Franklin's 4th of July schedule for Saturday, June 30

The schedule for the Franklin 4th of July celebration for Saturday, June 30

• 11:00 AM: Adult's Road Race 5K / registration and check in at 10:00 AM
• 11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2m) / registration and check-in at 10:30 AM at the Gazebo
Races sponsored by the Franklin Recreation Department. Sign-up for the Adult race through RaceWire (https://my.racewire.com/event/5719) and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website (http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race)

• 12-5 PM: Face painting, natural henna art and other crafts/vendors,
• 12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRISTBANDS FROM 12-5PM -$30)
• 12:30 PM: Children's Bike Parade / meet at the Gazebo (Bike parade sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)

• 3-5 PM: Flippo the Clown
• 5-7 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
• 7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)  https://duppyconquerors.com/





Food Booths:
Democratic Party — Pizza and water
Knights of Columbus — Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Gatorade
Republican Party — Corn dogs, nachos and root beer floats
Rod and Gun Club — Fried dough and French fries
Temple Etz Chaim — Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board
4th of July Coalition — Soda, seltzer water and ice cream


View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/
Consider contributing to the nonprofit volunteer based organization that does all the work to put this event together. There is a donation button on the webpage.

amusement ride set up on the Town Common

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI 6/29/18 - THU 7/5/18

FRIDAY 6/29/18
9:30am   Family Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
10am-12pm   Knitting Group @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Nonagenarian Celebration @ Franklin Senior Center
12-6pm   NO Farmers Market due to 4th of July festivities @ Town Common
1pm   Joe Landry’s Historic Slides and Videos - Franklin Pool @ Franklin Senior Center
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

SATURDAY 6/30/18
10am-1pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
10:30am   Musical Yoga @ Franklin Public Library
11am-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

SUNDAY 7/1/18
1-4pm   Franklin Historical Museum Open
1-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

MONDAY 7/2/18
10:30am   Animal Affair @ Franklin Public Library
10:30am   Move Along @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Garden Storytime @ Franklin Public Library
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

TUESDAY 7/3/18
All Day   Drop In Craft @ Franklin Public Library
1pm   Family Book Tasting Event @ Franklin Public Library
6-10pm   Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common
7pm   Friends of Franklin Library Book Group @ Franklin Public Library
9:30pm   Fireworks @ FHS

WEDNESDAY 7/4/18
All Day   Library Closed
12-5pm  Franklin’s 4th of July Celebrations @ Town Common

THURSDAY 7/5/18
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

Franklin 4th of July schedule for Friday, June 29

The schedule for the Franklin 4th of July celebration for Friday, June 29

• 6-10 PM - Rides and food booths open
• 7-10 PM - Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

For more about the Groove Docotors http://www.groove-doctors.com/

the Groove Docotors http://www.groove-doctors.com/

Food Booths:
Democratic Party — Pizza and water
Knights of Columbus — Hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and Gatorade
Republican Party — Corn dogs, nachos and root beer floats
Rod & Gun Club — Fried dough and French fries
Temple Etz Chaim — Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board
4th of July Coalition — Soda, seltzer water and ice cream


View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/
Consider contributing to the nonprofit volunteer based organization that does all the work to put this event together. There is a donation button on the webpage.

The big slide is set up near the Single Solder Monument

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events - 2018

The schedule of the 4th of July celebration for Franklin begins Friday, June 29 and runs through Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

View the full schedule or download a copy (PDF) here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ruYRILk6bmkiq32hDsndMPOiQSA6vJbL/view?usp=sharing

Visit the 4th of July website for updates  https://www.franklin4th.com/

Magic Maze set up on Town Common in 2017

In the News: Union St ready for the 4th; gender neutral bill filled

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Decorating for the Fourth of July isn’t quite like putting up lights for the holidays, but to a row of Union Street houses across from the Franklin Common, it’s important to brandish their nation’s colors. 

Heidi Mahr and her husband bought their home at 17 Union St. from her mother-in-law in April, making this the first time they’re taking part in the decorative tradition. 

“My husband used to hang the decorations for my mother-in-law,” she said. “She also used to pay somebody to come and hang them up for her.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180627/franklins-union-street-festive-for-fourth

"When teenagers finally reach the age to apply for a driver’s permit and license, it represents their first step toward individual freedom. 

This milestone, however, stifles some of the excitement for teenagers and adults who are told they must identify as a gender on their license, although they do not identify with either option provided. 

This was the case for Ella, a young adult who was nearing the time to apply for their license. As a proud teenager who is nonbinary - someone who does not identify as either male or female - Ella did not understand why someone should have to choose between putting male or female on their permit and license. 

Ella wrote to state senator, Karen Spilka, D-Ashland, to find out if that could be changed."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180626/constituent-of-state-sen-spilka-inspires-gender-x-bill

Franklin's 4th of July Celebration road races - Saturday, June 30

5K Road Race

Saturday, June 30 2018 11:00 AM

Franklin Town Common

Adult Road Race: The race will kick off at 11:00 AM. Adult Road Race will start at the Town Common (200 Main Street). Mile splits will be given at 1st and 2nd miles. A water station will be available at the 2-mile mark. Make sure you look for the orange arrows along the route. Please be extra careful of cars along Maple Street.

Register online for the Adult Road Race at RaceWire  https://my.racewire.com/event/5719

Register online for the Adult Road Race at RaceWire

5K Course Map  http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/files/5k-course-map

Children's Road Race

Saturday, June 30, 2018 11:45 AM

Franklin Town Common

The Children’s Road Race is a fun 1.2 mile road race designed to let boys and girls ages 6-12 years old participate in running. This road race has been a tradition for over 30 years, held on the Saturday that Franklin celebrates the 4th of July Celebration. For years the Franklin Recreation Department has coordinated this event free of charge to all runners.

This year the road race will take place on Saturday, June 30, 11 AM. Registration for the event 10:45 AM or online, and the race will kick off at 11:45 AM.

The participants will begin the race by meeting at the gazebo for a race orientation to review safety precautions, and race details. Racers will run, walk, or jog up Crescent, take a right onto Martin Ave., right onto School Street, right onto Main Street. At the St. Mary’s Church, participants will turn left and follow around the Common, take a left onto High Street, left at the corner of High Street and Main Street back down to the finish at the center of the Common.

Children's Fun Run Course Map  http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/files/childrens-fun-run-course-map

This was shared from the Town of Franklin Recreation page
http://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race

For the full schedule of Franklin 4th of July Celebration visit https://www.franklin4th.com/

In the News: What are 'American cars'?; 4th of July celebrations mapped

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The most American-made cars may not be made by the most American car brands. 

Four out of the top 10 most American-made vehicles of 2018 are made by Japanese brand Honda, according to the annual report from Cars.com. 

“It’s part of the globalization of automotive manufacturing,” Cars.com Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder said in a phone interview. “The brand on the vehicle isn’t the only part of the equation of what makes it American.” 

The Honda Odyssey, for instance, is built in Lincoln, Ala., and is made with 75 percent domestic parts. Compare it with Buick, which is considered to be as American as the red, white and blue in its badge: the Buick Envision crossover is manufactured in China with only 2 percent domestic parts, said Wiesenfelder."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/zz/news/20180623/list-of-top-american-made-cars-drives-home-some-surprises

"Fourth of July celebrations begin at the end of June and carry on through Wednesday, July 4, with parades, barbecues, fairs and fireworks. 

Here is a map of activities from the North Shore to the Cape, whether you plan to stay close to home for the holiday weekend or will spend the weekend at the beach. Zoom in to take a look at what is happening in your area and click on each icon to learn more about the event."

Franklin's 4th of July schedule can be found online  https://www.franklin4th.com/

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180624/interactive-map-find-fourth-of-july-celebration-near-you

"Fireworks cost about $20,000 and is paid for purely with donations from local businesses and residents"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"A classic 4th of July tradition will return to the first town in the United States to be named after the founding father Ben Franklin. 

A fireworks display will be shot off from the field in the back of Franklin High School on July 3 at 9:30 p.m., and joins the annual carnival that be held at the town common starting June 29. Though there is no parade again, the Fourth of July Commission has its hopes up that the event will return next year. 

The town common will be packed with carnival rides, live entertainment, food booths, and town vendors for the holiday stretch. 

Commission Chairman Joe Carmignani said that this was an important event to keep alive. 

“We wanted this tradition to keep going,” Carmignani said. “It’s great for families and kids that aren’t able to go away for the 4th of July holiday.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180617/fourth-of-july-fireworks-in-franklin-are-back

will the spinning apple ride return this year? We'll see!

Make your contribution to the 4th of July celebration online

https://www.franklin4th.com/

Live reporting: 4th July Update

H. Presentations/Discussions

H. Presentations/Discussions - 4th of July Committee

Joe

Paul

festivities kick off June 29th

more booths this year than last year, food all six days

fireworks coming Tuesday, July 3

9:30 PM at FHS, different location than previous but will go on

will need to rely on Franklin residents for donations

letter to be sent out to residents in week to 10 days with schedule and request for donations

https://www.franklin4th.com/

police and fire to work out the crowd control for the new area

will be set off higher elevation than previously

no parade this time

official 5K roadrace on Saturday June 30

please consider donation, the Town does not put this on. This is put on by a non-profit organization solely for the purpose of creating this event

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 6, 2018

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 6, 2018

(Note: where there are active links in the agenda item, it will take you to the associated document)

You can also find the full set of documents in one PDF

http://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/june_6_agenda_pdf.pdf

Agenda Item	Summary
A. Approval of Minutes	A. Approval of Minutes 1. May 9, 2018 2. May 16, 2018 3. May 17, 2018
B. Announcements	B. Announcements This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast channel 11 and Verizon channel 29. This meeting may also be recorded by others.
C. Proclamations	C. Proclamations  - James Pentikis
D. Citizen Comments	D. Citizen Comments -  Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five mintes on a matter that is not on the Agenda. The Council will not engage in a dialogue or comment on a matter raised during Citizen Comments. The Town Council will give remarks appropriate consideration and may ask the Town Administrator to review the matter.
E. Appointments	E. Appointments - FY 2019 Appointed Committee Members
F. Hearings	F. Hearings
G. License Transactions	G. License Transactions
H. Presentations/Discussions	H. Presentations/Discussions - 4th of July Committee
I. Subcommittee Reports	I. Subcommittee Reports 1. Capital 2. Budget 3. EDC
J. Legislation for Action	J. Legislation for Action 1. Resolution 18-26: PEG Access and Cable Related Fund Acceptance (Motion to Move Resolution 18-26 - Majority Vote (5)) 2. Resolution 18-27: Appropriation: Snow and Ice Supplemental Appropriation FY 18 (Motion to Move Resolution 18-27 - Majority Vote (5)) 3. Resolution 18-28: Acceptance of Gift - Franklin Cultural Council (Motion to Move Resolution 18-28 - Majority Vote (5)) 4. Resolution 18-29: 2018 Schedule of Town Council Meetings - Revised (Motion to Move Resolution 18-29 - Majority Vote (5)) 5. Bylaw Amendment 18-806: A Bylaw to amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-22 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-806 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) 6. Bylaw Amendment 18-807: A Bylaw to Amend The Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-22.1 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-807 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) 7. Bylaw Amendment 18-808: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic regulations Section 170-22.2 and Section 170-29 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-808 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) 8. Bylaw Amendment 18-809: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Chapter 170, Vehicles and Traffic, Article VI, Traffic Regulations Section 170-31B and Section 170-32 - 2nd Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-809 - Majority Roll Call Vote (5)) 9. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-810: Definitions. Small, Medium and Large Ground - Mounted Solar Energy Systems, Accessory Use, and Accessory Building or Structure - Referral to Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-810 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5)) 10. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-811: Changes to Section 185-19. Accessory Buildings and Structures - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-811 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5)) 11. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-812: Ground - Mounted Solar Energy System Use Regulations - Referral to the Planning Board (Motion to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendment 18-812 to the Planning Board - Majority Vote (5)) 12. Bylaw Amendment 18-813: A Bylaw to Amend the Code of the Town of Franklin at Section 170-32 One Way Streets - 1st Reading (Motion to Move Bylaw Amendment 18-813 to a 2nd Reading - Majority Vote (5))
K. Town Administrator's Report	K. Town Administrator's Report
L. Future Agenda Items	L. Future Agenda Items
M. Council Comments	M. Council Comments
N. Executive Session	N. Executive Session - None
O. Adjourn	O. Adjourn

Jungle Safari on the Town Common for a prior year 4th of July Celebration

Franklin 4th of July - Tuesday, July 4

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Tuesday, July 4

12pm - 5pm Rides and food booths open

Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing



Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

big slide set up on the Town Common

Franklin 4th of July - Monday, July 3rd

The schedule of events for the Franklin 4th of July has been posted to the webpage  http://july4thfranklinma.com/

Monday, July 3

6pm - 10pm Rides and food booths open
7pm - 10pm Victory Shot (Band)
10pm - Laser Light Show (Town Common)

Full 4th of July schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczRTRscloyTnBscFU/view?usp=sharing

Per the Franklin Almanac video, one price wrist bands will be available for Thursday, 6 - 10; Saturday 12 -5 and then Monday 6 - 10PM 
All other times the rides would be for the individual tickets

carnival ride set up on Town Common