"We having a Blues Festival as part of the July 4th Celebrations. We have a fantastic line up. Hope to see you there."
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| 4th of July Celebration: Blues Festival on Saturday |
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| Recycling Center Closed Saturday, July 4 |
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| Franklin's Forge Park Station platform |
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| carnival rides on the Town Common |
"Massachusetts is one of nine states participating in a program to help teenagers stop using electronic cigarettes. Some call vaping a health “epidemic” that must be stopped.
Statistics show the phenomenon known as “vaping” is a health problem for teenagers in MetroWest, and a new multi-state program hopes to give them the tools to quit.
Called “My Life, My Quit,” teenagers can text or call a toll-free number, 1-855-891-9989, to get connected with a coach for five sessions of personalized support. Those sessions can be done through live texting, phone or online chat. The goal is to build a plan to quit tobacco and vaping - the term used to describe puffing on electronic cigarettes."
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| Visit My Life My Quit for more info |
"With her hair tucked into a white bonnet and gold sequins sparkling on her red, white and blue dress, Georgette Glavin, who turns 4 next week, surveyed the Franklin Town Common from her star-spangled stroller, outfitted with American flags and tinsel.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
Minutes later, Georgette, embodying Betsy Ross, held a tiny gold trophy in her hands, as she and her 8-month-old cousin, Caroline Chagnon - tucked into a Statue of Liberty costume fashioned from a green bed sheet - had won first place in the July 4 Children’s Bike parade, sponsored by the Franklin Lions Club. Second place went to Aria Julian while third place was garnered by Amelia Collins.
“What better person to be than Betsy Ross?” asked Georgette’s grandmother, Kim Donahue, explaining the inspiration behind the costumes she helped design. “Now it’s time for Popsicles.”
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| Groove Doctors performing Friday night at the 4th of July Celebration |
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
Good morning,
Due to the anticipated weather conditions this evening, the Franklin fireworks will be postponed from 10 PM this evening until 9:15 PM tomorrow, Sunday July 7th.
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| thanks for the contributions by the sponsors 1 |
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| thanks for the contributions by the sponsors 2 |
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| Franklin's own Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic) |
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| Groove Doctors (a seven piece rock-soul-blues-funk whirlwind) |
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| the carnival rides will be operating from noon to 10 PM on the 4th |
"“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
"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."
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| Franklin fireworks in 2018 |
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| Franklin 4th of July Celebration: Wednesday, July 3 |
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| MBTA: Commuter Rail notice for 4th of July |
"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.Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
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."
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| "we have more food options for people this year" |
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
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| Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events |
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| the Town Common is clear and gorgeous this morning, it will be busy when the carnival moves in for the 4th of July |
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| Town of Franklin: July 4th and 5th Holiday Operation Schedule |
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| Upcoming Events in Franklin, MA: FRI - Jun 21 to THU - Jun 28 |
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
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| Franklin 4th of July - Schedule of Events |
