Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 4th of July. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Franklin Cultural District - Celebrating the 4th of July #artshappenhere (through July 5)

The line up for the Cultural District is almost all the 4th of July activities on the Town Common thanks to the 4th of July Coalition, yet another community organization bringing good things to all of Franklin!

Aside from the Historical Museum, La Cantina Winery, and the Public Library all events listed are on the Town Common except for the fireworks Saturday night from Franklin High School.

Celebrating the 4th of July
Celebrating the 4th of July 

Download a copy of the recent Franklin 4th July mailer with the complete schedule of events  ->   https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sALIW_iu5PT84eQ_p3kUCncZaUnJB0NM/view?usp=sharing

Thursday, June 30

5:00pm - Kimberlee M O'Brien (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 6-10)

7:00pm - 4th July: Mo Bounce (Boston's uncut Funk, Soul and R&B party band)


Friday, July 1

6:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open

7:00pm - 4th July: Duppy Conquerors (the quintessential testimonial to Bob Marley's spirit and his music)


Saturday, July 2

10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

10:30am - Rolie Polie Guacamole (all ages) (Franklin Public Library)

12:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 12-5)

12:00pm - 4th July: Padula Trio Plus One (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

2:00pm - 4th July: Neal & The Vipers (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

4:00pm - 4th July: Ed Peabody and the Big Blue Thang (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

5:00pm - Sioo (live music) (La Cantina Winery)

6:00pm - 4th July: Mike Crandall Bandblues (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

8:00pm - 4th July: Sugar Ray & The Bluetones (2nd Annual Franklin Blues Festival)

food booth options
food booth options

10:00pm - 4th July: fireworks (Franklin High School)


Sunday, July 3

1:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS FROM 12‐5)

1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)

1:00pm - 4th July: Attleboro School of Rock

3:00pm - 4th July: Michael Ravelis

4:30pm - 4th July: Matt Zajac

7:00pm - 4th July: Backyard Swagger (high energy country rock show covering hits by top artists)


Monday, July 4 = Independence Day

12:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 12-5)

12:00pm - 4th July: Jamie Barrett (solo acoustic)

1:30pm - 4th July: Granite Brass

4:00pm - 4th July: Jesse Liam Band (Their deep catalog of cover songs spans popular music)


Find the full 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 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


Franklin Cultural District: Arts are happening here!
Franklin Cultural District: #Artshappenhere

Inside the Franklin 4th of July Celebration with Paul & Joe (audio) - 06/23/22

FM #823 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 823 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Franklin 4th of July Coalition organizers Paul Kortick and Joe Carmignani. We had our conversation via Zoom on Thursday, June 23, 2022.


We talk about the 4th of July Celebration full 5 day schedule

  • Food booths provided by non-profits, with food trucks on Saturday

  • Carnival hours, wrist band/ card discount hours

  • The music lineup each day with the Blues Festival on Saturday

  • Fireworks return on Saturday night at 10 (at Franklin High School))


This is a community event so donations are appreciated, info is on their webpage to donate online, via Venmo, or via post office mail (see below).


The recording runs about 25 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Paul & Joe as we talk about the upcoming 4th of July on the Franklin Town Common.


Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-823-franklin-4th-of-july-celebration-06-23-22



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4th of July Coalition home page   https://www.franklin4th.com/

Franklin July 4th Coalition

c/o Dean Bank

P.O. Box 307

Franklin, MA 02038



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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 


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 Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news


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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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Talk Franklin: Community Collaboration with Events, Upcoming Vacancies, and a Davis Thayer Update (audio)

FM #822 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 822 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via the Zoom Conference Bridge.


If we think of two seasons; then it could be Budget season, festival season

       while the Strawberry Festival & ArtWALK are behind us 

Weekly Farmers Market, Concert on the Common, food trucks, movie nights

First PRIDE Festival June 26, 4th July celebration, Cultural Festival in Sept, Harvest Festival in Oct

  • Community Preservation Plan and initial funding approved by Town Council
  • EDC to do their ‘short list’ for the MAPC recommendations at Aug 10 meeting
  • Beaver St interceptor funding authorized
  • Davis Thayer
  • Green community
  • Downtown parking & town lots


The conversation runs about 25 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen.


Audio file -> https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/Community-Collaboration-with-Events---Upcoming-Vacancies-and-a-Davis-Thayer-Update-e1kgp0s/a-a863kq3




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Meeting agenda =>    

https://www.franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/town_council_agenda_june_22_2022.pdf


My notes taken via Twitter are captured in this PDF

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hfMfgMowj-Vh04MroSUgrEwK1qzVTLWm/view?usp=sharing


My photos taken during the meeting are in one album   https://photos.app.goo.gl/h52SdtFSfb6gxofZA 


YouTube video of meeting ->  https://youtu.be/J0rn18f6aiM


Keep up with events in Franklin via the Community Calendar

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


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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 Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


Talk Franklin:  Community Collaboration with Events, Upcoming Vacancies, and a Davis Thayer Update (audio)
Talk Franklin:  Community Collaboration with Events, Upcoming Vacancies, and a Davis Thayer Update (audio)


Friday, June 24, 2022

Franklin's Event Outlook: June 24, 2022 to July 1, 2022

Farmers Market and Library book sale kick off the weekend. Electric Youth provide their bon voyage concerts at THE BLACK BOX, Music and entertainment at La Cantina and 67 Degrees complete the options for the Friday and Saturday schedule.

Sunday is the first Pride Celebration on the Town Common with art, food trucks, music and entertainment. It will be a good time.

Next week we can look forward to the 4th of July Celebration; 5 days of music and entertainment starting Thursday June 30 with the fireworks returning Sat July 2. The Farmers Market is not happening July 1. It will return on July 8.

Friday, June 24
1:00pm - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
2:00pm - Farmers Market (Franklin Town Common)
2:00pm - Acoustic Feel - live music (Farmers Market)
5:00pm - Franklin Youth Football Fundraiser (LaCantina Winery)
6:00pm - Steve Angellis - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Saturday, June 25
9:00am - Franklin Library Book Sale (Franklin Public Library)
10:00am - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
1:00pm - Franklin Library Bag Sale (Franklin Public Library)
1:00pm - Community Potluck Lunch (Franklin Public Library)
4:00pm - Patrick Durkin - live music (LaCantina Winery)
6:00pm - The Forgetful Ones - live music (67 Degrees Brewing)
7:30pm - Electric Youth 2022 Bon Voyage Concert (THE BLACK BOX, ticketed event)

Sunday, June 26
12:00pm - Celebrate With PRIDE (Franklin Town Common)
1:00pm - Temple Etz Chaim fund raiser (LaCantina Winery)
1:00pm - Franklin Historical Museum (always free)
5:00pm - Michael Rivelis - live music (LaCantina Winery)

Tuesday, June 28

7:00pm - Franklin Public Library Book Club

Thursday, June 30 6:00pm - 4th July: Rides and food booths open (WRIST BANDS 6-10) 7:00pm - 4th July: Mo Bounce (Boston's uncut Funk, Soul and R&B party band)

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Find the full 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 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


Community Calendar
Community Calendar

Sunday, August 15, 2021

Franklin, MA: Town Council - Agenda - August 18, 2021

1. ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE CHAIR

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.

Chair to identify Council Members participating remotely

2. CITIZEN COMMENTS

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

None Scheduled

4. PROCLAMATIONS/RECOGNITIONS

Proclamation/Recognition: Dale Kurtz - Retirement, Veterans Service Officer

Recognition: Bristol Savings Bank - Donation to the Fire Department 

Recognition: Fourth of July Committee - Joe Carmignani & Paul Kortick

5. APPOINTMENTS

None Scheduled

6. HEARINGS - 7:10pm

Zoning Bylaw Amendment 21-874: Amendment to Ch.185 Section 21 Parking, Loading, and Driveway Requirements (to be continued)

7. LICENSE TRANSACTIONS

99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant Pub #30130, Located at 847 West Central Street, Franklin, MA 02038, Change of Manager

8. PRESENTATIONS/DISCUSSIONS

9. SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS

  • Capital Budget Subcommittee
  • Budget Subcommittee
  • Economic Development Subcommittee

10. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

10a. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-46: Gift Acceptance, Fire Department, $25,000 - Bristol County Savings Bank (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-46 - Majority Vote)

10b. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-47: Gift Acceptance, Fire Department $5,000 and Police Department $5,000 - Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-47 - Majority Vote)

10c. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-48: Gift Acceptance, Police Department $10, Recreation Department $250, Veterans Department $200 (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-48 - Majority Vote)

10d. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Resolution 21-49: Acceptance of Access Easement Over Property Located at 340 East Central Street (Motion to Approve Resolution 21-49 - Majority Vote)

10e. LEGISLATION FOR ACTION

Bylaw Amendment 21-875: Chapter 82, Trash and Recycling Fee Increase - First Reading (Motion to move Bylaw Amendment 21-875 to a Second Reading - Majority Vote)

11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT

12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

13. COUNCIL COMMENTS

14. EXECUTIVE SESSION

None Scheduled

ADJOURN

Note: 
  • Two-Thirds Vote: requires 6 votes
  • Majority Vote: requires majority of members present and voting 
The agenda page can be found ->  https://www.franklinma.gov/town-council/agenda/august-18-town-council-agenda

The one doc PDF of the agenda can be found ->


DPW: Trash & Recycling fee increase proposed
DPW: Trash & Recycling fee increase proposed

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

FM #578 - Talk Franklin with Jamie Hellen - 07/09/21 (audio)

FM #578 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 578 in the series. 


This session of the radio show shares my "Talk Franklin" conversation with Town Administrator Jamie Hellen. We had our conversation via conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.


We talk about: 

  • 4th of July; Farmers Market and Concerts on the Common

  • Fire dept, Red Cross in response to lightning strike

  • Maple Hill right of first refusal scheduled for Town Council vote at meeting 7/21/21

  • Dale Kurtz retirement among several to be recognized


Links to the key topics covered here are included in the show notes. The recording runs about 30 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Jamie.


Audio file => https://anchor.fm/letstalkfranklin/episodes/4th-of-July-Recap--Farmers-Market--Concerts-on-the-Common-and-Other-Local-Updates-e14bd4s/a-a64am7i



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4th of July Coalition webpage  https://www.franklin4th.com/ 


Town Council agendas  https://www.franklinma.gov/node/160/agenda/2021 


Cultural Festival scheduled for September  https://www.franklinmatters.org/2021/06/franklin-gearing-up-for-franklin.html 


Harvest Festival scheduled for October  https://www.franklindowntownpartnership.org/2021/04/harvest-festival-scheduled-for-october.html 


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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 Franklinmatters.org/ or www.franklin.news/


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!

------------------


You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"


FM #578 - Talk Franklin with Jamie Hellen - 07/09/21 (audio)
FM #578 - Talk Franklin with Jamie Hellen - 07/09/21 (audio)