Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Thursday, July 4
12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30)

3-5 PM: Hot Tamale Brass Band (an exciting excursion into New Orleans Dixieland jazz)

5-6 PM: Matt Zajac (solo acoustic)

7-10 PM: ZOD Band (a fusion of high energy rock and heavy funk)


Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):

• Democratic Party- Pizza and water
• Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
• Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
• Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
• Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
• Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

the carnival rides will be operating from noon to 10 PM on the 4th

Ellis Paul: “Five Alarm Fire on the 4th of July” (video)

Ellis Paul is scheduled to return to the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse this September. His new album features this song for the 4th of July.

"“Five Alarm Fire on the 4th of July” is the true story of Ellis Paul’s family reunion in Washburn, Maine back in 1979. The song appears on his album THE STORYTELLER'S SUITCASE on his own imprint, Rosella Records. Using archival family footage from that day and other family gatherings, Ellis has assembled a video that is both heart warming and humorous, reminding us all that every family mishap can be overcome by a circle of family support."

https://youtu.be/KXKF9Y7B5f4




Tickets are on sale for the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse shows including Ellis Paul - Sep 21   http://circlefolk.org/sched.html

"Fireworks and PTSD: an emotional combination for some veterans"

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

"Fireworks on the Fourth of July are as common as parades down Main Street and cookouts in the back yard.

But for Bruce Walmsley, they can be a nightmare.

The 69-year-old Vietnam War veteran from Brockton doesn’t have a problem with organized fireworks shows. He can mentally prepare for them, and is happy to pull up a chair and watch.

When fireworks explode unexpectedly in neighborhoods in the days around July 4, however, that’s when things get rough."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190703/fireworks-and-ptsd-emotional-combination-for-some-veterans-around-july-4

Franklin fireworks in 2018

Fireworks this year are scheduled for 10 PM on Saturday, July 6
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/franklin-4th-of-july-schedule-of-events_30.html

Franklin 4th of July Celebration: Wednesday, July 3

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Wednesday, July 3
6-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 6 -10 PM - $ 30)
7-10 PM: Backyard Swagger Band (a high energy country rock cover band)


Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):

• Democratic Party- Pizza and water
• Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
• Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
• Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
• Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
• Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Franklin 4th of July Celebration: Wednesday, July 3

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for 4th of July

On July 4th, the Commuter Rail with run on a Saturday schedule. Most lines will have delayed departures for last trains; please see individual line alerts. Service on all lines will be free after 9:30 PM.

All bicycles, including folding bikes, are prohibited on inbound Commuter Rail trains from 10 AM to 6 PM as well as on outbound trains after 4 PM.

For delayed departure times, please visit mbta.com/holidays. For all other scheduling information please visit https://www.mbta.com/schedules/commuter-rail.

Last Updated: Jul 01 2019 05:43 PM 

MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for 4th of July

"we have more food options for people this year"

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

"When you’re living in a town named after one of the Founding Fathers – in fact, the one among them who was something of a legend in his own time – it’s obligatory to do the Fourth of July in a big way.

And that’s exactly what the Franklin July 4th Coalition sets out to do each year. Its sole mission is to preserve the Independence Day tradition that Franklin has come to be known for regionally.

The Coalition members are in high gear with final preparations for this year’s patriotic celebration, which begins Wednesday and runs through Sunday on the Franklin Town Common.

“It’s really following the same blueprint as in the past,” said Joe Carmignani, who co-chairs the coalition with Paul Kortick."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20190630/franklin-gearing-up-for-annual-july-4-celebration/1

The full schedule of events for Franklin's 4th of July Celebration can be found
https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/06/franklin-4th-of-july-schedule-of-events_30.html

"we have more food options for people this year"

Franklin 4th of July: Schedule Of Events

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Wednesday, July 3
6-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 6 -10 PM - $ 30)
7-10 PM: Backyard Swagger Band (a high energy country rock cover band)

Thursday, July 4
12-10 PM: Rides and food booth s open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30)
3-5 PM: Hot Tamale Brass Band (an exciting excursion into New Orleans Dixieland jazz)
5-6 PM: Matt Zajac (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: ZOD Band (a fusion of high energy rock and heavy funk)

Friday, July 5
6-10 PM : Rides and food booths open
6-7 PM: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

Saturday, July 6
11 AM: Adult Road Race (5K) / check-in at 10 AM at the Gazebo
11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2 mile / 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 Race Wire  https://my.racewire.com/event/6413 
and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race 

12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30 )
12:30 PM: Children' s Bike Parade (sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)
1-3 PM: Flippo the Clown
4-6 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)
10 PM: FIREWORKS/ Franklin High School

Sunday, July 7
12-5 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5 PM - $30 )
3-4:30 PM: Sam Woolf, 2014 American Idol finalist (solo acoustic)

Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):

• Democratic Party- Pizza and water
• Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
• Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
• Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
• Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
• Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

MyFM session with Jamie Hellen

Town Administrator Jamie Hellen spends the last Friday of the month talking about Franklin on the MyFM radio station. In case you missed it, you can listen to the clip here.
 

the Town Common is clear and gorgeous this morning, it will be busy when the carnival moves in for the 4th of July

Town of Franklin: July 4th and 5th Holiday Operation Schedule

July 4th and 5th Holiday Town Operation Schedule

Town of Franklin: July 4th and 5th Holiday Operation Schedule

Get your copy of the schedule
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aLvyAVa6iRiWR8FjiZ5SU_nyeW6XZfPN/view?usp=sharing

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 28 to THU - Jul 4

Friday, June 28

9:30am

 SUMMER Family Yoga (outside if permitting)

10:00am

 Knitting Group

12:00pm

 Farmers Market

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Farmer's Market Fun!

Saturday, June 29

10:00am

 Franklin Historical Museum (Always free)

1:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Spiderman Homecoming Movie Screening (Community Room) (BREE)

Sunday, June 30

1:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

Monday, July 1

10:00am

 SUMMER PERFORMER: Animal Affair!

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Picnic Storytime (MITZI)

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Meeting

Tuesday, July 2

9:30am

 Cool Cruisers

1:00pm

 SUMMER PROGRAM: Slime Science!

4:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Code It!

6:30pm

 Foreign Film Series

7:00pm

 Friends of the Franklin Library Book Group

Wednesday, July 3

6:00pm

 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

10:00am

 Veterans Coffee Social

10:30am

 SUMMER Family Chess and More!

3:00pm

 Peter Willis at Orleans Artist Cottages

4:00pm

 SUMMER Crafternoon!

6:00pm

 TEEN SUMMER Stranger Things Celebration

7:00pm

 Franklin Art Assoc - Monthly Meeting

Thursday, July 4

 Franklin 4th of July Celebration

 Library Closed

 Independence Day

3:00pm

 Peter Willis at Orleans Artist Cottages

5:00pm

 Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

For the interactive version, please visit

https://www.franklinmatters.org/p/blog-page.html

For the Town of Franklin Public Meeting Calendar

https://www.franklinma.gov/calendar

Submit an event for the Community Calendar, please use this link

https://www.franklinculture.org/things-do/links/submit-event

Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 21 to THU - Jun 28

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Schedule Of Events On The Town Common

Wednesday, July 3
6-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 6 -10 PM - $ 30)
7-10 PM: Backyard Swagger Band (a high energy country rock cover band)

Thursday, July 4
12-10 PM: Rides and food booth s open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30)
3-5 PM: Hot Tamale Brass Band (an exciting excursion into New Orleans Dixieland jazz)
5-6 PM: Matt Zajac (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: ZOD Band (a fusion of high energy rock and heavy funk)

Friday, July 5
6-10 PM : Rides and food booths open
6-7 PM: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)
7-10 PM: Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind)

Saturday, July 6
11 AM: Adult Road Race (5K) / check-in at 10 AM at the Gazebo
11:45 AM: Children's Road Race (1.2 mile / 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 Race Wire  https://my.racewire.com/event/6413 
and for the Children's Road Race through the Recreation website https://www.franklinma.gov/recreation-department/news/4th-july-road-race 

12-10 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12 -5 PM - $30 )
12:30 PM: Children' s Bike Parade (sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club)
1-3 PM: Flippo the Clown
4-6 PM: DJ Mike Rutkowski
7-10 PM: Duppy Conquerors (a Bob Marley tribute band)
10 PM: FIREWORKS/ Franklin High School

Sunday, July 7
12-5 PM: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12-5 PM - $30 )
3-4:30 PM: Sam Woolf, 2014 American Idol finalist (solo acoustic)

Food Booths (sponsored by various non-profit organizations in Franklin):

• Democratic Party- Pizza and water
• Franklin July 4th Coalition - Soda, seltzer water, Gatorade, ice cream and a 50/50 raffle
• Republican Party- Corn dogs, nachos, watermelon and root beer floats
• Rod & Gun Club - Fried dough and French fries
• Rotary Club - Sausages, peppers and onions
• Temple Etz Chaim - Soft pretzels, fresh squeezed lemonade and a raffle board

For the latest updates to our Schedule of Events please visit www.franklin4th.com

Download your copy of this schedule
https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf

Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - June 26, 2019

The published agenda and documents for the Franklin Town Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019

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

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/agendas/town_council_meeting_agenda_for_june_26_2019.pdf

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

Agenda Item	Summary
Town Council Meeting Agenda	Meeting of June 26, 2019
1. ANNOUNCEMENTS	a. This meeting is being recorded by Franklin TV and shown on Comcast Channel 11 and Verizon Channel 29. This meeting may be recorded by others.
2. CITIZENS COMMENTS	a. Citizens are welcome to express their views for up to five minutes 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.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES	a. May 22, 2019 b. May 23, 2019
4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS	a. Kevin Petriello- Finance Intern b. Swearing in of Police Officer, Police Sergeant and New Firefighter
5. APPOINTMENTS	a. Annual Board/Committee Appointments b. Reappointment of Election Workers
6. HEARINGS	None
7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS	None
8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS	a. Franklin July 4th Coalition
9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS	a. Capital Budget Subcommittee b. Budget Subcommittee c. Economic Development Subcommittee
10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION
10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-41: Acceptance of Gift-Police Department (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-41 - Majority Vote (5))
10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-42: Appropriation Transfers FY19 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-42 - Majority Vote (5))
10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-43: Appropriation FY19 Capital Plan Round 2 (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-43 - Majority Vote (5))
10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-44: Appropriation Public Safety Communications Infrastructure (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-44 - Majority Vote (5))
10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-45: Appropriation Wage Settlement Account (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-45 - Majority Vote (5))
10f. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-46: Appropriation Historical Museum Artifacts Preservation (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-46 - Majority Vote (5))
10g. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-47: Authority For Town Administrator to Negotiate and Execute Tax Agreement with Owner Of Ground-Mounted Solar Facility Located Off Spring Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-47 - Majority Vote (5))
10h. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	Resolution 19-48: Dissolution of the Franklin Community Garden Committee (Motion to Approve Resolution 19-48  Majority Vote (5))
10i. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION	19-843: Bylaw Amendment- Chapter 25 Human Resource Management - 2nd Reading (Motion to Adopt Bylaw Amendment 19-843 - Majority Vote (5))
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
13. COUNCIL COMMENTS
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION	None Scheduled
15. ADJOURN

The 4th of July schedule is shared at the Town Council meeting June 26, 2019

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/franklinma/files/mai/files/8a._4th_of_july.pdf