, new Arts & Culture Director introduced

Escape Into Fiction book store for sale

"Important announcement to our customers and followers!!"

This was announced at the Franklin Downtown Partnership general meeting Thursday morning (4/04/24). April's husband had lost his job this past October and the new job confirmed Wednesday will require a relocation back to Ohio. They will be looking for a buyer and failing that be forced to close the store.

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/C5WMcwZt_ZX/

Escape Into Fiction book store for sale

Have you taken the FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course? Next one is April 24

Stop the Bleed Training Course

The Town of Franklin Health Dept. & Fire Dept. Present: STOP THE BLEED, a training course in how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and act quickly and effectively to control it.  Become empowered to make a life or death difference when a bleeding emergency happens.

Wednesday, April 24 from 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM at the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Classroom located at Franklin Fire Headquarters, 40 West Central St.

Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945ACAF2EAAF9C25-48885037-stop#/

Have you taken the FREE "Stop the Bleed" Training Course? Next one is April 24

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/stop-bleed-training-course-1

Download the flyer as a reminder or to share ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/news/4.24.24_stop_the_bleed_flyer.pdf

From the Crazy Reading Ladies - Save the Date - May 4 for "Pen to Picture" with Jarrett Krosoczka

Spend #starwarsday celebrating #graphicnovels with

@StudioJJK

!  

Join us for Pen to Picture

@FrkPublicLib

May 4 at 1 PM.  

Thanks to a grant from

@masscultural

this event is free and open to the public!

From the Crazy Reading Ladies - Save the Date - May 4 for "Pen to Picture" with Jarrett Krosoczka

Jarrett Krosoczka, author, illustrator, and graphic novelist will be at the Franklin Library for an author talk, drawing demos, photo ops, and more 

Watch Jarrett's TED Talk ->   https://www.ted.com/talks/jarrett_j_krosoczka_how_a_boy_became_an_artist

Shared from -> https://twitter.com/allinreading/status/1775890568188498176

Now is the time to apply for Stormwater Credits for FY 2025

Stormwater Credits

• Now is the time to apply for stormwater credits! 

Please visit our website https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater-division for more information and to learn why keeping stormwater clean is in everyone's best interest.

• Need to order a rain barrel? 

The Franklin DPW has partnered with the Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer residents rain barrels at a discounted price. The Spring program is open until Sunday, April 7th. To order a rain barrel and for more information about this program, visit: https://www.franklinma.gov/stormwater.../pages/rain-barrels

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/home/news/stormwater-credits

Now is the time to apply for Stormwater Credits for FY 2025

Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Repair of Foodservice and Refrigeration Equipment

Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Repair of Foodservice and Refrigeration Equipment

In accordance with MGL c.30B, it is the intention of the Town to retain the services of a Foodservice Equipment and Refrigeration Repair contractor to provide preventative maintenance and on-call repair to the Commercial Foodservice and Refrigeration Equipment at six Franklin Public School Buildings and the Town's Senior Center.  This contract has a one year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with two one-year town options to renew, subject to annual appropriation.

Additional Information:  Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Repair of Foodservice and Refrigeration Equipment

Shared from -> https://www.franklinma.gov/purchasing/bids/preventative-maintenance-and-call-repair-foodservice-and-refrigeration-equipment

Preventative Maintenance and On-Call Repair of Foodservice and Refrigeration Equipment

Franklin's Event Outlook: April 5, 2023 to April 11, 2024

Friday, April 5

10:00am Knitting Group  (Franklin Public Library)

11:00am SAFE Coalition Open House (SAFE Office, 31 Hayward St)

7:00pm Culinary Cabaret (THE BLACK BOX)

Saturday, April 6

10:00am First Annual Cornhole Tournament (Next9Up)

10:00am Franklin Historical Museum (always free) 

10:00am LGBTQ Brunch with Friends (Maks Roast Beef & Breakfast)

1:00pm Solar Eclipse Celebration  (Franklin Public Library)

2:00pm FSPA: Disney Showcase   (THE BLACK BOX)

6:00pmSilent Saturdays: "The Thief of Baghdad" (Franklin Historical Museum)

7:00pm FSPA: Disney Showcase  (THE BLACK BOX)

Sunday, April 7

1:00pm Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, April 8

6:00pm Community Session for Schools Facility Plng Workshop

Tuesday, April 9

9:00am Fallen Hero: Joseph R Paulette & Russel W. Shaw (Veterans Walkway, Town Common)

7:00pm Trivia Night (Raillery Public House)

Thursday, April 11

7:00pm Night at the Museum Gala

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Why have multiple calendars?

There is a Cultural events calendar upon which other community events are layered to create the Community calendar.

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:

The Cultural calendar displays only the cultural events      https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/pages/calendar

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 Library calendar of events ->    calendar link

The Senior Center calendar of events ->   https://www.franklinma.gov/node/39/events/month/39/2023-12

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 

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)

Franklin's Event Outlook: April 5, 2023 to April 11, 2024

The Culinary and Performing Arts Come Together for “Culinary Cabaret”

Friday, April 5 at 7 PM, the Franklin Performing Arts Company (FPAC) will unite the culinary and performing arts for an inspired evening of fabulous food, drink, and entertainment. The all-inclusive ticket delivers a delicious and entertaining evening at THE BLACK BOX, Franklin’s premier entertainment venue.

The 12th annual Culinary Cabaret spotlights this region's outstanding culinary talent, showcasing fine wines, craft beer, delectable spirits, flavorful dishes, and mouth-watering desserts by culinary partners. This special evening has been a celebrated part of FPAC’s yearly performance calendar for over a decade. 

Culinary Cabaret

This year’s growing list of partners includes Parker’s Pub, 3, The Shed, The Curry House, JK Catering, The Caribbean Press, Sierra’s Brick Oven Pizza, Applause, Raillery, Intermission Cafe, Pour Richard’s and more.

Featuring entertainment by Electric Youth and special guest artists of the Franklin Performing Arts Company, Culinary Cabaret supports Electric Youth’s 2024 European tour. Franklin Performing Arts Company is Franklin’s own professional theater company. 

THE BLACK BOX is located at 15 W. Central St. in downtown Franklin, MA. For tickets and more information on Culinary Cabaret, visit FPAConline.com or call the box office at 508-528-3370. Follow Franklin Performing Arts Company and THE BLACK BOX on Facebook and Instagram for updates on programming. 

Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Join our community for an accessible earth day event! Stroll and roll along the paved pathway around the Franklin Sculpture Park.

Spreading wildflower seeds and artfully decorating a recycled canvas tote.

This event is free and open to the public.

Seed, Stroll, & Roll on Earth Day - April 27

Seed Stroll & Roll is weather permitting, please check our social media channels the day of for updates:

• https://www.instagram.com/franklinculture/
• https://www.franklinma.gov/conservation
• https://alirheaume.com/rise-up
• https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department

Brought to you by your Franklin community members: Rise up, Franklin Recreation, Conservation & "Arts, Culture the Creative Economy" Departments.

 

Download the flyer as a reminder and to share with others

https://drive.google.com/file/d/194KGz85FKLbXfvjEQicHzVex_sR4RhY8/view?usp=drive_link

#FranklinEarthMonth

Video replay available for Arts & Culture Subcommittee Apr 3, 2024 (video)

The Arts & Culture Subcommittee of the Town Council as they released their final report on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  The meeting was held at the Council Chambers and broadcast by Franklin TV via cable (Verizon & Comcast), as well as Zoom and live stream to YouTube.   

Chair Cobi Frongillo, members Melanie Hamblen and Ted Cormier-Leger.

Cory Shay, new Director of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy introduces what she is up to in her early days here.

The meeting runs about 45 minutes (brief tech difficulty in the opening minus with an echo was resolved).

Meeting  recording on YouTube ->  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPz7IPBOqAc 

Agenda doc -> https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif10036/f/uploads/1._arts_culture_20240130_170221_0000.pdf